Investment Rating - The report provides an investment rating of 17.16% for the industry in 2024, indicating a positive outlook for growth [2][7]. Core Insights - The industry is projected to reach a market size of ¥13,679.92 billion by 2025, with a significant growth rate of 17.16% [7]. - The GDP growth rate is expected to be 5.1% in 2024, with a slight increase in CPI by 0.1% [2]. - The report highlights a strong performance in the TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) sector, which is expected to contribute significantly to the overall growth [3][7]. Summary by Relevant Sections - **Market Size and Growth**: The industry is anticipated to grow to ¥13,679.92 billion by 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.16% from 2024 [7]. - **Sector Performance**: The TMT sector shows a robust growth trajectory, with specific segments projected to grow at rates exceeding 20% [3][7]. - **Economic Indicators**: The report notes a GDP growth of 5.1% and a CPI increase of 0.1% for 2024, suggesting a stable economic environment for the industry [2].

Market Overview - The Dow finished down -11 points (-0.027%) after reaching an intra-day high of +286 points [1] - The S&P 500 lost -12 points (-0.22%), the Nasdaq was down -59 points (-0.33%), and the Russell 2000 fell -13 points (-0.65%) [1] Existing Home Sales - February Existing Home Sales reached 4.26 million seasonally adjusted annualized units, exceeding the estimate of 3.95 million and the previous month's 4.08 million [2] - The average median price of existing homes increased by +3.8% year over year to $398.4K [2] Leading Economic Indicators - U.S. Leading Economic Indicators (LEI) for February decreased by -0.3%, down from +0.2% in the prior quarter and lower than the anticipated -0.2% [3] - The LEI is now at -1.0% over the trailing six months, an improvement from -2.1% in the previous six months [3] - New manufacturing orders declined, and consumer sentiment remains fragile, with 2025 GDP now estimated at +2.0% [3] Earnings Reports - NIKE (NKE) reported fiscal Q3 earnings per share of 54 cents, surpassing the Zacks consensus estimate of 28 cents, with revenues of $11.27 billion exceeding expectations of $11.11 billion [5] - NIKE's margins were slightly soft at +41.5%, with the Chinese market underperforming [5] - FedEx (FDX) reported fiscal Q3 earnings of $4.51 per share, below the Zacks consensus of $4.65, while revenues were $22.2 billion, exceeding expectations of $21.89 billion [7] - FedEx's full-year earnings are now expected to be between $18.00 and $18.60 per share, down from the prior estimate of $19.27 [7] - Micron (MU) posted fiscal Q2 earnings of $1.56 per share and revenues of $8.05 billion, both exceeding expectations [8] - Micron has guided for a record revenue quarter in Q3, projecting $8.8 billion, with full-year revenues expected to reach $37.9 billion [8]

Investment Rating - The report indicates a competitive landscape in the Chinese heavy truck market, suggesting an acceleration in the elimination of tail-end enterprises [1]. Core Insights - The heavy truck market in developed countries has entered a mature phase, with the U.S. experiencing a gradual decline in economic growth momentum and Japan and Germany showing stable but low growth in heavy truck sales [3][4][5]. - China's heavy truck market is undergoing a critical transformation, with a shift from an incremental growth model to a focus on stock replacement, leading to increased competition among enterprises [3][6]. Summary by Sections U.S. Heavy Truck Market - The U.S. heavy truck market shows signs of maturity, with economic growth slowing from an average of 8.0% (1970-2002) to 3.1% (2008-2020) [7]. - Heavy truck ownership correlates with GDP growth, but is subject to fluctuations due to global events [7][8]. German and Japanese Heavy Truck Markets - Both Germany and Japan exhibit characteristics of mature markets, with significant declines in heavy truck sales linked to economic stagnation [12][13]. - The average scrapping cycle for heavy trucks in Germany is 8-10 years, influenced by global public health events [13]. Chinese Heavy Truck Market - China's heavy truck ownership is closely tied to economic development, with a recent phase of oversupply due to declining GDP growth rates [17]. - The market is transitioning to a stock replacement model, with heightened sensitivity to standard changes and intensified competition among enterprises [17][20]. Price Competition in the Heavy Truck Market - A price war is evident in the heavy truck sector, driven by industry downturns and standard changes, with significant price reductions observed in both fuel and electric models [20][22]. - The average price of heavy trucks has seen notable declines, with some models experiencing discounts of up to 50,000 yuan [22]. Tail-End Enterprises Comparison - Among tail-end enterprises, XCMG leads in sales with 3,110 units, followed by Beiben and Dayun with 638 and 586 units respectively [25]. - In terms of production capacity, Jianghuai leads with 1.017 million units, while other companies like Dayun and XCMG have significantly lower capacities [25].

