2025年8月经济数据点评：充分释放政策效应，经济仍偏平稳

Economic Performance - In August, the industrial production growth rate was 5.2%, a decrease of 0.5 percentage points compared to the previous month[10] - Fixed asset investment from January to August was 326,111 billion CNY, with a year-on-year growth of 0.5%, down from 1.6%[10] - Retail sales of consumer goods in August totaled 39,668 billion CNY, growing by 3.4% year-on-year, a decline of 0.3 percentage points from the previous month[10] Investment Trends - Infrastructure investment decreased by 1.2 percentage points, while manufacturing investment growth fell by 1.1 percentage points[18] - Real estate development investment from January to August was 60,309 billion CNY, down 12.9% year-on-year, with the decline expanding by 0.9 percentage points[19] - The first industry investment grew by 5.5%, while the second industry saw a growth of 7.6%[18] Consumption Patterns - Urban retail sales grew by 3.2%, while rural retail sales increased by 4.6% in August[21] - Jewelry sales saw a significant increase, and automotive consumption turned positive after previous declines[22] - The decline in retail sales growth was primarily influenced by a drop in commodity retail sales, despite a rebound in dining consumption[25] Policy Outlook - The macroeconomic policy is expected to remain proactive, with continued support for infrastructure and real estate investments to stabilize the economy[29] - The government aims to effectively release domestic demand potential, which is crucial for economic recovery[29] Risk Factors - Potential risks include worsening geopolitical events, changes in international financial conditions, and unexpected shifts in US-China policies[30]