Summary of Conference Call Notes Industry Overview - The current economic environment shows weak loan demand and a decline in interest rate cut expectations, with fiscal policy becoming the main economic driver [1][4] - The financial industry is experiencing a reversal of internal competition, with new loans in July falling significantly below seasonal expectations, potentially leading to bank balance sheet contraction [1][4][5] Key Points and Arguments - **Loan Demand and Credit Market**: The increase in social financing is primarily driven by government financing, while loan growth is declining year-on-year, indicating weak market demand for loans [3][4] - **Government's Role**: The government is increasingly seen as a key economic driver, with fiscal flexibility taking precedence over large-scale interest rate cuts [4][7] - **Bank Balance Sheets**: Contraction in bank balance sheets due to limited bonds and loans will reduce the availability of quality investment assets, leading to a scarcity of investment opportunities [1][5] - **Interest Rate Policies**: The subsidy policy aims to lower loan rates but is not functioning smoothly, leading to cautious expectations for the bond market in the second half of the year [1][6] - **Monetary Policy Focus**: The current monetary policy emphasizes direct support for the real economy rather than relying on interbank market liquidity or significant interest rate cuts [7][9] Financial Data Insights - **M2 and M1 Growth**: M2 growth increased from 8.3% to 8.8%, while M1 showed significant changes, reflecting a shift in residents' risk preferences towards risk assets [8] - **Bond Market Challenges**: The bond market faces challenges from expected fluctuations and a lack of strong supportive factors, with potential adjustments in the 10-year treasury yield expected to be around 30-40 basis points [9][10] Investment Opportunities - **Credit Bond Market**: The credit bond market is currently weak, but structural opportunities exist, particularly in technology innovation bonds and green finance bonds [2][13][16] - **Green Finance Bonds**: There is a noticeable shift from green credit bonds to green finance bonds, with increased demand from institutions like insurance companies [14][15] - **Future Outlook for Credit Bonds**: The outlook for thematic credit bonds remains positive, especially for technology and green finance, supported by policy changes and competitive issuance costs [16] Market Trends and Strategies - **Yield Curve Expectations**: The yield curve for government bonds is expected to remain weak with upward pressure, suggesting that structural strategies may be more advantageous than simply expecting a downward shift [10][11] - **Investment Strategy Recommendations**: Focus on technology growth sectors and stable industries such as public utilities and traditional cyclical sectors for stable returns [20] Additional Insights - **Convertible Bond Market**: The convertible bond market is nearing historical valuation extremes, with limited upward price potential unless driven by equity market changes [18] - **Strong Redemption Impact**: Strong redemptions have led to price declines in convertible bonds, emphasizing the need to monitor high premium bonds to avoid forced redemptions [19]

Group 1: Investment Ratings - No information about the industry investment rating is provided in the given content. Group 2: Core Views - No clear core views are presented in the provided content. Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs Futures Data - 10 - year Treasury bond futures (T2509.CFE) had a Friday settlement price of 108.325 with a -0.26% weekly decline; T2512.CFE settled at 108.225 with a -0.26% weekly decline [7]. - 5 - year Treasury bond futures (TF2509.CFE) settled at 105.675 with a -0.14% weekly decline; TF2512.CFE settled at 105.670 with a -0.19% weekly decline [7]. - 2 - year Treasury bond futures (TS2509.CFE) settled at 102.346 with a -0.02% weekly decline; TS2512.CFE settled at 102.384 with a -0.05% weekly decline [7]. - 30 - year Treasury bond futures (TL2509.CFE) settled at 117.660 with a -1.33% weekly decline; TL2512.CFE settled at 117.210 with a -1.40% weekly decline [7]. Spread Data - The T2509 - T2512 inter - delivery spread was 0.100 with no weekly change; TF2509 - TF2512 was 0.005 with a -1.143 weekly change; TS2509 - TS2512 was -0.038 with a -0.095 weekly change [7]. - The 2TS - T cross - variety spread was 301.059 with a 0.189 weekly increase; 2TF - T was 103.025 with a -0.005 weekly change; TS - TF was 99.017 with a 0.097 weekly increase [7]. Spot Bond Yields - 1Y Treasury bond yield was 1.37% with a 1.32 BP weekly increase; 2Y was 1.40% with a 0.72 BP increase; 3Y was 1.41% with a -0.65 BP decrease [7]. - 5Y Treasury bond yield was 1.59% with a 4.92 BP increase; 7Y was 1.69% with a 3.70 BP increase; 10Y was 1.75% with a 5.80 BP increase; 30Y was 2.05% with a 9.05 BP increase [7]. - 1Y China Development Bank bond yield was 1.53% with a 3.18 BP increase; 3Y was 1.66% with a 2.93 BP increase; 5Y was 1.74% with a 7.47 BP increase [7]. - 7Y China Development Bank bond yield was 1.86% with a 6.83 BP increase; 10Y was 1.86% with a 7.87 BP increase; 30Y was 2.15% with a 9.80 BP increase [7]. Funding Rates - The inter - bank pledged repo rate DROO1 was 1.40% with a 9.03 BP weekly increase; DR007 was 1.48% with a 5.47 BP increase; DR014 was 1.51% with a 3.28 BP increase [7]. - SHIBOR1M was 1.53% with a 0.04 BP increase; SHIBOR3N was 1.55% with a -0.74 BP decrease [7].

