Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the zinc industry is "Range-bound" [1] 2) Core View of the Report - The zinc market is expected to experience range-bound fluctuations, with a current trend strength of 0, indicating a neutral outlook [1][3] 3) Summary by Relevant Catalogs Fundamental Tracking - **Prices**: The closing price of the Shanghai Zinc main contract was 22,215 yuan/ton, up 0.41% from the previous day, while the LME Zinc 3M electronic disk closed at 2,867 dollars/ton, down 0.21% [1] - **Trading Volume**: The trading volume of the Shanghai Zinc main contract was 83,724 lots, a decrease of 16,741 lots, and the LME Zinc trading volume was 9,280 lots, an increase of 215 lots [1] - **Open Interest**: The open interest of the Shanghai Zinc main contract was 103,054 lots, a decrease of 5,145 lots, and the LME Zinc open interest was 201,219 lots, an increase of 1,496 lots [1] - **Premiums and Discounts**: Shanghai 0 zinc premium/discount was -70 yuan/ton, down 5 yuan/ton; LME CASH - 3M premium/discount was 17.62 dollars/ton, up 1.16 dollars/ton [1] - **Inventories**: Shanghai Zinc futures inventory was 44,329 tons, an increase of 1,648 tons, and LME Zinc inventory was 50,825 tons, a decrease of 200 tons [1] News - Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo'an stated that the government will focus on strengthening the domestic market, implement more proactive fiscal policies, and carry out key tasks such as supporting employment and foreign trade, cultivating new growth drivers, and improving people's livelihoods [2] - In August, China's CPI turned negative year-on-year, down 0.4%, while the core CPI increased to 0.9%. The PPI's year-on-year decline narrowed to 2.9%. The decrease in CPI was mainly due to a high base last year and lower-than-seasonal food price increases [2][3] Trend Intensity - The zinc trend intensity is 0, indicating a neutral outlook, with the value ranging from -2 (most bearish) to 2 (most bullish) [3]

Core Viewpoint - The report emphasizes the need for a more proactive fiscal policy to stimulate economic growth and improve budget execution efficiency [1][2]. Fiscal Policy and Spending - In the first seven months of the year, the broad fiscal expenditure reached approximately 21.5 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of about 9.3%, significantly outpacing the fiscal revenue growth of around 0% [2]. - The acceleration of budget execution is aimed at increasing investments in areas such as livelihood, technology, and major projects to stimulate overall economic demand [2]. Government Debt and Financing - The net financing of government bonds in the first seven months amounted to 8.9 trillion yuan, an increase of 4.88 trillion yuan year-on-year [3]. - The issuance of new special bonds by local governments reached approximately 3.3 trillion yuan in the first eight months, marking a year-on-year increase of 27%, which constitutes about 75% of the planned annual issuance [3]. Consumer and Service Sector Support - The government plans to implement policies to boost consumption, including personal consumption loan interest subsidies and service industry loan interest subsidies, with a subsidy rate of 1 percentage point [3]. - These policies aim to lower the credit costs for residents and service industry operators, thereby stimulating consumption potential [3]. Future Fiscal Focus Areas - The report outlines key fiscal priorities, including supporting employment and foreign trade, fostering new growth drivers, improving livelihood, managing risks in key areas, and enhancing fiscal governance [4].

