总量月报第1期：“反内卷”带来价格回升预期-20250805

Economic Overview - China's GDP grew by 5.3% year-on-year in the first half of the year, with a 5.2% growth in Q2, slightly down from 5.4% in Q1[18] - The industrial added value increased by 6.4% year-on-year, while manufacturing added value rose by 7%[18] - The net export contributed 1.7 percentage points to GDP growth, with exports increasing by 5.9% year-on-year and imports decreasing by 3.9%[20] Price Trends - The Producer Price Index (PPI) has been in negative growth for 33 consecutive months, with a decline of 3.2% in Q2[28] - CPI showed a slight decrease of 0.1% year-on-year in the first half of the year, indicating ongoing deflationary pressures[28] - The expectation is for PPI to stabilize and potentially recover, with projected declines of 2.7% and 1.8% in Q3 and Q4 respectively, narrowing from a 3.2% drop in Q2[36] Policy Implications - The "anti-involution" policy aims to curb disorderly competition and improve product quality, with significant focus on industries like automotive, photovoltaic, and steel[3] - The revised Price Law aims to strengthen market regulation and promote fair competition, which is expected to support the "anti-involution" policy[4][45] - The government plans to implement more proactive fiscal policies and moderate monetary policies to stimulate demand and support PPI recovery[36] Investment Strategy - The focus for investment should be on midstream materials and manufacturing sectors, as they are expected to benefit from the "anti-involution" policies[8] - There is a recommendation to continue allocating resources towards "hard currency" assets like gold and technology sectors, which are anticipated to perform well in the long term[8] Financial Market Outlook - The insurance sector is expected to see improved performance due to favorable policies and a recovering economy, with strong earnings growth anticipated for listed insurance companies[9] - The brokerage sector is viewed positively, with expectations of a bullish trend in the capital markets driven by liquidity easing and policy support[9] - Bank stocks are considered a long-term investment opportunity, benefiting from stable earnings and high dividend yields amidst a low-interest-rate environment[9]