Core Viewpoint - The article highlights that industrial profits in April showed a faster growth rate, primarily driven by volume improvements despite weak pricing pressures [1][16]. Summary by Sections Overall Industrial Performance - In April, the profits of large-scale industrial enterprises increased by 3.0% year-on-year, accelerating by 0.4 percentage points compared to March [16]. - Inventory levels as of April showed a year-on-year increase of 3.9%, down from 4.2% previously [16]. - The Producer Price Index (PPI) in April was -2.7%, slightly worse than March's -2.5% [16]. - The industrial added value growth rate in April was 6.1%, down from 7.7% in March [16]. - Revenue growth in April was 2.64%, a decrease from 4.42% in March [16]. - Profit margins in April were 5.38%, slightly up from 5.36% in the same month last year [16]. Sector Analysis - In April, the mining sector experienced a profit decline of -30.77%, worsening from -26.03% [19]. - The manufacturing sector's profit growth was 10.96%, down from 11.92% [19]. - The electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply sector saw a profit increase of 1.49%, improving from -6.13% [19]. - Within manufacturing, upstream sectors saw a decline of -4.27%, while midstream sectors grew by 21.23%, up from 7.64% [19]. Profit Insights - The profit growth in the industrial sector for the first four months of the year was 1.4%, an improvement from a -3.3% decline for the entire previous year [4]. - The increase in profits was primarily attributed to volume growth, with industrial output growth reaching 6.4% [4]. - The cumulative PPI for the first four months was -2.4%, contributing to a slight decline in both gross and profit margins [4]. - The gross margin for the first four months was 14.5%, down from 14.7% year-on-year, while the profit margin was 4.9%, down from 5.0% [4]. Midstream Equipment Manufacturing - The midstream equipment manufacturing sector had the highest profit growth among five major sectors, with a 11.2% increase in profits for the first four months, contributing 3.6 percentage points to overall industrial profit growth [5]. - Seven out of eight industries in midstream equipment manufacturing saw profit growth exceeding 10%, with the transportation equipment sector leading at 59.2% [5]. - The average added value growth for eight midstream industries was 10.8%, although seven of these industries experienced negative PPI [5]. - The overall revenue growth for midstream equipment manufacturing was 8.5%, with three industries exceeding 10% growth [5].

文 ： 华创证券研究所副所长 、首席宏观分析师 张瑜（执业证号：S0360518090001） 联系人： 陆银波（15210860866） 袁玲玲（微信 Yuen43） 报告摘要 近一周政策出台不多，主要关注以下内容： （一）外交：强化与欧洲、东盟国家联络 。 1 ） 5 月 20 日， 中国与东盟十国全面完成中国 - 东盟 自贸区 3.0 版谈判。 2 ） 5 月 22 日 -23 日 ，总书记先后同法国总统马克龙、德国总理默茨通电 话。在与法国总统通电话时，总书记指出，"维护国际贸易规则和世界经济秩序，践行真正的多边主 义。国际形势越是复杂，中法越要作出正确战略抉择"。 3 ） 5 月 25 日 ， 总理同印度尼西亚总统普 拉博沃会谈，"中方愿同印尼加强发展战略对接，深化高质量共建'一带一路'合作"，"坚持多边主义和 自由贸易，推动平等有序的世界多极化、普惠包容的经济全球化"。 4 ） 5 月 26 日 ， 总理将出席在 马来西亚吉隆坡举行的东盟 - 中国 - 海合会峰会。 （二）财政及项目进度。 1 ）发改委 4 月审批项目加速 。据 5 月 20 日发改委例行新闻发布会， 4 月份，发改委共审批固定资 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article provides a comprehensive overview of recent economic data and events from the US, Eurozone, and Japan, highlighting trends in manufacturing, consumer confidence, and housing sales, which indicate mixed economic signals across these regions [4][10][11]. Group 1: US Economic Data - May manufacturing PMI exceeded expectations with a preliminary value of 52.3, compared to an expected 49.9 and a previous value of 50.2 [4][10]. - April existing home sales were below expectations at an annualized rate of 4 million units, while new home sales were better than expected at 743,000 units, revised down from 724,000 units [4][10]. - The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index for April matched expectations with a month-on-month change of -1%, revised from -0.7% to -0.8% [4][10]. Group 2: Eurozone Economic Data - May manufacturing PMI for the Eurozone slightly beat expectations at 49.4, compared to an expected 49.2 and a previous value of 49 [11]. - The consumer confidence index for May recorded -15.2, better than the expected -16 and revised from -16.7 to -16.6 [11]. - April CPI final value met