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Core Viewpoint - The investment in fixed assets is showing a stable growth trend, with significant contributions from various sectors, particularly in infrastructure and equipment purchases, despite some fluctuations in growth rates [4][5][7][10]. Investment Growth Analysis - In the first half of the year, the total fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) reached 248,654 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.8%. The nominal growth rate has slightly declined compared to the previous months [4]. - The actual growth rate, after adjusting for price factors, is 5.3%, indicating a stable investment environment despite a 0.3 percentage point decrease compared to the same period last year [4][5]. Sector Performance - Investment in the primary industry grew by 6.5%, while the secondary industry saw a 10.2% increase. However, the tertiary industry experienced a decline of 1.1% [4]. - Equipment and tool purchases surged by 17.3%, significantly outpacing overall investment growth, contributing 86.0% to the total investment increase [7]. - Infrastructure investment rose by 4.6%, with notable growth in water transportation (21.8%) and water management (15.4%) sectors [7]. Policy and Future Outlook - The government is focusing on high-quality "two new" and "two heavy" construction projects, with a total project list of 800 billion yuan fully allocated [10]. - There is an emphasis on enhancing the investment environment and encouraging private sector participation, particularly in transportation, energy, and water conservancy sectors [10][11]. - The potential for fixed asset investment remains significant, especially in new production capacities and urban renewal projects [11].