中国中小企业协会：5月中小企业发展指数为89.5 较4月上升0.3点

Group 1: Economic Indicators - In May, the macroeconomic sentiment index, comprehensive business index, market index, funding index, labor index, input index, and efficiency index increased by 0.7, 0.6, 0.2, 0.3, 0.2, 0.4, and 0.4 points respectively compared to the previous month, indicating a recovery in the economic sentiment of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) [2][5] - The cost index remained unchanged from the previous month, suggesting stable overall costs for enterprises [6] Group 2: Industry Performance - In May, six industry indices increased while two decreased, with notable increases in the industrial, transportation, real estate, wholesale and retail, information transmission software, and accommodation and catering sectors, which rose by 0.6, 0.6, 0.2, 0.1, 0.4, and 0.4 points respectively [3][4] - The construction and social services sectors saw declines of 0.2 and 0.3 points respectively, indicating a mixed performance across industries [3][4] Group 3: Regional Development - In May, the development indices for SMEs in the eastern, central, western, and northeastern regions were 90.5, 90.3, 88.7, and 81.8 respectively, with the eastern, central, and northeastern regions showing increases of 0.3, 0.8, and 0.6 points, while the western region experienced a slight decline of 0.1 points [4] Group 4: Business Sentiment and Demand - The macroeconomic sentiment index reflecting business expectations rose to 98.9 in May, an increase of 0.7 points from the previous month, with significant increases in the industrial, construction, transportation, and accommodation sectors [5] - The market index improved to 81.5, with five out of eight surveyed industries reporting an increase in domestic orders and sales volume [5] Group 5: Financial Conditions - The funding index rose to 101, an increase of 0.3 points, with improvements in liquidity, financing conditions, and accounts receivable indices across most surveyed industries [5][6] - The investment willingness of enterprises increased, with the input index rising to 82.8, reflecting a positive outlook for future investments [6] Group 6: Business Efficiency - The efficiency index increased to 74.8, indicating a recovery in business performance, with four out of eight industries reporting improved efficiency [7] - The overall economic environment is influenced by recent policy measures and negotiations, contributing to a more favorable outlook for SMEs despite ongoing challenges [7]