政策加码对冲需求放缓，量价再平衡谋修复

Economic Growth - In July, the economic growth rate is estimated to be 5.3%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points from the previous value[1] - Consumption showed a slight marginal slowdown, while investment continued to decline, increasing the drag on economic growth[1] - Real estate investment is nearing its bottom, indicating ongoing challenges in the sector[1] Consumer Behavior - The year-on-year growth rate of social retail sales in July was 3.7%, down 1.1 percentage points from the previous value and lower than the expected 4.87%[11] - Consumer budget constraints remain cautious, with the marginal propensity to consume at 65.52%, a decrease of 0.08 percentage points from the previous year[16] - Upgrading consumption remains stable, with jewelry and cosmetics showing year-on-year growth rates of 8.2% and 4.5%, respectively[19] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment growth rate for January to July was 1.6%, below the expected 2.68% and down 1.2 percentage points from the previous value[21] - Real estate investment saw a year-on-year decline of 12%, indicating ongoing pressure in the housing market[22] - Infrastructure investment growth rates were 3.2% for narrow definitions and 7.29% for broad definitions, both showing declines from previous values[21] Policy Implications - Incremental consumption policies are expected to boost retail sales growth by approximately 0.62%[28] - The "anti-involution" policy aims to improve price levels, with a focus on achieving a balance between quantity and price to enhance industrial profits[30] - Risks include escalating geopolitical conflicts and the possibility that policy effects may not meet expectations[31]