Group 1 - Rare earths are a crucial strategic resource for China due to their key roles in military and high-tech fields, with China holding a complete industrial chain [1][7][16] - China's rare earth production accounts for 70% of global output, with projections for 2024 indicating a production of 270,000 tons, representing 68.5% of global total [1][8][16] - Despite ongoing trade tensions, the U.S. maintains a high dependency on Chinese rare earths, with reliance stabilizing around 75% in recent years [1][8][16] Group 2 - China possesses a complete industrial chain in the rare earth sector, from mining to application, making it difficult for other countries to establish alternative supply chains [2][16] - The rare earth industry is segmented into upstream mining, midstream processing, and downstream manufacturing, with only China achieving full coverage across all segments [2][16] Group 3 - Other products with "extreme reliance" on China include chemicals and mineral metals, particularly in the U.S., where 98 products have over 90% import reliance from China, totaling $16.25 billion [3][19][25] - The U.S. has seen a significant increase in dependency on mineral metals, with reliance jumping from 0% in 2022 to 100% in 2024 [3][25][33] - Chemical imports from China have also surged, with the dependency rising from 28.9% in 2010 to 93.8% in 2024 [3][25][49] Group 4 - Products with strategic value similar to rare earths include certain chemicals and metals, with a total import scale of $1.5 billion, indicating potential as key bargaining chips in trade negotiations [4][39][40] - Key materials such as lithium battery additives and active pharmaceutical ingredients are dominated by Chinese production, making them difficult to replace [4][33][39] Group 5 - China's global export share has remained high over the past 20 years, particularly in chemicals, which have seen a 21.1 percentage point increase since 2010 [5][42][49] - The U.S. has significantly increased its import share of chemicals from China, rising from 34.1% in 2010 to 95.4% in 2024, highlighting China's critical role in the U.S. supply chain [5][49]

Group 1: Industrial Production - Industrial production remains relatively stable, with the blast furnace operating rate maintaining at 0.7% year-on-year [2][5][8] - The chemical production chain shows a slight decline, with soda ash and PTA operating rates down by 2.6 percentage points to 6% and 0.9 percentage points to 1.3%, respectively [2][15] - The automotive sector's semi-steel tire operating rate is still below last year's level, increasing by 2.7 percentage points to -6.3% [2][15] Group 2: Construction Industry - The construction industry shows a mixed performance, with the nationwide grinding operating rate down by 2.4 percentage points to 3.7% [2][27] - Cement shipment rates remain low, with a year-on-year increase of 1.2% to -3% [2][27] - Asphalt operating rates have seen a recovery, increasing by 0.6 percentage points to 7.4% [2][35] Group 3: Real Estate Transactions - Real estate transactions are at a low point, with the average daily transaction area for new homes down by 19.1% year-on-year, despite a 13.1% increase [2][44] - First-tier cities continue to see a decline in transactions, down by 18.6% to 39.9% [2][44] - Third-tier cities show significant improvement, with transaction volumes increasing by 72.4% to 17% [2][44] Group 4: Transportation and Shipping - National railway and highway freight volumes have decreased, with year-on-year declines of 1.3% to 1.2% and 0.9% to 0.8%, respectively [2][54] - Port cargo throughput and container throughput have also shown a decline, down by 9.3% to 6.8% and 4.7% to 0.9%, respectively [2][54] - The overall intensity of human mobility remains high, with a slight year-on-year decrease of 2% to 12.6% [2][63] Group 5: Price Trends - Agricultural product prices are mixed, with pork and vegetable prices rising by 0.1% and 0.8% respectively, while egg and fruit prices fell by 2.2% and 0.1% [3][85] - Industrial product prices have generally increased, with the South China industrial price index rising by 1.1% [3][93] - The energy and chemical price index increased by 1.3%, while the metal price index rose by 0.7% [3][93]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the rising importance of "anti-involution" in the market, highlighting significant misunderstandings regarding the concept of "involution" and its implications for supply-side reforms and economic structure transformation [2][3]. Group 1: Misunderstanding of "Involution" - "Involution" is not equivalent to "overcapacity"; it arises from strong demand leading to proactive supply increases, contrasting with passive overcapacity due to demand decline [3][4]. - The price behavior differs: "overcapacity" leads to price drops due to demand decline, while "involution" results in chaotic price competition despite strong demand [3][4]. - Supply-side reforms previously addressed overcapacity in high-energy sectors, while current "anti-involution" focuses on the middle and lower reaches of the supply chain, particularly among private enterprises [4][5]. Group 2: Targeted Areas of "Anti-Involution" - The high-energy sector has undergone significant capacity upgrades, and traditional backward capacities are not as prominent as before [5][6]. - Policies may target specific industries with excessive production, such as coal and pork, to stabilize prices, but the focus is more on aligning supply with demand rather than drastically reducing supply [6][7]. Group 3: Policy Mechanisms - Effective "anti-involution" strategies should not solely rely on self-discipline talks but should include industry mergers, raising standards, and matching supportive policies [8][9]. - Encouraging the development of non-overcapacity sectors, such as services, is crucial to rebalancing demand structures and addressing the root causes of "involution" [8][9]. Group 4: Equipment Update and Debt Management - Addressing the issue of equipment updates is vital, as many industries retain old equipment while acquiring new, which can lead to inefficiencies [9][142]. - The current situation shows a significant increase in overdue accounts, particularly among private enterprises, indicating a need for stricter debt management policies [152][160].

