Summary of the Conference Call on China Economics Industry Overview - The report focuses on the **Chinese economy**, particularly the inflation metrics and the impact of anti-involution on various sectors [1][4][5]. Key Points and Arguments 1. **CPI and PPI Trends**: - China's headline **CPI** turned negative at **-0.4% YoY** in August, primarily due to falling food prices [4][6]. - The **PPI** reading improved to **-2.9% YoY**, with a sequential change of **0.0% MoM**, marking the end of an 8-month streak of negative prints [5][6]. 2. **Food Prices Impact**: - Food prices increased by **0.5% MoM**, but the year-on-year decline widened to **-4.3% YoY**, the largest contraction since February 2024 [6]. - Pork prices continued to decline, reaching **-16.1% YoY**, while vegetables and fruits also saw significant price drops [6]. 3. **Core Inflation**: - Core inflation, excluding food and energy, rose to **0.9% YoY**, with core goods inflation reaching **1.4% YoY**, the highest since February 2020 [6][13]. 4. **Sector-Specific Insights**: - Upstream sectors showed signs of reflation, particularly in coal and ferrous metal mining, where contractions narrowed significantly [5][6]. - Downstream sectors, including solar and NEVs, experienced selective recovery, but overall demand remains a concern [5][6]. 5. **Future Expectations**: - A firm pickup in CPI is expected towards year-end, despite near-term volatility, with ongoing upstream reflation for PPI [1][15]. - Incremental policy measures are anticipated, focusing on property support, infrastructure, and potential new financial injections of approximately **RMB 500 billion** [16]. 6. **Monetary Policy Outlook**: - The central bank is not expected to rush into rate cuts, with both policy rate cuts and RRR cuts likely delayed amid an equity rally [16]. Additional Important Content - The report highlights the potential for smaller discounts during upcoming online promotions due to regulatory efforts to manage price competition in food delivery [15]. - The overall economic outlook suggests stabilization in the GDP deflator and a cautious approach to monetary easing, reflecting the complexities of the current economic environment [15][16]. This summary encapsulates the critical insights from the conference call, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state and future expectations of the Chinese economy.

CPI Analysis - In August 2025, the CPI decreased by 0.4% year-on-year and remained flat month-on-month[1] - The food CPI fell by 2.5% year-on-year, contributing approximately 0.72 percentage points to the overall CPI decline[1] - Core CPI has shown continuous growth for six months, reaching a new high in 18 months, driven by strong service consumption[3] PPI Insights - The PPI decreased by 2.9% year-on-year, with the decline narrowing by 0.7 percentage points compared to the previous month, and it stabilized month-on-month[1] - The "anti-involution" policy has started to show effects, supporting PPI stabilization, particularly in the coal and steel sectors[4] - Despite short-term improvements in PPI due to low base effects and policy support, concerns about weak consumption demand and real estate momentum persist[4] Future Outlook - The food CPI is expected to continue to drag down overall CPI performance in the short term, with projections indicating CPI may remain around 0 for the year[1] - PPI is anticipated to maintain a warming trend in September, but potential declines in the fourth quarter are expected due to ongoing weak demand and export conditions[1][4]

Group 1: CPI Analysis - August CPI decreased by 0.4% year-on-year, lower than the previous value of 0% and the expected -0.2%[6] - Food prices dragged down CPI significantly, with food item CPI at -4.3%, impacting overall CPI by approximately 0.72 percentage points[6] - Pork prices fell by 16.1% year-on-year, contributing to a 0.24 percentage point decline in August CPI[6] Group 2: PPI Insights - August PPI decreased by 2.9% year-on-year, a reduction of 0.7 percentage points compared to the previous value[11] - The decline in PPI is primarily due to the recovery in raw material prices like steel and coal, influenced by the "anti-involution" measures[11] - To achieve a positive PPI year-on-year by year-end, the average month-on-month growth from September to December must exceed 0.53%, which poses a challenge[18] Group 3: Future Outlook - Short-term CPI pressures are expected to persist, but a rebound is anticipated in Q4 due to stable prices of pork and fresh produce[10] - The "anti-involution" measures in the pig farming industry are expected to lead to a moderate recovery in pork prices in Q4, potentially supporting CPI growth[10] - Risks include potential underperformance of domestic policies and unexpected changes in overseas policies and geopolitical situations[21]

