Economic Policy and Market Outlook - The Politburo meeting on July 30 provided a framework for economic development over the next five years and set the stage for the second half of 2023's economic policies [1] - The absence of explicit mentions of "real estate" in the recent meeting indicates a shift in focus, although the need to stabilize the housing market remains critical [3] - The meeting emphasized maintaining liquidity and promoting a decline in comprehensive financing costs, suggesting a potential for interest rate cuts in the future [2] Stock Market Dynamics - The Shanghai Composite Index has rebounded over 30% since last year, indicating a positive trend in the stock market, which the meeting aims to consolidate [4][5] - The effectiveness of measures taken by the Central Huijin Investment Ltd. and other entities in stabilizing the stock market has been acknowledged, but further support from fundamental economic conditions is necessary for continued growth [5] Commodity Prices and Supply Chain Management - Recent rebounds in commodity prices are contingent on supply-demand dynamics, with the government focusing on regulating excessive competition rather than merely raising prices [6][7] - The meeting highlighted the need for capacity management in key industries, including photovoltaic, cement, and automotive sectors, to ensure sustainable growth [6] Macro Policy Adjustments - The macroeconomic policy has shifted towards increased investment in consumer spending and improving living standards, with a notable rise in government leverage [8] - The government's ability to implement counter-cyclical policies is crucial for boosting confidence and stimulating demand in the face of economic contraction [8]

人民财讯7月30日电，中信建投研报表示，7月政治局会议聚焦"十五五"规划谋划与下半年经济工作，释 放多重政策信号。会议明确"十五五"时期是基本实现社会主义现代化夯实基础、全面发力的关键时期， 需衔接多重时间节点。当前经济回升向好但基础仍需巩固，政策取向保持宽松同时留足弹性，若三季度 数据超预期走弱，四季度或启动增量工具。宏观政策持续发力且注重"落细"，财政加快政府债券发行使 用，货币保持流动性充裕，下半年仍有降准降息可能，政府投资基金精准投向战略领域。同时，着力培 育服务消费新增长点，优化市场竞争秩序，增强资本市场吸引力，鼓励企业家以创新与优质产品抢占竞 争主动，推动经济高质量发展。 转自：证券时报 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the meeting emphasizes the need for sustained macroeconomic policy efforts, with a focus on implementing more proactive fiscal policies and moderately easing monetary policies to fully unleash policy effects [1][2] - The monetary policy will maintain a moderately loose orientation, with an emphasis on ensuring ample liquidity and promoting a decline in the comprehensive financing costs for society [1][2] - The meeting did not directly mention "timely interest rate cuts," but introduced a new expression regarding the goal of "promoting the decline of social comprehensive financing costs" [1][2] Group 2 - The focus on utilizing existing structural monetary policy tools to support key areas such as technological innovation, consumption, small and micro enterprises, and stabilizing foreign trade is highlighted [2] - Analysts suggest that the necessity for new large-scale incremental policies, including interest rate cuts, has decreased due to the stable external economic environment and the observation period following previous rate cuts [2][3] - There is an expectation that the central bank may consider further interest rate cuts or reserve requirement ratio reductions if necessary, to create a favorable financial environment for large-scale government bond issuance and credit allocation [3]

7月30日召开的中共中央政治局会议指出，宏观政策要持续发力、适时加力。要落实落细更加积极的财 政政策和适度宽松的货币政策，充分释放政策效应。会议指出，货币政策要保持流动性充裕，促进社会 综合融资成本下行。用好各项结构性货币政策工具，加力支持科技创新、提振消费、小微企业、稳定外 贸等。中信证券首席经济学家明明表示，货币政策"适度宽松"取向不变。相较于4月25日召开的中央政 治局会议，在总量工具方面，本次会议不再提及"适时降准降息"；在降成本目标方面，新增"促进社会 综合融资成本下行"的表述；结构性货币政策工具方面，不再提及"创设新的结构性货币政策工具，设立 新型政策性金融工具"，而是要求"用好各项结构性货币政策工具"，更多聚焦于对现有工具使用的关 注。明明预计，中国人民银行仍将维持稳中偏松的政策取向，总量工具可能仍在政策成效观察期，未来 降准降息的空间和节奏或取决于本轮经济和信用修复进度。(上证报) ...

