4月经济数据点评：关税不确定性尚存，扩内需政策加快落地

Economic Performance - In April, industrial added value increased by 6.1% year-on-year, exceeding the expected growth of 5.2% but down from the previous month's growth of 7.7%[10] - From January to April, fixed asset investment grew by 4.0% year-on-year, below the expected 4.3% and the previous value of 4.2%[10] - Social retail sales in April rose by 5.1% year-on-year, lower than the expected 5.5% and the previous month's growth of 5.9%[10] Sector Analysis - The production sector showed a slowdown but maintained rapid growth, with service industry growth steady and equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing performing well[7] - Despite increasing tariff impacts, export growth of 8.1% in April exceeded expectations of 0.8%, partially mitigating tariff disruptions[11] Consumer Trends - Consumption showed signs of slowing down, but structural highlights were evident, with both social retail sales and service retail sales showing recovery trends[12] - Significant growth in specific consumer goods was noted, with home appliances and communication equipment sales increasing by 38.8% and 19.9% respectively[12] Investment Insights - Fixed asset investment growth was below expectations across all three major components, indicating a need for policy support[13] - Infrastructure investment growth was recorded at 10.9% year-on-year, while real estate investment declined by 10.3%[14] Future Outlook - The report suggests that while short-term tariff impacts may ease, long-term uncertainties remain, with ongoing supply exceeding demand posing risks to economic stability[8] - Recent policies aimed at boosting domestic demand are expected to enhance consumption and stabilize market confidence, with close monitoring of policy implementation and US-China tariff negotiations recommended[8]