经济观察｜8月中国经济数据折射政策效应释放

Group 1 - The core focus of China's economic policy this year is to boost domestic demand and improve investment efficiency, with a series of measures being implemented to support economic growth [1][2] - In August, retail sales of household appliances, furniture, and cultural office supplies showed a continued double-digit growth year-on-year, indicating a strong consumer demand [1] - The service retail sector has also seen a 5.1% year-on-year growth in the first eight months, outpacing goods retail, reflecting a shift in consumer preferences towards higher quality life experiences [1][2] Group 2 - The expansion of domestic demand policies is positively impacting the production side, with significant year-on-year increases in the manufacturing of boilers, electric motors, and other equipment [2] - High-tech manufacturing and equipment manufacturing sectors reported a year-on-year increase of 9.3% and 8.1% respectively, indicating a structural upgrade in the manufacturing industry [2] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) showed signs of stabilization, moving from a 0.2% decline to flat, suggesting improvements in production prices due to better supply-demand dynamics [2] Group 3 - New policies aimed at promoting private investment and breaking traditional resource allocation models are being introduced, with pilot programs approved in ten regions [3] - The current macroeconomic policy is characterized by a gradual and supportive approach, with expectations for increased policy strength in response to economic data from the previous year [3]