Financial Data Overview - In July, new social financing (社融) in China amounted to CNY 1.16 trillion, below the expected CNY 1.41 trillion[2] - New RMB loans decreased by CNY 500 billion, contrary to the expected decrease of CNY 150 billion[2] - M2 money supply grew by 8.8% year-on-year, exceeding the expected growth of 8.3%[2] Social Financing Insights - July's social financing data shows resilience in total volume but significant structural differentiation, with a year-on-year increase of CNY 389.3 billion, raising the growth rate to 9.0%[5] - The increase in social financing was primarily driven by government financing, contributing 142.8% to the year-on-year increment, and direct financing, contributing 26.4%[5][11] - New credit unexpectedly fell to -CNY 500 billion, marking a rare negative growth, with both household and corporate loans declining[5] Loan and Deposit Trends - New loans fell to a historical low, with a wide measure showing a decrease of CNY 500 billion, down CNY 3.1 trillion year-on-year[7][12] - Total deposits increased by CNY 500 billion, with M2 growth accelerating to 8.8%[24] - Household loans shrank by CNY 4.89 trillion, indicating weak consumer demand despite seasonal factors[15] Future Outlook - The recovery of private sector credit faces two main challenges: the need for a substantial recovery in real estate sales and improvements in household income expectations[6] - Continued government financing and low interest rates are expected to support total social financing, but private credit remains weak, potentially affecting monetary transmission efficiency[6]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several companies in the banking sector, indicating an expectation of total returns exceeding the relevant industry over the next 12 months [16]. Core Insights - In July, new RMB loans decreased by 50 billion, a year-on-year reduction of 310 billion, primarily due to weak credit demand during the off-peak season [1][2]. - The total social financing (社融) in July was 1.16 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 389.3 billion, with government bonds being the main source of this financing [1][2]. - M1 growth rate was 5.6% and M2 growth rate was 8.8%, both showing a month-on-month increase [3][4][9]. - Despite a net decrease in new RMB loans in July, social financing still showed a year-on-year increase, indicating continued financial support for the real economy [1]. Summary by Sections New RMB Loans - In July, new RMB loans saw a net decrease of 50 billion, with short-term loans and medium to long-term loans also experiencing declines [2]. - The total new RMB loans for the first seven months of 2025 amounted to 1.287 trillion, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 660 billion [2]. Social Financing - The new social financing in July was 1.16 trillion, with a significant contribution from government bonds, which amounted to 1.244 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 555.9 billion [1][2]. - For the first seven months of 2025, total social financing reached 23.99 trillion, up 51.2 billion year-on-year [2]. Deposits - New RMB deposits in July were 500 billion, a year-on-year increase of 1.3 trillion, primarily driven by non-bank financial institution deposits [1][2]. - Resident deposits saw a net decrease of 1.11 trillion, while non-bank financial institutions added 2.14 trillion in deposits [1][2]. Economic Support Measures - The report highlights the government's recent initiative to boost consumption through fiscal subsidies for eligible personal consumption loans, which is expected to stimulate demand and promote growth in personal loans [1].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - The market is currently focusing on the semi - annual reports of listed companies. The net profit growth rates of the four major broad - based indexes are showing positive growth, and the improvement of the fundamentals of some listed companies supports the stock market. However, one should be wary of the drag on the index performance caused by the profit decline of companies that have not yet released their financial reports. - With the high valuation of US stocks, A - shares with more reasonable valuations continue to attract foreign capital inflows, injecting incremental funds into the market. - Although the market faces certain pressure near the previous stage high, the trading volume has not significantly declined. After a short - term consolidation, A - shares still have the potential to rise. It is recommended to buy on dips with a light position for the medium - to - long - term [2]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Disk - **Contract Prices**: IF (2509) is at 4163.8, down 0.8; IH (2509) is at 2829.6, up 13.6; IC (2509) is at 6380.2, down 64.2; IM (2509) is at 6929.2, down 66.2. - **Contract Spreads**: IF - IH spread is 1344.6, down 18.6; IC - IF spread is 2259.0, down 65.6; IM - IC spread is 557.4, down 1.0. - **Quarter - to - Month Spreads**: IF (quarter - month) is - 33.8, up 4.4; IH (quarter - month) is 1.8, down 2.2; IC (quarter - month) is - 188.6, up 14.0; IM (quarter - month) is - 234.0, up 8.2 [2]. 