Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the steel and non-ferrous metals sectors [5]. Core Insights - The expectation for the exit of outdated production capacity has resurfaced, leading to a new high in rebar spot prices since April [1]. - The steel sector's profitability is expected to recover to historical average levels due to government policies aimed at better aligning supply with demand [4]. Summary by Relevant Sections Liquidity - The M1 and M2 growth rate difference was -3.7 percentage points in June 2025, with a month-on-month increase of 1.9 percentage points [10][19]. - The BCI small and medium enterprise financing environment index was 49.12 in June 2025, up 0.07% from the previous month [10][19]. Infrastructure and Real Estate Chain - Rebar prices reached a new high since April, with a weekly increase of 0.93% [1]. - The national average capacity utilization rate for blast furnaces was 91%, up 1.0 percentage points week-on-week [9][41]. - The average daily crude steel output for key enterprises in early July 2025 was 2.097 million tons [1][41]. Industrial Products Chain - The operating rate for semi-steel tires was 75.99%, an increase of 3.07 percentage points [2]. - The June PMI new orders index was 50.20% [2]. Price Relationships - The price ratio of rebar to iron ore was 4.14 this week [3]. - The price difference between small rebar (used in real estate) and large rebar (used in infrastructure) was 160 yuan/ton, up 14.29% from last week [3]. Export Chain - The PMI new export orders for China in June 2025 was 47.70%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points [3]. Valuation Metrics - The CSI 300 index increased by 1.09%, with the best-performing sector being commercial vehicles, which rose by 5.98% [3]. - The PB ratio for the steel sector relative to the CSI 300 is currently at 0.54, with a historical high of 0.82 [3]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that the steel sector's profitability is likely to recover to historical average levels, supported by government policies aimed at phasing out outdated capacity [4].

- The report tracks the performance of various fund types, highlighting that equity funds showed leading net value growth this week, with mixed equity funds increasing by 3.06%[19][20][22] - Long-term industry theme fund indices demonstrated significant growth, with the pharmaceutical theme fund leading at 8.38%, followed by TMT (3.91%) and national defense military industry (3.44%)[39][40][42] - Passive equity index funds had a median net value growth of 1.27%, with the top-performing fund being the Hang Seng Medical ETF, which achieved a weekly net value growth of 13.62%[45][46] - REITs market remained stable this week, with the REITs comprehensive index rising by 0.03%. Among sub-indices, municipal facilities REITs index performed best, increasing by 1.20%[51][52][53] - ESG funds showed varied performance, with active equity ESG funds achieving a median net value growth of 2.20%, while low-carbon economy and carbon-neutral themes stood out with notable gains[83][84][85]

Macro Analysis - June retail data in the US showed a month-on-month increase, but the resilience should not be overestimated due to potential tariff disruptions and inflation adjustments. Actual retail sales growth was only 0.3% after adjusting for a 0.3% increase in the consumer price index [1] Market Strategy - The market has shifted from policy-driven to fundamental and liquidity-driven since September last year, with expectations for a new upward trend in the second half of 2025, potentially breaking through the peak of the second half of 2024 [2] Credit Bonds - From July 14 to July 18, 2025, a total of 386 credit bonds were issued, totaling 401.1 billion yuan, a decrease of 14.72% from the previous period. Notably, city investment bonds increased by 16.25% [3] REITs Market - The secondary market for publicly listed REITs showed a trend of rising then falling prices, with an overall return rate of 0.11%. Property-type REITs increased, while concession-type REITs decreased [4] Quantitative Analysis - Market momentum effects were dominant, with public research selection strategies yielding significant excess returns. The public research selection strategy outperformed the CSI 800 by 3.33% [5][6] Automotive Industry - The "anti-involution" trend may shift the automotive industry from price-cutting to technology upgrades and cost reductions. Recommended stocks include XPeng Motors for strong tech capabilities and Geely for solid fundamentals and undervaluation [8] Electric Power Equipment - In June 2025, inverter exports remained stable at $920 million, while component and battery exports decreased by 24% year-on-year. Transformer exports increased by 48% year-on-year [9] Banking Sector - Hangzhou Bank reported a 3.9% year-on-year increase in revenue to 20.09 billion yuan and a 16.7% increase in net profit to 11.66 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, indicating strong fundamental resilience [10] Petrochemical Industry - New Fengming plans to invest in high-end bio-based fibers, with revised profit forecasts for 2025-2027 reflecting a decrease of 28% and 22% respectively. The company maintains a "buy" rating due to its leading position in polyester [11] Construction Industry - China Power Construction is expected to benefit from the commencement of the Yarlung Tsangpo River hydropower project, with an estimated annual contract value of 21.8-29.1 billion yuan, significantly enhancing the company's order book [12] Home Appliances - Haier Smart Home is positioned as a leading global home appliance brand, with a positive outlook for air conditioning sales and a projected net profit of 21.5 billion yuan for 2025 [13]