expectations at 2.2% year-on-year, with core CPI at 2.7%, revised from a previous value of 2.4% [11]. Group 3: Japanese Economic Data - May manufacturing PMI showed a slight increase to 49, up from a previous value of 48.7, while the services PMI decreased to 50.8 from 52.4 [5]. - Core machinery orders for March significantly exceeded expectations with a month-on-month increase of 13%, compared to an expected decrease of 1.6% [5]. - April CPI was slightly above expectations at 3.6% year-on-year, with core CPI at 3.5%, exceeding the expected 3.4% [5]. Group 4: Weekly Economic Indices - The US WEI index fell to 1.9% for the week ending May 17, down from 2.07% and 2.56% in previous weeks [15]. - The German WAI index also declined to -0.29% for the week ending May 18, compared to -0.08% and -0.04% in prior weeks [16]. Group 5: Demand Indicators - US Redbook retail sales showed a slight year-on-year decline to 5.4%, down from 5.8% and 6.9% in previous weeks [17]. - Global flight numbers increased by 2.3% year-on-year, with approximately 236,700 flights executed as of May 23 [20]. - US mortgage rates rose slightly to 6.86% for a 30-year fixed mortgage, up from 6.81% and 6.76% in previous weeks [24]. Group 6: Employment Data - Initial jobless claims in the US were slightly better than expected at 227,000, compared to an expectation of 230,000 and a previous value of 229,000 [26]. - Continued claims rose to 1.903 million, up from a previous value of 1.867 million [26]. Group 7: Price Trends - Global commodity prices saw a slight increase, with the RJ/CRB commodity price index rising by 0.2% [28]. - US gasoline prices increased to $3.04 per gallon, reflecting a 1.8% rise from the previous week [28]. Group 8: Financial Conditions - Financial conditions in the US and Eurozone showed a slight tightening, with indices at 0.165 and 1.2 respectively [31]. - The long-term bond yield spread between Italy and Germany narrowed, while the spread between the US and Japan remained stable, and the US and Eurozone spread widened [37].

Core Viewpoint - The report indicates a mixed economic outlook, with some sectors showing recovery while others face declines, particularly in exports and commodity prices [2][4][30]. Group 1: Economic Indicators - The Huachuang Macro WEI index has shown a slight decline, standing at 5.03% as of May 18, down from 5.15% on May 11 [4][9]. - Infrastructure remains a key driver of economic activity, particularly in asphalt construction rates, which increased to an average of 30.58% from 26.95% [10]. - The cement shipment rate has rebounded to 41.5%, up 2.2 percentage points from the previous week [17]. Group 2: Demand and Consumption - Land premium rates have significantly decreased, with a current rate of 1.37% compared to an average of 5.5% over the previous three weeks [5][14]. - Retail sales of passenger vehicles have shown a slight decline, with a growth rate of 12.4% as of May 18, down from 14.5% in April [13]. - The average daily subway ridership in 27 cities remained stable at 78.88 million, consistent with last year [13]. Group 3: Trade and Exports - U.S. imports from China have sharply declined, with a year-on-year drop of 8% in the first 21 days of May, compared to a 9.9% increase in April [5][23]. - The number of container ships from China to the U.S. has decreased by 37.5% year-on-year as of May 24 [5][23]. - The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) has shown a year-on-year decline of 26.1% [21]. Group 4: Commodity Prices - Gold prices have rebounded significantly, closing at $3,351 per ounce, a 5% increase [3][30]. - Prices for coal and real estate-related commodities have weakened, with Shanxi thermal coal prices down 0.5% and rebar prices down 1.3% [6][30]. - The overall commodity price index (BPI) has decreased by 0.3% domestically, while the CRB index has increased by 0.2% internationally [30][36]. Group 5: Debt and Financing - New special bond issuance has accelerated compared to last year, with a total of 1.68 trillion yuan issued as of May 23, representing 38.3% of the annual target [6][37]. - The issuance of general and special government bonds has also outpaced last year's progress, with net financing rates of 39.4% and 42.1%, respectively [6][37].

