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HUAXI Securities·2025-05-20 01:26

Economic Overview - In April, industrial and service sector weighted year-on-year growth was 6.1%, down from 6.8% in March but higher than the 5.7% in January-February[1] - April's export delivery value increased by only 0.9% year-on-year, a significant slowdown from March's 7.7%[2] - Retail sales grew by 5.1% year-on-year in April, a decrease of 0.8 percentage points from March, but still above 5%[4] Trade and Investment Insights - The contribution of export delivery value to industrial revenue dropped to approximately 0.1%, down from 0.8% in March, indicating a significant decline in export-driven growth[2] - Fixed asset investment in April showed a year-on-year growth of 3.5%, with manufacturing investment slowing from 9.2% in March to 8.2% in April[3][6] - Equipment and tool purchases accounted for 64.5% of total investment growth, with a year-on-year increase of 18.2% from January to April[6] Real Estate Market Trends - Real estate sales in April saw a year-on-year decline of 2.1% in sales area and 6.7% in sales value, indicating a slowdown in the housing market[7] - The average price of new homes in April declined, with second-hand housing prices in 70 cities dropping by 0.4% month-on-month[7][8] - Financing for real estate development decreased by 4.1% year-on-year from January to April, reflecting a decline in pre-sale deposits and personal mortgage loans[7] Future Outlook - The potential for a new round of export growth is anticipated due to tariff reductions between the U.S. and China, which may lead to a surge in exports from mid-May to August[8] - Domestic policy adjustments may be delayed until August-September, with a focus on monetary easing as the economy stabilizes[9] - The stock market may experience narrow fluctuations, with a need for clear signals of fundamental recovery to drive further strength[9]