周度经济观察：出口韧性或延续，主动信贷仍扩张-20250715

Export Performance - In June, China's export growth rate increased by 5.8% year-on-year, up by 1 percentage point from May, primarily driven by exports to the U.S.[4] - Exports to the U.S. showed a significant improvement, with a year-on-year increase of 18.4 percentage points, despite still being in deep negative growth[4]. - High-tech products continued to support export growth, while low-end manufacturing exports showed notable recovery, particularly in furniture, toys, and plastic products[4]. Credit Expansion - Social financing (社融) grew by 8.9% year-on-year in June, a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, with government bond issuance being a major driver[14]. - The balance of RMB loans in June remained stable at a year-on-year growth of 7.1%, marking the first halt in decline since April 2024[14]. - Active credit expansion is expected to continue, supported by government bond issuance and policy financial tools, which may further boost social financing growth[15]. Price Trends - The Producer Price Index (PPI) in June showed a year-on-year decline of 3.6%, continuing a downward trend, with significant drops in the black metal and coal industries[8]. - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in June was 0.1% year-on-year, reflecting a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, indicating weak demand recovery[11]. Economic Outlook - The report suggests limited downside potential for export growth in the second half of the year, driven by improved U.S.-China trade relations and global economic recovery[6]. - Despite concerns about potential economic slowdown, the probability of a significant downturn is considered low, with ongoing improvements in export performance and consumer sentiment[20].