Economic Overview - The GDP for the first half of the year reached 66.05 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.3% [1] - The first industry added value was 3.12 trillion yuan, growing by 3.7%; the second industry added value was 23.91 trillion yuan, growing by 5.3%; and the third industry added value was 39.03 trillion yuan, growing by 5.5% [1] Quarterly Performance - In Q1, GDP grew by 5.4%, while in Q2, it slightly decreased to 5.2%, primarily due to a decline in investment growth [2][4] - Service industry, retail sales, and export growth improved in Q2 compared to Q1, but industrial added value and fixed asset investment growth weakened [2] Consumption and Retail - Retail sales of consumer goods increased by 5% year-on-year in the first half, accelerating by 0.4 percentage points compared to Q1 [4] - Service retail sales grew by 5.3%, driven by holiday consumption and inbound tourism [4][5] - The number of foreign tourists visiting China increased significantly during holidays, contributing to domestic consumption [5] Trade and Exports - Total goods import and export value reached 21.79 trillion yuan, with exports at 13 trillion yuan (up 7.2%) and imports at 8.79 trillion yuan (down 2.7%) [5] - Export growth showed resilience despite external pressures, with a notable increase in June [5] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment grew by 2.8% in the first half, down 1.4 percentage points from Q1 [6] - Manufacturing investment remained robust at 7.5% growth, while infrastructure investment grew by 4.6% [6] - Real estate investment declined by 11.2%, with a widening drop compared to Q1 [6][7] Policy and Future Outlook - The government plans to accelerate growth-stabilizing policies in the second half of the year [8][9] - The macroeconomic policies implemented have shown effectiveness, supporting economic stability [9] - There is an expectation for continued improvement in consumption and trade diversification to mitigate external uncertainties [9][10]

Economic Overview - The GDP for the first half of the year reached 66.05 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.3% [1] - The first industry added value was 3.12 trillion yuan, growing by 3.7%; the second industry added value was 23.91 trillion yuan, growing by 5.3%; and the third industry added value was 39.03 trillion yuan, growing by 5.5% [1] Quarterly Performance - In Q1, GDP grew by 5.4%, while in Q2, it slightly decreased to 5.2% [1][3] - The service sector, retail sales, and import-export growth improved in Q2 compared to Q1, although industrial output and fixed asset investment growth weakened [3] Consumption and Retail - Retail sales of consumer goods increased by 5% year-on-year in the first half, accelerating by 0.4 percentage points compared to Q1 [4] - Service retail sales grew by 5.3%, driven by holiday consumption and inbound tourism [4] - The number of inbound tourists increased significantly, with a year-on-year growth of 72.7% and 59.4% during the May Day and Dragon Boat Festival holidays, respectively [4] Trade and Exports - The total import and export volume reached 21.79 trillion yuan, with exports at 13 trillion yuan (up 7.2%) and imports at 8.79 trillion yuan (down 2.7%) [5] - Export growth showed resilience despite external pressures, with a notable recovery in June [5] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment grew by 2.8% year-on-year, with manufacturing investment up by 7.5% and infrastructure investment up by 4.6% [6][7] - Real estate investment declined by 11.2%, indicating a significant contraction in this sector [7] Policy and Future Outlook - The government plans to accelerate growth-stabilizing policies in the second half of the year to support economic stability [8] - The macroeconomic policies implemented have shown effectiveness, contributing to a stable economic environment [8] - There is an emphasis on diversifying trade relationships to reduce dependency on single markets [8] Market Sentiment - Despite a nominal GDP growth of 4.25%, there is a noted discrepancy between macroeconomic data and microeconomic experiences, indicating a "temperature difference" in economic perception [9] - Recommendations include the introduction of fiscal policy tools to enhance spending and stabilize the real estate market [9][10]

