Group 1 - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in July showed a month-on-month increase of 0.4%, indicating a shift from decline to growth, while the year-on-year CPI remained flat [1][2] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.8% year-on-year, marking the highest increase since March 2024, with a continuous expansion in growth for three consecutive months [2][6] - The increase in CPI was primarily driven by rising prices in services and industrial consumer goods, with service prices up 0.6% and industrial consumer goods prices up 0.5% month-on-month [2][3] Group 2 - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.2% month-on-month, but the decline was less than the previous month, indicating a potential improvement in supply-demand relationships in certain industries [3][5] - The domestic market's competitive order is improving, leading to a narrowing of price declines in industries such as coal, steel, photovoltaic, cement, and lithium batteries [5][6] - The overall judgment for the second half of the year suggests a mild recovery in prices, supported by stable economic conditions and effective demand expansion policies [6][10]

Group 1 - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a significant shift from a decrease to an increase in July, with a month-on-month rise of 0.4% compared to a decrease of 0.1% in June, while year-on-year remained flat [1] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 0.8% year-on-year, marking the highest level since March 2024 and reflecting a continuous expansion over three months [1] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.2% month-on-month and 3.6% year-on-year, with the decline rate unchanged from June [1] Group 2 - Service prices were the main driver of the CPI increase, rising by 0.6% month-on-month, contributing 0.26 percentage points to the CPI increase, accounting for over 60% of the total rise [3] - The peak summer travel season significantly boosted demand, with air ticket prices rising by 17.9%, tourism prices by 9.1%, hotel accommodation by 6.9%, and vehicle rental fees by 4.4%, collectively impacting the CPI increase by approximately 0.21 percentage points [3] - The active performance of service consumption reflects the positive effects of domestic demand expansion policies in the service sector [3] Group 3 - Industrial consumer goods prices increased by 0.5% month-on-month, with the rise rate expanding by 0.4 percentage points compared to June, contributing approximately 0.17 percentage points to the CPI increase [4] - Prices of fuel and new energy vehicles stabilized after more than five months of decline, indicating a recovery in consumer demand [4] - The prices of household appliances rose by 2.2%, and prices of durable consumer goods increased between 0.5% and 2.2%, closely related to the end of the "618" promotional event and various consumption-boosting policies [4]

Core Insights - The expansion of domestic demand policies is showing positive effects, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising by 0.4% month-on-month in July, reversing a 0.1% decline in June [1][2] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.2% month-on-month in July, but the decline is narrowing compared to June, marking the first month of reduced decline since March [1][4] CPI Analysis - The month-on-month increase in CPI was primarily driven by rising prices in services and industrial consumer goods, with service prices up 0.6% and industrial consumer goods prices up 0.5% [2][3] - Key contributors to the service price increase included airfare (up 17.9%), tourism (up 9.1%), hotel accommodation (up 6.9%), and vehicle rental (up 4.4%) [2] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.8% year-on-year, the highest since March 2024, indicating a continuous upward trend [2][5] PPI Analysis - The narrowing of the PPI decline is attributed to seasonal factors and uncertainties in the international trade environment, affecting prices in certain industries [4][6] - The construction sector faced demand slowdowns due to seasonal weather conditions, while the electricity sector saw reduced demand for coal due to increased hydropower generation [4] - The competitive market environment is improving, with significant reductions in price declines for coal, steel, photovoltaic, cement, and lithium battery industries [4][6] Industry Trends - The transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, along with the rapid growth of emerging industries, are contributing to a year-on-year price recovery in related sectors [5][6] - The implementation of consumption-boosting initiatives is driving healthy development in the consumer market, leading to price increases in sectors such as arts and crafts, sports equipment, and nutritional foods [6][7]

