Core Viewpoint - The introduction of the "Stabilizing Growth Work Plan for the Petrochemical Industry (2025-2026)" aims to guide this pillar industry of the national economy to achieve high-quality development while maintaining reasonable growth, focusing on "stabilizing growth, adjusting structure, and promoting innovation" [2][3] Industry Growth and Structure - The plan requires an average annual growth of over 5% in industry value-added from 2025 to 2026, while pursuing improvements in economic efficiency and innovation capabilities [2][3] - The plan is expected to promote the elimination of outdated production capacity and lead to healthier industry development, optimizing supply-side dynamics [3] Capacity Control and Market Dynamics - The plan emphasizes strict control over new refining capacity and rational determination of new ethylene and paraxylene production scales, aiming to prevent overcapacity risks in the coal-to-methanol sector [3] - Future supply of refining and ethylene will be significantly limited, potentially optimizing the competitive landscape of the industry [3] Chemical Products and Investment Recommendations - The report highlights key investment directions in the chemical sector, including potassium fertilizers, pesticides, refrigerants, and fluorinated liquids, driven by improving supply-demand dynamics and resource scarcity [5][6] - The global potassium fertilizer industry is characterized by high concentration and tight supply-demand balance, with companies like "Yara International" expected to maintain high prices [6] - The pesticide sector is anticipated to see price recovery due to increased demand from South America and limited export growth from India and the U.S. [6] Emerging Trends and Policy Support - The plan supports the development of new chemical materials, such as electronic chemicals and high-performance fibers, to meet the needs of emerging industries like semiconductors and renewable energy [3] - The fertilizer industry is encouraged to strengthen raw material supply and stabilize production, ensuring a reliable supply during critical agricultural periods [4] Price Trends and Economic Indicators - The chemical product price index (CCPI) reported a decline of 8.4% from the beginning of the year, indicating ongoing challenges in the market [5] - The manufacturing PMI showed a slight recovery, but demand remains weak, highlighting the need for continued monitoring of economic conditions [5]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market indices opened lower but turned positive, with the China Securities Petrochemical Industry Index rebounding, indicating a potential recovery in the petrochemical sector [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The China Securities Petrochemical Industry Index rose approximately 0.4%, with leading stocks including Wanhua Chemical, Yara International, Rongsheng Petrochemical, and Yangnong Chemical [1] - The Petrochemical ETF (159731) followed the upward trend of the index [1] Group 2: Industry Outlook - Tianfeng Securities believes that the integration, scaling, and intensification of domestic industrial chains have established comparative advantages in the medium to long term [1] - The economic development in ASEAN and Africa may lead to a rapid increase in demand for chemicals, while traditional refining centers in the US, EU, Japan, and South Korea are gradually exiting or pausing expansion in the petrochemical industry [1] - Domestic consumption appears to have emerged from a low point, with factors driving chemical product demand and export growth expected to remain strong despite short-term tariff disturbances [1] Group 3: Sector Composition - According to the Shenwan secondary industry classification, the top three sectors in the China Securities Petrochemical Industry Index are refining and trading (27.12%), chemical products (23.87%), and agricultural chemicals (19.75%) [1] - These sectors are expected to benefit significantly from policies aimed at reducing competition, restructuring, and eliminating outdated production capacity [1]

Core Viewpoint - The petrochemical industry is currently experiencing a mixed performance, with the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Index declining by approximately 1.4%. The industry is expected to benefit from policies aimed at structural adjustment and the elimination of outdated production capacity, particularly in the context of high capital expenditure cycles and new capacity releases [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Performance - The A-share market showed a slight opening increase followed by a mixed performance among the three major indices, with the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Index declining [1]. - The petrochemical ETF (159731) followed the index's downward trend, highlighting the value of low-position investments [1]. Group 2: Upcoming Events - The "2025 China Petroleum and Chemical Industry High-Quality Development Conference" is scheduled for September 25-27, 2025, focusing on sustainable development and identifying growth opportunities in the petrochemical sector [1]. Group 3: Industry Analysis - Huatai Securities indicates that the chemical industry is in a high capital expenditure cycle, with many sub-industries facing profit troughs due to significant new capacity releases. The "anti-involution" policy is expected to assist in supply-side adjustments [1]. - Long-term benefits are anticipated for leading companies that leverage advantages in technology, scale, and management amid supply optimization and economic recovery [1]. Group 4: Sector Composition - The China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Index is composed of three major sectors: refining and trading (27.12%), chemical products (23.87%), and agricultural chemicals (19.75%), which are expected to benefit from policies aimed at structural adjustment and the elimination of outdated capacity [2].