3.2 Futures Positions - IF top 20 net positions are - 26,185.00, down 2544.0; IH top 20 net positions are - 16,055.00, down 1890.0; IC top 20 net positions are - 15,324.00, down 2013.0; IM top 20 net positions are - 49,157.00, down 3751.0 [2]. 3.3 Spot Prices - CSI 300 is at 4173.31, down 3.3; SSE 50 is at 2829.47, up 16.5; CSI 500 is at 6429.85, down 78.3; CSI 1000 is at 6976.49, down 87.9 [2]. 3.4 Market Sentiment - A - share trading volume is 23,062.83 billion yuan, up 1310.72 billion yuan; margin trading balance is 20,462.51 billion yuan, up 117.18 billion yuan; northbound trading volume is 2771.92 billion yuan, up 406.58 billion yuan [2]. 3.5 Industry News - In July, China's CPI turned from a 0.1% decline to a 0.4% increase month - on - month, and was flat year - on - year. The core CPI increased by 0.8% year - on - year, with the growth rate expanding for three consecutive months. PPI decreased by 0.2% month - on - month, with the decline narrowing by 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, and decreased by 3.6% year - on - year, the same as the previous month [2]. 3.6 Key Data to Watch - On 8/14 at 20:30, US July PPI and core PPI data will be released; on 8/15 at 10:00, China's July industrial added value, fixed - asset investment, social consumer goods retail sales, and real estate data will be released [3]

Group 1: Monetary Supply and Financing - In July, the new social financing scale reached 1.16 trillion yuan, an increase of 0.39 trillion yuan year-on-year, with a year-on-year growth rate of 9%[2] - M1 growth accelerated to 5.6% in July, up from 4.6% in the previous month, marking the highest growth since January 2023[3] - M2 growth improved to 8.8% in July, up from 8.3% in June, with the M2-M1 gap narrowing to 3.2%[3] Group 2: Loan Demand and Government Financing - Government bond issuance from January to July reached 890 billion yuan, accounting for 75% of the annual issuance plan, significantly higher than the five-year average of 47%[3] - Corporate loan demand showed a contraction, with July's corporate loans decreasing by 700 billion yuan year-on-year, the lowest level in five years[4] - Residential loans in July also fell below the five-year average, with long-term and short-term loans decreasing by 1.1 trillion yuan and 3.8 trillion yuan respectively[4] Group 3: Economic Outlook and Risks - Overall liquidity has improved, but credit remains volatile due to seasonal factors, with only a slight decline in new loans compared to June[5] - The government is currently in a process of leveraging while the private sector is de-leveraging, necessitating improved efficiency in fiscal spending to stabilize demand[5] - Risks include potential underperformance of domestic macroeconomic policies and the possibility of slower government bond issuance if special treasury bonds are not issued[5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the banking sector, indicating a positive outlook for the industry [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights a weak credit demand and a significant increase in non-bank deposits, with July's new social financing reaching 1.16 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 386.4 billion yuan [3]. - The report notes that the growth of M1 and M2 continues to rise, with M1 increasing by 5.6% and M2 by 8.8% year-on-year [3]. - The report emphasizes that government bonds are the main contributors to social financing growth, with new government bonds issued amounting to 1.24 trillion yuan in July, a year-on-year increase of 555.9 billion yuan [3]. - The report anticipates that the implementation of personal consumption loans and business loan interest subsidies will create opportunities for retail credit growth [3]. - The report suggests that the banking sector's fundamentals are accumulating positive factors, indicating a potential turning point in performance [3]. Summary by Sections Credit Demand and Social Financing - In July, the total social financing stock grew by 9% year-on-year, with a month-on-month increase of approximately 0.1 percentage points [3]. - The report indicates that the demand for loans from both households and enterprises remains weak, with a notable decrease in household loans by 4.893 trillion yuan year-on-year [3]. Deposit Trends - Non-bank deposits saw a significant increase of 2.14 trillion yuan year-on-year, attributed to the active capital market [3]. - The report mentions a "deposit migration" phenomenon, where household and corporate deposits decreased significantly, while fiscal deposits increased by 770 billion yuan year-on-year [3]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on the effectiveness of a package of policies and upcoming reform measures from the 20th Central Committee's Fourth Plenary Session and the 15th Five-Year Plan [3]. - Specific stock recommendations include Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (601398), Agricultural Bank of China (601288), Postal Savings Bank of China (601658), Jiangsu Bank (600919), and Hangzhou Bank (600926) [3].