Group 1: Consumer Price Index (CPI) Insights - In July, the CPI increased by 0.4% month-on-month, higher than the seasonal level by 0.1 percentage points, driven mainly by rising service and industrial consumer goods prices [2][3] - Service prices rose by 0.6% month-on-month, contributing approximately 0.26 percentage points to the CPI increase, with significant price hikes in air tickets (17.9%), tourism (9.1%), hotel accommodation (6.9%), and vehicle rentals (4.4%) [2][3] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.8% year-on-year, marking the highest increase since March 2024 [2][3] Group 2: Producer Price Index (PPI) Trends - The PPI decreased by 0.2% month-on-month in July, but the decline was narrower than in June, marking the first month-on-month reduction since March [3][4] - The narrowing of the PPI decline is attributed to seasonal factors and uncertainties in the international trade environment, affecting prices in various industries [3][4] - Year-on-year, the PPI fell by 3.6%, with the decline remaining consistent with June, indicating improvements in supply-demand relationships in certain sectors [4][5] Group 3: Industry-Specific Price Movements - Prices in traditional industries are showing signs of recovery due to ongoing industrial transformation and upgrades, with notable increases in prices for caustic soda (3.6%), aircraft manufacturing (3.0%), and wearable smart devices (1.6%) [4][5] - The release of domestic demand potential is driving price increases in specific sectors, such as a 13.1% rise in the manufacturing of arts and crafts and a 5.3% increase in sports ball manufacturing [5][6] - The overall market competition is improving, leading to a reduction in price declines across various industries, including coal, steel, and photovoltaic sectors [4][5]

Group 1 - The overall price operation is stabilizing, with macro policies expected to continue supporting domestic demand recovery and price stabilization [2] - Seasonal factors have led to price declines in certain industries, such as a 1.5% decrease in coal mining and washing prices, and a 0.9% decrease in electricity and heat production prices [1] - Experts predict that the "anti-involution" measures will lead to higher industrial product prices in August compared to July, with a significant year-on-year base effect [2] Group 2 - New policies aimed at supporting fertility, free preschool education, and personal consumption loan interest subsidies are expected to effectively stimulate domestic demand and drive prices back to reasonable levels [2] - The National Bureau of Statistics anticipates that consumption demand will be boosted by ongoing policies, leading to a rebound in consumer goods prices [2] - The impact of tailing factors on CPI and PPI is expected to weaken, resulting in a moderate price recovery trend [2]

Group 1: CPI Trends - In July, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.4% month-on-month, reversing a 0.1% decline from the previous month, while year-on-year CPI remained flat [1] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.8% year-on-year, marking the highest increase since March 2024 and reflecting positive signals in the consumption market [2] Group 2: Price Influences - The month-on-month CPI increase was primarily driven by a 0.6% rise in service prices, contributing approximately 0.26 percentage points to the CPI increase, with significant impacts from travel-related costs during the summer season [1] - Industrial consumer goods prices rose by 0.5% month-on-month, influenced by a 1.6% increase in energy prices, which contributed about 0.12 percentage points to the CPI [1] Group 3: Food Prices Impact - Year-on-year CPI remained flat mainly due to a 1.6% decline in food prices, with fresh vegetables and fruits being the primary contributors to this decrease [2] - The prices of gold and platinum jewelry increased significantly, by 37.1% and 27.3% respectively, collectively impacting the CPI by approximately 0.22 percentage points [2] Group 4: Monetary Policy Context - The People's Bank of China emphasized the need for moderately loose monetary policy to address challenges such as insufficient domestic demand and low price levels, aiming to stabilize economic growth and maintain reasonable price levels [3]