Group 1: Financial Performance - The company achieved a revenue of 6.447 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, with an increasing proportion of equipment-related income [2] - Gross margin improved to 23.75%, up by 2.85 percentage points year-on-year and 0.44 percentage points quarter-on-quarter, indicating enhanced operational efficiency [2] - Net cash flow from operating activities reached 1.12 billion yuan, a significant increase of 237.08% year-on-year, reflecting improved efficiency in managing receivables [3] Group 2: Business Segment Performance - The direct current transmission system segment saw a revenue increase of approximately 313 million yuan, primarily due to the delivery of the Hami-Chongqing converter and the Ningxia-Hunan control protection system [4] - The smart distribution and smart medium-voltage equipment segments experienced a decline in revenue, attributed to order delivery timing and a drop in first-quarter income, although gross margins improved by 3.81 and 3.34 percentage points respectively [4] - The new energy and system integration segment's revenue decreased by 304 million yuan, as the company focused on high-quality equipment orders, reducing low-margin total package business [4] Group 3: Market Developments - The company successfully won bids for key projects, including the Lingbao renovation project and various railway projects, indicating strong market presence [5] - The company maintained a leading position in the State Grid's electric meter procurement and saw significant growth in orders from the Southern Grid [5] - Internationally, products such as mobile substations and charging stations entered markets in Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Spain, showcasing the company's global expansion efforts [5] Group 4: Future Outlook and Strategic Initiatives - The company is actively tracking high-voltage projects, including the Ningxia-Hunan and Hami-Chongqing projects, with plans to follow up on additional major projects in the future [6] - The company aims to expand its international market presence in regions such as South America, Southeast Asia, and Europe, focusing on products like electric meters and transformers [6] - The company plans to enhance product competitiveness through improved technology, quality, and cost control in response to regional procurement trends [6]

Economic Growth and Structural Adjustment - July economic growth has slowed, primarily driven by policy and seasonal factors, with industrial value-added growth at 5.7%, down 1.1 percentage points from June[8] - Consumer retail sales growth has also decelerated to 3.7%, reflecting diminishing effects of subsidy policies and increased service consumption during the summer[19] - Fixed asset investment growth for January to July is at 1.6%, with July showing a significant decline of 5.3%, marking a further drop from June's -0.1%[25] Production and Investment Insights - High-end manufacturing remains resilient, but overall industrial production faces challenges from extreme weather and external demand decline[7] - Manufacturing investment has turned negative for the first time since mid-2020, with new export orders PMI dropping to 46.1, indicating reduced external demand[26] - Real estate investment has seen a sharp decline, with July's new construction area down 15.4% year-on-year, reflecting ongoing pressures in the housing market[29] Consumer Behavior and Market Dynamics - Online retail sales have increased by 13.5%, driven by new consumption models, while traditional retail sectors like home appliances are experiencing slower growth due to subsidy reductions[21] - The unemployment rate has risen to 5.2%, influenced by seasonal factors as new graduates enter the job market[15] - The real estate market continues to face significant pressure, with sales area and sales value down 7.8% and 14.1% respectively in July, indicating a need for new supportive policies[29]

Macroeconomic Insights - Economic growth in July showed an overall slowdown, with policy-driven sectors performing well due to equipment upgrades, appliance replacements, and major infrastructure projects [3] - Durable goods consumption and infrastructure-related manufacturing industries maintained high growth rates, while extreme weather, high base effects, and declining external demand hindered project construction and production in some sectors [3] - The real estate sector is still in a downturn, indicating that internal recovery momentum is not yet solid [3] - Future economic recovery requires continued and enhanced consumer stimulus policies, optimized funding allocation for infrastructure, and increased support for demand in the real estate market [3] Capital Market Strategy - The shift in valuation logic for the Chinese stock market is moving from economic cycle fluctuations to a decline in discount rates, with expectations for A/H stock