Group 1: Report Overview - Report title: "社融多增与信贷少增？——7月中国金融数据点评20250814" [1] - Report date: August 14, 2025 [2] - Analysts: Yan Ziqi, Hong Ziyan [2] Group 2: Main Views Data Observation - In July, both social financing and credit showed seasonal declines, with a slight negative growth in credit. The new social financing stock scale in July was 1.16 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.38 trillion yuan. RMB loans decreased by 0.05 trillion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 310 billion yuan [2]. - In terms of money supply, the growth rates of M2 and M1 both increased, with a more significant increase in M1, while the growth rate of M0 slowed down slightly. M2 increased by 8.8% year-on-year, up 0.5 pct from the previous month. M1 increased by 5.6% year-on-year, up 1.0 pct from the previous month, showing a significant marginal increase. M0 increased by 11.8% year-on-year, down 0.2 pct from the previous month [2]. Reasons for Social Financing Growth - The seasonal decline in social financing growth in July was still stronger than in previous years, and the increase in government bond issuance remained the core driving force. Due to the faster issuance of government bonds this year, July was still a peak period for government bond supply. Meanwhile, the negative growth of the monthly credit scale this month was lower than in previous years, leading to a further increase in the proportion of government bond issuance in the new social financing this month [3]. Reasons for Credit Shortfall - The new credit in July showed a seasonal decline, and the credit shortfall might be due to seasonal patterns. July is usually a month with the smallest credit increment in a year. Looking back at credit - weak months such as February, April, and May this year, their performance was weaker than in previous years. Therefore, the credit increment in July also continued this trend, reaching the lowest level in recent years. However, according to seasonal patterns, there is still room for recovery next month [4]. - From the supply side, banks' willingness to lend may have shrunk, as the BCI corporate financing environment index dropped to 46.09% (49.12% last month), a significant decline. From the demand side, the PMI index in July dropped to 49.3%, with the new order index shrinking to 49.4% and the procurement index shrinking to 49.5%. Both production demand and procurement willingness were weak, and corporate business expectations were under pressure. In addition, the PMI of small enterprises showed a large decline for two consecutive months, and the industry faced corporate clearance pressure [4]. M2 and M1 Trends - M2 and M1 continued to grow, indicating an abundant total amount of market funds. Since September 2024, M1 has shown an upward trend in the range, and the M2 - M1 gap has been continuously narrowing. In July, M1 continued its rapid upward trend, reaching 5.6% year - on - year, the highest value since March 2023. On the one hand, July is a large month for local government debt financing, and the central bank conducted 1.4 trillion yuan in outright reverse repurchases to guide a loose capital environment. On the other hand, the popularity of the equity market and commodity market continued, facilitating the activation of money in the investment field [5]. Highlights in July Financial Data - In terms of fiscal deposits, the government bond financing volume was higher than in previous years, and the new fiscal deposits were at a relatively high historical level. The difference between the new government bond financing volume and the new fiscal deposits decreased compared with the previous month but was higher than the seasonal level, indicating that the transmission speed of funds from the government sector to the real economy was still faster than in the same period of previous years [6]. - In terms of corporate direct financing by industry, the bond financing of real - sector enterprises increased year - on - year, with significant year - on - year increases in net financing in the energy, optional consumption, and healthcare sectors. Financial financing decreased slightly year - on - year, and real estate net financing showed signs of recovery. Large enterprises with the ability to finance from the bond market still had good net financing performance this month [7][8]. - In terms of bill financing, bill financing took the lead in the new credit in July, showing an obvious shift from short - term loan volume - boosting to bill volume - boosting by banks. Due to the increased corporate operation risks this month, banks, under the pressure of assessment, chose bill financing again to increase the total credit scale, leading to a significant decline in bill interest rates on July 28. In other credit sub - items, both short - term and long - term corporate loans declined significantly, and the suppressed financing demand was transformed into a significant increase in bill financing, and the corporate financing structure developed in a non - benign direction [8]. Future Outlook - In the current economic situation, with the continuous acceleration of government leverage, the money side