Report Industry Investment Rating No information is provided in the content regarding the report's industry investment rating. Core Views of the Report - Interest rate swap curve inversions are mainly caused by economic fundamentals and capital price/liquidity factors, and in most cases, they can predict central bank reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts, especially when reflecting market expectations of economic downturn and policy easing [2][67][68]. - The end of interest rate swap inversions usually means changes in the driving factors, which can be due to improved economic fundamentals, alleviated capital tightness, or implemented monetary policies. However, the monetary easing cycle may not stop immediately after the inversion ends [5][69]. - Interest rate swap inversions are not a necessary condition for monetary easing, which may be related to the central bank's control over inter - bank repo rates and the steeper yield curve after de - leveraging [6][70]. - When an interest rate swap curve inversion occurs, especially accompanied by weak economic fundamentals, it is a strong signal of future monetary policy easing. Investors and policymakers can use this signal to make decisions [7]. Summary by Directory I. Interest Rate Swap Curve Historical Inversion Situation Review - **2011 Inversion**: Occurred in August. On August 19, 5Y - 1Y/2Y - 1Y spreads turned negative. The deepest negative spreads of 5Y - 1Y and 2Y - 1Y were - 55.63bp and - 34.93bp respectively on September 6, 2011. High inflation in 2011 led to a tight monetary policy at first, but with inflation and economic growth down in Q3, long - term bond and IRS rates dropped rapidly under the expectation of monetary easing. The central bank cut the reserve requirement ratio in November [14][16]. - **2012 Inversion**: Had two rounds. The first was from the beginning of 2012 to mid - May, caused by capital rate fluctuations and easing expectations. The second was from July 11 to October 12, caused by reserve requirement ratio cut expectations due to weakening fundamentals. The end of the second inversion was related to the improvement of economic fundamentals [25][26][30]. - **2013 Inversion**: Concentrated in June. Due to tightened capital caused by factors like decreased foreign exchange inflows and the central bank's tight policy stance, it reached the extreme on June 20. The inversion ended after the central bank provided liquidity support on June 25 [36][38][39]. - **2015 Inversion**: Initially occurred at the end of 2014 and concentrated from late January to the end of March. It was caused by capital fluctuations and tightness during the New Year period and the stock market's "bull market". The inversion ended as capital prices dropped rapidly [43][44][51]. II. Whether the Interest Rate Swap Curve Can Predict Interest Rate Cuts - **2011**: The inversion predicted the central bank's reserve requirement ratio cut and interest rate cut, and foreshadowed a monetary easing cycle [54]. - **2012**: The first inversion accurately predicted reserve requirement ratio cuts, and the second predicted interest rate cuts [55]. - **2013**: The inversion did not predict reserve requirement ratio cuts or interest rate cuts due to the "cash crunch" [56]. - **2015**: The inversion predicted subsequent reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts. The end of the inversion did not mean the end of monetary easing [57][59]. III. Summary - **Reasons and Characteristics of Interest Rate Swap Curve Inversion**: Mainly caused by economic fundamentals (such as economic slowdown and inflation decline) and capital price/liquidity factors (such as capital tightness) [67]. - **Prediction Effect of Interest Rate Swap Curve on Reserve Requirement Ratio Cuts and Interest Rate Cuts**: In most cases, it can predict reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts, especially when reflecting economic downturn and policy easing expectations. It may lead the monetary easing cycle [68]. - **Meaning of the End of Interest Rate Swap Inversion**: It usually means changes in the driving factors, including improved economic fundamentals, alleviated capital tightness, or implemented monetary policies [69]. - **Interest Rate Swap Inversion Is Not a Necessary Condition for Monetary Easing**: This may be related to the central bank's control over inter - bank repo rates and the steeper yield curve after de - leveraging [70]. - **How to Use the Swap Inversion Signal**: When an inversion occurs, especially with weak economic fundamentals, it signals future monetary policy easing. Investors and policymakers can use it as a reference [71].