indices to reach new highs [5][7] - Institutional changes are crucial for improving the investability of the Chinese stock market and altering societal perceptions of asset value [8][9] - Recent reforms aim to enhance investor returns, improve corporate governance, and encourage share buybacks, which are expected to increase investor confidence and market performance [9][10] - The establishment of a stable market mechanism is seen as a "firewall" that reduces risk perceptions and encourages long-term capital investment [10][11] Hong Kong Market Analysis - The Hong Kong stock market has underperformed since mid-June, influenced by macroeconomic factors such as the Hong Kong dollar's exchange rate and U.S. trade policies [15] - The widening interest rate differential between Hong Kong and the U.S. has led to liquidity tightening, negatively impacting stock performance [15] - The decline in popularity of key sectors and a slowdown in capital inflows have contributed to the weaker performance of the Hong Kong market [16] - Despite recent underperformance, the outlook for the Hong Kong stock market remains positive, with expectations for recovery driven by AI applications and consumer trends [16]

Group 1: Economic Policy and Growth - Multiple departments are focusing on stabilizing employment, enterprises, markets, and expectations while implementing proactive fiscal policies and moderately loose monetary policies [1][2] - The contribution rate of domestic demand to GDP growth in the first half of the year was 68.8%, with final consumption expenditure contributing 52% [2] - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has allocated 690 billion yuan for consumer upgrades and plans to release another 690 billion yuan in October, aiming to complete a total of 300 billion yuan for the year [2][3] Group 2: New Quality Productivity - High-tech industry sales revenue increased by 14.3% year-on-year in the first half of the year, indicating robust growth in innovative industries [4] - The NDRC emphasizes the need to cultivate new quality productivity and promote the "Artificial Intelligence +" initiative, while the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is focusing on enhancing the adaptability of consumer goods supply and demand [4][5] - The government is utilizing various policy tools, including special funds and tax incentives, to support the transformation of traditional industries and the development of emerging industries [5] Group 3: Anti-Competition Measures - The NDRC is advancing the construction of a unified national market to eliminate "involutionary" competition and promote healthy development of the private economy [6][7] - The MIIT is working to consolidate the achievements in regulating "involutionary" competition in the new energy vehicle sector and other key industries [6][7] - The People's Bank of China is supporting the resolution of structural contradictions in key industries to promote quality upgrades [7]

Group 1: Report Summary - Report date: August 4, 2025 [1] - Report author: Mao Lei [8] - Report institution: Guotai Junan Futures [9] Group 2: Market Review and Outlook - Market performance last week: The overall market declined, reaching a phased high during the week and then oscillating downward. The top three sectors in terms of gains were medicine and biology, communication, and media, while the bottom three were coal, non - ferrous metals, and real estate [3] - Policy impact: The Politburo meeting announced the main economic work direction for the second half of the year. The policy on stabilizing growth weakened marginally due to the improved external environment and good economic data in the first half. In the anti - involution area, the policy on prices was diluted, causing a significant decline in related commodity futures prices and dragging down relevant stock market sectors [3] - Overseas factors: Tariff fluctuations increased. The deadline for the equal - tariff negotiation for non - Chinese countries was approaching on August 1st, and the market's interpretation of the China - related trade negotiation in Sweden was not optimistic, suppressing investors' risk appetite [3] - Market turning points: In a bull market driven by risk preference, market turning points are mainly driven by policy shifts and the fermentation of external risks. Last week's market performance basically conformed to this adjustment logic [4] - Future market outlook: After the policy meeting, the actual future direction is uncertain. There is also uncertainty regarding the Sino - US equal - tariff deadline in the middle of this month. The upward market space may be limited, and the downward space is also restricted as market sentiment remains positive [4] - Factors to watch: The release of China's economic data in July, the Fed's policy direction, and the progress of tariff negotiations [5] Group 3: Strategy Recommendations