Group 1: CPI Analysis - In August 2025, the national consumer price index (CPI) decreased by 0.4% year-on-year, with urban areas down 0.3% and rural areas down 0.6%[11] - Food prices fell by 4.3% year-on-year, while non-food prices increased by 0.5%[11] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.9%, indicating steady demand growth[15] Group 2: PPI Insights - The producer price index (PPI) decreased by 2.9% year-on-year, but the decline narrowed by 0.7 percentage points compared to the previous month[11] - PPI showed a month-on-month improvement, ending an eight-month streak of negative growth[21] - Major industries, except for gas, pharmaceuticals, and food, experienced price improvements or recoveries[23] Group 3: Economic Implications - The low CPI and improving PPI create space for more aggressive macroeconomic policies, including active fiscal measures and moderately loose monetary policies[32] - The overall economic environment remains weak, with CPI underperforming seasonal expectations and PPI showing signs of recovery[30] Group 4: Risks - Potential risks include worsening geopolitical events, changes in international financial conditions, and unexpected shifts in China-U.S. policies[5]

记者 王珍 8月，我国物价走势呈现 "一升一降" 的分化特征：工业品出厂价格指数（PPI）迎来积极变化，同比降 幅自3月以来首次收窄，环比今年以来首次止跌，但居民消费价格指数（CPI）同比由平转负、环比涨 幅收窄。 分析师认为，PPI跌幅收窄很大程度上得益于"反内卷"政策的催化，在遏制无序竞争、推进产能治理的 作用下，煤炭、钢铁等上游原材料价格改善明显。 对于PPI和CPI走势分化，东北证券资深宏观分析师张超越对智通财经指出，PPI向CPI的传导本身并不 会一蹴而就。一方面，在成本价格稍有抬升，但总需求相对平稳阶段，企业为了维护市场份额，通常不 会贸然提价并将成本完全转移给消费者，供应链会率先消化上游的部分价格涨幅。 "另一方面，房租，旅游、医疗、教育等服务类项目在CPI中权重占比较高，而这些项目与民生相关，价 格通常较为稳定，故CPI通胀对PPI通胀的弹性本身就不会很高。"张超越说。 财信金控首席经济学家伍超明对智通财经表示，本轮"反内卷"对CPI的推升作用或明显弱于2015-16年供 给侧结构性改革时期。一是，本轮反内卷更加注重通过法治化、市场化方式优化市场秩序，相关行业产 能去化幅度和节奏相对偏弱偏慢； ...