Core Viewpoint - The central bank will continue to implement a 400 billion MLF operation, indicating a supportive monetary policy environment despite low probabilities for rate cuts or reserve requirement ratio reductions in the short term [1] Group 1: Monetary Policy Actions - The central bank announced a 400 billion yuan MLF operation on July 25, with a one-year term, marking the fifth consecutive month of increased operations [1] - This operation results in a net injection of 1000 billion yuan, as the MLF maturity for the month is 3000 billion yuan [1] Group 2: Economic Analysis - According to Wang Qing, chief macro analyst at Dongfang Jincheng, the sustained net liquidity injection is driven by two main factors: the rapid issuance of government bonds and accelerated credit investment, necessitating coordination between monetary and fiscal policies [1] - The central bank's continued use of quantity-based tools signals a supportive monetary policy stance, aiming to stabilize market expectations and create a favorable environment for credit expansion [1] Group 3: Future Outlook - Wang Qing anticipates that the probability of rate cuts or reserve requirement ratio reductions in the short term is low, but monetary policy will remain proactive under the overarching goal of expanding domestic demand and stabilizing growth [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese economy is projected to face increasing pressure on demand due to tariffs, real estate challenges, and limited fiscal capacity, necessitating stronger counter-cyclical policies in the second half of 2025 [1][3]. Economic Growth Contributions - In the first half of the year, final consumption expenditure contributed 52% to GDP growth, capital formation contributed 16.8%, and net exports contributed 31.2% [2]. - The contribution of final consumption expenditure slightly increased to 52.3% in the second quarter, indicating that domestic demand, particularly consumption, is the main driver of GDP growth [2]. Fiscal and Monetary Policy - The focus for the second half of the year will be on reducing reserve requirements and interest rates, expanding domestic demand, and supporting a recovery in the real estate market [3][4]. - The report suggests utilizing public budget funds and considering the issuance of an additional 2.3 trillion yuan in government bonds to meet fiscal spending targets [3]. Consumer Promotion Strategies - There is an urgent need to promote consumption as the U.S. global tariffs may negatively impact Chinese exports, potentially leading to a shift from positive to negative net export contributions [5]. - Proposed measures to boost consumption include issuing long-term special bonds and increasing support for trade-in programs, with a broader scope to include general consumer goods and services [5]. Real Estate Market Recovery - To facilitate a quicker recovery in the real estate market, both demand and supply sides need to be addressed, including potential measures such as relaxing purchase restrictions and providing subsidies for low-income homebuyers [5].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that the AI Fund Donghai Qiyuan Tianyi 6-Month Holding Mixed Initiated A (023244) reported a profit of 273,700 yuan in the second quarter of 2025, with a weighted average profit per fund share of 0.0269 yuan [3] - The fund's net value growth rate for the reporting period was 2.73%, and as of the end of the second quarter, the fund size was 10.5 million yuan [3] - As of July 21, the unit net value was 1.023 yuan, with the fund manager being Xing Ye and Qu Miao, who currently manage five funds [3] Group 2 - The fund's investment strategy focuses on timely allocation of bond assets, selective allocation and trading of convertible bonds and equity assets, aiming to create long-term stable returns for investors [4] - As of the end of the second quarter of 2025, the fund's top ten holdings included Shandong Expressway, Anhui Expressway, Ninghu Expressway, Guangdong Expressway A, Newao Co., Ltd., Shougang Environmental Protection, Beidahuang, Yangtze Power, Sinopec, and China Unicom [4]

Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has maintained the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) unchanged at 3.00% for one year and 3.50% for five years, indicating a cautious approach to monetary policy amid stable economic conditions and external uncertainties [1][2]. Group 1: LPR and Monetary Policy - The LPR has remained stable for two consecutive months after a reduction of 10 basis points in May, reflecting a period of observation for the effects of previous monetary easing measures [1][2]. - The stability of the LPR is attributed to the unchanged 7-day reverse repurchase rate, which has become the new pricing anchor for LPR [2][4]. - The commercial banks are currently facing low net interest margins, which diminishes their motivation to lower the LPR further [2][5]. Group 2: Economic Indicators - China's GDP growth in Q2 was 5.2% year-on-year, contributing to a cumulative growth of 5.3% in the first half of the year, which supports the stability of monetary policy [2][6]. - The average interest rate for new corporate loans in the first half of the year was approximately 3.3%, down about 45 basis points year-on-year, while the average rate for new personal housing loans was around 3.1%, down about 60 basis points [6][10]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that there is still potential for LPR adjustments in the second half of the year, particularly if external economic conditions remain uncertain and domestic demand needs to be stimulated [9][10]. - The likelihood of further interest rate cuts and LPR adjustments is anticipated towards the end of Q3 or Q4, as the PBOC aims to balance supporting the real economy while maintaining the health of the banking system [11][12].

Core Viewpoint - The external environment remains uncertain in the second half of the year, with potential for further reductions in policy interest rates and LPR quotes as efforts to boost domestic demand and stabilize the real estate market continue [1][7]. Summary by Sections LPR and Policy Rates - The latest LPR rates remain unchanged at 3.00% for one year and 3.50% for five years, following a 10 basis point reduction in May [1]. - The stability in LPR is attributed to the observation period for previous monetary policy tools and the low net interest margin of commercial banks, which reduces their motivation to lower LPR quotes [1][3]. Economic Growth and Monetary Policy - China's GDP grew by 5.2% year-on-year in Q2, contributing to a cumulative growth of 5.3% in the first half of the year, which diminishes the immediate need for additional policy measures [2]. - The U.S. inflation rate has risen to 2.7%, influencing the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates, which in turn affects China's monetary policy flexibility [2]. Banking Sector Dynamics - The net interest margin for commercial banks has narrowed to 1.43%, significantly below the regulatory acceptable level of 1.8%, indicating pressure on banks' profitability [4]. - New corporate loan rates averaged 3.3%, down 45 basis points year-on-year, while new personal housing loan rates averaged 3.1%, down 60 basis points year-on-year, reflecting a downward trend in loan costs [5]. Future Outlook - Analysts predict that there is still room for policy rate and LPR reductions in the second half of the year, particularly to stimulate domestic demand and support the real estate market [7][8]. - The potential for further interest rate cuts is expected to align with the easing of external pressures and the need to balance economic growth with financial stability [9].