Core Viewpoints - The article discusses recent economic data from the US, Eurozone, and Japan, highlighting trends in inflation, employment, and financial conditions [2][4][10]. Group 1: Important Data Review - In February, the US PPI increased by 3.2% year-on-year, lower than the expected 3.3% and previous 3.5%, with a month-on-month change of 0% against an expected increase of 0.3% [9]. - The US CPI for February grew by 2.8% year-on-year, below the expected 2.9% and previous 3%, with a month-on-month increase of 0.2% [9]. - The Eurozone's Sentix investor confidence index for March rose to -2.9, significantly above the expected -8.4 and previous -12.7 [10]. - Germany's January exports fell by 2.5% month-on-month, contrary to the expected growth of 0.5% [10]. - Japan's 2024 Q4 real GDP annualized quarter-on-quarter growth was revised down to 2.2%, below the expected 2.8% [10]. Group 2: Weekly Economic Activity Index - The US WEI index increased to 2.65% for the week of March 8, up from 2.24% the previous week [13]. - The German WAI index rose to 0.51% for the week of March 9, compared to 0.24% the previous week [13]. Group 3: Demand - The US Redbook retail sales year-on-year growth rate decreased to 5.7% for the week of March 8, down from 6.6% the previous week [14]. - The US mortgage application numbers increased, with the MBA market composite index rising to 269.3, an 11.2% week-on-week increase [15]. Group 4: Employment - Initial jobless claims in the US fell to 220,000 for the week of March 8, down from 222,000 the previous week [16]. - Continuing claims also decreased to 1.87 million, compared to 1.90 million the previous week [16]. Group 5: Prices - The RJ/CRB commodity price index was 302.67 on March 14, a 0.1% decrease from the previous week [17]. - The US gasoline retail price was $2.95 per gallon on March 10, down 0.1% from the previous week [17]. Group 6: Financial Conditions - The Bloomberg financial conditions index for the US was 0.20 on March 14, down from 0.27 the previous week [18]. - The Eurozone's Bloomberg financial conditions index increased to 1.30, up from 1.17 the previous week [18]. - Offshore dollar liquidity showed deterioration, with the yen and euro swap basis against the dollar decreasing [19]. Group 7: Bond Yield Spread - The 10-year bond yield spread between the US and Eurozone narrowed, with the US-EU spread at 135.6 basis points, down from 144.7 basis points the previous week [21].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Recommended," indicating an expected increase in the industry index by more than 5% over the next 3-6 months compared to the benchmark index [51]. Core Insights - The Eurozone's investor confidence index saw a significant rebound in March, with the Sentix index rising to -2.9, surpassing expectations of -8.4 and the previous value of -12.7 [8]. - In the U.S., the Producer Price Index (PPI) for February was lower than expected, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed an unexpected decline [7][9]. - The U.S. financial conditions are tightening, while the Eurozone is experiencing a loosening of financial conditions, as indicated by the Bloomberg financial conditions index [28]. Summary by Sections 1. Important Data Review - U.S. February PPI increased by 3.2% year-on-year, below the expected 3.3% and previous 3.5% [7]. - Eurozone's investor confidence index rebounded significantly in March [8]. - Japan's GDP for Q4 2024 was slightly revised down [7]. 2. Weekly Economic Activity Index - The U.S. WEI index rose to 2.65% for the week of March 8, up from 2.24% the previous week [14]. - Germany's WAI index increased to 0.51% for the week of March 9, compared to 0.24% the previous week [14]. 3. Demand - U.S. retail sales growth, as measured by the Redbook index, decreased to 5.7% year-on-year from 6.6% the previous week [17]. - Mortgage rates in the U.S. rose slightly to 6.65%, while mortgage applications increased by 11.2% [20]. 4. Employment - Initial jobless claims in the U.S. fell to 220,000, down from 222,000 the previous week [22]. 5. Prices - The RJ/CRB commodity price index was 302.67, showing a 0.1% decline from the previous week [25]. - U.S. gasoline prices decreased to $2.95 per gallon, down 0.1% from the previous week [25]. 6. Financial Conditions - The Bloomberg financial conditions index for the U.S. was 0.20, down from 0.27 the previous week, indicating tightening conditions [28]. - Offshore dollar liquidity has worsened, with the yen and euro swap basis against the dollar showing declines [28]. 7. Bond Yield Spread - The 10-year bond yield spread between Germany and Portugal narrowed, with spreads of -49.3bp and -106.0bp respectively [33].

