8月PMI数据点评：建筑业景气度下滑明显

Group 1: Manufacturing Sector Insights - The official manufacturing PMI for August recorded at 49.4, a slight increase of 0.1 percentage points from the previous value of 49.3, but remains below the 50% threshold for the fifth consecutive month, indicating continued contraction in the manufacturing sector[3] - The production index for August rose to 50.8, up by 0.3 percentage points, while the new orders index increased to 49.5, up by 0.1 percentage points, suggesting marginal improvement in production relative to demand[7] - The new export orders index stood at 47.2, reflecting a 0.1 percentage point increase, with July exports showing a strong year-on-year growth of 7.2%, indicating a gradual reduction in tariff impacts[11] Group 2: Construction Sector Insights - The construction PMI fell to 49.1, down by 1.5 percentage points from the previous value of 50.6, highlighting a significant decline in construction activity[4] - The new orders index for construction dropped to 40.6, indicating weak real estate sales and a slowdown in the issuance of special bonds, leading to insufficient new projects[12] - Despite a rebound in the employment index, the supply-demand imbalance continues to hinder overall non-manufacturing expansion momentum[12] Group 3: Investment Recommendations and Risks - Manufacturing sector shows slight month-on-month improvement but remains below the threshold, indicating no significant recovery; external demand remains resilient but may face challenges post-tariff exemption period ending in November[5] - In light of weak domestic demand, expectations for monetary policy easing, including potential rate cuts, may arise following the Federal Reserve's decisions[18] - Risks include unexpected impacts from tariffs on manufacturing, slower-than-expected recovery in consumer confidence, and potential shortcomings in industrial policy[19]