Group 1: CPI Analysis - In July, the CPI remained flat year-on-year, with a month-on-month increase of 0.4%, driven by rising service and industrial consumer goods prices [2][3] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.8% year-on-year, marking the highest increase since March 2024, reflecting effective demand expansion and improved market supply-demand dynamics [3][6] - Food prices saw a year-on-year decline of 1.6%, primarily due to a high base from the previous year, with fresh vegetable prices dropping by 7.6% [2][3] Group 2: PPI Analysis - The PPI decreased by 3.6% year-on-year in July, with the decline remaining consistent with June, although some industries showed signs of price recovery [4][5] - The month-on-month PPI fell by 0.2%, but this marked the first narrowing of the decline since March, indicating improved market competition and price stabilization in certain sectors [5][6] - Industries such as coal mining, black metal smelting, and photovoltaic manufacturing experienced reduced price declines compared to June, contributing to a less negative PPI [5] Group 3: Future Outlook - Experts anticipate that proactive macroeconomic policies will continue to support demand recovery, leading to a stabilization of domestic prices [6] - New policies aimed at boosting consumption, such as support for childbirth and early education, are expected to further stimulate domestic demand and contribute to a gradual recovery in CPI [6] - The ongoing "anti-involution" measures are projected to elevate industrial product prices in August compared to July, with a significant reduction in year-on-year price bases expected to aid in this recovery [6]

Group 1 - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.4% month-on-month in July, reversing a previous decline of 0.1%, while year-on-year it remained flat [1] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.2% month-on-month and saw a year-on-year decline of 3.6%, with the rate of decline consistent with the previous month [1] - The rise in CPI is attributed to the ongoing effects of domestic demand expansion policies, with prices in the service and industrial consumer goods sectors showing positive changes [1][2] Group 2 - Food prices fell by 1.6% year-on-year, influenced by a high price base from the previous year, with fresh vegetables and fruits being the main contributors to this change [1] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy prices, rose by 0.8% year-on-year, marking the highest increase since March 2024, indicating a positive signal from the consumer market [1] - Seasonal factors and uncertainties in the international trade environment have contributed to the decline in PPI, while domestic market competition has improved, leading to a narrowing of price declines in certain industries [2][3] Group 3 - The "anti-involution" policy has driven improvements in the month-on-month PPI readings, although the year-on-year figures remained unchanged, indicating a need for further demand-side policy support [3] - The ongoing consumer subsidy policies have supported durable goods prices, contributing to the sustained rise in core CPI [2] - There is a need to monitor the gradual release of the effects of "anti-involution" policies and the continuity of demand stimulation policies [2]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the impact of U.S. economic data and policy changes on gold and industrial metal prices, highlighting the potential for price fluctuations due to inflation data and supply disturbances in the market [1][2][3]. Group 1: Gold Market Analysis - Recent weak U.S. economic data has led to increased expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, contributing to a decline in the U.S. dollar index and a rise in gold prices [2]. - The White House's announcement to clarify misinformation regarding gold tariffs has put downward pressure on gold prices, despite initial gains [2]. - Upcoming U.S. inflation data (CPI and PPI) is critical, with market expectations for July CPI at 0.2% month-on-month and 2.8% year-on-year, which could further influence gold price volatility [2][3]. Group 2: Industrial Metals Analysis - The transition into a seasonal demand phase shows weak current demand but potential marginal improvements in demand expectations, supported by supply disturbances in certain industrial metals [3]. - Domestic policies aimed at expanding demand are showing effects, with July CPI remaining stable and PPI decreasing by 3.6% year-on-year, indicating a tightening competitive market [3]. - The nomination of Milan to the Federal Reserve may influence previous consensus on tariffs and inflation, potentially enhancing expectations for interest rate cuts, which could support industrial metal prices [3].