Short - term strategy - Intraday trading frequency can refer to 1 - minute and 5 - minute K - line charts. The stop - loss and take - profit levels for IF, IH, IC, and IM can be set at 76/95 points, 58/31 points, 66/121 points, and 84/142 points respectively [6] Trend strategy - Adopt a long - after - correction approach. The core operating ranges for the IF2508, IH2508, IC2508, and IM2508 contracts are 3909 - 4110 points, 2727 - 2853 points, 6030 - 6434 points, and 6375 - 6804 points respectively [6] Cross - variety strategy - Cautiously participate in the strategy of going long on IF (or IH) and shorting IC (or IM) [7] Group 4: Market Data Summary Spot market review - Global stock indices: Most global stock indices declined last week. The Taiwan Weighted Index rose by 0.30%, while others such as the Russian RTS, NASDAQ, and Brazil BOVESPA Index fell [11] - Major domestic indices: All major domestic indices declined last week. The Taiwan Weighted Index was an exception with a 0.30% increase. Since 2025, major domestic indices have shown varying degrees of increase [11][12][13] - Industry performance: In the CSI 300 index, the medicine sector rose by 2.17%, while sectors such as industry, materials, and optional consumption declined. In the CSI 500 index, the medicine and telecommunications sectors rose, while others such as finance and real estate declined [15] Futures market review - Futures contract performance: The IF futures contract had the largest decline and the largest amplitude last week. The trading volume and open interest of股指期货 declined [15] Index valuation - PE ratios: The PE (TTM) ratios of the Shanghai Composite Index, CSI 300 Index, SSE 50 Index, CSI 500 Index, and CSI 1000 Index are 15.57 times, 13.5 times, 11.39 times, 30.79 times, and 41.44 times respectively [18][19] Market funds - Newly - established funds and investors: The data on newly - established equity - biased fund shares and the number of new investors in the two markets are presented [22] - Fund rates and central bank operations: The fund rate declined last week, and the central bank's net investment situation is shown [22]

Group 1: Interest Rate Bonds - During the period from July 18 to July 25, 2025, the central bank conducted a total of 23,438.00 billion yuan in reverse repurchase operations, with 21,315.00 billion yuan maturing, resulting in a net injection of 2,123.00 billion yuan[2] - The overall interbank funding prices increased, with DR001 rising by 6.08 basis points to 1.5174% and DR007 increasing by 14.56 basis points to 1.6523%[2] - In the primary market, the issuance of interest rate bonds totaled 9,398.05 billion yuan, with total maturing bonds amounting to 7,306.36 billion yuan, resulting in a net financing amount of 2,091.69 billion yuan[2] - The yields on government bonds for various maturities increased: 1-year up by 3.45 basis points to 1.3835%, 3-year up by 7.34 basis points to 1.4777%, 5-year up by 7.92 basis points to 1.6048%, 7-year up by 7.31 basis points to 1.6926%, and 10-year up by 6.72 basis points to 1.7324%[2] - The 10Y-1Y yield spread widened from 31.62 basis points to 34.89 basis points[2] Group 2: Credit Bonds - From July 21 to July 27, 2025, a total of 956 credit bonds were newly issued (including interbank certificates of deposit), with an issuance scale of 12,074.83 billion yuan, a decrease of 1,330.33 billion yuan compared to the previous period[3] - The total repayment of credit bonds was 14,553.08 billion yuan, resulting in a net financing amount of -2,478.24 billion yuan[3] - Among the newly issued bonds, the AAA-rated bonds accounted for 5,334.28 billion yuan, representing 77.67% of the total issuance[3] - The yields on city investment bonds increased overall, with the 3-year AA-rated bonds experiencing the largest rise of 12.27 basis points[3] - The yields on medium-term notes also increased, with the 10-year AAA-rated bonds rising by 11.99 basis points[3]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - **Interest Rate Bonds**: From July 18 to July 25, 2025, the central bank conducted a net injection of 212.3 billion yuan. The prices of inter - bank funds and exchange funds rose. The primary market of interest rate bonds had a net financing of 209.169 billion yuan. The yields of treasury bonds and policy - bank bonds increased, and the term spreads widened [1][15][33]. - **Credit Bonds**: From July 21 to July 27, 2025, the issuance volume of credit bonds decreased month - on - month, with a net financing of - 247.824 billion yuan. The yields of credit bonds, including urban investment bonds and medium - and short - term notes, increased overall. One enterprise's credit bond defaulted during the week [2][58][60]. - **Major Asset Weekly Observation**: During July 18 - July 25, 2025, most European and American stock indexes rose. The yields of US Treasury bonds were differentiated. The US dollar index fell, and non - US currencies strengthened. Crude oil and gold prices declined [3][62][72]. 