危险信号！ 一份来自亚特兰大联储的GDP预测，让投资者再度担心美国的经济前景。如果美国一季度的GDP增速如模型预测萎缩2.825%，那将是新冠疫情后美国经济首 次出现负增长。 上周五，GDPNow模型就将美国第一季度GDP预期为收缩1.5%，而在一个月前，该模型的预测是增长2.33%。也就是说，短短一个月时间，该模型就连续做 出美国一季度经济将出现大幅收缩的预测。 如果该模型的预测最终成真，那美国季度GDP将创下2020年二季度收缩7.5%后的最差表现。过去二十年，美国季度GDP仅在2008年金融危机和2020年新冠疫 情期间出现过收缩。 据了解，上周五的预测主要基于美国贸易逆差的扩大。根据美国商务部发布的数据，美国1月商品贸易逆差创纪录地扩大至-1530亿美元，而市场预期为-1160 亿美元，贸易逆差的急剧扩大主要是由于美国企业在关税生效前抢购进口商品有关。此外，还有相当一部分逆差是由黄金进口激增所推动的。 而最新的预测和上周五不同，亚特兰大联储一季度GDP预测之所以从-1.5%暴跌至-2.8%，部分归因于周一公布的美国ISM制造业调查数据下滑：ISM制造业指 数从50.9（扩张）下降至50.3（仍然处于扩 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the potential impact of the U.S. increasing tariffs on China to 20%, particularly focusing on the economic implications and China's response strategies [1][3]. Group 1: Economic Impact of Tariffs - A 20% tariff could reduce China's nominal GDP by approximately 0.69 percentage points, translating to a potential real GDP growth reduction of about 0.49 percentage points, assuming no other variables change [1][5]. - The estimated impact on total export growth could range from -2.61% to -4.70%, depending on the elasticity of export prices [2]. - Key industries such as chemicals, textiles, and machinery, which have a higher export share to the U.S. (10-15%), are expected to face significant challenges due to the tariffs [2][3]. Group 2: China's Response Strategies - China has adopted a principle of rapid response and precise countermeasures against U.S. tariffs, including retaliatory tariffs on U.S. coal and fuel [3][4]. - Measures include anti-monopoly investigations targeting major U.S. tech companies and export controls on critical minerals needed for U.S. military and high-tech manufacturing [3][4]. Group 3: Future Macro Policy Considerations - The Chinese government is currently in a wait-and-see mode regarding macroeconomic policies, with no immediate need for intervention as the economy shows signs of stabilization [5]. - If the tariffs are fully implemented, it is estimated that fiscal measures would need to be between 0.62 trillion to 1.33 trillion yuan to offset the economic impact, with a median estimate of 0.98 trillion yuan being a suitable scale for counteraction [5].

2024 年全国 GDP 达到 134.91 万亿元，约 18.94 万亿美元。而美国 2024 年 GDP 为 29.2 万亿美 元，我国 GDP 总量已经达到美国近 65% 。 31 个省份中，广东依然以 14.16 万亿元 GDP 总量排在全国首位，江苏以 13.70 万亿元排在第二。 广东和江苏也是全国 31 个省份中唯二 GDP 总量超过 10 万亿元的省份。 山东以 9.86 万亿元 GDP 总量排在全国第三，浙江以 9.01 万亿元排在全国第四。 另有四川（ 6.47 万亿）、河南（ 6.36 万亿）和湖北（ 6.00 万亿）三省 GDP 总量超过 6 万亿元； 福建（ 5.78 万亿）、上海（ 5.39 万亿）、湖南（ 5.32 万亿）和安徽（ 5.06 万亿）四省 GDP 总量超过 5 万亿元。 全国 31 个省份中排名前十的省份 2024 年 GDP 总量均超过 5 万亿元。 四个直辖市中上海 GDP 总量超过 5 万亿元，北京为 4.98 万亿元，重庆为 3.22 万亿元，天津为 1.80 万亿元。 海南（ 0.79 万亿）、宁夏（ 0.55 万亿）、青海（ 0.40 万亿）和西藏（ 0 ...

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - Rising food prices have curbed demand, while catering and department stores have sustained growth [3][16] - Consumer confidence index fell to 35.2 in January 2025, the lowest in 16 months, indicating deepening economic concerns [2][7] - Inflation accelerated in January 2025, with CPI rising 4.0% year-on-year, driven by structural increases in food and energy prices [9][12] Macro Summary - In January 2025, the inflation rate accelerated again, with the consumer confidence index dropping to 35.2, marking a 16-month low since September 2023 [2][7] - Real wages in December 2024 increased by 0.3% year-on-year, marking the second consecutive month of growth, while nominal GDP grew by 2.9% in 2024 [2][12] - The January PPI rose by 4.2% year-on-year, continuing a moderate upward trend [13] Industry Summary - In the essential goods retail sector, food and beverage sales increased by 0.9% year-on-year, while drug and bath product sales rose by 4.9% [3][16] - The optional consumption sector, including dining and department stores, benefited from a surge in inbound tourism, with significant growth in same-store sales [5][16] Essential Companies Summary - In January, PPIH's same-store sales increased by 6.7%, while Aeon and 711 Japan reported increases of 2.0% and 0.9%, respectively [4][20] - The beer industry saw a high single-digit growth in traditional beer sales, driven by a record number of inbound tourists [4][23] Optional Companies Summary - Major dining companies like Sally's and Toridoll reported same-store sales growth of 17.3% and 12.5%, respectively, benefiting from the influx of tourists [5][32] - Uniqlo and ABC-MART reported same-store sales growth of 8.6% and 6.1%, respectively, driven by seasonal promotions and new product launches [5][36] Stock Market Summary - In January, most optional consumption stocks rose, while essential consumption stocks mostly fell [6] - The report suggests focusing on companies with optimistic profit growth prospects, such as Asics and Fast Retailing [6]