Macro Economic Overview - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the implementation of domestic growth stabilization policies, particularly following the recent political bureau meeting [4] - The macroeconomic indicators show a mixed performance, with June CPI rising by 0.1% year-on-year and PPI declining by 3.6% [5][19] - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) projects that China's economic increment during the 14th Five-Year Plan will exceed 35 trillion yuan, with an expected total economic output of around 140 trillion yuan this year [19][20] Asset Performance Review - The A-share market experienced an overall increase, with the CSI 300 index rising by 0.82% and CSI 300 futures up by 1.75% [2][12] - Commodity futures also saw significant gains, with coking coal futures increasing by 7.00% and iron ore futures up by 3.87% [2][12] - In the bond market, the yield on ten-year government bonds rose by 2 basis points to 1.67%, while active ten-year government bond futures fell by 0.27% [2][12] Asset Allocation Recommendations - The report suggests an asset allocation hierarchy favoring stocks over commodities, bonds, and cash, indicating a bullish outlook on equities [6] - The recommendation for stocks is to overweight, focusing on the implementation of "incremental" policies [4][6] - Bonds are advised to be underweighted due to potential short-term impacts from the stock-bond relationship [4][6] Industry Insights - The real estate sector has shown strong performance, leading the market with a 6.06% increase, driven by supportive policies [36] - The non-bank financial sector also performed well, increasing by 3.94% [36] - The automotive industry faced a slight decline, with a decrease of 0.56%, indicating potential challenges despite overall market growth [36] Economic Policy Developments - The government has introduced new employment support policies aimed at stabilizing jobs, including expanding loan support for maintaining employment [20] - The NDRC has allocated an additional 10 billion yuan for central budget investments to promote employment among key groups [20] - The report highlights the ongoing efforts to enhance the inclusive childcare service system, which is expected to support family stability and economic growth [20]

Group 1 - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.48% on July 10, reaching a 9-month high, with real estate stocks experiencing a surge and banks, brokerages, and rare earths showing significant gains [1] - In June, the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was reported at 49.7%, the Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index at 50.5%, and the Composite PMI Output Index at 50.7%, indicating a recovery in all three indices, with the manufacturing PMI and composite PMI rising for two consecutive months [1] - The improvement in manufacturing sentiment suggests a continued expansion in economic activity, supported by various growth-stabilizing policies, which are expected to enhance the internal driving force of economic operations [1] Group 2 - The continuous rise in PMI over two months indicates a recovery in corporate credit demand and a peak decline in non-performing loan rates, which is expected to improve the fundamentals of the banking sector [1] - Banks are direct beneficiaries of real estate policies aimed at stabilizing the market, with specific measures like the "guarantee delivery" loans and the whitelist for property companies easing real estate risks [1] - As real estate stocks surged, banks also performed well, with expectations that if the Shanghai Index breaks through 3500 points, it could further boost market sentiment and attract more capital [1] Group 3 - In July, the market is entering the earnings disclosure period, and with recent performance trends, funds are likely to focus on identifying investment opportunities around earnings [2] - The Bank ETF (515020) increased by 1.21%, while the Hong Kong Stock Connect Financial ETF (513190), which has the highest bank exposure, rose over 3% with a trading volume exceeding 700 million yuan [2]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Ratings No investment ratings for industries are provided in the given reports. 2. Core Views - **Macro**: Domestic policies focus on mid - stream manufacturing and anti - involution measures, which may boost the new energy growth sector in the short term. The market expects pro - growth policies from the July Politburo meeting. Trump's tariff delay eases short - term pressure but may suppress trade - dependent sectors in the long run. Stock index futures are expected to show an upward trend in the medium term but are subject to policy implementation and external risks [2]. - **Crude Oil**: The low dollar index supports oil prices, but factors like reduced July rate - cut expectations and potential OPEC+ production increase may keep prices oscillating in the short term. WTI is expected to rebound around $65 per