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No information about the industry investment rating is provided in the report. Group 2: Report's Core View - In August, the price index was under marginal pressure, with both CPI and PPI year-on-year in the negative range. The year-on-year decline of CPI was 0.4%, and the month-on-month was flat. The year-on-year decline of PPI narrowed to 2.9%, and the month-on-month turned from decline to flat [1]. - The year-on-year pressure on CPI and flat month-on-month may be affected by the seasonal weakness of food prices and high base. In the future, food prices in September may continue to be under pressure due to high base, while service prices may continue to recover in the second half of the year [1]. - The year-on-year decline of PPI narrowed for the first time in six months. The month-on-month turn to flat was mainly affected by policy-driven supply-demand improvement and imported factors. In the future, the prices of production materials in September may continue to pick up, while the stabilization of living materials may depend on the repair of food PPI [1]. - The downward pressure on the economy may increase in the second half of the year. In August, the year-on-year growth rate of prices was lower than expected, and the manufacturing PMI continued to be below the boom-bust line, indicating growth pressure. Consumption and exports may face certain pressure in the second half of the year [1]. - The short-term bond market may be suppressed by sentiment, and the bond market is bullish in September. It is believed that the downward pressure on the economy may increase in the second half of the year, the capital side will continue to be loose, the central bank may restart Treasury bond purchases, and the self-operated allocation demand of banks will support the decline of bond market interest rates [1]. Group 3: Summary by Related Content CPI Situation - In August 2025, CPI year-on-year decreased by 0.4%, month-on-month was flat, both down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month. The year-on-year increase of core CPI continued to expand to 0.9% for the fourth consecutive month, reflecting the improvement trend of domestic demand [1]. - The year-on-year decline of CPI food prices has been negative for seven consecutive months. In August 2025, it decreased by 4.3% year-on-year, with the decline expanding by 2.7 percentage points from the previous month. Food and tobacco had a drag of about -0.74 percentage points on CPI year-on-year. Non-food prices increased by 0.5% year-on-year, with the increase expanding for three consecutive months, mainly driven by industrial consumer goods and service items [1]. - Looking forward, food prices in September may continue to be under pressure due to high base. With relevant policies, service prices may continue to recover in the second half of the year [1]. PPI Situation - In August 2025, the year-on-year decline of PPI narrowed to 2.9%, the first narrowing since February this year, up 0.7 percentage points from the previous month, and the month-on-month turned from decline to flat, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, ending the continuous decline for eight months [1]. - From the sub-items, the year-on-year decline of production materials narrowed, up 1.1 percentage points from July to -3.2%, and the year-on-year decline of living materials slightly expanded, down 0.1 percentage points from July to -1.7% [1]. - The month-on-month turn to flat of PPI was mainly affected by policy-driven supply-demand improvement and imported factors. In the future, the prices of production materials in September may continue to pick up, while the stabilization of living materials may depend on the repair of food PPI [1]. Economic and Bond Market Situation - In August, the year-on-year growth rate of prices was lower than expected, and the manufacturing PMI continued to be below the boom-bust line, indicating growth pressure. Consumption and exports may face certain pressure in the second half of the year [1]. - The short-term bond market may be suppressed by sentiment, and the bond market is bullish in September. It is expected that the 10Y Treasury bond yield will be between 1.6% - 1.8% in the second half of the year, and will return to around 1.65% in the next six months [1].

Group 1: Inflation Data Analysis - In August 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.4% year-on-year, marking a return to negative growth after two months[6] - Food prices fell by 4.3% year-on-year, with significant declines in pork (16.1%), fresh vegetables (15.2%), and eggs (14.2%) contributing to a downward pressure on CPI[6] - Non-food prices increased by 0.5% year-on-year, partially offsetting the decline in food prices[6] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.9% year-on-year, indicating potential effectiveness of domestic demand policies[6] Group 2: PPI and Economic Outlook - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 2.9% year-on-year in August, but the decline narrowed by 0.7 percentage points compared to the previous month, suggesting a potential turning point[11] - The PPI's month-on-month change improved from a decline of 0.2% to flat, ending an eight-month downward trend[12] - The improvement in PPI is attributed to the effectiveness of supply-side reforms, particularly in coal and new energy vehicle sectors[11] - Current PPI conditions support a downward trend in interest rates rather than an upward shift, indicating a need for continued policy efforts to stabilize economic recovery[1]

