Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that the U.S. economy showed resilience in July, leading to a reversal in the global capital "rebalancing" trend, with funds flowing back to the U.S. [2][8] - In July, the U.S. economy was characterized by inflation pressures exceeding stagnation, with a slight increase in the unemployment rate to 4.2% and a notable GDP rebound of 3.5 percentage points to 3.0% in Q2 [3][9] - The S&P 500 companies reported earnings and revenues that exceeded market expectations, which boosted market sentiment and attracted foreign capital back to U.S. assets, with foreign investments in U.S. stocks and bonds increasing by $11.36 billion and $11.34 billion respectively [3][18] Group 2 - In July, the "anti-involution" policies in China were positively received, with multiple measures being implemented to combat low-price competition and promote the exit of outdated production capacity [4][40] - The "anti-involution" policies led to a significant recovery in upstream prices, alleviating cost pressures and improving profit margins, with the PMI for major raw material purchasing prices rising by 3.1 percentage points to 51.5% [51] - However, the demand side showed weakness, with external demand performing better than internal demand, as exports to the U.S. fell by 5.6 percentage points to -21.6% [61] Group 3 - In August, the focus will be on the labor market trends in the U.S. and the continuation of "anti-involution" policies in China [5][73] - The U.S. labor market is expected to show signs of weakness, with the unemployment rate likely to remain elevated due to a shrinking number of job seekers and an expanding labor force [5][73] - In China, attention will be on the marginal changes in internal demand and the effectiveness of "anti-involution" measures, particularly in the context of rising upstream prices and their impact on downstream enterprises [5][73]

Group 1 - The article discusses the better-than-expected performance of the US economy in July, which, along with stronger-than-expected Q2 earnings, led to a reversal in the global capital "rebalancing" trend, with funds flowing back to the US [2] - Developed market indices saw an overall increase, with the Nikkei 225 rising by 3.7% and the S&P 500 increasing by 0.9% [4][5] - The article highlights the significant rebound in glass prices, which increased by 13.9% [50] Group 2 - The article notes that the US core CPI for July was weaker than expected, with a month-on-month increase of 0.3%, aligning with market expectations, but the performance of goods related to tariffs was notably weak [70][74] - The article mentions that the market's expectation for a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September has increased, driven by the weaker-than-expected CPI data [70] Group 3 - The article reports that the US 10-year Treasury yield rose by 6.0 basis points to 4.3%, while yields in other developed countries also saw increases [22] - Emerging market 10-year Treasury yields showed mixed results, with Turkey's yield rising by 205.5 basis points to 31.2% [27] Group 4 - The article indicates that the US dollar index fell by 0.4% to 97.85, while the offshore RMB appreciated to 7.1891 against the dollar [33][43] - It also notes that commodity prices mostly declined, with WTI crude oil dropping by 1.7% to $62.8 per barrel [48]

Economic Situation Analysis - The external environment is becoming increasingly complex and severe, with the need to maintain strategic determination and focus on domestic issues to achieve significant breakthroughs in modernization tasks [3][8]. - The report indicates that the Chinese economy still faces numerous risks and challenges, contrasting with the previous report's more optimistic tone [3][24]. - Despite challenges, the report emphasizes the stability, advantages, resilience, and potential of the Chinese economy, asserting that the long-term positive trend remains unchanged [3][8]. Policy Orientation - The report advocates for the implementation of a moderately loose monetary policy, emphasizing the importance of policy execution and effectiveness [4][9]. - It reiterates the need for continuity and stability in policies while enhancing flexibility and foresight, aiming to create a conducive financial environment [4][25]. - The report highlights the importance of balancing support for the real economy with maintaining the health of the banking system, aiming to lower bank funding costs and facilitate a decrease in loan interest rates [4][25]. Key Issues - The report focuses on enhancing financial support for the real economy, particularly for small and micro enterprises and technology-driven SMEs, indicating a shift in credit structure towards these areas [5][26]. - It notes a significant transformation in the structure of new loans, with the proportion of loans directed towards real estate and infrastructure dropping from over 60% in 2016 to approximately 70% now being allocated to the "five major articles" of finance [5][26]. - The report stresses the need to improve the supply of high-quality services to boost consumption, identifying issues such as insufficient supply, quality concerns, and low profitability of enterprises in the service sector [5][27].