Core Viewpoints - The article emphasizes that under pressure on the revenue side, the government may rely more on debt issuance this year, as tax revenue has decreased by 2.1% year-on-year and land sales revenue has dropped by 11.4% [2][11] - It suggests that the fiscal policy will likely require incremental debt to maintain its strength throughout the year, especially if there is no significant improvement in revenue [2][6] Group 1: Debt Issuance and Fiscal Policy - The government has accelerated debt issuance since the beginning of the year, with net financing expected to reach 13.9 trillion yuan, an increase of 2.2 trillion yuan compared to last year [5][12] - As of May 20, the known net financing of government debt reached 6.2 trillion yuan, achieving 44.9% of the annual target, compared to 22.5% during the same period last year [5][12] - The article indicates that if the revenue side does not improve significantly, the government may need to increase its debt issuance to maintain fiscal strength [6][13] Group 2: Non-Deficit Debt and Investment Focus - In the second quarter, non-deficit debt is expected to accelerate, reflecting a marginal shift in fiscal support towards investment [8][22] - As of May 20, the net financing of non-deficit debt reached 2 trillion yuan, with a progress rate of 36.5%, indicating a focus on investment projects [22][23] - The article highlights that the acceleration of non-deficit debt issuance may signal increased fiscal support for infrastructure and other investment projects [23][28] Group 3: Special Refinancing Bonds and Local Government Debt - The issuance of special refinancing bonds has progressed rapidly, with a known progress rate of 77.8% as of May 20, indicating a focus on managing local government debt [28][29] - The article notes that local government hidden debts remain under strict control, with the central government expected to play a key role in increasing budgetary bonds and quasi-fiscal capital injections [29][31] - The emphasis is placed on the central government's commitment to not increasing hidden debts, reinforcing fiscal discipline [29][31] Group 4: Revenue and Expenditure Insights - In April, fiscal revenue showed a year-on-year increase of 1.9%, with tax revenue turning positive, particularly in the equipment manufacturing and technology sectors [31][33] - The article mentions that the expenditure progress for January to April was the fastest since 2020, with a notable increase in infrastructure spending in April [44][50] - The government’s focus on accelerating special bond issuance and enhancing fiscal support for projects is expected to continue, with a projected increase in government fund income [50][56]

Core Viewpoint - The article critiques the common investment framework that relies on predicting export data to derive macroeconomic indicators and corporate profits, arguing that this approach is fundamentally flawed due to the high difficulty in accurately forecasting export data [3]. Group 1: Flaws in Current Investment Framework - The article emphasizes that predicting export data leads to significant misjudgments in macroeconomic indicators, such as PPI and GDP, with a 10% misjudgment in exports potentially causing a 2% misjudgment in PPI and a 0.4-0.5% misjudgment in GDP [3]. - An example is provided where the market expected a 0-2% growth in April exports, but the actual growth was 8.1%, highlighting the fragility of investment decisions based on export predictions [3]. Group 2: Recommended Analysis Logic - The article suggests focusing on the status of the U.S. discretionary consumer sector as a more reliable indicator for assessing export trends [4]. - It discusses the importance of predicting the "turnover rate" of exports, which is influenced by global demand stability, particularly the U.S. import growth rate [4]. - The U.S. accounts for approximately 15-16% of global imports and about one-third of global final consumption, making its import growth a critical factor for global trade dynamics [4]. Group 3: U.S. Tariff Impact and Consumer Power - The article notes that the current academic research on U.S. tariff elasticity may not apply due to recent high tariff changes, complicating the assessment of tariffs' impact on imports [5]. - It emphasizes the need to evaluate whether U.S. consumers can absorb the impact of tariffs, which is crucial for maintaining corporate revenues and economic stability [5]. - The discretionary consumer sector is highlighted as particularly sensitive to tariff changes, with a focus on the performance of high-yield corporate bonds in this sector as an early indicator of risk [5]. Group 4: Current Investment Context and Insights - The article identifies "certainty" as the current investment backdrop, contrasting the Chinese government's stability-focused approach with the uncertainty generated by U.S. policies [6]. - It suggests that the volatility of the Chinese financial market is likely to be lower than that of the U.S. due to the government's commitment to market stability [6]. - The article provides three insights: the potential for lower asset price volatility compared to economic data volatility, the need for caution regarding mid-term risks, and the importance of monitoring institutional behaviors in the market [6][8]. Group 5: Investment Strategy - The recommended investment posture is "high allocation, low volatility," suggesting that investors should maintain a high allocation to capitalize on potential government interventions that may mitigate risks [8]. - The article argues that excessive pessimism is unwarranted in the current environment, as government actions may counterbalance some downward risks [8].

