Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent rise in U.S. inflation data for June, highlighting a year-on-year CPI increase of 2.7%, up from 2.4% in the previous month, primarily driven by a rebound in energy prices. However, core CPI growth remains moderate, indicating a complex inflationary landscape influenced by tariffs and supply chain dynamics [1][7][16]. Inflation Data Analysis - June CPI year-on-year increased by 2.7%, with a month-on-month rise of 0.3%. Energy prices rose by 0.9%, with gasoline prices contributing significantly to this increase [8][9]. - Core CPI year-on-year rose to 2.9%, with a month-on-month increase of 0.2%. The Cleveland Fed's Trimmed Mean CPI also showed a rise to 3.17% [9][10]. Core Goods and Services Pricing - Core goods prices rebounded with a month-on-month increase of 0.2% and a year-on-year increase of 0.7%, marking the second consecutive month of growth. Various core goods, such as furniture and appliances, showed significant price increases, while clothing and vehicle prices remained below trend lines [10][11]. - Core services prices increased by 0.3% month-on-month and remained stable at 3.6% year-on-year. The super core services category also saw a rise, indicating a rebound in medical and transportation service prices [14][15]. Tariff Impact and Economic Outlook - The article emphasizes that tariffs are beginning to show their impact on inflation, but the overall effect is moderate. The Federal Reserve is expected to take more time to assess these developments before making further decisions [16][17]. - The anticipated impact of tariffs on core CPI is projected to peak around 3.3% in the fourth quarter, with an estimated additional influence of about 80 basis points from tariffs [12][16]. Federal Reserve's Position - The Federal Reserve is expected to initiate interest rate cuts in the fourth quarter, with market expectations indicating a likelihood of rate cuts in September. The Fed's decision-making is influenced by the need to confirm whether inflationary impacts are temporary and whether long-term inflation expectations remain anchored [16][19]. Currency and Market Reactions - The U.S. dollar index has weakened by 9.1% since the end of last year, contributing to a rise in emerging market equities. The dollar's performance is seen as a significant variable affecting global financial markets in the second half of the year [20].

Core Viewpoint - The actual GDP growth for Q2 2025 is 5.2%, showing recovery from the previous year's lower growth rates, while nominal GDP growth remains a concern at 3.9% [1][7][9]. Economic Structure and Growth Drivers - The actual growth is supported by broad-based increases in various sectors: manufacturing investment grew by 17.3%, durable goods consumption saw a 30.7% increase in retail sales of major appliances, and service consumption rose by 5.3% [1][9]. - Exports also contributed positively, with a year-on-year increase of 5.9% in the first half of the year [1][9]. Industrial Capacity Utilization - The industrial capacity utilization rate for Q2 is 74.0%, slightly down from 74.1% in Q1 and 76.2% in the previous year, indicating a slowdown but with a deceleration in the rate of decline [2][10]. - Specific sectors like coal, food and beverage, chemicals, and automotive are experiencing lower utilization rates, while electrical machinery shows signs of improvement [2][10]. June Economic Indicators - In June, industrial value-added growth reached 6.8%, the highest in three months, driven by factors such as tariff adjustments and increased production in emerging sectors like industrial robots and integrated circuits [3][13]. - Retail sales growth in June fell to 4.8%, the lowest in four months, with significant declines in sectors like dining and beverages, while automotive sales showed resilience with a 4.6% increase [4][14]. Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment growth slowed to 2.8% year-on-year, with manufacturing investment particularly affected, possibly due to high prior usage of equipment renewal funds [5][15]. - Real estate sales and investment continued to decelerate, indicating a need for new policies to stabilize the market after a period of demand release [5][16][17]. Summary of Economic Performance - The first half of the year saw an actual growth of 5.3%, laying a solid foundation for achieving around 5% growth for the year [6][19]. - Key concerns include nominal GDP, industrial capacity utilization, and the ongoing decline in retail and real estate sectors, highlighting the need for effective policy signals to support investment and consumption [6][19].