Credit and Financing - In July, the social financing scale increased by 1.2 trillion RMB, lower than the expected 1.4 trillion RMB and significantly down from the previous value of 4.2 trillion RMB[2] - RMB loans saw a negative growth of 50 billion RMB, against an expectation of -15 billion RMB and a previous increase of 2.24 trillion RMB[2] - New corporate loans in July were 60 billion RMB, a year-on-year decrease of 70 billion RMB[4] Consumer and Corporate Lending - In July, household loans decreased by 489.3 billion RMB, a year-on-year reduction of 279.3 billion RMB[3] - The implementation of the personal consumption loan subsidy policy in September is expected to boost household leverage willingness[3] - Corporate medium and long-term loans decreased by 390 billion RMB year-on-year, indicating a seasonal decline in corporate credit[4] Monetary Supply and Market Trends - M2 growth rate increased to 8.8%, while M1 growth rate rose to 5.6% in July[6] - Non-bank deposits saw a significant increase of 1.39 trillion RMB year-on-year, contributing to the rise in M2[6] - The stock market's performance in July led to a notable shift of household deposits towards non-bank deposits, indicating a potential trend continuation[6] Government Bonds and Financing - In July, new government bond financing amounted to 1.244 trillion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 555.9 billion RMB, contributing positively to social financing[5] - The issuance of special government bonds is expected to maintain strength into August, with a gradual slowdown anticipated in September[5] Economic Outlook and Risks - The financial data for July reflects seasonal volatility, with credit and social financing showing a "temperature difference" that requires careful observation[7] - Risks include potential underperformance of policy execution and unexpected economic downturns[7]

Core Viewpoint - July's social financing data indicates that while M1 and M2 growth exceeded market expectations, new loans and social financing fell short, reflecting changes in financing structure, seasonal factors, and shifts in household investment behavior [1][2][3] Monetary Supply - In July, M2 expanded by 8.8% year-on-year, while M1 grew by 5.6%, both surpassing Bloomberg's consensus expectations of 8.3% and 5.2% respectively [1][7] - The year-on-year growth rate of M1 increased from 4.6% in June to 5.6% in July, partly due to low interest rates and the reactivation of deposits by residents and enterprises [7] - M2's year-on-year growth rate rose from 8.3% in May to 8.8% in July, significantly higher than the expected 8.3% [8] Social Financing - July's new social financing amounted to 1.16 trillion yuan, lower than the expected 1.63 trillion yuan, but showed a year-on-year increase of 389.3 billion yuan [6][10] - Government bond net issuance in July was 1.24 trillion yuan, contributing approximately 4.1 percentage points to the year-on-year growth of social financing [2][6] - The net issuance of government bonds in the first seven months of the year reached 8.9 trillion yuan, an increase of 4.9 trillion yuan year-on-year, indicating a proactive fiscal policy [3][4] Loan Dynamics - New RMB loans in July decreased by 500 billion yuan, contrasting with the expected increase of 300 billion yuan, reflecting weak demand from the private sector, particularly in the real estate market [2][4][5] - The total amount of short-term and medium-to-long-term loans for residents fell by 287.1 billion yuan year-on-year, primarily due to weakened demand in the real estate sector [2][4] - Corporate short-term and medium-to-long-term loans decreased by 5.5 billion and 2.6 billion yuan respectively, indicating a decline in financing demand amid rising uncertainties [5][6] Fiscal Policy Impact - The acceleration of social financing growth in July was supported by the front-loaded issuance of government bonds, which is expected to continue influencing the broad credit cycle positively [3][4] - The overall fiscal expenditure growth in the first half of the year was 8.9%, significantly higher than the -2.8% recorded in the same period last year [4] - The sustainability of fiscal stimulus in the latter half of the year may face uncertainties, particularly in light of potential reductions in government bond issuance compared to the previous year [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report emphasizes that identifying performance turning points is crucial for the market to emerge from the bottom-seeking phase, with market bottoms typically appearing 1-2 quarters ahead of performance turning points [4] - The report highlights that while the Plinger synchronous indicators are essential, they should be analyzed in conjunction with leading indicators to improve the accuracy of economic bottom assessments [4][5] - The report indicates that the key to breaking out of the bottom-seeking phase lies in the sustainability of M1 recovery, with household medium and long-term loans being a more critical indicator [4][5] Group 2 - The report notes that in July, the manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3%, remaining in the contraction zone, indicating a slight decline in macroeconomic conditions [6][7] - It mentions that the social financing scale increased by 1.16 trillion yuan in July, which is 389.3 billion yuan more than the same period last year, with a slight recovery in new government bonds but a negative turn in new RMB loans [12][22] - The report states that M1 and M2 both showed year-on-year increases in July, with M1 at +5.6% and M2 at +8.8%, reflecting a rebound in excess liquidity [9][12] Group 3 - The report discusses that the decline in household medium and long-term loans is significant, with July showing a year-on-year decrease of 9.68%, compared to the previous value of -1.32% [15][16] - It highlights that the DR007 rate fell to an average of 1.52% in July, indicating a stabilization of liquidity prices, which is a necessary condition for the market to find a bottom [18][19] - The report concludes that the overall economic environment is characterized by a recovery in leading indicators, while synchronous and lagging indicators are showing slight declines, suggesting a complex market outlook [22][23]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that the financial data for July shows a stable and supportive monetary environment for the real economy, with significant growth in social financing and money supply [1][2] - As of the end of July, the total social financing scale was 431.26 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 9%, while the broad money (M2) balance reached 329.94 trillion yuan, growing by 8.8% [1][3] - The increase in loans, particularly in corporate and household sectors, demonstrates a solid support for the real economy, with a total loan balance of 268.51 trillion yuan, marking a 6.9% year-on-year increase [1][2] Group 2 - The acceleration in the issuance of government bonds has significantly contributed to the increase in social financing scale, aligning with a more proactive fiscal policy to support the economy [2] - The narrowing gap between M1 and M2 indicates improved liquidity and efficiency in the financial system, reflecting effective market stabilization policies and a recovery in economic activities [3] - The increase in M0, M1, and M2 balances suggests a positive trend in monetary circulation, with M0 growing by 11.8% year-on-year, M1 by 5.6%, and M2 by 8.8% [3]

