Core Viewpoint - The manufacturing sector in China experienced a decline in October, with the manufacturing PMI dropping to 49.0%, indicating a contraction in production and market demand, while the non-manufacturing sector showed slight improvement with a PMI of 50.1% [2][3][4] Manufacturing Sector Analysis - The manufacturing production index fell to 49.7%, a significant drop of 2.2 percentage points, marking the first contraction since April [3] - The new orders index decreased to 48.8%, reflecting a decline in market demand [3] - Seasonal factors, including the timing of the Mid-Autumn Festival, contributed to the decline in manufacturing PMI, with historical data showing a pattern of decreases in October [3][4] - Despite the overall decline, certain industries such as agricultural processing, automotive, and aerospace maintained production and new orders indices above 52.0%, indicating robust activity [4][5] External Demand and Trade Impact - The new export orders index fell by 1.9 percentage points to 45.9%, highlighting the impact of high tariffs from the U.S. on global trade and Chinese exports [4] Structural Highlights in Manufacturing - The equipment manufacturing and high-tech sectors showed resilience, with their respective PMIs at 50.5% and 50.2%, indicating continued expansion [5] - Large enterprises reported stable performance, with production and new orders indices remaining in the expansion zone for six consecutive months [5] Non-Manufacturing Sector Performance - The non-manufacturing business activity index rose slightly to 50.1%, indicating a return to expansion, with significant growth in sectors related to consumer spending and infrastructure [6][7] - The service sector, particularly in transportation and hospitality, saw high activity levels, driven by holiday consumption and promotional events [6][7] - The construction sector experienced a temporary decline, but indicators suggest a potential acceleration in infrastructure investment due to recent policy measures [7] Policy Impact and Future Outlook - Recent fiscal policies, including the introduction of new financial tools and local government debt issuance, are expected to support infrastructure investment and stabilize economic activity [7][8] - The overall economic activity is anticipated to remain resilient, with macroeconomic policies expected to take effect and further consolidate the foundation for stable economic operation [8]

Group 1 - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for October is reported at 49.0%, a decrease of 0.8 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a slowdown in manufacturing activity [1] - The non-manufacturing business activity index is at 50.1%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points from last month, suggesting stability in the non-manufacturing sector [1] - The comprehensive PMI output index stands at 50.0%, down 0.6 percentage points from the previous month, reflecting overall economic stability [1] Group 2 - In October, the production index and new orders index for manufacturing are at 49.7% and 48.8%, respectively, showing declines of 2.2 and 0.9 percentage points, indicating reduced production and market demand [1] - Key industries such as food processing, automotive, and aerospace show production and new orders indices above 52.0%, indicating active supply and demand [1] - Large enterprises maintain production and new orders indices above the critical point, with values of 50.9% and 50.1%, respectively, indicating sustained expansion for six consecutive months [1] Group 3 - High-tech manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, and consumer goods industries have PMIs of 50.5%, 50.2%, and 50.1%, respectively, all remaining in the expansion zone and significantly above the overall manufacturing level [2] - The production and business activity expectation index for October is at 52.8%, indicating optimistic market expectations among manufacturing enterprises [2] - The non-manufacturing business activity index reflects a slight increase, with the service sector's index at 50.2%, indicating a recovery in service sector activity [2] Group 4 - The business activity expectation index for the service sector is at 56.1%, indicating strong confidence among service enterprises regarding industry development [2] - Overall, non-manufacturing sectors are stabilizing, with positive changes in investment and consumption-related activities, supported by effective growth policies [2] - The fourth quarter is expected to see strengthened domestic demand, providing solid support for achieving annual economic and social development goals [2]