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the resilience of the economy driven by policy support and export growth, while also highlighting the weakening trends in real estate and manufacturing sectors [2][3]. Group 1: Economic Stability - The investment sector shows strong performance, with equipment purchases contributing 64.5% to overall investment growth from January to April, with a year-on-year increase of 18.2% [5][11]. - Consumer demand for durable goods remains robust, with retail sales of home appliances and related categories contributing 27.4% to total retail sales in April, reflecting a growth rate of 10.6% for durable goods [5][11]. - The trade sector continues to perform well, with a trade surplus growth rate of 33.6% in April, supported by an 8.1% year-on-year increase in exports [5][11]. Group 2: Economic Changes - The real estate market shows signs of weakening, particularly in the "strong five cities" (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Chengdu), where the average price of second-hand homes fell by 0.2% in April, compared to a 0.46% increase in March [6][13]. - Manufacturing investment growth is slowing, particularly in the raw materials sector, which saw a significant decline in investment growth to 2.7% from January to April, down from previous levels [7][17]. Group 3: April Economic Data Overview - In April, industrial production growth was recorded at 6.1%, while service sector production index grew by 6.0%. Retail sales growth was 5.1%, down from 5.9% in March [21][22]. - The real estate sector experienced a decline in sales area by 2.1% year-on-year in April, with fixed asset investment growth slowing to 3.5% [21][30]. - The consumer price index (CPI) showed a slight deflation at -0.1%, while the producer price index (PPI) decreased by 2.7% [21][22]. Group 4: Employment and Investment Trends - The urban unemployment rate decreased to 5.1% in April, indicating a slight improvement in the job market [23]. - Fixed asset investment growth was recorded at 3.6% in April, with manufacturing investment showing a cumulative growth of 8.8% from January to April [37].

Core Viewpoint - The "One Big Beautiful Bill" aims to achieve multiple objectives including tax reform, healthcare cuts, immigration enforcement, and defense enhancement, with significant implications for the economy and fiscal policy [2][4][11]. Summary by Sections 1. What is the "One Big Beautiful Bill"? - The bill, introduced on May 12, 2025, encompasses six main components: 1. **Tax Reform**: Permanently extends the 2017 tax reform, eliminates tips and overtime taxes, raises the standard deduction to $32,000, and expands the child tax credit to $2,500. 2. **Healthcare Reform**: Cuts Medicaid by $800 billion and introduces work requirements and eligibility reviews, potentially affecting 7.6 million insured individuals. 3. **Immigration Policy**: Allocates $46.5 billion for border wall construction and adds 18,000 enforcement personnel, aiming to deport 1 million illegal immigrants annually. 4. **Defense Budget**: Increases defense spending by $150 billion, focusing on missile defense and shipbuilding. 5. **Energy Policy**: Expands oil and gas extraction, reduces green energy subsidies, and sells public land to increase revenue. 6. **Education and Welfare**: Reforms student loans and cuts food stamp benefits [4][12][14]. 2. Economic Impact of the Bill - According to the Tax Foundation, the bill could result in approximately $3.3 trillion in tax cuts, an increase of about $150 billion in defense spending, and a reduction of $1.13 trillion in Medicaid and student loan expenditures. This is expected to lead to a long-term GDP growth of 0.6% and an increase in the deficit by $3.3 trillion from 2025 to 2034 [5][14][15]. 3. Current Progress of the Bill - As of May 18, 2025, the bill is still under review in the House committee and has not yet reached a full House vote or Senate consideration. It faced internal divisions within the Republican Party, with a recent vote resulting in a 16-21 rejection in the House Budget Committee. The House Speaker plans to push for passage before Memorial Day, but disputes over Medicaid cuts and deficit concerns create uncertainty [6][16][17]. 4. Key Timeframes for the Bill - Important upcoming dates include: 1. **May 18, 2025**: The Budget Committee will reconvene to attempt to pass the bill. 2. **End of May 2025**: The House aims to pass the bill before Memorial Day; failure may lead to delays or splitting the bill. 3. **Mid-June 2025**: If not passed by the end of May, the House may reschedule a full vote or consider splitting the bill. 4. **July 4, 2025**: The ultimate goal is to pass the bill by Independence Day, reflecting its political significance [7][18][19]. 5. Perspectives from Foreign Institutions - Foreign institutions express cautious optimism about the bill, albeit with significant uncertainties. UBS anticipates the bill may pass by August or September, favoring the mid-section of the yield curve. JPMorgan Chase believes the proposed measures could offset about two-thirds of the negative impacts from tariffs, with a focus on financial stocks as a key investment area [8][20][21].