Group 1 - The article discusses the upcoming expiration of the tariff suspension measures between China and the U.S. on August 12, and the potential for easing trade risks based on recent trade agreements with Japan and the EU [7] - It highlights the ongoing economic situation in July, characterized by strong supply but weak demand, indicating a mixed economic outlook [11] - The article notes that the Producer Price Index (PPI) has shown weakness due to low capacity utilization in mid and downstream sectors, which are considered two underlying factors affecting PPI performance [12] Group 2 - The financial data for July indicates a significant rebound in M2 year-on-year, primarily driven by an active capital market [15] - The article mentions that the U.S. has established a three-tiered tariff system as part of its trade agreements, with significant uncertainties regarding the execution of investment and procurement commitments [17][18] - It emphasizes the long-term and targeted nature of tariff leverage, with secondary and transshipment tariffs gradually taking shape [18]

Core Viewpoints - Consumption and investment data have significantly weakened, but industrial production remains relatively resilient [3][88] - The economic indicators for July reflect some mid-term risks, but policies are being intensified, and economic growth is expected to remain within a reasonable range in the second half of the year [5][90] Consumption - In July, the year-on-year growth of social retail sales was 3.7%, down 1.1 percentage points from the previous value, primarily due to the slow disbursement of national subsidy funds [9][88] - The sales of furniture and home appliances saw significant declines, with furniture down 8.1 percentage points to 20.6% and home appliances down 3.7 percentage points to 28.7% [3][9] - Service consumption showed relative stability, with restaurant income slightly improving to 1.1% and cumulative service retail sales maintaining a high level at 5.2% year-on-year [3][9] Investment - Fixed asset investment in July fell sharply, reflecting short-term weather disturbances and mid-term impacts such as declining investment prices and the end of the equipment renewal cycle [4][13] - The year-on-year decline in fixed asset investment was 4.6 percentage points to -4.7%, marking the lowest level since Q1 2020 [4][13] - The construction progress was affected by extreme weather, with infrastructure and real estate investments experiencing greater declines than overall fixed investment [4][13] Real Estate - In July, real estate sales continued to decline, with corporate financing weakening and a lagging impact from reduced projects [4][89] - The growth rate of corporate credit financing dropped significantly by 13.5 percentage points to -15.8%, the lowest in nearly two years [4][89] - The sales area of commercial housing fell by 2.4 percentage points to -7.8%, indicating a slowdown in the release of pent-up demand [4][89] Production - Despite significant weaknesses in consumption and investment, industrial production maintained relative resilience, primarily due to improvements in export chain production [4][33] - The industrial added value year-on-year in July fell by 1.1 percentage points to 5.7%, but still remained at a high level [4][33] - Strong performance was noted in industries with robust export, such as black metal rolling and transportation equipment, while production in sectors like metal products and electrical machinery declined due to equipment renewal and internal competition [4][33] Summary - The economic indicators for July reflect some mid-term risks, with a continued pattern of weak domestic demand and strong external demand [5][90] - The second half of the year may see further declines in manufacturing and real estate investment, making it crucial to enhance service and infrastructure investment and stabilize consumer demand [5][90]