Group 1 - In October, the manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) decreased to 49.0%, down 0.8 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a slowdown in manufacturing activity [1] - The production index and new orders index for manufacturing were 49.7% and 48.8%, respectively, both showing declines of 2.2 and 0.9 percentage points from last month, reflecting weakened production and market demand [1] - Large enterprises maintained production and new orders indices above the critical point, with values of 50.9% and 50.1%, respectively, indicating sustained expansion for six consecutive months [1] Group 2 - Three key sectors, namely high-tech manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, and consumer goods, reported PMIs of 50.5%, 50.2%, and 50.1%, respectively, all remaining in the expansion zone and significantly above the overall manufacturing level [2] - The production and business activity expectation index for October was 52.8%, indicating that most manufacturing companies maintain an optimistic outlook for market development [2] Group 3 - The non-manufacturing business activity index rose to 50.1%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, indicating expansion in the non-manufacturing sector [3] - The service sector's business activity index continued to expand at 50.2%, reflecting a slight recovery in service sector activity levels [3] - The business activity expectation index for the service sector was 56.1%, indicating strong confidence among service enterprises regarding industry development [3]

Economic Overview - October PMI data indicates a renewed weakening of economic recovery momentum, with manufacturing PMI dropping to 49.0%, down 0.8 percentage points from the previous month and below the seasonal norm[3] - Non-manufacturing PMI slightly increased to 50.1%, up 0.1 percentage points, primarily driven by holiday consumption and seasonal service industry demand[3] - Overall, the composite PMI fell to 50.0%, a decrease of 0.6 percentage points, reflecting a continued divergence in economic conditions between sectors[3] Manufacturing Sector Insights - Manufacturing PMI at 49.0% indicates a return to low levels for the year, with large enterprises at 49.9%, medium enterprises at 48.7%, and small enterprises at 47.1%, showing increased operational pressure across all sizes[3] - Key sub-indices show production index at 49.7% (down 2.2 percentage points), new orders index at 48.8% (down 0.9 percentage points), and employment index at 48.3% (down 0.2 percentage points), indicating a significant decline in production and demand[3] - Industries such as food processing and automotive show stronger supply and demand, while textiles and chemicals remain below the prosperity line, indicating weak sector performance[3] Non-Manufacturing Sector Insights - Non-manufacturing PMI at 50.1% suggests moderate expansion, with construction PMI at 49.1% and service PMI at 50.2%, indicating a mixed performance across sectors[4] - New orders index for non-manufacturing remains weak at 46.0%, reflecting limited short-term demand recovery potential[4] - Employment index for non-manufacturing at 45.2% indicates ongoing labor market pressures, with business activity expectations index rising to 56.1%, suggesting optimism for future operations[4] Policy and Future Outlook - Short-term economic improvement is expected to require stronger policy support, with a focus on the effectiveness of financial tools and special bond allocations in Q4[3] - The upcoming "14th Five-Year Plan" is anticipated to influence medium to long-term policy direction, making 2026's economic performance critical for future strategies[3] - Risks include potential export weakness, real estate market downturns, and insufficient policy momentum[4]

Manufacturing Sector - The October Manufacturing PMI index is at 49.0%, a decrease of 0.8 percentage points from September[2] - The production index for October is 49.7%, down 2.2 percentage points month-on-month[2] - The new orders index stands at 48.8%, reflecting a decline of 0.9 percentage points, with new export orders at 45.9%, down 1.9 percentage points[2] - The raw material inventory index is at 47.3%, a decrease of 1.2 percentage points[2] Non-Manufacturing Sector - The October Non-Manufacturing PMI index is at 50.1%, a slight increase of 0.1 percentage points, remaining above the threshold[10] - The new orders index for non-manufacturing is at 46.0%, unchanged from September, while the new export orders index is at 46.2%, down 3.6 percentage points[10] - The construction sector's PMI index is at 49.1%, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points, indicating continued contraction[13] Economic Outlook - The report emphasizes the importance of macroeconomic policies for counter-cyclical adjustment and cross-cycle deployment as the "14th Five-Year Plan" concludes[1] - A total of 500 billion yuan has been allocated for local government debt to support effective investment, indicating ongoing efforts to stabilize growth[1] - The business activity expectation index for the service sector is at 56.1%, indicating strong confidence among service enterprises[15]