Overview - The core CPI data for June in the US was slightly weaker than expected, but the inflation effects of tariffs are becoming more evident. The CPI year-on-year was 2.7%, slightly above the market expectation of 2.6%, while the core CPI was 2.9%, matching expectations. The month-on-month core CPI was 0.2%, below the expected 0.3% [3][38] - The 10-year US Treasury yield and the US dollar index initially fell but later rebounded, indicating market expectations of stronger future inflation [11][38] Structure - The main drivers of the CPI rebound in June were crude oil, core goods (excluding new and used cars), and non-rent services. The energy CPI rose by 0.9% month-on-month, compared to a previous decline of 1.0%, reflecting the increase in global oil prices [4][39] - Core goods inflation showed signs of warming, with the core goods CPI rising by 0.2% month-on-month, indicating the gradual impact of tariffs. However, the CPI for new and used cars remained weak, with used car prices dropping by 0.7% [20][39] - Rent inflation slightly slowed, with a month-on-month increase of 0.2%, down from 0.3% in May. However, core non-rent service inflation rebounded, with medical, transportation, and entertainment services showing month-on-month increases [39][40] Outlook - The second half of the year may see continued upward pressure on US inflation, with the third quarter being a critical verification period for tariff inflation effects. The combination of increased tariff revenues and strong cost-pass-through willingness from US companies may lead to a rise in inflation [5][28] - The Federal Reserve is expected to initiate interest rate cuts in September, with two cuts anticipated within the year, despite the potential for rising inflation in the third quarter [34][40]

