Investment Rating - The report indicates a cautious outlook for the second half of 2025, expecting real GDP growth to slip below 4.5% year-on-year [3][9]. Core Insights - The divergence between real and nominal GDP has widened, with real GDP growth at 5.2% year-on-year in Q2, supported by front-loaded production and strong fiscal support, while nominal GDP fell to 3.9% year-on-year due to deepening deflation [2][9]. - Growth is anticipated to slow in the second half of 2025 due to weaker exports, fading fiscal impulse, and a continued deflation feedback loop [3][9]. - The report suggests that deflation is likely to persist, with a modest fiscal stimulus package of Rmb0.5-1 trillion expected in September/October, but this may not effectively address the underlying issues [4][9]. Summary by Sections Economic Performance - Q2 GDP growth was better than expected at 5.2% year-on-year, driven by fiscal and export front-loading [9]. - Nominal GDP year-on-year dropped by 0.7 percentage points to 3.9%, marking the first growth below 4% since COVID-19 [2][9]. Sector Analysis - Industrial production showed a year-on-year increase of 6.8% in June, with manufacturing up by 7.4% [6]. - Fixed asset investment year-to-date growth was 2.8%, with manufacturing investment at 5.1% and infrastructure at 5.3% [6]. - The property sector continues to struggle, with sales down by 7.2% and new starts down by 13.1% year-on-year [6]. Future Outlook - The report anticipates a slowdown in growth to below 4.5% year-on-year in the second half of 2025 due to various factors including weaker global trade and continued deflation [3][9]. - June activity indicators show reduced transshipment and weaker retail sales, indicating a deepening drag from the housing sector [3][9].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on China's GDP growth, with full-year real GDP growth forecasts raised to 4.7% for 2025 and 3.9% for 2026, reflecting a slight adjustment from previous estimates [21]. Core Insights - China's Q2 GDP growth was reported at 5.2% year-on-year, slightly above market consensus, driven by strong industrial production but tempered by weak fixed asset investment and retail sales [20][6]. - Industrial production saw a significant increase of 6.8% year-on-year in June, attributed to faster export growth following the US-China trade truce, particularly in the chemical and computer manufacturing sectors [13][7]. - Fixed asset investment growth slowed to 2.8% year-to-date year-on-year in June, with notable declines in property investment, reflecting ongoing challenges in the real estate sector [8][14]. - Retail sales growth decreased to 4.8% year-on-year in June, below market expectations, influenced by an earlier online shopping festival and funding shortages in consumer programs [15][8]. - The services industry output index showed a year-on-year growth of 6.0% in June, indicating resilience in the services sector despite a slight moderation from May [17][9]. Summary by Sections Economic Performance - Q2 GDP rose 1.1% quarter-over-quarter non-annualized, with year-on-year growth moderating to 5.2% from 5.4% in Q1, slightly above the consensus of 5.1% [10][20]. - The nominal GDP growth declined to 3.9% in Q2 from 4.6% in Q1, indicating a negative GDP deflator [12]. Industrial Production - Industrial production growth increased to 6.8% year-on-year in June, up from 5.8% in May, with a sequential estimate of 0.9% month-on-month non-annualized growth [13][7]. Fixed Asset Investment - Fixed asset investment growth was reported at 2.8% year-to-date year-on-year in June, with a single-month estimate of 0.8% year-on-year, reflecting a slowdown from 3.7% in May [8][14]. Retail Sales - Retail sales growth fell to 4.8% year-on-year in June from 6.4% in May, with declines across various categories including online and offline goods sales [15][8]. Services Sector - The services industry output index grew by 6.0% year-on-year in June, showing a slight decrease from 6.2% in May, with a sequential growth estimate of 0.2% month-on-month non-annualized [17][9]. Property Market - Property-related activity remained weak, with sales volume down 5.4% year-on-year in June, and new home starts declining by 9.5% year-on-year [18][11].

GDP Growth Outlook - Real GDP growth is expected to accelerate to 7% in the next 5 years [1][2] - Historically, real GDP growth was around 0.5% per year before increasing to 3% for the last 125 years due to innovations [1] Innovation Platforms - Five innovation platforms are driving the acceleration: robotics, energy storage, AI, blockchain technology, and multiomic sequencing [2] - AI is turbocharging all five innovation platforms [2]

Growth Drivers - ARKInvest 认为上个世纪电力和引擎将 GDP 增长率从 0.5% 提升至 3% [1] - ARKInvest 预测 AI、机器人、储能、区块链和多组学将推动 GDP 增长至 7% [1]

living. Thuma. >> Welcome back.The president's renewed tariff threats, causing some experts to lower their outlook for global growth. Our Contessa Brewer is here at post nine looking at some of the numbers this morning. Morning, Contessa. >> Good morning. Good morning Lesley.Yeah. So in a report released just this morning Swiss Re is lowering its global growth forecasts as a result of the U.S. Tariff policies directly to 2.3% in 2025, down from 2.8% last year. And it's Sigma report Swiss Re Institute says c ...