barrel [3]. - **Gold**: Trump's tariff policies and strong employment data have cooled expectations of an early Fed rate cut. Gold ETFs have seen significant inflows. If gold fails to return above $3300 per ounce, it may test June lows [4][6]. - **Silver**: Strong US employment data and tariff - related inflation concerns have influenced the market. The supply - demand gap in 2025 is expected, but weak industrial demand and high inventories limit price increases. Attention should be paid to the $36.5 per ounce support level [7]. - **Chemicals**: - **PTA**: Cost support is weak, and supply pressure is increasing. Demand is sluggish, and the market is expected to be weak in the short term [8]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The market is in a tight supply - demand balance with emerging inventory pressure. Prices are expected to be weak in the short term, and attention should be paid to the $4200 per ton support level [9]. - **PVC**: Fundamentals have not improved significantly, and prices will fluctuate with market sentiment in the short term [10][11]. - **PP**: With no obvious fundamental drivers, prices will follow market sentiment in the short term [12][13]. - **Plastic**: The fundamentals show no significant improvement, and prices will fluctuate with market sentiment in the short term [14]. - **Soda Ash**: The market has limited new drivers, and prices are expected to oscillate in the bottom range in the short term [15]. - **Glass**: Market fundamentals have limited drivers, and prices are expected to oscillate widely in the short term [16]. - **Rubber**: The supply is abundant due to good weather in major producing areas. The demand from the tire industry is weak. The market will oscillate, and attention should be paid to the downstream start - up rate [17][18]. - **Methanol**: The market shows a weak supply - demand balance. Port inventory accumulation and weak demand may suppress price increases. Prices will oscillate in a range in the short term [19]. - **Agricultural Products**: - **Corn**: The USDA report has limited positive impact. The domestic market is in a transition period, and prices are oscillating downward due to factors like wheat substitution. The futures price may test the $2300 per ton support level [20][21]. - **Peanut**: The expected increase in planting area may pressure far - month prices. The current market is in a weak supply - demand situation, and prices will oscillate in the short term [22]. - **Cotton**: The US production forecast is revised downward, and the domestic supply is expected to be abundant. The price will oscillate in the short term, and attention should be paid to the $14000 per ton pressure level [23]. - **Pig**: Supply - demand imbalance leads to high uncertainty in the market. Terminal consumption needs continuous attention [24]. - **Egg**: Supply is sufficient, and demand is weak. Prices will oscillate at a low level, and attention should be paid to farmers' culling intentions [25][26]. - **Soybean Meal**: Tariffs and weather are the main drivers. Supply pressure is high, and prices may oscillate weakly in the short term [27]. - **Soybean Oil**: Attention should be paid to US weather and MPOB report. Supply pressure is large, and prices may oscillate weakly in the short term [28]. - **Metals**: - **Copper**: Trump's tariff threats and domestic policies have complex impacts. Short - term short positions can be considered [29]. - **Aluminum**: Trump's tariff policies and seasonal factors pressure prices. Aggressive investors can trade in a range, while conservative investors should wait and see [30]. - **Alumina**: Ore supply issues and low inventory support prices, and the 2509 contract may be strong [31]. - **Cast Aluminum Alloy**: Cost support and inventory accumulation coexist. The 2511 contract will oscillate in a range [32]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: Cost support is strengthening, but demand is weak. Prices may be strong in the short term [33]. - **Industrial Silicon**: Supply is high, and prices may be strong in the short term but face over - supply pressure in the long term [34]. - **Polysilicon**: The market is in a wait - and - see state. Prices may be strong in the short term, and attention should be paid to the $40,000 per ton pressure level [35]. - **Black Metals**: - **Stainless Steel**: Cost support exists, but supply pressure and weak demand remain. Prices will oscillate in a wide range at a low level [36]. - **Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil**: Macro - sentiment improvement and cost support drive prices up. A short - term long - bias strategy can be