文 ： 华创证券研究所副所长 、首席宏观分析师 张瑜（执业证号：S0360518090001） 联系人： 陆银波（15210860866） 袁玲玲（微信 Yuen43） 报告摘要 本周主要关注中美日内瓦会谈，中美互相大幅削减关税。 1 、会谈取得"实质性进展"： 中美经贸中方牵头人、国务院副总理何立峰当地时间 11 日晚在出席中 方代表团举行的新闻发布会时表示，此次中美经贸高层会谈坦诚、深入、具有建设性，达成重要共 识，并取得实质性进展。 2 、会谈主要成果 ： 5 月 12 日，《中美日内瓦经贸会谈联合声明》发布。双方同意大幅降低双边关 税水平，美方取消共计 91% 的加征关税，中方相应取消 91% 的反制关税；美方暂停实施 24% 的"对等关税"，中方也相应暂停实施 24% 的反制关税。中方还相应暂停或取消对美国的非关税反制 措施。双方将建立机制，继续就经贸关系进行协商。 本周，其他值得关注的政策。 （一）防腐倡廉相关工作继续推进。 1 ） 5 月 15 日， 《求是》杂志发表总书记重要文章《锲而不舍 落实中央八项规定精神，以优良党风引领社风民风》，文章指出，"制定实施中央八项规定……必须常 抓不懈、久久 ...

Core Viewpoint - The report indicates a mixed economic outlook, with some sectors showing improvement while others are experiencing declines, particularly in consumer retail and trade with the US. Group 1: Economic Indicators - The Huachuang Macro WEI index has weakened but remains above 5%, recorded at 5.16% as of May 11, down from 7.73% on May 4, driven mainly by infrastructure and passenger vehicle consumption [3][5][6]. - The average asphalt plant operating rate increased to 34.4% in the second week of May from 28.8% in the first week, indicating a recovery in infrastructure activity [2][14]. - The average land premium rate across 100 cities has decreased to 7.9% from 9.63% in April, reflecting a cooling in the real estate market [9]. Group 2: Consumer Demand - Retail sales growth for passenger vehicles has slowed, with a growth rate of 11% as of May 11, down from 14.5% in April [8]. - The sales area of commercial residential properties in 67 cities decreased by 10% year-on-year as of May 16, indicating weak demand in the housing market [8]. - The average daily passenger volume for subways remained stable, with a slight increase of 0.6% year-on-year [8]. Group 3: Trade and External Demand - Direct trade between China and the US has continued to decline, with container ship numbers and capacity from China to the US dropping by 34.4% year-on-year as of May 17 [20][22]. - There has been a rebound in the number of ships docking at major ASEAN ports, increasing by 0.8% week-on-week as of May 15, suggesting potential for re-export opportunities [22]. Group 4: Commodity Prices - Gold prices have significantly dropped, closing at $3191.8 per ounce, a decrease of 4% [4][32]. - Domestic commodity prices have shown mixed trends, with the BPI index rising by 1.1% and the CRB index increasing by 0.3% [32][35]. Group 5: Debt and Interest Rates - New local government bond issuance plans have been disclosed, with a total of 4159 billion yuan in special bonds planned for 2025 [36]. - Interest rates have seen a slight increase, with DR001 at 1.6313% and DR007 at 1.6374%, reflecting a tightening in liquidity conditions [39].