continues to be activated, but there are still concerns about corporate balance sheets. In terms of money circulation, the M2 - M1 gap continued to narrow, and M1 continued its upward trend, indicating significant capital activation. The year - on - year growth of the total assets and total liabilities of industrial enterprises above the designated size began to recover, and the balance - sheet expansion momentum was restored. However, the equity growth rate was lower than the asset growth rate, reflecting insufficient internal accumulation, and the balance - sheet expansion relied on debt rather than profit support. There is also a contradictory problem of "increased social financing" but "credit contraction" at the corporate level [8]. - The policy is guiding the economy from "over - capacity" to "industry clearance." Recently, multiple measures have been accelerating the clearance of inefficient enterprises, and further standardizing corporate operations through new regulations on social security contributions and housing rent taxes. During this process, the economy may face structural adjustments, and the economic fundamentals may show increased volatility [9]. - Fiscal and monetary policies are coordinated to further strengthen credit supply. On the household side, a consumer loan interest subsidy policy has been introduced, showing the intention to support household leverage. On the corporate side, an operating entity loan interest subsidy policy has been introduced, showing the intention to support small enterprises relying on bank financing and reflecting the principle of "helping in an emergency rather than rescuing the poor." From the perspective of the leverage chain of "government - driven → enterprise - taking - over → household - following," in the second half of the year, the government's leverage - increasing is coming to an end, and it is a critical turning point for enterprises and households to take over. The loose attitude of the monetary side may continue, and the loose financing environment may still be guaranteed [9]. - Regarding interest rate cuts, a dialectical view is needed. Although the recent interest subsidy policies have led to speculation in the market about a lower probability of future interest rate cuts, the weak US non - farm payroll data and the reduced inflation risk have increased the expectation of a Fed interest rate cut in September, providing policy space for China's interest rate cut. There is still a possibility of interest rate cuts both at home and abroad in the second half of the year [9]. - From the perspective of banks' reluctance to lend, the central bank may further guide a loose capital environment to promote the flow of funds to the real economy. To cooperate with government bond issuance, the central bank may still use various tools such as outright reverse repurchases, increased reverse repurchase issuance, restarting treasury bond purchases, and MLF over - renewal to ensure the liquidity of the banking system [10]. - For the bond market, there may still be twists and turns in the process of the fundamentals moving from "capacity clearance" to "demand recovery," which will bring about long - and short - term differences in the market. The volatility of the bond market is expected to increase. It is recommended to pay attention to changes in market sentiment to seize trading opportunities brought about by increased volatility [10][12]

Report Industry Investment Rating - The report is bullish on the bond market, predicting that the yield of the 10Y Treasury bond will fluctuate between 1.6% - 1.8% in the second half of 2025 and may gradually return to around 1.65%, and the 5Y national stock secondary will fall below 1.9%. It is also bullish on long - duration sinking urban investment and capital bonds, urban investment dim sum bonds and US dollar bonds, and strongly recommends perpetual bonds of Minsheng, Bohai, and Hengfeng Banks, and pays attention to capital bond opportunities of Tianjin Bank, Beibu Gulf Bank, and China Property Insurance [2]. Report's Core View - In July 2025, credit demand was weak, with a rare negative growth in new loans. The growth rates of M2 and M1 both rebounded. Social financing increased year - on - year, but its growth rate may have reached a phased peak. The report is bullish on the bond market [1][2]. Summary by Relevant Content Credit Situation - In July, new loans were - 500 million yuan, a rare negative growth, indicating weak credit demand. The near - zero interest rate of 1 - month term transfer discount at the end of July reflected poor credit delivery. The reduction of time deposit rates in May may increase the pressure of early mortgage repayment. Individual loans decreased by 48.93 billion yuan, including a decrease of 38.27 billion yuan in short - term individual loans and 11 billion yuan in medium - and long - term individual loans. Corporate short - term loans decreased by 55 billion yuan, corporate medium - and long - term loans decreased by 26 billion yuan, and bill financing increased by 87.11 billion yuan. Credit demand may be weak in the long term due to low capacity utilization in manufacturing, weak real estate