adopted [37][38]. - **Iron Ore**: Import cost supports prices, but demand is under pressure. The main contract will oscillate in a range [39]. - **Coal**: Coking coal is weakly stable, and the coke main contract may be strong. Attention should be paid to steel mill inventory and policy implementation [40]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Macro - Policy focuses on mid - stream manufacturing and anti - involution, which may boost new energy stocks. Market expects pro - growth policies from the July Politburo meeting. Trump's tariff delay eases short - term pressure but affects trade - dependent sectors. Stock index futures are expected to rise in the medium term but are subject to risks [2]. Crude Oil - Low dollar index supports prices, but reduced rate - cut expectations and potential OPEC+ production increase limit upward movement. WTI may rebound around $65 per barrel [3]. Gold - Trump's tariff policies and strong employment data cool rate - cut expectations. Gold ETFs have large inflows. Gold price may test June lows if it fails to return above $3300 per ounce [4][6]. Silver - Strong employment data and tariff - related inflation concerns affect the market. Supply - demand gap in 2025, but weak industrial demand and high inventories limit price increases. Attention to $36.5 per ounce support [7]. Chemicals - **PTA**: Cost support is weak, supply increases, and demand is sluggish [8]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: Tight supply - demand balance with inventory pressure. Weak in the short term, attention to $4200 per ton support [9]. - **PVC**: Fundamentals unchanged, prices follow market sentiment [10][11]. - **PP**: No fundamental drivers, prices follow market sentiment [12][13]. - **Plastic**: No improvement in fundamentals, prices follow market sentiment [14]. - **Soda Ash**: Limited new drivers, prices oscillate in the bottom range [15]. - **Glass**: Limited drivers, prices oscillate widely [16]. Rubber - Supply is abundant due to good weather, demand from the tire industry is weak. Market oscillates, attention to downstream start - up rate [17][18]. Methanol - Supply - demand balance is weak. Port inventory and weak demand suppress prices. Prices oscillate in a range [19]. Agricultural Products - **Corn**: USDA report has limited impact. Domestic market in transition, prices down due to substitution. Futures may test $2300 per ton support [20][21]. - **Peanut**: Expected increase in planting area pressures far - month prices. Current supply - demand is weak, prices oscillate [22]. - **Cotton**: US production forecast revised down, domestic supply abundant. Prices oscillate, attention to $14000 per ton pressure [23]. - **Pig**: Supply - demand imbalance, high uncertainty, attention to terminal consumption [24]. - **Egg**: Supply sufficient, demand weak. Prices oscillate at a low level, attention to farmers' culling intentions [25][26]. - **Soybean Meal**: Tariffs and weather are drivers. Supply pressure is high, prices may oscillate weakly [27]. - **Soybean Oil**: Attention to US weather and MPOB report. Supply pressure is large, prices may oscillate weakly [28]. Metals - **Copper**: Trump's tariff threats and domestic policies have complex impacts. Short - term short positions can be considered [29]. - **Aluminum**: Trump's tariff policies and seasonality pressure prices. Aggressive investors can trade in a range, conservative investors wait and see [30]. - **Alumina**: Ore supply issues and low inventory support prices, 2509 contract may be strong [31]. - **Cast Aluminum Alloy**: Cost support and inventory accumulation coexist. 2511 contract oscillates in a range [32]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: Cost support strengthens, demand is weak. Prices may be strong in the short term [33]. - **Industrial Silicon**: Supply is high, prices may be strong in the short term but face over - supply pressure [34]. - **Polysilicon**: Market is in a wait - and - see state. Prices may be strong in the short term, attention to $40,000 per ton pressure [35]. Black Metals - **Stainless Steel**: Cost support exists, but supply pressure and weak demand remain. Prices oscillate in a wide range at a low level [36]. - **Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil**: Macro - sentiment improvement and cost support drive prices up. Short - term long - bias strategy [37][38]. - **Iron Ore**: Import cost supports prices, but demand is under pressure. Main contract oscillates in a range [39]. - **Coal**: Coking coal is weakly stable, coke main contract may be strong. Attention to steel mill inventory and policy implementation [40].