Core Viewpoint - The rebound in M2 year-on-year is primarily driven by the active capital market, which has accelerated the return of funds to the banking system, leading to a record high in non-bank deposits for July [3][48]. Financial Data Summary - As of July 2025, the credit balance decreased by 0.2 percentage points year-on-year to 6.9%, while the social financing stock increased by 0.1 percentage points to 9.0%, and M2 rose by 0.5 percentage points to 8.8% [2][8]. - Non-bank deposits increased by 21,400 billion, the highest level recorded for the same period since 2015, with a year-on-year increase of 13,900 billion [3][48]. - The total social financing scale stock rose from 8.0% at the end of 2024 to 9.0% by July 2025, mainly due to the front-loading of government bond net financing [4][24]. Loan and Credit Analysis - Resident loans saw a significant decline, decreasing by 4,893 billion, which is a year-on-year reduction of 2,793 billion, reflecting a cautious attitude towards debt amid an unstable job market [3][14]. - Corporate credit showed a mixed trend, with short-term loans and bill financing performing well, while medium- to long-term loans remained weak, indicating a cautious stance on long-term investments [19][49]. - In July, new loans decreased by 500 billion year-on-year, primarily due to the reduction in resident loans [27][50]. Future Outlook - The introduction of loan interest subsidy policies may help lower the overall financing costs and stimulate credit growth through fiscal and financial collaboration [26][49]. - The government bond net financing has been a significant contributor to the increase in social financing, but this phase may be nearing its end as the base for government bond financing remains high [4][24].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the upcoming expiration of the US-China tariff suspension measures and the potential for easing trade tensions following recent "investment for tariff" agreements between the US and other economies like Japan and the EU. It highlights the uncertainty surrounding the execution of these agreements and the ongoing risks of trade conflicts. Group 1: Trade Negotiation Progress - The US has made significant progress in trade negotiations, having reached agreements or suspensions with nine economies, covering 49.7% of its import goods as of August 1 [2][6][49] - The effective tariff rate in the US for Q2 was 7.9%, significantly lower than the theoretical rate, which has risen to 18.3% from 2.4% at the beginning of the year [2][9][50] - The US has established a three-tiered tariff system based on trade agreements, with low tariffs (10%) for allies, medium tariffs (15%-20%) for agreed economies, and high tariffs (20%-50%) for those with stalled negotiations [3][14][50] Group 2: Feasibility of Trade Agreements - The EU must increase its annual investment in the US by 2.6 times to meet its commitment of $600 billion, with the majority of funding coming from private enterprises, making execution uncertain [4][16][51] - Japan's commitment of $550 billion is primarily in loans, requiring a significant increase in annual investment to meet targets, while South Korea's commitment of $350 billion poses similar challenges due to its scale relative to national spending [4][21][51] - The EU's energy procurement goals are ambitious, aiming for $750 billion over three years, which is three times the expected imports in 2024, indicating a significant execution gap [4][26][51] Group 3: Tariff Risk Mitigation - The US is likely to continue leveraging tariffs as a source of revenue and negotiation power, with tariff income reaching $125.6 billion in 2025, 2.3 times that of 2024 [5][32][52] - The uncertainty surrounding the execution of trade agreements suggests that the US may maintain tariff threats as a pressure tactic, particularly in the lead-up to the August 12 deadline for US-China tariff discussions [5][32][52] - The US's approach to tariffs is shifting from a focus on currency manipulation to fiscal control, indicating a long-term strategy of using tariffs as a financial lever rather than solely for trade balance [5][37][40]