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant increase in social financing (社融) in June, which amounted to 4.2 trillion yuan, exceeding market expectations and showing a year-on-year increase of 900.8 billion yuan, indicating a positive trend in credit and financing conditions [1][5]. Summary by Sections Social Financing Overview - In June, social financing increased by 4.2 trillion yuan, higher than the market average expectation of approximately 3.7 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 900.8 billion yuan. The stock growth rate of social financing was 8.9%, up by 0.2 percentage points from the previous month [1][5]. Factors Influencing Credit Growth - The increase in real credit amounted to 2.4 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 171 billion yuan, influenced by four main factors: stronger seasonal credit demand, the issuance of special government bonds, central bank liquidity support, and concentrated government-led project financing [1][6]. Structural Changes in Loans - Residential loans remained stable at low levels, while corporate loans showed significant changes. Short-term corporate loans increased by 490 billion yuan, reflecting stronger seasonal demand and the impact of structural tools. Corporate bill financing decreased by 371.6 billion yuan, and long-term loans saw a slight increase of 40 billion yuan [2][7]. Government Bond Financing - Government bonds increased by 1.35 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 507.2 billion yuan. The proportions of national bonds, local government new bonds, and special refinancing bonds were 58%, 30%, and 12%, respectively [2][8]. Foreign Currency Loans - Foreign currency loans increased by 32.6 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 113.3 billion yuan, benefiting from a low base last year and a weaker US dollar [3][9]. M1 Growth - M1 growth in June was 4.6%, up by 2.3 percentage points from the previous month, with a monthly increase of 500 billion yuan, the highest in five years. This was attributed to strong financing from government projects, reduced debt repayment impacts, and high foreign trade settlement [3][10]. Overall Assessment - The overall expansion of credit and social financing in June, along with the initial elasticity in M1 growth, supports a positive market risk appetite. The first half of the year saw a year-on-year increase in real credit of 279.6 billion yuan and a total social financing increase of 4.74 trillion yuan, aligning with a moderately loose monetary policy [4][11].

Core Viewpoint - June export data shows strong resilience with a year-on-year growth of 5.8%, exceeding expectations and remaining consistent with the cumulative growth of 6.0% over the previous five months, indicating no signs of slowdown as of June [1][5][6] Group 1: Export Performance - The strong performance in June is likely attributed to the "tariff easing effect," where the US has removed 91% of additional tariffs on Chinese goods and suspended 24% of tariffs for 90 days as of May 14, 2025 [1][5][6] - The US manufacturing PMI for imports showed a recovery from a low of 39.9 in May to 47.4 in June, aligning with improved export growth in China and South Korea [6][7] - Exports to the EU acted as a stabilizer, while ASEAN and Africa served as accelerators, with exports to the US declining at a slower rate in June compared to April and May [2][7] Group 2: Regional Export Trends - In April, exports to the US saw a significant drop of -21%, but exports to Europe were slightly better than the overall average, while exports to ASEAN, India, Africa, and Latin America maintained high growth rates of around 20% [2][7] - By June, exports to the US decreased by -16.1%, while exports to the EU grew by 7.6%, and exports to ASEAN and Africa continued to show strong growth [8] Group 3: Product Categories - High-end manufacturing sectors such as automobiles, ships, and integrated circuits are leading China's export growth, with automotive and ship exports growing at 23.1% and 23.6% respectively [3][8] - Labor-intensive products continue to show low growth, with textiles, bags, and clothing combined showing a -1.0% year-on-year growth, while toys saw a temporary spike of 8.1% due to tariff easing [3][8] - Electronic products displayed a mixed trend, with integrated circuits growing at 24.2%, while mobile phones and data processing equipment continued to decline [3][8] Group 4: Future Outlook - The mid-term report suggests potential export slowdown due to expected economic deceleration in Europe and the US, as well as stricter origin rules in Southeast Asia [4][10] - Projections for the third quarter indicate a year-on-year growth of approximately 5.98%, while the fourth quarter may see a decline to around 2.96%, leading to an overall growth of about 4.43% for the second half of the year [4][11] - Recent credit and social financing data for June also showed positive trends, with a year-on-year increase of 900.8 billion yuan, indicating supportive conditions for market risk appetite [4][11]

