研究所日报：鑫新闻-20250916

Economic Data - In August, the industrial added value above designated size increased by 5.2% year-on-year, while retail sales of consumer goods rose by 3.4% year-on-year[2] - From January to August, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) grew by 0.5% year-on-year, and real estate development investment decreased by 12.9%[2] - CPI in August fell to -0.4% year-on-year, primarily due to weak food prices, while PPI's year-on-year decline narrowed to -2.9%[7] Trade and Investment - From January to August, national railway fixed asset investment reached 504.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.6%[4] - In August, new RMB loans were 590 billion yuan, down 310 billion yuan year-on-year, indicating weak credit demand in real estate and enterprises[8] - Exports grew by 4.4% in August, with exports to the U.S. declining by 33%[9] Policy and Market Outlook - The Chinese government is expected to implement counter-cyclical policies, including a 500 billion yuan new policy financial tool and early issuance of local government debt limits for 2026[2] - The recent U.S.-China trade talks have established a framework for cooperation, which may reduce uncertainties in economic relations[3] - The ongoing adjustments in the real estate market and potential policy responses could impact future economic performance[2][32]