investment, and limited infrastructure investment space [2]. M2 and M1 Situation - Since January 2025, the central bank has adopted a new M1 caliber, which further includes personal current deposits and customer reserves of non - bank payment institutions on the basis of the previous M1. As of the end of July 2025, the balance of the new - caliber M1 reached 111.06 trillion yuan. The new - caliber M1 growth rate in July was 5.6%, a 1 - percentage - point increase from the end of the previous month, related to the stock market recovery and a low year - on - year base. The M2 growth rate in July was 8.8%, a 0.5 - percentage - point increase from the previous month [2]. Social Financing Situation - In July, the social financing increment was 1.16 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 0.39 trillion yuan, mainly from the net financing of government bonds and corporate bonds. The increment of RMB loans to the real economy was - 42.63 billion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 34.55 billion yuan; undiscounted bank acceptance bills were - 16.38 billion yuan; corporate bond net financing was + 27.91 billion yuan; government bond net financing was 1.24 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 0.56 trillion yuan. The social financing growth rate at the end of July was 9.0%, a 0.1 - percentage - point increase from the end of the previous month and a 1 - percentage - point increase from the beginning of the year. It is expected that in 2025, new loans will be similar year - on - year, government bond net financing will increase significantly year - on - year, social financing will increase significantly year - on - year, the social financing growth rate may rise first and then fall, and may reach about 8.2% at the end of the year. Due to the misalignment of government bond issuance rhythms, the social financing growth rate may have reached a phased peak in July and may decline in the next few months [2]. Bond Market Outlook - The financial data in July reflected weak financing demand in the real economy. The recent bond market correction was mainly due to the non - bank sentiment fluctuations caused by the strong stock market, rather than changes in the economic fundamentals. In 2025, the bond market lacks a trending market and requires correct band operations. The report predicts that the yield of the 10Y Treasury bond will fluctuate between 1.6% - 1.8% in the second half of the year, and currently, with the central bank's continuous easing, it is fully bullish on the bond market [2].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the banking industry, indicating an expected investment return exceeding 15% over the next 6-12 months compared to the market benchmark index [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights a seasonal decline in credit expansion, with a notable increase in the pace of deposit funds entering the market. The July financial data shows a year-on-year increase in M2 by 8.8% and M1 by 5.6%, while new RMB loans decreased by 500 billion, reflecting a drop of 3.1 trillion year-on-year [3][4][35]. Summary by Sections Credit Market Overview - In July, new RMB loans decreased by 500 billion, with a growth rate of 6.9%, down 0.2 percentage points from June. Economic activity showed signs of slowing, with the manufacturing PMI at 49.3, indicating contraction [4][5]. - Cumulatively, from January to July, new RMB loans totaled 12.9 trillion, a decrease of 660 billion year-on-year, with the second quarter seeing a similar trend [5][18]. Corporate Loans - New corporate loans in July amounted to 600 billion, down 700 billion year-on-year. The report notes a significant seasonal decline in short-term loans, with a negative growth of 5.5 trillion in July [17][19]. - The report indicates that the demand for medium to long-term loans remains weak due to economic uncertainties, with the average interest rate for new corporate loans at 3.2% [19][31]. Retail Loans - Retail loans saw a significant decline, with a total of -4.893 trillion in July, reflecting a decrease of 2.793 trillion year-on-year. The report attributes this to weak consumer demand and low willingness to leverage among residents [28][30]. - The average interest rate for new personal housing loans remained stable at 3.1%, indicating continued pressure on the mortgage market [30][31]. Social Financing - In July, the total social financing increased by 1.16 trillion, with a growth rate of 9%, up 0.1 percentage points from June. The report emphasizes the role of government bonds in supporting social financing growth [35][39]. - The contribution of bank acceptance bills to social financing has increased significantly, accounting for 61% of the new social financing in July [39][40]. Monetary Supply - The report notes that M2 growth exceeded expectations at 8.8%, while M1 growth was recorded at 5.6%. The narrowing gap between M2 and M1 growth rates suggests a marginal improvement in monetary activation [41][43]. - Total deposits in July increased by 500 billion, with a year-on-year increase of 1.3 trillion, indicating a strong deposit growth trend despite the overall credit contraction [43][46].