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - In October, the manufacturing PMI continued to be below the boom - bust line for the seventh consecutive month, with a larger - than - seasonal decline due to holiday disruptions and external factors. The new export order index was affected by trade frictions but is expected to rebound in November. The service industry's business activity index showed a mild expansion, and the new policy - based financial instruments are expected to promote economic development [2][3][10]. 3. Summary by Related Contents Manufacturing Industry - **Overall PMI**: In October, the manufacturing PMI was 49.0%, down from 49.8% in the previous month. The decline had some seasonal factors but was larger due to holiday and external impacts. Large - scale enterprises' PMI dropped below the boom - bust line after 5 - month expansion, medium - sized enterprises remained stable, and small - sized enterprises faced greater pressure [2][5]. - **Production and Demand**: The production index was 49.7% (previous 51.9%), and the new order index was 48.8% (previous 49.7%), indicating a slowdown in production and a decline in market demand. The new export order index was 45.9% (previous 47.8%), pulling down the overall new order index. It is expected to rebound in November due to Sino - US trade talks [2][5][6]. - **Industry Performance**: New - energy - related industries such as equipment manufacturing, high - tech manufacturing, and consumer goods manufacturing remained in the expansion range. The basic raw material industry's PMI continued to decline. Some industries like农副 food processing and automotive were active, while others like textile and chemical fiber had weak supply and demand [2][5]. - **Price and Inventory**: The main raw material purchase price index was 52.5% (previous 53.2%), and the ex - factory price index was 47.5% (previous 48.2%), squeezing corporate profits. The raw material inventory index was 47.3% (previous 48.5%), and the finished - product inventory index was 48.1% (previous 48.2%), showing cautious inventory increase [3][6][7]. - **Employment and Expectation**: The manufacturing employment index was 48.3% (previous 48.5%), with little change. The production and business activity expectation index was 52.8% (previous 54.1%), with a slight decline in expectations [8]. Non - manufacturing Industry - **Overall Non - manufacturing**: In October, the non - manufacturing business activity index was 50.1%, up slightly from 50.0% in the previous month [4][8]. - **Construction Industry**: The construction business activity index was 49.1% (previous 49.3%), with a slight decline. The new order index was 45.9% (previous 42.2%), and the employment index was 39.9% (previous 39.7%). The business activity expectation index was 56.0% (previous 52.4%). The real - estate market continued to drag down the construction industry [8]. - **Service Industry**: The service business activity index was 50.2% (previous 50.1%), showing a mild expansion. The new order index was 46.0% (previous 46.7%), the employment index was 46.1% (previous 45.9%), and the business activity expectation index was 56.1% (previous 56.3%). Some industries like railway and aviation were in a high - level boom range, while insurance and real - estate were weak [9]. Policy Impact As of the end of October, 500 billion yuan of new policy - based financial instruments were fully invested, and the supported projects are expected to be implemented intensively from October to December, driving over 7 trillion yuan in total project investment and promoting economic development [4][10].

Group 1: Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) - In October, the manufacturing PMI decreased to 49.0%, down by 0.8 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a slowdown in production activities [1][2] - Both production index and new orders index fell to 49.7% and 48.8%, respectively, reflecting a decline in production and market demand [2] - Large enterprises maintained a PMI above the critical point, with indices at 50.9% for production and 50.1% for new orders, indicating sustained expansion in this segment [2][3] Group 2: Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index - The non-manufacturing business activity index rose to 50.1%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points, indicating slight expansion [4][5] - The service sector's business activity index reached 50.2%, showing improvement, particularly in sectors like transportation and hospitality, which benefited from holiday effects [5] - The construction sector's business activity index slightly declined to 49.1%, but the business activity expectation index improved to 56.0%, suggesting a more optimistic outlook [5] Group 3: Comprehensive PMI Output Index - The comprehensive PMI output index stood at 50.0%, indicating overall stability in production and business activities across sectors [6]