Group 1 - Developed markets' stock indices experienced a rebound, with the Nasdaq index rising by 3.9%, and the S&P 500 increasing by 2.4% [2][3] - Emerging market indices mostly saw gains, with the Ho Chi Minh index up by 6.0% and the Cairo CASE 30 up by 4.7%, while the Indian SENSEX fell by 0.9% [3][11] - The Hang Seng Index and related indices all rose, with the Hang Seng Index increasing by 1.4% and the Hang Seng Tech Index by 1.2% [11] Group 2 - The majority of sectors in the S&P 500 saw increases, particularly Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary, and Communication Services, which rose by 4.3%, 3.8%, and 3.3% respectively [6] - In the Eurozone, sectors such as Financials, Materials, and Industrials also saw gains, with increases of 5.8%, 3.5%, and 2.8% respectively [6] Group 3 - The prices of major commodities showed mixed results, with WTI crude oil falling by 7.8% to $63.9 per barrel, while coking coal prices rose by 12.3% to 1,227 yuan per ton [26][30] - Precious metals prices increased, with COMEX gold rising by 1.3% to $3,403.5 per ounce and COMEX silver up by 4.4% to $38.4 per ounce [30][31] Group 4 - The U.S. announced new tariffs on semiconductor imports, imposing a 100% tariff on all imported semiconductor chips, effective August 7, while also increasing tariffs on Indian goods by 25% [32][34] - The U.S. Treasury held several bond auctions, with the 10-year Treasury yield at 4.26%, indicating weaker demand for long-term bonds [34] Group 5 - The U.S. ISM Services PMI for July was reported at 50.1, below the market expectation of 51.5, indicating a potential slowdown in the services sector [40] - Upcoming U.S. CPI data is anticipated, with consensus predicting a core CPI increase of 0.3% for July, which may influence future Federal Reserve rate decisions [43][44] Group 6 - Germany's industrial production for June fell by 1.9%, significantly below the expected decline of 0.5%, suggesting ongoing economic challenges [46]

文 | 赵伟、屠强 联系人 | 屠强、耿佩璇 摘要 事件： 8月9日，国家统计局公布7月通胀数据，CPI同比0%、前值0.1%、预期-0.1%、环比0.4%；PPI同 比-3.6%、前值-3.6%、预期-3.4%、环比-0.2%。 核心观点：统计时点及中下游产能利用率偏低是PPI表现偏弱的两条"暗线"。 7月PPI继续磨底，大宗价格对PPI环比拉动虽转正，但统计上未囊括下旬的涨价情况，因而中上游PPI表 现不及高频数据。 PPI为每月5日、20日调查单价的简单平均值，而反内卷带动的涨价集中于下旬，因此 本月PPI（环比-0.2%）不及预期。高频数据也与PPI走势分化，7月煤、钢价格回升，而煤炭采选 （-1.5%）、黑色压延（-0.3%）环比仍为负。相比之下，油价、铜价对本月PPI贡献为正， 测算大宗商品 价格拉动PPI环比0.1%。 同时中下游价格对PPI拖累仍较大，也令7月PPI表现低于市场预期。 与2016年上游涨价向下游传导不同 的是，本轮供给过剩更多在中下游，导致上游涨价向下游传导受阻。如石化链下游PPI跌幅大于上游价格 理论传导幅度；机械设备、消费下游亦有类似特征， 测算7月中下游拖累PPI环比-0 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the current state of the U.S. labor market, highlighting its fragile "tight balance" and the implications for future Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, particularly the likelihood of a rate cut in September 2025 [12]. Group 1: Hot Topics - The U.S. July employment data was weaker than market expectations, primarily due to significant downward revisions in employment figures for May and June [12]. - The article raises questions about whether the downward revisions are due to statistical factors or indicative of a weakening economy [12]. - The Federal Reserve's potential decision to cut interest rates in September is suggested to be increasingly likely [12]. Group 2: Monthly Outlook - The article presents a paradox regarding inflation expectations, driven by anti-involution trends, while actual price performance remains weak [13]. - It emphasizes the need to monitor how supply and demand dynamics will evolve and their impact on pricing [13]. - The average tariff rate in the U.S. increased to 18.3% after August 1, 2025, which may affect trade dynamics [24]. Group 3: Export Trends - In July, China's exports (in U.S. dollar terms) grew by 7.2% year-on-year, surpassing the expected 5.8% [19]. - Imports also showed a year-on-year increase of 4.1%, compared to an expected 0.3% [19]. Group 4: Domestic High-Frequency Data - There has been a significant decline in port cargo volumes, indicating a seasonal slowdown in industrial production and mixed performance in the construction sector [21]. - The article notes that the construction industry is experiencing varied levels of activity, contributing to the overall decline in cargo volumes [21].