Group 1 - The new model of real estate development aims to meet housing upgrade demands by encouraging high-quality housing supply, creating a structural incremental market beyond existing stock [1][2] - The government is implementing policies to improve the supply-demand relationship in the existing housing market through the acquisition of completed properties for affordable housing [2][3] - Systematic upgrades of old housing and urban villages are being promoted to enhance living experiences and drive urban renewal [3][4] Group 2 - The reform of fundamental systems related to housing development, financing, sales, and usage is necessary due to the fundamental changes in supply-demand dynamics in the real estate market [4][5] - The recent "tariff letter" has led to a decline in US stocks and bonds, while European stocks show resilience, indicating a differentiated pricing environment influenced by geopolitical risks [5][6] - The A-share market has seen a rebound in real estate stocks due to expectations surrounding the new development model, with nearly 90% of sectors showing positive returns [8][9] Group 3 - The US government has extended the deadline for reciprocal tariffs, raising the baseline tariff rates significantly, which could impact GDP growth [9][10] - The EU is prepared to take necessary measures to protect its interests in response to US tariff actions, indicating potential trade tensions [10][11] - The Federal Reserve maintains a cautious stance on monetary policy amid uncertainties regarding inflation and tariffs, suggesting a potential for interest rate cuts if inflation remains moderate [12][13] Group 4 - The domestic economic indicators show resilience, with actual and nominal GDP growth rates of 5.10% and 3.70% respectively, supported by seasonal factors and industrial recovery [14][15] - Industrial product prices are influenced by the "anti-involution" policy, with significant price increases in certain sectors like steel and copper [16][17] - The government is focusing on stabilizing employment and supporting small and medium enterprises through enhanced unemployment insurance and social insurance subsidies [23][24] Group 5 - The construction sector is experiencing a divergence in funding availability, with infrastructure funding declining while housing construction funding is on the rise [19][20] - The issuance of special bonds is accelerating, which is expected to facilitate the transmission of funds to physical projects in the third quarter [19][20] - The government is prioritizing the completion of key environmental indicators as part of the "14th Five-Year Plan," which may influence future policy directions [21][22]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article indicates that the performance of major asset classes in the first half of 2025 is expected to follow a pattern of "reversal—reversal—reversal," with gold leading the pack, followed by European stocks, Hong Kong stocks, and others, while the US dollar shows a consistent weakening trend [1][16]. - The article highlights that the rotation index for major assets and A-share industries has accelerated, particularly in the first quarter and May-June, with the total ranking changes of 19 major asset classes increasing from 116.7 in late December 2014 to 134.7 in March 2025, before dropping to 115 in April and rebounding to 133.8 in May-June [1][16]. - The article discusses the "odds" playing a crucial role in reversal trading, where economic expectations and event-driven risks can trigger rapid reversals, leading to new trading opportunities [1][16]. Group 2 - The article notes a significant change in the correlation between US stocks, bonds, and the dollar, leading to increased risks and vulnerabilities in dollar-denominated assets, with four instances of simultaneous declines in stocks, bonds, and the dollar occurring in 2025 [2][19]. - It explains that the weakening correlation between US and Chinese assets has resulted in a low correlation between the two stock markets, with the DCC correlation dropping to nearly zero in 2025 [3][27]. - The article emphasizes that the overall relationship between Chinese stocks and the US dollar has become more negative, indicating potential disturbances in the Chinese stock market if the dollar experiences a rebound [3][29]. Group 3 - The article highlights that alternative assets like gold have shown a negative correlation with the dollar and a flat relationship with US bonds, while Bitcoin and stablecoins have performed well due to rising macro uncertainties and diversified hedging demands [4][31]. - It discusses the long-term narrative that Bitcoin and gold are resonant assets, although their daily return correlations are low, indicating different risk-return characteristics [4][35]. - The article suggests that the recent performance of Bitcoin is linked to the "de-dollarization" trend and macro uncertainties, with Bitcoin's price movements showing a significant divergence from the dollar's performance [4][33]. Group 4 - The article proposes a recalibration of traditional indicators due to the emergence of new patterns, suggesting a combination of high-frequency data and soft-hard data indices to better understand economic conditions [5][6]. - It discusses the challenges posed by macro events and geopolitical risks to traditional asset allocation strategies, emphasizing the need for models that can account for these uncertainties [14][36]. - The article indicates that the traditional "trend-following" strategies may lose effectiveness in the face of frequent macro events, necessitating a shift towards "reversal" strategies [14][36].