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided Core View of the Report - Price growth remains weak, and the policy bottom - support effect is emerging. The price recovery in July shows the characteristics of "consumption stronger than production, and policy - driven repair". The marginal improvement in price data in July, with CPI turning positive month - on - month and the narrowing of PPI decline, is closely related to the intensive implementation of "anti - involution" policies and the continuous efforts of domestic demand expansion policies since July [2][9][86]. - The continuous rise of core CPI inflation may indicate that the domestic demand expansion policy's bottom - support effect on domestic demand is gradually emerging, while the narrowing of PPI decline may rely more on the policy's regulation of the supply - side competition order, and the impact of the substantial expansion of the demand side needs continuous observation [2][10][86]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Macro - level News - In July, CPI was flat year - on - year, mainly affected by low food prices. Core CPI excluding food and energy prices was up 0.8% year - on - year, with the increase expanding for three consecutive months. CPI was up 0.4% month - on - month, higher than the seasonal level by 0.1 pct, mainly driven by the rise in service and industrial consumer goods prices [12]. - In July, PPI was down 3.6% year - on - year, the same as last month. PPI was down 0.2% month - on - month, with the decline narrowing by 0.2 pct compared to last month, the first narrowing of the month - on - month decline since March. The price recovery of production materials mainly occurred in July [15]. - In the first seven months of 2025, China's total value of goods trade imports and exports was 25.7 trillion yuan, up 3.5% year - on - year. Exports were 15.3 trillion yuan, up 7.3% year - on - year; imports were 10.39 trillion yuan, down 1.6% year - on - year, with the decline narrowing by 1.1 pct compared to the first six months. In July, the total value of goods trade imports and exports was 3.9 trillion yuan, up 6.7% year - on - year. Exports were 2.3 trillion yuan, up 8% year - on - year; imports were 1.6 trillion yuan, up 4.8% year - on - year [17]. 2. Meso - level High - frequency Data 2.1 Consumption - As of July 31, the average daily retail volume of passenger car manufacturers was 9.7 million vehicles, down 0.8% year - on - year, and the average daily wholesale volume was 17.2 million vehicles, up 1.3% year - on - year. As of August 8, the total box office revenue of national movies in the past 7 days was 168,932,800 yuan, up 98.5% year - on - year [20]. - As of August 1, the total retail volume of three major household appliances was 1.739 million units, down 3.7% year - on - year, and the total retail sales were 4.05 billion yuan, up 2.7% year - on - year [22]. 2.2 Transportation - As of August 3, the port's container throughput was 5.68 million twenty - foot equivalent units, down 7.0% year - on - year. As of August 7, the average subway passenger volume in first - tier cities in the past 7 days was 3,934,400 person - times, down 1.3% year - on - year [25]. - As of August 3, the postal express pick - up volume was 3.6 billion pieces, up 14.6% year - on - year. The railway freight volume was 77.694 million tons, up 6.5% year - on - year, and the highway truck traffic volume was 5.2593 million vehicles, up 2.8% year - on - year [27][31]. 2.3 Industrial Operating Rates - As of August 6, the blast furnace operating rate of major steel enterprises was 77.5%, up 3.4 pct year - on - year. As of August 7, the average asphalt operating rate was 25.0%, up 2.0 pct year - on - year [34]. - As of August 7, the soda ash operating rate was 85.2%, down 4.8 pct year - on - year, and the PVC operating rate was 75.5%, up 0.1 pct year - on - year. As of August 8, the average PX operating rate was 82.0%, and the average PTA operating rate was 76.8% [37]. 2.4 Real Estate - As of August 7, the total commercial housing transaction area in 30 large and medium - sized cities in the past 7 days was 1.392 million square meters, down 17.8% year - on - year. The total number of commercial housing transactions was 15,625 units, down 15.5% year - on - year [41][43]. 