宏观点评：出口韧性还剩多少？-20250808

Export Data Insights - In July, dollar-denominated exports increased by 7.2% year-on-year, while imports rose by 4.1%, both significantly exceeding expectations and reaching new highs since May 2025 and August 2024 respectively[11] - The strong export performance is attributed to four main factors: low base effect, robust exports to non-US economies, a surge in transshipment activities, and the restructuring of supply chains leading to increased demand for capital goods[3] - From a price perspective, refined oil (+0.82%) was the main driver, while mobile phones (-0.42%) and steel (-0.21%) were the main constraints; in terms of quantity, automobiles (+0.61%) were the primary driver, while refined oil (-0.84%) was the main constraint[34] Global Economic Context - The global manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3 in July, indicating a contraction in the manufacturing sector and a lack of reversal signals in the global manufacturing cycle[39] - The US market is a critical variable affecting external demand; a slowdown in US demand could lead to a downward shift in global export growth rates[43] - Recent US data indicates that tariffs have impacted corporate capital expenditures and employment demand, increasing the probability of an economic recession in the US[43] Inventory and Trade Dynamics - Unlike previous cycles, US wholesalers and retailers are experiencing declining inventory levels, with inventory-to-sales ratios at 1.30 and 1.31, below the central levels of 2023-2024[58] - The current inventory accumulation is likely occurring at the consumer level rather than the corporate level, suggesting a longer adjustment period when the cycle reverses[58] Risks and Uncertainties - Domestic policy effectiveness may fall short of expectations, and international geopolitical developments could introduce unexpected changes[63] - There is a potential for measurement errors in monthly import and export growth rates due to various variables in the models used[63]