宏观经济宏观月报：5月增长动能从出口与投资转向消费-20250616

Economic Growth - In May, the industrial added value above designated size grew by 5.8% year-on-year, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from the previous month[1] - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 41,326 billion yuan in May, with a year-on-year growth of 6.4%, accelerating by 1.3 percentage points from the previous month[1] - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) in May was 191,947 billion yuan, growing by 3.7% year-on-year, down by 0.3 percentage points from the previous month[1] Consumption and Investment Trends - The monthly GDP growth rate for May was approximately 5.0%, a slight decrease of 0.1 percentage points from April, aligning with the annual economic growth target[2] - Domestic consumption growth significantly increased in May, offsetting the decline in investment and export growth, indicating a shift in economic momentum towards consumption[2] - The government’s focus on boosting consumption is expected to enhance its role in economic growth in the second half of 2025[3] Employment and Unemployment - The urban surveyed unemployment rate in May was 5.0%, down by 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, indicating an improvement in employment conditions[1][17] - The unemployment rate in major cities also showed a similar trend, reflecting seasonal adjustments and improvements in the job market[17] Export and Import Performance - The total import and export value in May was 38,098 billion yuan, with exports at 22,767 billion yuan, growing by 6.3%, while imports decreased by 2.1%[1] - The decline in both exports and imports suggests a cooling off from previous "export rush" activities[47] Inflation and Price Trends - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in May remained stable year-on-year at -0.1%, while the core CPI increased by 0.6%, indicating a mild upward trend in core prices[51] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) saw a year-on-year decline of 3.3%, with the drop in production material prices being a significant factor[63]