2月经济数据前瞻：CPI负增长，社融增速回升

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry [38] Core Insights - Industrial production maintains a rapid growth, with January and February manufacturing PMI averaging above the previous year's levels, indicating a positive trend in industrial activity [1][2] - Consumer spending during the Spring Festival showed significant growth, with domestic travel expenditure increasing by 7% year-on-year and retail sales rising by 4.1% [1][2] - Government financing has accelerated, potentially boosting infrastructure investment, with fixed asset investment expected to grow by 3.3% year-on-year [2] - Export growth is anticipated to slow down, with a projected 5% increase in exports for January-February, down from 10.7% in December [2] - CPI is expected to decline by 0.4% in February due to falling agricultural prices, while PPI is projected to decrease by 2% [3] - Social financing growth is likely to rebound, with new loans expected to be 800 billion yuan and total social financing at 2.2 trillion yuan [3] Summary by Sections Economic Data Overview - Industrial production is expected to see a cumulative year-on-year growth of 5.4% for January-February, although it is a slight decrease from December's 6.2% [1] - Retail sales are projected to grow by 3.9% year-on-year for January-February, an increase from December's 3.7% [1] Government Financing and Investment - The construction PMI showed a recovery in February, reaching 65.1%, indicating a rebound in construction activity [2] - Local government bond issuance has increased significantly, which may support infrastructure investment growth [2] Export and Trade - Exports are expected to grow by 5% year-on-year for January-February, a decrease from December's 10.7% growth, while imports are projected to remain flat [2] Price Indices - CPI is forecasted to decline by 0.4% in February, while PPI is expected to decrease by 2%, indicating a contraction in price levels [3] Social Financing - New social financing is projected to reach 2.2 trillion yuan in February, with a year-on-year growth of 8.2% [3]