3. Investment Recommendations The July Politburo meeting is expected to focus on the dual main lines of "stable growth" and "structural adjustment": - **Stable Growth and Domestic Demand Expansion**: The economic growth rate in the first half of 2025 was 5.3%, providing room for the annual target of 5%. In the second half, the pressure of stable growth is relatively controllable. The key is to give full play to the effectiveness of existing policies and appropriately introduce incremental policies [4][76]. - **Structural Adjustment**: Measures such as rectifying local protectionism and improving the market access and exit mechanism are expected to be detailed. The ten - industry stable growth plans announced by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology are expected to be implemented intensively [4][77]. - **Real Estate Market**: Multi - dimensional measures may be taken on both the supply and demand sides. The supply side will clarify the standards for "good houses", and the demand side may relax the purchase threshold [77]. - **Capital Market**: Long - term funds are encouraged to enter the market. The delisting system of listed companies will be improved, and supervision will be strengthened [78]. - **Livelihood Field**: Stable employment is the core. New employment opportunities will be created through "two new and two important" projects [79]. - **Stabilizing Foreign Investment and Expanding Opening - up**: Policies will focus on stabilizing foreign investment and expanding opening - up in parallel to cope with the pressure of tariff reconstruction [79]. - **Medium - and Long - Term Layout**: The meeting may announce the time of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee and review the suggestions for formulating the 15th Five - Year Plan, with new productive forces as the strategic focus [79]. Investors should pay attention to the main lines of consumer service, new impetus for infrastructure, industrial upgrading, and capital market reform, and be vigilant against external tariff shocks. For the bond market, it is recommended to adopt a coupon strategy, adjust the duration flexibly, and seize trading opportunities [4][80]. 4. Summary by Relevant Directory 4.1 Interest Rate Bonds - **Liquidity Observation**: The central bank conducted a net injection of 212.3 billion yuan. The prices of inter - bank and exchange funds rose. For example, DR001 rose 6.08BP to 1.5174%, and GC001 rose 3.00BP to 1.4130% [15][19][21]. - **Primary Market Issuance**: From July 21 to July 27, 2025, the primary market of interest rate bonds issued 939.805 billion yuan, with a net financing of 209.169 billion yuan. The issuance of local government bonds increased [27]. - **Secondary Market Trading**: The yields of treasury bonds and policy - bank bonds increased. The 10Y - 1Y term spread of treasury bonds widened from 31.62BP to 34.89BP, and that of policy - bank bonds widened from 23.82BP to 28.57BP [33][34]. 4.2 Credit Bonds - **Primary Market Issuance**: From July 21 to July 27, 2025, 956 credit bonds were newly issued, with a total issuance scale of 1207.483 billion yuan, a month - on - month decrease of 133.033 billion yuan. Company bonds had the largest proportion of issuance volume, and AAA - rated bonds accounted for 77.67% of the total issuance scale. The issuance was mainly short - term, and the financial industry had the largest number of issuances [2][50]. - **Secondary Market Trading**: The yields of urban investment bonds and medium - and short - term notes increased overall. The 3 - year AA - rated urban investment bonds had the largest increase of 12.27BP, and the 10 - year AAA - rated medium - and short - term notes had the largest increase of 11.99BP [58]. - **One - Week Credit Default Event Review**: One enterprise's credit bond defaulted during July 21 - July 27, 2025 [60]. 4.3 Major Asset Weekly Observation - **Most European and American Stock Indexes Rose**: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.26%, the S&P 500 Index rose 1.46%, and the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 1.02%. Among European stock indexes, the German DAX Index fell 0.30%, the French CAC40 Index rose 0.15%, and the UK FTSE 100 Index rose 1.43% [3][62][63]. - **Differentiated Yields of US Treasury Bonds**: The yields of 1 - year and 3 - year US Treasury bonds rose, while those of 5 - year, 7 - year, and 10 - year US Treasury bonds fell. The 10Y - 1Y term spread changed by - 5.00BP to 31.00BP [65]. - **Weakening US Dollar Index and Strengthening Non - US Currencies**: The US dollar index fell 0.80%. The pound sterling, euro, and Japanese yen strengthened against the US dollar [70]. - **Decline in Crude Oil and Gold Prices**: The prices of COMEX gold futures and London spot gold fell. Brent crude oil and WTI crude oil prices also declined [72].