Economic Recovery - The manufacturing PMI for August is at 49.4%, indicating a slight recovery from July, but overall economic growth momentum may have peaked [1] - The economy is expected to show a non-linear characteristic due to increasing uncertainties in the external environment, with a projected GDP growth target of around 5% for the year [1][2] - The market is anticipated to exhibit a dual bull structure in stocks and bonds, driven by nominal GDP growth [1][2] Industrial Production - Industrial production is expected to maintain stability, with a projected year-on-year growth rate of 5.5% for August [3] - The "Two New" policies are supporting domestic industrial demand, while export activities are still providing some support during the US-China tariff exemption period [3][4] - The manufacturing new orders index for August is at 49.5%, indicating a contraction in market demand [4] Consumer Spending - The expected year-on-year growth for social retail sales in August is 3.5%, slightly down from 3.7% in July [5] - The "Eight Provisions" are expected to continue suppressing public consumption, particularly affecting the restaurant and tobacco sectors [6] - The impact of the "old-for-new" policy on consumer spending is diminishing, with a reduction in fiscal support leading to pressure on retail sales [7][8] Investment Demand - Fixed asset investment growth for January to August is projected at 1.1%, with manufacturing investment growth at 5.2% and infrastructure investment at 3.0% [9][10] - The real estate sector continues to experience a decline, with investment down by 12.7% [15] - The overall capital expenditure in the real estate chain is lagging behind economic recovery, indicating a need for policy acceleration [10][14] Export Trends - Export growth for August is expected to be 6.9%, with a potential downtrend approaching due to previous over-importing by the US [17] - The import growth rate is projected at 2.8%, influenced by domestic demand policies and base effects [17] Inflation and Prices - CPI is expected to remain stable, while PPI continues to decline, with August projections at -3.4% year-on-year [18][21] - Consumer goods prices are expected to show limited elasticity, with pork prices stabilizing and oil prices remaining weak [19][21] Employment Situation - The urban unemployment rate for August is projected at 5.3%, with seasonal pressures from recent graduates [22] - Employment policies are being implemented to alleviate youth unemployment, with a focus on creating new job opportunities [22] Financial Data - New social financing for August is expected to be 2.47 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year decrease [23] - M2 growth is projected at 8.7%, reflecting weak credit demand and a shift towards non-bank financial products [25][26]
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Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-09-05 21:17