7月核心CPI同比上涨0.8% 涨幅连续3个月扩大

Core Insights - The expansion of domestic demand policies is showing positive effects, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising by 0.4% month-on-month in July, reversing a 0.1% decline in June [1][2] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.2% month-on-month in July, but the decline is narrowing compared to June, marking the first month of reduced decline since March [1][4] CPI Analysis - The month-on-month increase in CPI was primarily driven by rising prices in services and industrial consumer goods, with service prices up 0.6% and industrial consumer goods prices up 0.5% [2][3] - Key contributors to the service price increase included airfare (up 17.9%), tourism (up 9.1%), hotel accommodation (up 6.9%), and vehicle rental (up 4.4%) [2] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.8% year-on-year, the highest since March 2024, indicating a continuous upward trend [2][5] PPI Analysis - The narrowing of the PPI decline is attributed to seasonal factors and uncertainties in the international trade environment, affecting prices in certain industries [4][6] - The construction sector faced demand slowdowns due to seasonal weather conditions, while the electricity sector saw reduced demand for coal due to increased hydropower generation [4] - The competitive market environment is improving, with significant reductions in price declines for coal, steel, photovoltaic, cement, and lithium battery industries [4][6] Industry Trends - The transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, along with the rapid growth of emerging industries, are contributing to a year-on-year price recovery in related sectors [5][6] - The implementation of consumption-boosting initiatives is driving healthy development in the consumer market, leading to price increases in sectors such as arts and crafts, sports equipment, and nutritional foods [6][7]