Economic Overview - The macroeconomic environment in April 2025 shows a steady improvement, with industrial production growing robustly and manufacturing investment increasing by 8.8% in the first four months, effectively offsetting a decline in real estate investment, which fell by 10.3%[5] - Social retail sales for January to April increased by 4.7% year-on-year, supported by the effects of trade and tourism[5] - Industrial added value rose by 6.4% year-on-year in the first four months, with strong performance in equipment manufacturing[5] Investment Insights - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) grew by 4.0% year-on-year in April, with manufacturing investment at 8.8% and infrastructure investment at 5.8%[22] - The decline in real estate investment is significant, with a cumulative decrease of 10.3% in the first four months, indicating ongoing challenges in the sector[22] Policy and Structural Adjustments - The current low inflation environment necessitates a focus on price recovery, with policies aimed at boosting domestic demand and supporting real estate and consumption sectors[5] - The structural shift towards "manufacturing as a nation" continues to strengthen economic resilience, countering the negative impacts of real estate and consumption on growth[5] Future Outlook - The economy is entering a phase of gradual recovery, with potential turning points in negative narratives observed, suggesting a more optimistic outlook for RMB assets[5] - Risks include potential policy effectiveness falling short of expectations, further declines in real estate, and slower-than-expected implementation of new policies[6]

Economic Overview - The macroeconomic environment in April 2025 shows a steady improvement, with industrial production growing robustly and manufacturing investment increasing by 8.8% in the first four months, effectively offsetting a decline in real estate investment, which fell by 10.3%[5] - Social retail sales for January to April increased by 4.7% year-on-year, supported by the effects of trade and tourism[5] - Industrial added value rose by 6.4% year-on-year in the first four months, with strong performance in equipment manufacturing[5] Investment Insights - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) grew by 4.0% year-on-year in April, with manufacturing investment at 8.8% and infrastructure investment at 5.8%[22] - The decline in real estate investment is significant, with a cumulative decrease of 10.3% in the first four months, indicating a need for policy support to stabilize the sector[22] Inflation and Pricing - The current economic environment is characterized by low inflation, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at -0.1% and the Producer Price Index (PPI) at -2.7%[10] - The focus on price recovery is crucial, with core CPI recovery linked to the stabilization of the real estate market, which is essential for internal demand recovery[5] Structural Dynamics - The "Manufacturing Nation" strategy continues to strengthen economic resilience, effectively countering the negative impacts of real estate and consumption on economic growth[5] - The ongoing structural transformation is expected to gradually reduce the drag from real estate and consumption, allowing for a more balanced economic outlook[5] Future Outlook - The economic environment is entering a "dragon in the field" phase, suggesting a potential turning point in negative narratives, with a more optimistic view on RMB assets[5] - The macroeconomic policy is expected to dynamically calibrate and gradually strengthen, indicating a shift in market expectations[6]

Core Viewpoint - The financial data indicates that the policy side continues to exert efforts to stabilize growth, including accelerated issuance and utilization of government bonds, while also highlighting that the recovery speed of domestic demand, particularly in the household sector, still needs to be boosted [1][4][17]. Group 1: Social Financing and Credit - In April, new social financing amounted to 1.2 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.2 trillion yuan, raising the social financing stock growth rate to 8.7%, the highest since March 2024 [1][4]. - The increase in social financing was significantly influenced by a low base from the previous year, where new social financing in April 2022 was -65.8 billion yuan [4]. - New credit in April was 280 billion yuan, a decrease of 450 billion yuan year-on-year, with corporate bill financing being the main support for credit in April, amounting to 834.1 billion yuan [8][10]. Group 2: Government Bonds and Fiscal Policy - From January to April, net financing of government bonds reached 4.85 trillion yuan, with April's net financing at 976.2 billion yuan, an increase of over 1 trillion yuan year-on-year [4]. - The Ministry of Finance initiated the issuance of special government bonds on April 24, with the issuance pace advanced by about one month compared to 2024, indicating ongoing support for stabilizing growth and domestic demand [4][17]. Group 3: Household Sector and Demand Recovery - In April, household loans decreased by 521.6 billion yuan, indicating a need for improvement in the willingness of households to leverage [14]. - The transaction area of commercial housing in 30 major cities saw a year-on-year growth rate drop to -12%, reflecting a cooling in market activity and the need for recovery in household balance sheets [14][17]. Group 4: Monetary Supply - M2 growth rebounded to 8.0%, up 1 percentage point from March, primarily due to a low base effect from the previous year [17]. - The decline in M1 year-on-year was slight at 1.5%, indicating a mixed trend in monetary supply [17].

Macro - The rebound in social financing growth is primarily driven by government bonds, with April's new social financing reaching 1.2 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.2 trillion yuan, raising the stock growth rate to 8.7%, the highest since March 2024 [1] - New loans in April amounted to 280 billion yuan, a decrease of 450 billion yuan year-on-year, with corporate note financing being the main support for credit in April, contributing 834.1 billion yuan [1] - The financial data for April reflects continued policy efforts to stabilize growth, including accelerated issuance and utilization of government bonds, while internal demand, particularly from households, still requires further support [1][2] Retail - Substantial progress in US-China trade negotiations has led to a significant reduction in bilateral tariff levels, with the US committing to cancel 91% of tariffs imposed on Chinese goods and China reciprocating similarly [4] - The negotiations took place on May 10-11, with a joint statement released on May 12, indicating a temporary suspension of 24% of tariffs for 90 days while retaining 10% [4] Machinery - The Chinese gas turbine industry is expected to benefit from two main developments: improvements in domestic manufacturers' gas turbine technology and increased demand from data center construction, leading to a positive outlook for the global gas turbine market [7] - The domestic gas turbine market is seeing breakthroughs in self-developed technology, which is expected to enhance the localization rate of both complete machines and core components [7] - The global demand for gas turbines is anticipated to rise significantly due to new requirements from data centers, providing opportunities for domestic manufacturers with core component technology [7]

Group 1: Financial Data Overview - In April 2025, new social financing (社融) reached 1.2 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.2 trillion yuan, raising the social financing stock growth rate to 8.7%, the highest since March 2024[5] - The increase in social financing was partly due to a low base from the previous year, where April 2024 saw a decrease of 658 million yuan in new social financing[7] - Government bond issuance accelerated, with net financing of 4.85 trillion yuan from January to April 2025, and 976.2 billion yuan in April alone, a year-on-year increase of over 1 trillion yuan[7] Group 2: Credit and Loan Insights - In April 2025, new credit amounted to 280 billion yuan, a decrease of 450 billion yuan year-on-year, with corporate bill financing being the main support at 834.1 billion yuan[12] - The decline in credit performance in April is attributed to several factors, including local government debt replacement leading to loan repayments and external trade tensions affecting export financing activities[12] - Resident loans decreased by 521.6 billion yuan in April, indicating a need for improved leverage willingness among households[16] Group 3: Monetary Policy and Economic Outlook - M2 growth rebounded to 8.0% in April, up 1 percentage point from March, primarily due to a low base effect from the previous year[21] - The short-term policy stance has been clarified in recent political meetings, indicating a gradual approach to policy adjustments, with a focus on real estate and domestic demand trends[21] - External uncertainties are rising, which may impact future economic data and financial metrics, prompting potential additional policy measures if conditions weaken[25]