Group 1: CPI Analysis - In August, the CPI recorded a year-on-year decrease of -0.4%, influenced by a high comparison base from the previous year and lower food price increases than seasonal levels[1] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.9%, marking a two-and-a-half-year high, indicating structural inflation despite overall CPI decline[1][15] - Food prices significantly dragged down the CPI, with an annual decline of 4.3%, contributing approximately 0.51 percentage points to the overall CPI drop[1][14] Group 2: PPI Insights - The PPI fell by 2.9% year-on-year in August, an improvement from July's -3.6%, signaling a potential easing of industrial deflation pressures[2][18] - Month-on-month, the PPI remained flat, ending an eight-month downward trend, with some industrial prices showing signs of recovery due to improved supply-demand dynamics[2][18] - The coal processing price increased by 9.7%, while domestic oil extraction prices decreased by 1.4%, reflecting mixed trends across different sectors[2][21] Group 3: Economic Outlook - Future PPI declines are expected to narrow due to low base effects and ongoing "anti-involution" policies aimed at optimizing market competition[2][22] - The recovery of the real estate market remains slow, posing risks to demand for industrial products and potentially affecting PPI recovery[2][22] - Overall, PPI recovery will depend on domestic demand restoration and changes in the international economic environment[2][22]

Index Performance - The HSI closed at 26,200, up 1.0% in one day and 30.6% year-to-date [1] - The HSCEI closed at 9,328, up 0.9% in one day and 28.0% year-to-date [1] - The HSCCI closed at 4,377, up 0.6% in one day and 15.8% year-to-date [1] - The MSCI HK closed at 13,646, up 1.2% in one day and 29.2% year-to-date [1] - The MSCI CHINA closed at 86, up 0.6% in one day and 33.1% year-to-date [1] - The FTSE CHINA A50 closed at 14,844, up 0.5% in one day and 9.9% year-to-date [1] - The CSI 300 closed at 4,445, up 0.2% in one day and 13.0% year-to-date [1] - The TWSE closed at 25,193, up 1.4% in one day and 9.4% year-to-date [1] - The SENSEX closed at 81,101, up 0.4% in one day and 3.8% year-to-date [1] - The NIKKEI 225 closed at 43,838, up 0.9% in one day and 9.9% year-to-date [1] - The KOSPI closed at 3,315, up 1.7% in one day and 38.1% year-to-date [1] - The ASX 200 closed at 8,805, down 0.2% in one day and up 6.4% year-to-date [1] - The DJIA closed at 45,491, down 0.5% in one day and up 6.9% year-to-date [1] - The S&P 500 closed at 6,532, up 0.3% in one day and 11.1% year-to-date [1] - The FTSE 100 closed at 9,225, down 0.2% in one day and up 12.9% year-to-date [1] Commodity Price Performance - Brent Crude closed at US$68/bbl, up 1.8% in one day and down 6.2% year-to-date [2] - Gold closed at US$3,641/oz, up 0.4% in one day and 38.7% year-to-date [2] - Copper closed at US$9,914/t, unchanged in one day and up 13.1% year-to-date [2] - Aluminum closed at US$2,626/t, up 0.2% in one day and 3.9% year-to-date [2] - Nickel closed at US$14,917/t, down 0.8% in one day and 1.3% year-to-date [2] - CH domestic steel rebar 25 closed at RMB3,244/t, unchanged in one day and down 9.1% year-to-date [2] - CH domestic high speed wire closed at RMB3,614/t, down 0.1% in one day and 5.1% year-to-date [2] - CH domestic hot rolled steel closed at RMB3,420/t, down 0.1% in one day and 1.5% year-to-date [2] - CH domestic cold rolled steel closed at RMB3,914/t, unchanged in one day and down 6.7% year-to-date [2] - The BDI index closed at 2,019, unchanged in one day and up 102.5% year-to-date [2] Key Macro and Earnings Releases - US Initial Jobless Claims were 237.0k, higher than the consensus of 235.0k [3] - US Continuing Jobless Claims were 1,940.0k, lower than the consensus of 1,950.0k [3] - US CPI urban consumers MoM was 0.2%, lower than the consensus of 0.3% [3] - US CPI urban consumers YoY was 2.7%, lower than the consensus of 2.9% [3] - US CPI urban consumers was 323.0, lower than the consensus of 323.9 [3] - The Univ. of Michigan Sentiment was 58.2, higher than the consensus of 58.0 [3] - US Treasury Federal Budget Deb was -$291.1 billion, better than the consensus of -$340.0 billion [3] - FOF Federal Reserve US Household was -1,594.6% [3] - US Empire State Manufacturing was 11.9, higher than the consensus of 4.9 [3] - US Import Price Index Chg was 0.4% [3] - US Import Price Index YoY was -0.2% [3] - US capacity utilization was 77.5%, higher than the consensus of 77.4% [3] - US Industrial Production MoM was -0.1%, lower than the consensus of 0.0% [3] - US Industrial Production Indus MoM was 0.0% [3] - US Manufacturing & Trade Inven Mon was 0.2%, in line with the consensus [3] - Adjusted Retail & Food Service Mon was 0.5%, higher than the consensus of 0.3% [3] - Adjusted Retail Sales Less Auto MoM was 0.2%, lower than the consensus of 0.5% [3] Key BOCI Events - Zhou Liu Fu (Tencent Meeting at 10:30am) 6168.HK on 11 Sep [4] - BOCI Online Expert Seminar - Innovative Drug Lecture - Targeting the New Future Series IX: WCLC Innovative Drug Data Interpretation (Tencent Meeting at 4:30pm) on 11 Sep [4] - BOCI Online Expert Seminar - Domestic Server Industry Landscape and Outlook (Tencent Meeting at 4:30pm) on 11 Sep [4] - BOCI Online Expert Seminar - Overseas Hard Tech Seminar: Focus on AI ASIC Chip Thermal Design (Tencent Meeting at 3:30pm) on 11 Sep [4] - Raphael Chen - Internet Sector Marketing (1x1) in HK on 11 - 12 Sep [4] - Tony Fei - Power Sector Marketing (1x1) in SH on 15 - 16 Sep [4] - Raphael Chen - Media Sector Marketing (1x1) in SH on 18 - 19 Sep [4] - Luk Fook (Tencent Meeting at 11am) 0590.HK on 25 Sep [4] - Fortior Tech 峰岹科技 (1x1, Group Lunch) 1304.HK/688279.CH on 26 Sep [4] China Economy - In August, CPI edged down 0.4% YoY after being unchanged in July, while core CPI grew 0.9% YoY, up 0.1ppt from July [5][7] - The "industrial anti-involution" policy further took effect in August, improving the prices of durable goods CPI and some raw material PPI growth [5][7] - PPI dropped 2.9% YoY in August after falling 3.6% YoY in July, and the growth trend of both CPI and PPI is expected to gradually pick up amid the low base last year, narrowing the decline of GDP deflator [6][7] Hello Group Inc - The company's rating is HOLD, with a target price of US$8.30 and a current price of US$7.88 [8] - In 2Q25, the topline was -3% YoY, meeting BOCIe. Excluding non-recurring RMB548m accrual withholding tax, adj. NPM was 17.2%, beating consensus [8] - ROI remains the top assessment benchmark for operating domestic core Momo, Tantan and overseas businesses in 2H25. The company is expected to dynamically increase the revenue sharing ratio for core Momo in 2H25 to offset the negative impact of strict tax scrutiny [9][10] - The company will implement a more prudent model for its overseas expansion in 2H25 [9][10]

REMINDER 🚨🇺🇸 US CPI DATA WILL BE RELEASED TODAY AT 8:30AM ET.EXPECTATIONS: 2.9%● IF CPI < 2.9%, BITCOIN AND ALTS WILL EXPLODE● IF CPI = 2.9%, THE MARKET COULD EXPERIENCE A CORRECTION AS LAST MONTH'S CPI WAS 2.7%● IF CPI > 2.9%, THIS WILL BE REALLY BAD FOR MARKETS.YESTERDAY, PPI DATA CAME WAY LOWER THAN EXPECTED AND SOMETHING SIMILAR AGAIN COULD RESULT IN 50BPS CUT THIS MONTH. ...