Core Viewpoint - The June CPI increased by 0.1% year-on-year, surpassing the previous value of -0.1%, while the PPI decreased by 3.6% year-on-year, lower than the previous value of -3.3%. The simulated deflation index based on CPI and PPI remains at -1.38%, consistent with May and at a low since February 2024 [1][5]. Summary by Sections CPI and PPI Analysis - The CPI data met expectations, with high-frequency data estimating a 0.14% year-on-year increase, while the PPI was significantly lower than the expected -3.0% [1][5]. - The PPI showed a base effect advantage with a 0.2% month-on-month recovery, but year-on-year figures continued to decline, indicating potential discrepancies in high-frequency data representation [1][7]. Price Movements in Industries - In June, the PPI for coal processing fell by 5.5% month-on-month, and the prices in coal mining and black metal industries also decreased, reflecting weaker performance compared to high-frequency data [1][7]. - The durable consumer goods segment of PPI fell from 0.1% to -0.1%, with notable declines in the computer and textile sectors, possibly influenced by tariff uncertainties and the "618" e-commerce promotions [2][8]. Positive Trends in PPI - The automotive manufacturing sector saw a month-on-month PPI increase of 0.2%, indicating initial positive effects of the "anti-involution" trend in production [3][9]. - The prices for complete vehicles and new energy vehicles rose by 0.5% and 0.3% respectively, suggesting a narrowing of year-on-year declines in these categories [10]. Notable CPI Details - Key details in CPI include a 0.3% month-on-month decrease in alcohol prices, a shift in clothing prices from increase to decrease during the "618" sales, and a 0.4% decline in transportation tools, indicating ongoing price reductions in the automotive retail sector [4][10]. - Medical service prices have shown a consistent upward trend, with a year-to-date increase of 0.7%, while pork prices fell by 1.2% month-on-month, although a rebound was noted post-June 26 [4][10]. Overall Price Stability and Future Outlook - The current task of stabilizing prices remains significant, with no signs of a turning point in the simulated deflation index. Various factors, including supply-demand fundamentals and external demand fluctuations, are influencing prices [4][13]. - Positive signs include a moderate rise in core CPI year-on-year, improvements in coal and meat prices since July, and initial positive signals in automotive manufacturing prices [4][13]. Key future indicators will be the recovery of local project starts and the continued effectiveness of the "anti-involution" trend [4][13].

Group 1 - The article emphasizes the significance of "anti-involution" in three aspects: breaking the "prisoner's dilemma," improving the supply-demand ratio, and ending "race to the bottom" competition [3][4][5] - The "anti-involution" policy aims to guide local governments and enterprises to adopt correct performance views, promote the orderly exit of backward production capacity, and enhance industry concentration through mergers and acquisitions [2][21] - The current "anti-involution" differs from the 2016 supply-side structural reform, focusing more on addressing low-price disorderly competition rather than merely resolving excess capacity [21][24] Group 2 - The article discusses the recent performance of global stock markets, noting that A-shares and U.S. stocks performed well, while European and Japanese stocks experienced corrections [6][7] - Commodity prices are returning to supply-demand fundamentals, with oil rebounding and industrial metals showing initial signs of recovery due to "anti-involution" policies [7][27] - The article highlights the importance of fiscal spending in countering the central bank's significant net withdrawal, maintaining liquidity in the market [16][17] Group 3 - The article outlines the expected GDP growth rates, with actual and nominal GDP projected to be 5.12% and 3.93% respectively for July [14] - It mentions the anticipated recovery in industrial production, driven by a low base effect, with expectations of a slight increase to 5.25% [14] - The article also notes the divergence in funding availability between construction and non-construction projects, with a focus on the government's support for infrastructure projects [18][19] Group 4 - The article indicates that the industrial product prices are experiencing mixed trends, with some sectors showing recovery while others remain weak [27][28] - It highlights the ongoing challenges in the construction sector, particularly in housing, where funding availability is declining [19][20] - The article discusses the government's efforts to support key construction projects, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure investment for economic recovery [20][18]