Manufacturing PMI Overview - In October, the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was 49.0%, a decrease of 0.8 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a decline in manufacturing activity [1][17] - The PMI for large, medium, and small enterprises was 49.9%, 48.7%, and 47.1%, respectively, all below the critical point [1][18] - The production index was 49.7%, down 2.2 percentage points, signaling a slowdown in manufacturing production [2][18] - The new orders index was 48.8%, a decrease of 0.9 percentage points, reflecting a drop in market demand [3][18] - The raw materials inventory index was 47.3%, down 1.2 percentage points, indicating a continued reduction in inventory levels [4][18] - The employment index was 48.3%, a slight decrease of 0.2 percentage points, suggesting a minor decline in employment levels within the manufacturing sector [5][18] Non-Manufacturing PMI Overview - The Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index was 50.1%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points, indicating expansion in the non-manufacturing sector [6][17] - The service sector's business activity index was 50.2%, up 0.1 percentage points, showing a slight recovery in service sector activity [6][20] - The new orders index for non-manufacturing was 46.0%, unchanged from the previous month, indicating weak market demand [6][20] - The input prices index was 49.4%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points, suggesting a narrowing decline in input prices for non-manufacturing businesses [6][20] - The employment index for non-manufacturing was 45.2%, a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points, indicating a minor improvement in employment conditions [7][20] Composite PMI Overview - The Composite PMI Output Index was 50.0%, a decrease of 0.6 percentage points, indicating overall stability in production and business activities [8][21] - The manufacturing production index was 49.7%, while the non-manufacturing business activity index was 50.1%, contributing to the composite index's position at the critical point [21]

Group 1: Manufacturing Sector - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for October is reported at 49.0%, a decrease of 0.8 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a slowdown in manufacturing activity [1][2] - The production index and new orders index for manufacturing are at 49.7% and 48.8%, respectively, reflecting declines of 2.2 and 0.9 percentage points compared to last month [5] - Large enterprises maintain a PMI of 49.9%, while medium and small enterprises are at 48.7% and 47.1%, respectively, showing varying degrees of decline in economic sentiment [5] Group 2: Key Industries - High-tech manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, and consumer goods industries have PMIs of 50.5%, 50.2%, and 50.1%, respectively, indicating continued expansion and support for the overall manufacturing sector [5] - High-energy-consuming industries have a PMI of 47.3%, down 0.2 percentage points, suggesting a decline in economic activity within this sector [5] Group 3: Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing business activity index is at 50.1%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a slight expansion in the non-manufacturing sector [1][6] - The service sector's business activity index is reported at 50.2%, reflecting a slight increase and improved economic conditions in service-related industries [9] - The construction sector's business activity index is at 49.1%, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points, indicating a slight contraction in construction activities [10] Group 4: Market Expectations - The production and business activity expectation index for manufacturing is at 52.8%, indicating a generally optimistic outlook among manufacturers [6] - The business activity expectation index for the service sector is at 56.1%, suggesting strong confidence in future industry performance [10] - Overall, the non-manufacturing sector shows signs of stability, with positive changes in investment and consumption-related activities [11]

Group 1: Manufacturing Sector - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) decreased to 49.0% in October, down 0.8 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a slowdown in production activities [1][2] - The production index and new orders index for the manufacturing sector were 49.7% and 48.8%, respectively, reflecting declines of 2.2 and 0.9 percentage points from last month [2] - Large enterprises maintained a PMI above the critical point, with large, medium, and small enterprises' PMIs at 49.9%, 48.7%, and 47.1%, respectively, showing varying degrees of decline [2] Group 2: Key Industries - High-tech manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, and consumer goods industries continued to expand, with PMIs of 50.5%, 50.2%, and 50.1%, respectively, all above the overall manufacturing level [3] - High-energy-consuming industries saw a PMI of 47.3%, down 0.2 percentage points, indicating a decrease in economic activity [3] Group 3: Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing business activity index rose to 50.1%, up 0.1 percentage points, indicating a slight recovery in the sector [4] - The service sector's business activity index increased to 50.2%, with significant growth in sectors closely related to consumer travel, such as rail transport and accommodation, which had indices above 60.0% [4] - The construction sector's business activity index fell to 49.1%, down 0.2 percentage points, indicating a slight decline in activity [4] Group 4: Composite PMI - The composite PMI output index stood at 50.0%, indicating overall stability in production and business activities across sectors [5]