
Group 1 - A-shares opened lower with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.14%, Shenzhen Component down 0.08%, and ChiNext down 0.19% [1] - Sectors such as China Shipbuilding, fiberglass, and copper foil/copper-clad laminate saw significant declines [1] Group 2 - Everbright Securities noted a weakening "import rush" effect in Q2, with U.S. imports declining at an annualized rate of -30.3%, impacting net exports and contributing to the positive GDP growth [2] - Consumer confidence in the U.S. remains low, with personal consumption growth at 1.4%, the second-lowest since 2024, and private investment down to an annualized rate of -15.6% [2] - Everbright Securities predicts a high probability of the Federal Reserve restarting interest rate cuts in the second half of the year [2] Group 3 - Huatai Securities expects the lithium battery supply chain's capacity utilization to continue improving, driven by strong sales of new energy vehicles in China and Europe [3] - The profitability model for energy storage is gradually improving, supported by local policies, and demand is expected to remain strong [3] - Supply-side constraints are easing, with significant slowdowns in new capacity releases in battery and material sectors, leading to improved profitability [3] Group 4 - Galaxy Securities remains optimistic about the equity market, focusing on technology, consumer sectors, and "anti-involution" areas [4] - July's PMI indicates resilience in China's economy, with production maintaining expansion despite seasonal impacts [4] - The central political bureau's meeting emphasized consolidating economic recovery and fostering new pillar industries without relying on debt-driven growth [4]