Group 1 - The implementation of personal consumption loan interest subsidies and service industry loan interest subsidies is set to begin on September 1, with an annual subsidy rate of 1% to support consumption [1] - The monetary policy has been moderately eased, with a 0.5% reduction in the reserve requirement ratio, releasing approximately 1 trillion yuan in long-term liquidity, and a 0.1% decrease in policy interest rates, keeping loan costs low for enterprises and individuals [1] - By the end of June, the amount of loans signed for technological innovation and technological transformation exceeded 2 trillion yuan, which is 2.4 times the amount at the end of 2024, supporting 1.8 million technology-based SMEs in obtaining their first loans [1] Group 2 - The central government has allocated approximately 90 billion yuan in the budget this year to support local governments in issuing childcare subsidies, benefiting over 20 million families with infants and young children [2] - Starting from the autumn semester, kindergarten tuition fees will be waived for children in the final year, benefiting around 12 million children and reducing the financial burden on families by approximately 20 billion yuan [2]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the implementation of more proactive fiscal policies in China, which are contributing to stable economic performance, as evidenced by the fiscal data for the first seven months of the year [2][6]. Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure - In the first seven months of this year, the total broad fiscal revenue was approximately 15.9 trillion yuan, remaining stable compared to the same period last year [2]. - Broad fiscal expenditure reached about 21.5 trillion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of approximately 9.3% [2]. - The gap between fiscal expenditure and revenue was about 5.6 trillion yuan, which is a year-on-year increase of approximately 47% [2]. Tax Revenue Trends - Tax revenue saw a decline of 3.5% in the first quarter, but this was followed by four months of growth, narrowing the decline to 0.3% for the first seven months [3]. - The increase in tax revenue is attributed to stable growth in VAT and significant increases in securities transaction stamp duty due to active stock market trading [3]. Land Revenue and Local Government Financing - Land transfer revenue for the first seven months was approximately 1.7 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 4.6% [5]. - To maintain expenditure levels, both central and local governments accelerated bond issuance, with net financing of government bonds reaching 8.9 trillion yuan, an increase of 4.88 trillion yuan year-on-year [5]. Social Spending and Policy Focus - Fiscal spending in the social welfare sector has been prioritized, with expenditures on social security, education, and healthcare growing faster than overall spending [6]. - Recent policies, such as pension increases and childcare subsidies, indicate a focus on investing in human capital [6]. Future Fiscal Policy Outlook - The Central Political Bureau meeting emphasized the need for continued macroeconomic policy support in the second half of the year, with a focus on implementing proactive fiscal policies and maintaining efficient fund usage [6]. - There is a belief that even without extraordinary fiscal measures, the real support for the economy in the second half could match that of the first half, with adjusted fiscal expenditure growth projected between 4.1% and 6.7% [6]. Preparedness for Economic Uncertainty - The Ministry of Finance has indicated that it retains sufficient policy space and tools to respond to potential uncertainties in the economy [7]. - The focus remains on stabilizing employment, businesses, markets, and expectations to support economic development and social stability [7].

Core Insights - The general public budget revenue has shown significant recovery, with a year-on-year growth of 0.1% from January to July, marking the first positive growth this year, indicating economic resilience [2][4][14] - The land market remains sluggish, with government fund budget revenue growth weak, reflecting ongoing challenges in the real estate sector [2][8] - Fiscal expenditure has ramped up, with a broad fiscal expenditure growth rate of 9.3%, the highest level in recent years, driven primarily by central government spending [3][10][14] - The structure of fiscal expenditure is optimizing, with a focus on social welfare and education, alongside new policies aimed at supporting families and boosting consumption [3][12] Revenue Analysis - From January to July, the general public budget revenue growth rate turned positive for the first time this year, with July showing a 2.6% increase, the highest monthly growth rate [2][4] - Tax revenue recovery is a key driver, with personal income tax, domestic VAT, and domestic consumption tax showing year-on-year growth rates of 8.8%, 3.0%, and 2.1% respectively [6][8] Land Market Insights - The government fund budget revenue saw a year-on-year decline of 0.7% from January to July, with July's growth rate slowing significantly