Core Viewpoint - The social financing (社融) in July increased by 1.16 trillion yuan, which is below the market average expectation of 1.41 trillion yuan, but shows a year-on-year increase of 389.3 billion yuan. The stock growth rate of social financing is 9.0%, up by 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [1][6]. Summary by Sections Social Financing and Credit - The decrease in real credit amounted to 426.3 billion yuan, which is a year-on-year reduction of 345.5 billion yuan. This aligns with the decline in bill rates and the BCI (Business Climate Index) reflecting a weaker financing environment for enterprises [1][7]. - Factors contributing to the decline in real credit include seasonal variations in credit issuance, a tightening of production and capital expenditures by some enterprises due to "anti-involution" policies, and improved cash flow for SMEs following the implementation of regulations to clear overdue payments [1][7]. Government and Corporate Financing - Government bond financing increased by 1.2 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 555.9 billion yuan, reflecting active fiscal policies and a low base from the previous year. However, the base for government bonds will significantly increase starting in August, potentially shifting the impact from support to a drag on social financing [2][10]. - Corporate bond financing increased by 279.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 75.5 billion yuan, primarily due to a relatively loose liquidity environment and low financing costs for credit bonds [2][10]. Currency and Monetary Indicators - Foreign currency loans decreased by 8.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year reduction of 80.4 billion yuan, indicating a generally positive expectation for exchange rates among enterprises [3][11]. - M1 growth rate was 5.6%, up by 1.0 percentage points from the previous month, influenced by factors such as low base effects and increased net fiscal spending on the real economy [3][12]. - M2 growth rate was 8.8%, up by 0.5 percentage points, primarily driven by accelerated net fiscal spending on the real economy. There is a notable trend of residents moving deposits to non-bank financial institutions [4][13]. Overall Economic Outlook - The divergence between credit data and M1 growth suggests that both indicators may reflect macroeconomic conditions with some distortion. The low credit data in July raises the probability of monetary and financial policies stabilizing financing demand and promoting data recovery [5][14]. - The BCI for July was reported at 46.09, down from 49.12, indicating a deteriorating financing environment for enterprises [8].

Group 1: Credit and Financing Performance - In July, new social financing (社融) increased by 1.16 trillion yuan, up by 389.3 billion yuan year-on-year, indicating strong support for the real economy[3] - From January to July 2025, cumulative social financing reached 23.99 trillion yuan, an increase of 5.12 trillion yuan compared to the same period last year[3] - The net financing of government bonds was 8.9 trillion yuan, up by 4.88 trillion yuan year-on-year, reflecting active fiscal policy support[3] Group 2: Credit Data Analysis - In July, new RMB loans showed a decrease of 500 billion yuan, with household short-term and medium-to-long-term loans dropping by 382.7 billion yuan and 110 billion yuan respectively[3] - As of the end of July, the total RMB loan balance was 268.51 trillion yuan, growing by 6.9% year-on-year, with a total increase of 12.87 trillion yuan from January to July[3] - The impact of local government debt replacement on credit performance is noted, with net financing of government bonds affecting credit data[3] Group 3: Monetary Indicators - By the end of July, M2 (broad money) stood at 329.94 trillion yuan, growing by 8.8% year-on-year, an improvement from June's 8.3%[3] - M1 (narrow money) reached 111.06 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.6%, up from June's 4.6%[3] - The continuous improvement in M1 and M2 indicates a relatively ample liquidity environment, supporting macroeconomic operations and corporate profitability[3] Group 4: Risk Considerations - Potential risks include unexpected changes in domestic fiscal and monetary policies, geopolitical risks, and a potential downturn in the real estate market[3]

