经济总体产出保持扩张

Economic Overview - The overall economic output in China continues to expand, despite fluctuations due to extreme weather conditions and a weak demand side [2][4]. Manufacturing Sector - In July, the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped to 49.3%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a contraction in manufacturing activity [2]. - The new orders index for manufacturing was at 49.4%, down 0.8 percentage points, while the production index remained at 50.5%, indicating continued expansion for three consecutive months [2]. - High-tech manufacturing and equipment manufacturing PMIs were 50.6% and 50.3%, respectively, both above the critical point, showing sustained growth in these sectors [2]. Price Trends - The purchasing price index for major raw materials rose to 51.5%, marking the first increase above the critical point since March, while the factory price index was at 48.3% [3]. - Industries such as petroleum, coal, and black metal processing saw significant improvements in their purchasing and factory price indices [3]. Business Activity in Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing business activity index was at 50.1%, down 0.4 percentage points, but still above the critical point [5]. - The construction sector experienced a slowdown, with its business activity index at 50.6%, a decrease of 2.2 percentage points [5]. - Service sector activity remained stable, with a business activity index of 50%, slightly down by 0.1 percentage points [5]. Future Outlook - Manufacturing enterprises maintain a positive outlook, with the production and business activity expectation index rising to 52.6%, an increase of 0.6 percentage points from the previous month [4]. - Non-manufacturing enterprises also show stable optimism, with a business activity expectation index of 55.8%, up 0.2 percentage points [5].