Investment Rating - The report indicates a robust GDP growth forecast for Q2, with expectations of 5.0-5.2% YoY growth, despite anticipated headwinds in H2 [4][32]. Core Insights - The manufacturing sector shows signs of improvement, with NBS manufacturing PMI rising to 49.7 and Caixin PMI increasing to 50.4 in June, indicating a less negative growth momentum [7][10]. - Property sales continue to decline significantly, with 30-city property sales down 10% YoY in June, and top 100 developers' contract sales volume decreasing by 35% YoY [9][19]. - Retail sales growth is expected to moderate to 6% YoY in June, influenced by a low base and earlier promotional activities [23]. - Infrastructure investment growth is projected to cool to 6% YoY due to a high base effect, while overall fixed asset investment (FAI) growth is anticipated at 3% YoY [20][32]. Summary by Sections Economic Overview - Q2 GDP growth is expected to remain robust at 5.0-5.2% YoY, supported by front-loading of exports and earlier government stimulus [4][32]. - CPI is projected to edge up marginally to 0% YoY, while PPI remains in deep deflation at -3.3% YoY [3][29]. Manufacturing Sector - NBS manufacturing PMI increased by 0.2ppt to 49.7, with improvements in new orders and production indices [7][10]. - Caixin manufacturing PMI rose by 2.1ppt to 50.4, indicating stronger production and new orders [7][10]. Property Market - 30-city property sales declined further to -10% YoY in June, with significant drops in both tier 1 and tier 3 cities [9][19]. - The contract sales volume of the top 100 developers fell by 35% YoY in June, reflecting ongoing challenges in the property sector [9][19]. Retail and Consumer Trends - Retail sales growth is expected to moderate to 6% YoY in June, influenced by earlier promotional activities and a low base [23]. - Auto retail sales growth picked up to 24% YoY in June, driven by trade-in subsidies and a low base effect [38]. Investment and Infrastructure - Overall FAI growth is projected at 3% YoY in June, with infrastructure investment cooling to 6% YoY due to a high base [20][32]. - Manufacturing investment growth is expected to hold up at 7-8% YoY, supported by fiscal subsidies for equipment upgrading [20].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The trade balance widened moderately in May to -$71.5 billion, with a drop in exports and imports remaining essentially flat [1][3] - Imports from China have significantly decreased due to high tariffs, but are expected to rebound as tariffs are reduced [1][8] - The overall effective tariff rate on imports to the US is approximately 9%, with China facing a much higher rate of 45% [4] Summary by Sections Trade Balance - The trade balance widened from -$60.3 billion in April to -$71.5 billion in May, with goods exports falling by 5.9% month-over-month and services exports decreasing by 0.2% [3] - The goods trade balance with China saw a 19.9% decline in exports and a 26.3% decline in imports [4] Imports and Exports - Imports from the EU rebounded by 6.9%, while imports from Canada and Mexico rose by 0.5% and 8%, respectively [4] - The drop in exports in May was less severe when accounting for falling gold exports, which had surged in April [6] Economic Impact - The widening trade balance in May is expected to mechanically weigh on GDP growth, but net exports may provide a substantial boost to GDP growth in Q2 due to the plunge in imports in April [5] - Imports of metals have declined significantly, which could negatively impact domestic production in sectors reliant on metal imports [7]

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Economic Outlook & Uncertainty - Trade negotiations are a relevant factor influencing the European economy, with predictions varying based on different outcomes [1] - High levels of uncertainty persist due to geopolitical risks and the unknown final outcome of trade negotiations [4][5] - The Euro area's growth rate is expected to be below 1% in 2025 and slightly above that in 2026, with risks tilted to the downside [9] - Investment is flat, and consumption is not recovering, indicating a weak economic situation [9][10] Monetary Policy - The ECB has reduced interest rates eight times, from 4% to 2%, and is in a good place to deal with the future [3] - Further interest rate cuts are unlikely to significantly improve the economy, and the focus should be on certainty in trade and fiscal policies [10][11] - The evolution of inflation is expected to be positive, with the possibility of undershooting the target being limited [6][7] - The ECB does not target any concrete level for the exchange rate but monitors its level and evolution, considering its impact on inflation [16] Inflation & Exchange Rate - The ECB is confident that inflation will reach 2%, with favorable factors including the exchange rate and the evolution of energy prices [17][18][19] - An exchange rate of 1.17 or even 1.20 is considered acceptable, but overshooting beyond that would be more complicated [14] Fiscal Policy & Market Risks - Increased defensive spending is supported, but fiscal sustainability is needed, as markets may not continue to overlook fiscal policy [21][22] - Concerns exist about a market event linked to perceived unsustainable fiscal policy, which could lead to higher yields and impact valuations [23][24]

I'm pleased to uh bring in uh Fed Governor Christopher Waller. Uh he is um joining us this morning from Washington. Good morning, Governor Waller. Good morning, Steve.Thanks for having me on. Uh thank thanks for joining us. Um I just want to begin um big debate and you can see it in the outlook for rates at the at at uh from the uh summer of economic projections.Where do you stand in this debate right now over how much concern we all should have over coming potential inflation from tariffs. Steve, you know, ...