2.5 Prices - As of August 8, the average wholesale price of pork was 20.4 yuan/kg, down 21.2% year - on - year and 0.8% compared to four weeks ago; the average wholesale price of vegetables was 4.6 yuan/kg, down 16.9% year - on - year and up 4.1% compared to four weeks ago; the average wholesale price of six key fruits was 7.0 yuan/kg, down 4.3% year - on - year and 4.5% compared to four weeks ago [48]. - As of August 8, the average price of thermal coal at northern ports was 665 yuan/ton, down 21.7% year - on - year and up 7.8% compared to four weeks ago; the average spot price of WTI crude oil was 65.4 US dollars/barrel, down 11.9% year - on - year and 3.3% compared to four weeks ago; the average spot price of rebar was 3,328.1 yuan/ton, up 4.23% year - on - year and 6.5% compared to four weeks ago [51]. - As of August 8, the average spot price of iron ore was 786.5 yuan/ton, down 0.9% year - on - year and up 5.7% compared to four weeks ago; the average spot price of glass was 15.2 yuan/square meter, down 11.9% year - on - year and up 8.2% compared to four weeks ago [56]. 3. Bond and Foreign Exchange Markets - On August 8, overnight Shibor was 1.31%, up 0.04 BP from August 4. R001 was 1.34%, down 0.99 BP from August 4; R007 was 1.45%, down 2.17 BP from August 4. DR001 was 1.31%, down 0.30 BP from August 4; DR007 was 1.43%, down 2.67 BP from August 4. IBO001 was 1.35%, up 0.17 BP from August 4; IBO007 was 1.50%, up 0.78 BP from August 4 [62]. - Most government bond yields declined. On August 8, the yields of 1 - year/5 - year/10 - year/30 - year government bonds were 1.35%/1.54%/1.69%/1.96% respectively, down 2.0 BP/2.4 BP/1.9 BP/up 0.9 BP compared to August 1. The yields of 1 - year/5 - year/10 - year/30 - year China Development Bank bonds were 1.50%/1.66%/1.78%/2.05% respectively, up 0.0 BP/down 0.6 BP/up 1.6 BP/up 0.2 BP compared to August 1 [66]. - On August 8, the yields of 1 - year/5 - year/10 - year local government bonds were 1.38%/1.66%/1.82% respectively, down 0.3 BP/up 0.4 BP/up 0.2 BP compared to August 1. The yields of AAA 1 - month/1 - year and AA+ 1 - month/1 - year inter - bank certificates of deposit were 1.46%/1.62%/1.48%/1.66% respectively, down 1.3 BP from August 1 [72]. - As of August 8, 2025, the yields of 10 - year government bonds in the US, Japan, the UK, and Germany were 4.3%, 1.5%, 4.6%, and 2.7% respectively, up 4 BP/down 7 BP/up 6 BP/down 6 BP compared to August 1. The central parity rate and spot exchange rate of the US dollar against the RMB were 7.14/7.18 respectively, down 114/280 pips from August 1 [77][80]. 4. Institutional Behavior - Since the beginning of 2025, the duration of interest - rate bond medium - and long - term pure bond funds has shown a trend of first decline and then rise, and has been declining in the past two weeks. On August 8, the estimated average duration was about 5.2 years, down about 0.12 years from August 1 [83]. - Since the beginning of 2025, the duration of credit - bond medium - and long - term pure bond funds has shown a volatile trend. In the past three weeks, the duration has risen rapidly and then fluctuated. On August 8, the estimated median duration was about 2.7 years, and the estimated average duration was about 2.6 years, down about 0.03 years from August 1 [84]. 5. Investment Recommendations - Going long in the bond market is currently the path of least resistance. In August, the yield of 10Y government bonds may gradually return to around 1.65%, and the yield of 5Y national - joint - stock secondary bonds may fall below 1.9%. With the cooling of anti - involution, weak price growth, the stock market entering a volatile phase, and the possible decline in social financing growth rate, there are few negative factors for the bond market currently [11][88]. - The tax new regulations have relatively increased the scarcity of government bonds and old financial bonds, which may prompt banks' proprietary trading to scramble for government bonds and old financial bonds. The relatively low spread between newly - issued government bonds and existing bonds may temporarily push down yields. Currently, there is a phased overall bullish view on the bond market, bullish on long - duration sinking urban investment and capital bonds, bullish on urban investment dim sum bonds and US dollar bonds, strongly recommending perpetual bonds of Minsheng Bank, Bohai Bank, and Hengfeng Bank, and paying attention to capital bond opportunities of Tianjin Bank, Beibu Gulf Bank, and China Property Insurance [11][88].