重磅数据发布！国家统计局回应经济热点问题

Economic Performance Overview - In July, the industrial production showed a rapid growth with a year-on-year increase of 5.7% and a month-on-month increase of 0.38%. For the first seven months, the industrial added value increased by 6.3% year-on-year [1] - The total retail sales of consumer goods in July reached 38,780 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 3.7% but a month-on-month decline of 0.14% [1] - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) for the first seven months amounted to 288,229 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 1.6%. Excluding real estate development investment, the growth rate was 5.3% [1] Economic Stability and Growth Factors - Despite fluctuations in some economic indicators in July, the overall growth rate of major indicators remains stable, with employment and prices generally stable. The economy is maintaining a steady growth trend [2] - The expansion of market demand is supported by ongoing consumption initiatives, with retail sales of consumer goods growing by 4.8% year-on-year in the first seven months, and service retail sales increasing by 5.2% [2] - The high-tech manufacturing industry saw a year-on-year increase of 9.5% in added value for the first seven months, indicating a positive development in new productive forces [3] Trade and Export Dynamics - In July, the total import and export volume increased by 6.7% year-on-year, reflecting strong resilience and vitality in foreign trade [5] - The diversification of foreign trade is showing positive results, with exports to ASEAN, the EU, and countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative growing by 14.8%, 8.2%, and 11.7% respectively in the first seven months [6] - The export of mechanical and electrical products increased by 9.3%, with integrated circuit exports growing by 21.8% [6] Price Trends and Inflation - In July, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.4% month-on-month, reversing a previous decline, while the Producer Price Index (PPI) saw a month-on-month decrease of 0.2%, with the decline narrowing compared to the previous month [7] - The improvement in market supply and demand relationships has led to some positive changes in prices, with certain sectors experiencing reduced competitive pressure [7]