Group 1 - The A-share market experienced an overall increase this week, with the ChiNext Index showing the highest gain of 3.17%, while the Shanghai 50 Index had the smallest increase of 0.28%. The sectors of communication, pharmaceuticals, and automobiles performed relatively well, with increases of 7.6%, 4.0%, and 3.3% respectively, while utilities, real estate, and media sectors saw declines of 1.4%, 2.2%, and 2.2% respectively [1][11][14]. Group 2 - Economic data has shown positive performance recently, with the GDP growth rate for Q2 2025 reaching 5.2% year-on-year, and a cumulative growth rate of 5.3% for the first half of the year. The GDP growth rate for the second half only needs to reach 4.7% to meet the annual target of 5% [2][19]. - The demand side remains stable while the investment side shows a slowdown, indicating an improvement in the supply-demand relationship. Retail sales and exports have both seen an upward trend [2][19]. - Financial data for June showed strong performance, and the willingness of enterprises to expand internally, along with the pace of incremental fiscal policy, will be key factors affecting social financing growth [2][20]. Group 3 - The "anti-involution" policies are being implemented across various industries to alleviate corporate profit pressures. Additionally, the Ministry of Finance has issued guidelines to encourage long-term investments from insurance funds [30][31]. - The internal policy space remains available for further action, especially in response to external uncertainties. The domestic economy has shown signs of improvement, making it feasible to achieve the annual economic goals [31][32]. Group 4 - The market is expected to focus on the performance of listed companies' interim reports, the easing of external uncertainties, and the marginal loosening of overseas liquidity in August [4][39]. - The configuration direction emphasizes three main lines: domestic consumption, technological self-reliance, and dividend stocks. In the domestic consumption sector, attention is drawn to subsidy-related and offline service consumption [4][51].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the petrochemical industry [5] Core Insights - The Guangxi Petrochemical integrated refining and chemical upgrade project has been fully completed, marking a significant step in the transition towards high-end chemical materials in the region [1][12] - China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has made substantial progress in its new materials sector, establishing new research institutes and achieving significant R&D breakthroughs in 2024 [2][14] - The production of new materials by CNPC has seen a remarkable increase, with a 49.3% year-on-year growth in 2024, reaching a total output of 2.045 million tons [2][15] - CNPC is actively developing five major new materials bases, with significant investments aimed at enhancing production capacity and technological innovation [3][17] Summary by Sections Guangxi Petrochemical Project - The Guangxi Petrochemical project has a total investment of 30.5 billion yuan and includes the construction of a 1.2 million tons/year ethylene cracking unit among other facilities [1][12] - The project aims to transform Guangxi's petrochemical industry from a fuel-based model to one focused on chemical products and organic materials, addressing market demands along the new western land-sea corridor [1][12] New Materials Development - Since 2021, CNPC has elevated its new materials business to a core operational level, establishing dedicated research institutes in Shanghai and Japan [2][14] - Key R&D achievements in 2024 include breakthroughs in metallocene polyethylene catalysts and nylon 66 synthesis [2][15] Production Capacity and Market Position - In 2024, CNPC's new materials production reached 2.045 million tons, with significant contributions from products like ABS, nitrile rubber, and others [2][15] - CNPC holds the leading position in several product categories, including paraffin wax and low-sulfur petroleum coke, with domestic market shares of over 85% and 53% respectively [2][15] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests a positive outlook for major oil companies and oil service sectors, recommending attention to CNPC, Sinopec, and CNOOC, as well as their respective engineering subsidiaries [4]

Investment Rating - The industry is rated as "Buy" [5] Core Views - The long-term logic remains solid, with expectations for supply and demand in natural rubber to recover [2] - Recent policy guidance indicates a positive shift in pig prices, with a long-term view suggesting the industry may enter a prolonged profit upcycle [4][70] - The agricultural sector is experiencing a mixed performance, with animal health and aquaculture sectors showing positive trends, while feed and poultry sectors face challenges [14][18] Summary by Sections 1. Market Review - The agricultural sector outperformed the market, with the agricultural index down 0.14% while the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.69% [14] - Key sub-sectors showed varied performance, with animal health up 5.13% and feed down 0.71% [14][18] 2. Key Data Tracking - Pig prices decreased to 14.27 yuan/kg, down 3.65% week-on-week, while chicken prices increased to 6.4 yuan/kg, up 2.56% [22][34] - Natural rubber prices rose to 14,840 yuan/ton, up 3.16% week-on-week, driven by tight supply and recovering demand from the tire industry [61] 3. Investment Recommendations - Focus on pig farming sector with recommendations for companies like Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuffs [4][70] - Attention to post-cycle sectors, particularly in feed and animal health, with companies like Haida Group and Reap Bio [4][70] - In the planting chain, investment opportunities are highlighted for companies such as Suqian Agricultural Development and Beidahuang [4][70] - The pet food sector is also recommended due to ongoing growth and price increases, with companies like Guibao Pet and Zhongchong Co. [4][70]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [7]. Core Views - The company is actively investing in strategic emerging industries while consolidating its traditional business, specifically by investing 100 million RMB in Lif Biotechnology, aiming to enter the high-end bio-based fiber sector [2][3]. - Lif Biotechnology is recognized as a leader in the domestic FDCA (Furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid) industry, with plans to establish the world's first 10,000-ton FDCA production line by 2025, which is expected to significantly reduce the price of FDCA in the coming years [3]. - The downstream applications of FDCA are extensive, with PEF (polyethylene furanoate) showing superior performance compared to PET (polyethylene terephthalate) in various properties, making it suitable for a wide range of industries including packaging, electronics, automotive, and construction [4]. Financial Forecasts and Valuation - The company has adjusted its profit forecasts for 2025-2026, with expected net profits of 1.466 billion RMB (down 28%), 1.882 billion RMB (down 22%), and 2.207 billion RMB for 2027, translating to EPS of 0.96, 1.23, and 1.45 RMB respectively [4][6]. - The company is expected to maintain its leading position in the polyester market, with increasing market share as polyester production capacity expands [4].

