重磅经济数据即将发布，宏观政策将适时加力

Core Viewpoint - China's economy has shown resilience in the first half of the year, achieving a growth rate of 5.3%. The macroeconomic outlook for the second half remains a key focus for the market, with expectations of continued support from macro policies [3]. Economic Growth - The National Bureau of Statistics is set to release July macroeconomic data on August 15, with expectations of a slowdown in industrial production growth due to seasonal factors and external disturbances [3]. - The First Financial Research Institute's Chief Economist Confidence Index rose to 50.2, indicating improved market confidence, although external uncertainties persist [3]. Industrial Production - The average forecast for July's industrial added value year-on-year growth is 6.0%, reflecting a slight decline from the previous month [5]. - The manufacturing PMI for July is reported at 49.3%, indicating contraction, while the non-manufacturing business activity index is at 50.1% [5][6]. - Despite challenges, industrial production remains supported by resilient exports and active production operations, with coal consumption and railway freight volumes showing positive trends [6]. Consumer Spending - The average forecast for July's retail sales growth is 4.9%, slightly above the previous month's figure [8]. - The summer season has led to increased spending in travel and entertainment, although automotive and housing consumption have seen declines [8]. - The "old-for-new" policy has significantly boosted sales, with over 3 trillion yuan in related sales since its implementation [8]. Automotive Industry - In July, China's automotive production and sales reached 2.591 million units and 2.593 million units, respectively, with year-on-year growth of 13.3% and 14.7% [9]. - The automotive market is experiencing seasonal slowdowns, but the "old-for-new" policy continues to have a positive impact [9]. Infrastructure Investment - The average forecast for July's fixed asset investment growth is 2.8%, consistent with the previous month [10]. - Infrastructure investment remains supported by government policies and ongoing projects, despite some slowdowns due to adverse weather conditions [10][12]. - Sales of excavators in July increased by 25.2% year-on-year, indicating strong demand in the engineering machinery sector [10]. Real Estate Development - Real estate investment is expected to see a widening decline, with new housing transaction volumes in major cities showing significant decreases [12]. - Land transaction volumes have also declined, reflecting a weak market environment [12].