to 8.9% [2][8] - Real estate investment continues to decline, with a 12% year-on-year drop in property development investment from January to July [8][10] Expenditure Insights - Broad fiscal expenditure growth reached 9.3%, significantly higher than the previous year's decline of 2.0%, with central government expenditure growing by 33.9% [3][10] - The issuance of government bonds is at a rapid pace, with a total of 9.11 trillion yuan issued from January to July, a 33.8% increase year-on-year [10][12] Policy and Structural Changes - Recent fiscal policies have focused on social welfare, with expenditures in social security, education, and health exceeding 6 trillion yuan, reflecting a commitment to improving living standards [12][14] - New initiatives such as childcare subsidies and free preschool education have been introduced to stimulate consumption and support families [12][14]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles emphasizes the implementation of more proactive fiscal policies to support stable economic operations in China [1][3][5] - In the first seven months of this year, the total revenue from broad finance was approximately 15.9 trillion yuan, remaining stable compared to the same period last year, while expenditures reached about 21.5 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of approximately 9.3% [1][2] - The fiscal expenditure exceeded revenue by about 5.6 trillion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of approximately 47%, indicating a significant expansion of fiscal policy [1][2] Group 2 - Tax revenue, often referred to as the "economic barometer," has shown improvement, with stable growth in VAT and a significant increase in securities transaction stamp duty due to active stock market transactions [2][3] - Local government land transfer income has also shown signs of recovery, with land transfer revenue for the first seven months amounting to approximately 1.7 trillion yuan, down 4.6% year-on-year, indicating a narrowing decline [2][3] - The net financing of government bonds reached 8.9 trillion yuan in the first seven months, supporting broad fiscal expenditures, particularly in the areas of social security, education, and healthcare [3][4] Group 3 - The central government has accelerated the issuance of special bonds and policy financial tools, which is expected to maintain a certain level of fiscal expenditure [3][4] - The fiscal policy is projected to continue supporting economic growth, with adjusted fiscal expenditure growth rates estimated between 4.1% and 6.7% for the second half of the year, aligning with economic growth targets of 4.7% to 4.8% [4][5] - The Ministry of Finance has indicated that it will utilize more proactive fiscal policies and reserve tools to address uncertainties and stabilize employment, businesses, and market expectations [5]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the implementation of more proactive fiscal policies in China, which are contributing to stable economic performance, as evidenced by the fiscal data for the first seven months of the year [1][4]. Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure - In the first seven months of this year, the total general fiscal revenue was approximately 15.9 trillion yuan, remaining stable compared to the same period last year [1]. - General fiscal expenditure reached about 21.5 trillion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of approximately 9.3% [1]. - The fiscal expenditure exceeded revenue by about 5.6 trillion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of approximately 47% [1]. Tax Revenue Trends - Tax revenue, often referred to as the "economic barometer," has shown improvement, with stable growth in VAT and significant increases in securities transaction stamp duty due to active stock market trading [2]. - The decline in tax revenue has narrowed, with a year-on-year decrease of only 0.3% for the first seven months, compared to a 3.5% decline in the first quarter [1][2]. Land Sales and Local Government Revenue - The revenue from land sales, a component of local government funds, was approximately 1.7 trillion yuan in the first seven months, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 4.6% [3]. - Major cities have increased the supply of quality land to stabilize the real estate market, contributing to a recovery in land sale revenues [2]. Government Debt and Financing - The net financing of government bonds reached 8.9 trillion yuan in the first seven months, an increase of 4.88 trillion yuan year-on-year [4]. - The government is accelerating bond issuance to maintain fiscal expenditure levels, particularly in social welfare sectors such as social security, education, and healthcare [4]. Future Fiscal Policy Outlook - The central government plans to continue implementing proactive fiscal policies and moderate monetary policies to support economic growth and social stability [6]. - Despite concerns about potential reductions in fiscal spending in the second half of the year, estimates suggest that the adjusted fiscal expenditure growth rate could remain between 4.1% and 6.7% [5].