Group 1: Retail Data Overview - In June 2025, U.S. retail sales increased by 0.6% month-on-month, surpassing the expected 0.1% and rebounding from a previous decline of 0.9%[2] - Core retail sales (excluding automobiles and gasoline) rose by 0.5%, exceeding the forecast of 0.3% and improving from a revised previous value of -0.2%[2] - Key sectors showing strong performance included grocery stores (+1.8%), automobiles (+1.2%), building materials (+0.9%), and clothing (+0.9%)[11] Group 2: Economic Implications - Despite the positive retail data, the resilience of the U.S. economy is questioned due to potential tariff impacts and inflation adjustments[4] - The actual retail sales growth, adjusted for inflation (CPI increase of 0.3%), was only 0.3% in June, indicating limited consumer strength[4][9] - The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain a cautious approach, with a 97.4% probability of no rate cut in July and a likelihood of two rate cuts in the second half of 2025[5][15]

Core Insights - The report highlights a decline in the growth rate of social consumer goods retail sales in June 2025, with a total of 4.23 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 4.8%, which is below the market expectation of 5.56% [2] - The report emphasizes the promising future of COFs (Covalent Organic Frameworks) materials in various fields such as energy storage and environmental management, with a recommendation to focus on companies like Baolidi and Yaoke for their advancements in COFs commercialization [3] - The report suggests increasing allocation to the Hong Kong pharmaceutical sector, particularly in chemical pharmaceuticals and innovative drugs, highlighting companies like Sanofi and BeiGene for their potential growth [3] Retail Sector Analysis - In June 2025, the growth rate of essential goods decreased, while the jewelry sector faced demand pressure due to high gold prices, leading to a decline in growth rates [2] - The report notes that the pre-promotion period for sales has led to an earlier release of consumer demand, impacting the overall growth figures [2] COFs Industry Insights - COFs are identified as high-performance crystalline porous polymer materials with adjustable pore structures, showing significant application potential in energy and environmental sectors [3] - The report mentions a successful scale-up of COFs production by Yaoke in 2024, marking a milestone in the commercialization of these materials [3] Pharmaceutical Sector Insights - The report recommends increasing investment in the Hong Kong pharmaceutical sector, particularly in traditional and innovative drug companies, citing the ongoing transformation and innovation within the industry [3] - Specific companies are highlighted for their stable growth and potential for stock price catalysts, including Sanofi, United Laboratories, and others [3]

Investment Rating - The industry is rated as "Buy" [6] Core Viewpoints - In June 2025, the total retail sales of social consumer goods reached 4.23 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 4.8%, a decrease of 1.6 percentage points compared to May [1] - The retail sales of gold and jewelry increased by 6.1% year-on-year in June, but the growth rate decreased by 15.7 percentage points compared to May [3] - The retail sales of household appliances grew by 32.4% year-on-year in June, although the growth rate fell by 20.6 percentage points from May [4] - The overall retail sales growth in June was impacted by a high base from the previous year and the elongation of the promotional cycle, leading to a release of consumer demand in advance [5] Summary by Relevant Sections Social Consumer Goods Retail - The total retail sales for June 2025 were 4.23 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 4.8% [1] - The retail sales for the first half of 2025 reached 24.55 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.0% [1] Consumer Price Index (CPI) - The CPI in June 2025 showed a year-on-year growth of 0.1%, improving from a -0.1% in May [1] Retail Categories Performance - Grocery and food retail sales grew by 8.7% year-on-year in June, while beverage sales declined by 4.4% [1] - Textile and clothing retail sales increased by 1.9% year-on-year, while cosmetics sales fell by 2.3% [2] - The retail sales of gold and jewelry increased by 6.1% year-on-year, but the growth rate decreased significantly [3] - Household appliances saw a substantial growth of 32.4% year-on-year, despite a decline in growth rate [4]