Core Viewpoint - The overall price index of Linyi Mall remains stable at 102.24 points this week, with mixed trends across various categories of goods [1] Price Index Summary - **Building and Decoration Materials**: The price index for this category increased to 105.36 points, up by 0.10 points week-on-week, driven by rising demand in construction and home decoration projects [1] - **Steel**: The steel price index rose to 95.16 points, up by 0.07 points, with the largest increases seen in construction steel, although overall demand remains weak [2] - **Grain, Oil, and Food**: This category's price index increased to 95.23 points, up by 0.01 points, with notable price rises in dried fruits and seasonings due to increased demand ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival [3] - **Lumber**: The lumber price index decreased to 97.45 points, down by 0.07 points, affected by weak demand in the real estate market, leading to lower prices for various types of boards [4] - **Agricultural Inputs**: The agricultural inputs price index fell to 87.07 points, down by 0.05 points, with prices for agricultural films declining while some other categories saw slight increases [5] - **Clothing and Accessories**: The price index for clothing and accessories decreased to 103.99 points, down by 0.03 points, with a general downward trend in prices, although children's clothing sales showed some improvement [6]

Core Viewpoint - The overall price index of Linyi Mall remains stable at 103.48 points this week, with 5 categories of goods increasing, 4 remaining stable, and 5 decreasing in price [1] Group 1: Price Increases - The steel category index increased to 101.20 points, up by 0.26 points, driven by rising prices of various steel products due to restored production demand and increased raw material costs [1] - The lighting category index rose to 104.31 points, up by 0.05 points, with outdoor lighting and accessories seeing slight price increases due to higher sales from increased outdoor activities [2] - The building decoration materials category index reached 105.74 points, up by 0.05 points, primarily due to rising prices of decorative materials and increased demand for certain products like dragon bones [3] Group 2: Price Decreases - The grain, oil, and food category index fell to 94.93 points, down by 0.25 points, with prices of various food items decreasing due to high inventory levels and competitive market conditions [4] - The board category index decreased to 98.13 points, down by 0.08 points, as the prices of materials like gypsum board and plywood fell due to lower production costs from declining raw material prices [5] - The automotive parts and accessories category index dropped to 94.33 points, down by 0.06 points, mainly due to decreased prices of automotive parts amid intense competition [6]