Core Viewpoints - The June economic data reveals five significant "anomalies," indicating new changes in the economy lurking in hidden corners [3][9][110] - Despite strong performance in exports and industrial production, the second quarter GDP remained flat at 5.2%, aligning with market expectations [2][9][107] - The construction industry showed a notable decline, with total output value in the first half of the year growing only 0.2% year-on-year, significantly lower than the 2.5% growth in the first quarter [3][9][107] Economic Indicators - GDP: The second quarter GDP growth was 5.2%, matching expectations, while industrial value-added growth in June was 6.8%, exceeding expectations of 5.5% [2][7][107] - Retail Sales: June retail sales grew by 4.8%, below the expected 5.6%, with significant declines in both commodity retail and catering income due to misaligned e-commerce promotions and competitive subsidies from food delivery platforms [2][20][82] - Fixed Asset Investment: June's fixed asset investment growth fell to 0%, the lowest in three years, primarily due to a decline in investment prices and significant drops in construction and manufacturing investments [4][23][66] Sector Analysis - Real Estate: Although credit financing for real estate improved significantly in June, investment growth declined to -12.9%. The reduction in ongoing projects due to earlier declines in new starts continues to impact the sector negatively [4][30][109] - Industrial Production: The industrial value-added surged due to an increase in working days and "export rush," with textile and chemical raw materials sectors showing recovery, while automotive and steel production weakened [5][41][54] - Consumer Behavior: The decline in retail sales was influenced by the timing of e-commerce promotions, with significant drops in categories like home appliances and communication equipment [20][82][108] Long-term Outlook - The "front-loading effect" may lead to a switch in economic strength between the first and second halves of the year, with the concentrated adjustment phase of the economy since 2022 nearing its end [6][46][110] - The overall economic growth target for the year remains achievable at 5.0%, despite anticipated fluctuations in economic indicators in the second half [46][110]

Core Viewpoint - The improvement in credit is primarily driven by the rapid growth of short-term loans from enterprises, with a monthly year-on-year increase of 490 billion [3][46] - In June, total new credit reached 2.24 trillion, with a year-on-year increase of 110 billion, where enterprise loans increased by 1.4 trillion, mainly from short-term loans [3][46] - The cautious attitude of enterprises towards long-term investments is reflected in the decline of the PMI business expectation index from 53.3 to 52.0 [3][46] Credit and Loan Analysis - In June, household loans showed a mild improvement, largely attributed to operational loans rather than consumer or housing loans, with operational loans accounting for 73.7% of new household loans [3][13] - The total household loans increased by 1.17 trillion in the first half of the year, with operational loans rising by 923.9 billion [3][13] - The slow growth in consumer loans may be linked to current employment prospects, as indicated by the BCI employment expectation index at 49.1 [3][13] Social Financing and Government Bonds - The year-on-year increase in social financing scale has expanded, primarily due to net financing from government bonds, with a total increase of 4.7 trillion in the first half of the year [4][47] - The net financing from government bonds contributed 4.3 trillion to the social financing increase, but this rapid improvement phase may be coming to an end [4][47] - Moving into the third quarter, the high base of government bond net financing may lead to a more stable growth rate in social financing [4][47] Monetary Policy Outlook - The monetary policy will be adjusted based on domestic and international economic conditions, with a focus on the timing and intensity of policy implementation [4][22] - The People's Bank of China indicated that the effects of already implemented monetary policies will continue to manifest over time [4][22] - New policy financial tools introduced in the second half of the year may help stimulate credit growth and stabilize the economy [4][22] Regular Monitoring of M1 and M2 - In June, new credit totaled 2.24 trillion, with a year-on-year increase of 110 billion, mainly driven by the enterprise sector [5][48] - The structure of loans shows that short-term loans increased by 1.16 trillion, while medium and long-term loans saw a smaller increase of 400 billion [5][48] - The M2 growth rate rose by 0.4 percentage points to 8.3%, while M1 increased by 2.3 percentage points to 4.6% [5][49]

Core Viewpoint - The phenomenon of "export grabbing" towards emerging countries is nearing its end, while "export grabbing" towards the United States is beginning to take effect [2][7][55] Export Data Analysis - In June, exports increased by 5.8% year-on-year, up 1.0 percentage point from May, driven by a shift in the main subjects of "export grabbing" [2][7][55] - Exports to emerging countries, particularly Latin America and India, continued to decline, while exports to the United States saw a significant rebound of 18.4% [2][5][55] - The increase in exports to the U.S. was primarily in consumer electronics and furniture, reflecting a resurgence in orders from the U.S. following negotiations in mid-May [2][13][55] Future Outlook - Exports are expected to maintain resilience in July due to continued "export grabbing" towards the U.S., but this may end in August, leading to potential negative impacts from demand exhaustion [3][25][26][56] - The necessity for "export grabbing" towards emerging countries is expected to decrease as the tariff suspension period ends [3][25][26] Regular Tracking of Exports and Imports - Consumer goods exports, including consumer electronics and real estate chain products, showed an upward trend in June [4][29][57] - Capital goods and intermediate goods exports exhibited mixed growth, with significant declines in some categories like shipbuilding and automotive parts, while fertilizers saw a notable increase [4][32][57] - Imports also rebounded in June, primarily driven by an increase in bulk commodity imports, indicating a recovery in domestic investment demand [5][44][58]

