人民财评：7月经济数据印证经济稳中有进态势

Economic Performance - In July, the industrial added value of large-scale enterprises increased by 5.7% year-on-year, while the service production index rose by 5.8%, indicating robust growth in production and demand [1] - The high-end manufacturing sector is becoming a significant driver of industrial growth, with the added value of equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing continuing to outpace the overall industrial growth rate [1] - The integrated circuit manufacturing sector saw a remarkable increase of 26.9% in added value, and the production of new energy vehicles grew by 17.1% [1] Consumer Market - In July, the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 3.7% year-on-year, with significant growth in basic living and some upgraded goods, particularly in cultural and sports entertainment [2] - The "old for new" policy for consumer goods has shown positive effects, with retail sales of home appliances, furniture, and communication equipment achieving double-digit growth [2] - Service consumption has also been strong, with retail sales in sectors like cultural leisure, communication information, and tourism consulting showing rapid growth, contributing to a 5.2% year-on-year increase in service retail sales [2] Foreign Trade - In July, the total import and export value of goods increased by 6.7% year-on-year, reflecting a stable and growing scale with improved quality [2] - The diversification of foreign trade has been effective, with efforts to stabilize foreign trade and optimize trade structure [2] Employment and Prices - The urban survey unemployment rate in July remained stable compared to the same month last year, with key groups' employment showing basic stability [2] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in July was flat year-on-year, with a month-on-month increase of 0.4%, indicating overall price stability [2]