Group 1 - The "anti-involution" policy is showing initial effects, with July's CPI and PPI data indicating improvements in price stability and industrial performance [1][2][3] - In July, the CPI increased by 0.4% month-on-month, reversing a previous decline, driven by rising prices in industrial consumer goods and services [4][1] - The PPI saw a month-on-month decline of 0.2%, but the rate of decline narrowed for the first time since March, indicating a potential stabilization in industrial prices [3][2] Group 2 - The manufacturing PMI for July was 49.3%, indicating a contraction, but the prices of major raw materials showed recovery, with the purchasing price index rising to 51.5% [2][3] - Industrial production growth slowed in July, with a year-on-year increase of 5.7%, down from 6.8% in June, reflecting the short-term impact of the "anti-involution" policy [5][6] - Investment in manufacturing decreased significantly, with growth dropping from 5.1% in June to -0.3% in July, highlighting the challenges faced by industries like automotive and solar [6][5] Group 3 - The "anti-involution" policy is expected to lead to a long-term improvement in competition efficiency and innovation, potentially boosting prices and corporate profits in the future [6][5] - The government is actively managing supply and demand in key sectors like steel and coal, which may lead to production pressures in these industries [6][5] - The overall industrial production index for July was 50.5%, indicating a slight decline, suggesting ongoing challenges in the manufacturing sector [6][5]
“反内卷”成效初显!7月汽车、光伏、钢铁价格回暖 工业增速短期放缓
Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-08-17 03:27