Group 1 - The U.S. labor market shows short-term stickiness, with June non-farm payrolls increasing by 147,000, exceeding expectations of 106,000, and the unemployment rate falling to 4.1%, below the expected 4.3% and previous 4.2% [1][4][6] - Job creation is uneven, with private sector jobs increasing by 74,000, below the expected 100,000, while state and local government jobs added 80,000, and healthcare and leisure sectors contributed significantly to the total [5][6][8] - The transportation and warehousing sector saw an increase of 8,000 jobs, indicating active freight logistics, possibly linked to inventory replenishment in certain industries [5][6] Group 2 - The unemployment rate decreased from 4.24% to 4.12%, with the permanent unemployment rate also declining from 1.12% to 1.11% [2][6][7] - Initial jobless claims fell by 4,000 to 233,000, while continuing claims remained steady at 1.964 million, aligning with expectations [2][6] - The labor force participation rate decreased to 62.3%, indicating a potential decline in labor supply due to stricter immigration policies [8][9] Group 3 - Wage growth shows stickiness, with June hourly wages increasing by 3.7% year-on-year, slightly below the expected 3.8%, and a month-on-month increase of 0.2% [3][10] - The Index of Aggregate Payrolls Private for June showed a year-on-year increase of 4.5%, down from 4.9% previously, but still above the average of 4.8% for 2024 [10][11] - The overall wage growth supports consumer spending, particularly for lower-income groups, indicating resilience in the economy [10][11] Group 4 - The Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates in July, with a higher probability of a rate cut in September, influenced by strong employment data and market reactions to fiscal policies [11][12] - The market's concerns about economic hard landing and short-term rate cuts have significantly decreased, supporting risk assets [12][11] - The Fed Watch data indicates a 63.8% probability of a rate cut in September, down from 71.9% previously, reflecting market adjustments to recent economic data [11][12]

Group 1 - The recent overseas economy can be understood as a combination of "fiscal expansion dividends" and "de-globalization costs," leading to a relatively mild global economic "slowdown zone" in the short term, with limited risks of rapid changes in growth trends [1][6][30] - The optimal strategy for the Chinese economy is to focus on internal growth dynamics to enhance risk resistance, with broad-based growth characteristics improving macroeconomic stability and asset price stability [2][8][37] - The effectiveness of domestic policies initiated in the last quarter of the previous year peaked in the first half of this year, with signs of economic slowdown emerging by the end of the second quarter [3][9][10] Group 2 - Infrastructure construction rates are a key variable to observe, with recent performance in materials like asphalt and cement indicating weaker financing compared to narrow infrastructure growth, suggesting a need for local government investment to accelerate [4][11][12] - The necessity to optimize supply has significantly increased due to slowing exports, with "anti-involution" policies expected to improve supply-demand ratios in key industries [5][13][14] - The framework suggests that during periods of actual growth in the "slowdown zone," it is advisable to reduce configurations based on win rates and increase those based on odds, focusing on high dividend, low volatility sectors [6][15][16] Group 3 - The supply-demand ratio is crucial for determining whether the fundamentals can improve, with recent years showing a trend of imbalance leading to lower price centers and higher real interest rates [7][16][17] - Improving the supply-demand ratio requires achieving rebalancing across three sectors: local government investment normalization, rationalization of incremental investments through anti-involution, and stabilizing household balance sheets [8][18][56] - The global competition hinges on who can provide growth certainty, with the U.S. focusing on permanent tariffs and tax cuts, while China leverages its strong supply chain and large market space [9][19][20] Group 4 - The mid-term impact on major asset classes includes the regionalization of global supply chains and the weakening of U.S. dollar credit, affecting commodities, gold, and alternative assets [21][22] - The framework may overlook risks such as uncertainties in external trade relations and geopolitical issues, which could complicate the impact on major asset classes [22][22]