Group 1: Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index (SHCI) reached a nearly 10-year high on August 18, 2025, breaking the previous high of 3731.69 points set on February 18, 2021, with a closing increase of 0.85% to 3728.03 points and a trading volume exceeding 2.8 trillion yuan [4][5]. - The surge in the SHCI is attributed to three main drivers: significant inflow of new capital, supportive policies and institutional benefits, and strong performance in key sectors such as technology and finance [5][6]. Group 2: Economic Policies - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) emphasized the importance of promoting reasonable price recovery as a key consideration in monetary policy, aiming to prevent deflation risks and stimulate demand through appropriate monetary easing [7][9]. - The implementation of personal consumption loan interest subsidy policies aims to enhance consumer spending and support service sector businesses, reflecting a shift in fiscal and financial policy focus towards improving living standards and promoting consumption [6][7]. Group 3: International Trade and Energy - U.S. President Trump announced no plans to impose tariffs on China for purchasing Russian oil, which alleviates trade tensions and stabilizes the global energy market, allowing China to secure its energy supply [6][9]. - The decision to delay tariffs is expected to reduce market uncertainties and prevent potential disruptions similar to those experienced during the 2024 U.S.-China trade conflict [6][9]. Group 4: Financial Statistics - As of July 2025, China's broad money supply (M2) reached 329.94 trillion yuan, growing by 8.8% year-on-year, while narrow money supply (M1) increased by 5.6% [11]. - The social financing scale stood at 431.26 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 9%, indicating a robust recovery in the economy and financial market [11].
沪指今日盘中创近10年新高；央行把促物价合理回升作为把握货币政策重要考量｜每周金融评论（2025.8.11-2025.8.18）
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