Group 1 - The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lowered the policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, the lowest level in two years, in response to declining domestic inflation concerns [1] - Australia's inflation rate has significantly decreased since peaking in 2022, with the latest overall inflation data projected to reach 2.4% by the first quarter of 2025, the lowest in four years [1] - The RBA anticipates that inflation will drop to around 2% by the end of 2026, below its baseline forecast of 2.6%, while GDP levels are expected to be over 3% lower than baseline scenarios by mid-2027 [1] Group 2 - The RBA acknowledges that the recent trade truce between the US and China has alleviated some downside risks to global growth, but warns of potential escalation into a broader trade war that could significantly impact domestic GDP growth and increase unemployment rates [2] - In a trade war scenario, the RBA predicts that Australia's unemployment rate could rise to nearly 6% if the US reinstates higher tariffs in 2026 and other countries retaliate [2] - The RBA believes that higher tariffs could have a counter-inflationary effect on Australia, although a prolonged trade war may exacerbate inflationary pressures due to increased tariffs affecting a larger share of global trade [2]

澳洲联储：全球贸易战对经济构成重大下行风险 金十数据5月20日讯，澳洲联储周二表示，由于受全球贸易紧张局势的连带影响，通胀率将下降，而失 业率将上升，即使假设降息幅度达到市场预期。澳洲联储在周二发布的季度货币政策声明中称，核心通 胀的降温速度略快于预期，服务业明显放缓。该央行还警告称，美国总统特朗普关税政策将拖低全球经 济增长率，并且总体上有助降低澳洲通胀率。 ...

澳洲联储：预计失业率截至2025年6月为4.2%，2026年6月和2027年6月均为4.3%。 ...

澳洲联储：预计失业率截至2025年6月为4.2%，2026年6月和2027年6月均为4.3%。地缘政治不确定性依 然突出，在 "贸易战" 情景下，失业率或将攀升至近 6%。 ...

澳洲联储：地缘政治不确定性依然突出，在 "贸易战" 情景下，失业率或将攀升至近 6%。 ...

澳洲联储下调核心国内通胀预测，预计失业率将略有上升。 ...

美联储威廉姆斯：关税可能会推高通胀和失业率。 ...

Economic Performance - In April, the industrial added value for large-scale industries grew by 6.1% year-on-year, down from 7.7% in March, with a cumulative year-on-year growth of 6.4%[3] - High-tech industries maintained a strong performance with a 10% year-on-year growth in April, although slightly down from 10.7% in March[3] - Fixed asset investment saw a cumulative year-on-year growth of 4% in April, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points from the first quarter[3] Consumer Trends - The total retail sales of consumer goods in April increased by 5.1% year-on-year, down from 5.9% in March, but still better than the previous year's performance[3] - Jewelry retail sales surged by 25.3% year-on-year in April, significantly higher than the previous month's 10.6% growth[3] - Home appliance and audio-visual equipment sales also showed strong growth at 38.8% year-on-year in April, up from 35.1% in March[3] Employment and External Factors - The urban surveyed unemployment rate in April was 5.1%, a slight decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, indicating stable employment conditions[3] - Despite external pressures, domestic demand indicators such as employment and retail sales did not show signs of a sharp decline, suggesting resilience in the economy[3] - The report highlights potential risks from export-driven growth strategies that may affect the second half of the year[3]

Economic Overview - In the first four months of 2023, multiple economic indicators showed a year-on-year growth acceleration compared to Q1, indicating stable growth in production and demand, overall stable employment, and the accumulation of new growth drivers [1][4] - The National Bureau of Statistics reported that the total value of goods imports and exports increased by 2.4% year-on-year, accelerating by 1.1 percentage points compared to Q1 [4] Industrial Growth - In April, the industrial added value of large-scale enterprises increased by 6.1% year-on-year, exceeding market expectations by 0.9 percentage points [2] - Among 41 major industries, 36 experienced year-on-year growth, indicating a broad growth base [2] - High-tech manufacturing added value grew by 10% year-on-year, significantly outpacing overall industrial growth [2][3] New Growth Drivers - In April, production of new energy vehicles and lithium-ion batteries for vehicles surged by 38.9% and 61.8% respectively, showcasing rapid growth in smart products [3] - The manufacturing value added of smart drones and smart vehicle-mounted equipment increased by 74.2% and 29.3% respectively, far exceeding the overall industrial growth rate [3] Employment Situation - The urban surveyed unemployment rate in April was 5.1%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, marking two consecutive months of decline [7] - The average urban surveyed unemployment rate for January to April was 5.2%, consistent with the same period last year [7] Investment Trends - From January to April, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) reached 147,024 billion yuan, growing by 4.0% year-on-year, with a 0.10% month-on-month increase in April [5][6] - The focus on improving and safeguarding livelihoods, along with significant regional strategies, is expected to drive sustained investment growth [6]

法国第一季度ILO失业率 7.4%，预期7.40%，前值7.30%。 ...