Core Insights - The People's Bank of China reported that in the first seven months of this year, RMB loans increased by 12.87 trillion yuan, which is a decrease of 660 billion yuan compared to the same period last year [1] - The total social financing scale increased to 23.99 trillion yuan, which is an increase of 5.12 trillion yuan year-on-year [1] - In July, RMB loans decreased by 50 billion yuan, marking the first negative growth since August 2005 [1] - New social financing in July was 1.16 trillion yuan, an increase of 389.3 billion yuan year-on-year, continuing a trend of year-on-year growth for eight consecutive months [1] Group 1: Loan and Financing Trends - Analysts attribute the weak credit performance in July to factors such as overdraft effects, local government hidden debt replacement, and adjustments in the real estate market [1] - The loan balance at the end of July showed a year-on-year growth of 6.9%, significantly higher than the nominal economic growth rate, indicating stable support from credit to the real economy [1] - The average new loan amount for June and July combined was approximately 1.1 trillion yuan, which is consistent with the previous year's average of 1.2 trillion yuan, suggesting stable credit performance when smoothing out short-term effects [1][2] Group 2: Monetary Policy and Economic Support - The increase in social financing in July was primarily supported by government bond financing, indicating a significant scale of hidden debt replacement [2] - Analysts emphasize the importance of monitoring broader financial indicators such as social financing scale and M2, which provide a more comprehensive view of financial support for the real economy [2] - As of the end of July, M1 grew by 5.6% year-on-year, and M2 grew by 8.8%, both showing an acceleration in growth rates compared to the previous month [2] Group 3: Future Outlook and Policy Measures - Analysts expect that after the short-term disturbances from overdraft effects diminish, new credit in August will return to positive values, with social financing remaining at a high level [2][3] - The introduction of new personal consumption loan subsidies is anticipated to lower borrowing costs for residents, potentially stimulating credit demand [3] - The central bank's recent actions to lower interest rates on new corporate loans to approximately 3.2% and personal housing loans to about 3.1% reflect a commitment to maintaining a supportive monetary policy stance [3][4]

Group 1 - As of the end of July, the broad money supply (M2) reached 329.94 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 8.8% [2][5] - The narrow money supply (M1) stood at 111.06 trillion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 5.6%, marking a continuous acceleration for three months [2][5] - The total RMB deposits amounted to 320.67 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 8.7% [5][6] Group 2 - In July, household deposits decreased by 1.11 trillion yuan, which is a reduction of 780 billion yuan compared to the same month last year [5] - Non-bank financial institutions saw an increase in deposits of 2.14 trillion yuan in July, reaching a near ten-year high and surpassing the level of 1.81 trillion yuan in the same period of 2015 [5][6] - The rise in M1 growth is attributed to multiple factors, including a low interest rate environment, accelerated fiscal spending, and improved cash flow for enterprises [5]

Monetary Policy & Economic Analysis - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) via Financial Times suggests that single-month loan data is insufficient to accurately reflect economic activity in the high-quality development stage [1] - The PBOC advises against over-interpreting or sensationalizing fluctuations in single-month credit growth figures when analyzing economic and financial conditions [1] Money Supply Data (July) - M2 money supply year-on-year growth rate is 88%, exceeding the expected 83% and previous value of 83% [2] - M1 money supply year-on-year growth rate is 56%, exceeding the expected 52% and previous value of 46% [2] - M0 money supply year-on-year growth rate is 118%, compared to the previous value of 12% [2]

Monetary Supply - M2 money supply year-on-year rate was 8.8%, exceeding the expected 8.3% and the previous value of 8.3% [1] - M1 year-on-year rate was 5.6%, exceeding the expected 5.2% and the previous value of 4.6% [1] - M0 year-on-year rate was 11.8%, compared to the previous 12% [1] Social Financing - In the first seven months, the increase in social financing scale was 23.99 trillion yuan (2399 billion yuan), with a year-on-year increase of 5.12 trillion yuan (512 billion yuan) [1] RMB Loans - RMB loans increased by 12.31 trillion yuan (1231 billion yuan) in the first seven months, with a year-on-year decrease of 69.4 billion yuan (69400 million yuan) [1] - RMB loans decreased by 43 billion yuan (43000 million yuan) in July, marking the first negative value in July since 2005 [1]