Group 1 - Developed markets experienced a decline, with the S&P 500 down 0.3% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 1.0% [2][4] - The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose by 8 basis points to 4.4%, while the dollar index increased by 0.9% to 97.87 [2][4] - Emerging markets showed mixed performance, with indices like the Ho Chi Minh Index and the Korea Composite Index rising by 5.1% and 4.0% respectively, while the Brazilian IBOVESPA and Indian SENSEX30 fell by 3.6% and 1.1% [4][9] Group 2 - The U.S. announced an increase in tariffs on 14 countries, effective August 1, with rates as high as 50% on copper products [2][65] - The June FOMC meeting minutes revealed a division among Federal Reserve officials regarding the impact of tariffs on inflation, with some believing it would have a temporary effect while others anticipated a more lasting impact [2][81] - Eurozone retail sales fell by 0.7% month-on-month in May, indicating a slowdown in consumer confidence [2][84] Group 3 - The U.S. fiscal deficit for 2025 reached $804.4 billion, up from $772.5 billion in the same period last year, with total expenditures at $4.4 trillion [69][70] - The demand for U.S. Treasury auctions remained robust, with a bid-to-cover ratio of 3.08 for 4-week bills and 2.61 for 10-year notes, indicating strong interest from investors [67][68] - Commodity prices generally increased, with WTI crude oil rising by 2.9% to $68.5 per barrel and COMEX gold up by 0.8% to $3,359.8 per ounce [48][54]

Group 1 - The article discusses the resurgence of the "Goldilocks" trade in overseas markets, driven by the successful implementation of the "Beautiful Act" and lower-than-expected inflation data, which has alleviated market concerns about economic slowdown and interest rate hikes [2][6] - The article highlights that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has caused temporary market disturbances, but the overall market reaction to tariff adjustments has been relatively muted, with the S&P 500 experiencing only a slight decline [21][2] - The article notes that the domestic market is witnessing a mild economic recovery, with consumer policies effectively stimulating demand, as evidenced by a significant increase in retail sales growth in May [3][29] Group 2 - The article emphasizes that the focus for July will be on potential inflation risks in overseas markets and the "anti-involution" policies in the domestic market, with evidence suggesting that inflation in the U.S. may begin to rise due to various factors [55][62] - It mentions that the domestic economy is seeing a shift towards service sector recovery, with increased investment and consumption in services, while export pressures may be building [62][39] - The article outlines the government's focus on addressing "involution" through supply-demand adjustments and structural upgrades, indicating a broader scope for policy implementation [69][49]

Group 1 - The Central Economic Committee emphasized the need to deepen the construction of a unified national market and promote high-quality development of the marine economy, focusing on legal governance of low-price competition and enhancing market systems [1][2] - The People's Bank of China proposed to strengthen monetary policy adjustments, maintain liquidity, and support financial institutions in increasing credit supply to stabilize economic growth [4][5] - The State Council issued a plan to improve the credit repair system, aiming to create a better social credit environment and facilitate the normal operation of restructured enterprises [6][7] Group 2 - The State Council highlighted the importance of accelerating technological breakthroughs and integrating technological innovation with industrial innovation to enhance competitiveness [8][9] - The National People's Congress Finance and Economic Committee reviewed the 2024 central budget, identifying issues in budget management and suggesting reforms to enhance fiscal policy effectiveness [11][12]