Group 1 - The article highlights the acceleration of local government special bonds and special treasury bonds issuance, indicating that broad fiscal spending is likely to maintain a certain level of intensity [1][8] - The Ministry of Finance reports that in the first seven months of this year, broad fiscal revenue totaled approximately 15.9 trillion yuan, remaining stable compared to the same period last year, while broad fiscal expenditure reached about 21.5 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of approximately 9.3% [2][3] - The fiscal expenditure significantly exceeded revenue by about 5.6 trillion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of approximately 47%, indicating a more proactive fiscal policy [2][3] Group 2 - Tax revenue, often seen as an economic barometer, showed a decline of 3.5% in the first quarter but improved in the following months, resulting in a decrease of only 0.3% in the first seven months [3][5] - The land transfer income for local governments decreased by 4.6% year-on-year, amounting to approximately 1.7 trillion yuan in the first seven months, but the decline is narrowing [5][6] - The net financing of government bonds reached 8.9 trillion yuan in the first seven months, an increase of 4.88 trillion yuan year-on-year, supporting broad fiscal expenditure [7] Group 3 - The central and local governments are accelerating bond issuance to maintain spending expansion, focusing on major projects and risk prevention [6][9] - The recent policies aimed at enhancing social welfare, such as pension increases and childcare subsidies, indicate a shift towards investing more in human capital [7][9] - The central political bureau meeting emphasized the need for sustained macroeconomic policy efforts, including the implementation of more proactive fiscal policies and moderately loose monetary policies [7][9]

Core Insights - The overall fiscal performance in the first half of the year showed a stable operation with a more proactive fiscal policy and macroeconomic measures contributing to economic recovery, with a GDP growth of 5.3% [1][2] Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure - National general public budget revenue decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, while expenditure increased by 3.4% [1] - Government fund budget revenue fell by 2.4%, but expenditure surged by 30% [1] - Tax revenue has been steadily increasing since April, indicating an improvement in the revenue structure [2] Fiscal Policy Highlights - The fiscal policy has shown structural optimization, increased intensity, strong support, and risk mitigation [2] - Significant growth in special bond issuance by 45% and over 90% of central budget investment allocated [2] - Social security, science and technology, education, and health expenditures increased by 9.2%, 9.1%, 5.9%, and 4.3% respectively, all exceeding overall expenditure growth [2] Challenges and Risks - Structural challenges remain, with weak general public budget revenue due to low prices, real estate adjustments, and limited space for state asset resource activation [3] - Industrial enterprises' profits fell by 1.8% year-on-year, and corporate income tax showed negative growth [3] - The second half of the year may face increased uncertainties, including potential external shocks and domestic demand insufficiencies [3] Future Fiscal Strategy - The primary focus for the second half is to enhance fiscal resource coordination and utilize proactive fiscal policies to stimulate consumption and expand domestic demand [4] - Continued support for consumer goods replacement programs and strengthening social welfare measures are emphasized [4] - The need for timely introduction of incremental policies and coordination of fiscal and monetary tools to support innovation, consumption, and small enterprises is highlighted [5]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the overall stability of fiscal operations in the first half of the year, with a focus on proactive fiscal policies and macroeconomic measures that support economic recovery [1][2][3] Group 2 - National general public budget revenue decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, while expenditure increased by 3.4%, indicating a narrowing decline compared to the first quarter [1][2] - Government fund budget revenue fell by 2.4%, but expenditure surged by 30%, reflecting a strong fiscal response [1][2] - Economic growth reached 5.3% in the first half of the year, laying a solid foundation for achieving the annual target of around 5% [1][2] Group 3 - Fiscal policy has shown new highlights such as structural optimization, increased intensity, strong guarantees, and risk mitigation [2][3] - Major tax categories have maintained stable growth, with tax revenue increasing since April, while non-tax revenue has seen a decline [2][3] - Fiscal expenditure has been robust, with new special bond issuance rising by 45% and central budget investments exceeding 90% [2][3] Group 4 - Key areas such as social security, science and technology, education, and health have seen significant increases in spending, with growth rates of 9.2%, 9.1%, 5.9%, and 4.3% respectively [2][3] - The issuance of new replacement bonds reached 3.8 trillion yuan, with an average interest cost reduction of over 2.5 percentage points, alleviating fiscal risks [2][3] Group 5 - Despite the positive aspects, challenges remain, including weak general public budget revenue due to low prices, real estate adjustments, and limited space for revitalizing state assets [3][4] - The fiscal policy must remain proactive and flexible, with a focus on enhancing consumer demand and supporting key sectors [4][5] - Future strategies include strengthening fiscal resource coordination, utilizing special bonds, and promoting effective investment in traditional and emerging industries [4][5]