Macro Economic Overview - The US job market is experiencing a mild cooling, with June non-farm payrolls increasing by 147,000, a decrease of 73,000 from the previous month [2][3] - The unemployment rate in June stands at 4.1%, down by 0.1 percentage points from May, but the labor force participation rate has dropped to 62.3%, the lowest since 2023, indicating potential overestimation of the unemployment rate [2][3] Asset Allocation Recommendations - The recommended order for asset allocation remains: equities > commodities > bonds > cash [3][4] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the implementation of "incremental" policies for equities and the impact of the "stock-bond seesaw" effect on the bond market [4][39] Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.54% this week, with the leading sectors being steel (5.27%), banking (3.78%), and building materials (3.63%) [39][40] - The ten-year government bond yield remained stable at 1.64%, while the ten-year government bond futures increased by 0.04% [12][44] Economic Data Insights - Internet enterprises in China reported a revenue of 773.5 billion yuan in the first five months, a year-on-year growth of 0.9%, while total profits decreased by 2.2% [25] - The construction material inventory increased by 50,000 tons in the week of July 4, indicating a potential rise in supply [26][30] Regulatory Developments - The China Securities Regulatory Commission is focusing on optimizing capital market mechanisms to enhance the efficiency of resource allocation towards high-potential sectors [39][41] - The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development is emphasizing the need for precise policies to stabilize the real estate market, encouraging local governments to take responsibility [42]

Group 1: Economic Growth Drivers - The summer travel season has initiated, with Baidu migration index showing a year-on-year increase of 18.2% and domestic flights up by 2.9%[2] - The production of raw materials is recovering, supported by stable prices, with steel output and apparent demand increasing by 0.5% and 1.4% respectively this week[2][5] Group 2: Industrial Sector Insights - The production of five major steel varieties has increased, with glass and asphalt operating rates also improving[2] - Cement clinker capacity utilization has shown marginal adjustments, while the textile polyester operating rate has rebounded[2] Group 3: Real Estate Market Trends - New home sales in 30 major cities have seen a decline in average daily transaction area, with a month-on-month decrease noted at the beginning of July[2] - The second-hand housing listing price index has decreased by 0.28% as of June 23[2] Group 4: Domestic Demand Indicators - Retail sales of passenger cars reached 2.032 million units in June, marking a 15% year-on-year growth[2] - Major home appliance retail sales increased by 10.9% year-on-year as of June 27, indicating sustained consumer demand[2] Group 5: External Demand and Risks - Port cargo throughput increased by 0.7% year-on-year, while container throughput rose by 3.1%[2] - Risks include potential underperformance of growth stabilization policies, unexpected severity of overseas economic downturns, and escalating geopolitical conflicts[2][32]

Core Viewpoint - The overseas market is showing signs of stagflation risk, while the Federal Reserve maintains a cautious policy with unchanged expectations for two rate cuts within the year. Domestic policies continue to support economic stability, with retail sales growth reaching a new high, indicating marginal improvement in consumption. However, a significant decline in real estate investment remains a core drag on the economy [2][16]. Group 1: Price Trends - Recent domestic and international aluminum prices have shown strong fluctuations. LME aluminum 3M opened at $2454/ton, reaching a monthly high of $2560.5/ton, with a monthly increase of $107.5/ton (4.38%). Meanwhile, domestic Shanghai aluminum opened at 20115 CNY/ton, with a monthly increase of 350 CNY/ton (1.74%) [3]. - The near-month Shanghai aluminum contract is supported by extremely low inventory and high spot premiums, while the far-month contract is pressured by weak seasonal demand and excess alumina supply, leading to a pessimistic outlook for future prices [5]. Group 2: Supply and Demand Dynamics - China's electrolytic aluminum production remains stable and high, with strong support from the passenger vehicle market, despite weak real estate data. The current spot price of electrolytic aluminum is in a premium state [7]. - The domestic bauxite market has seen a slight price increase, currently quoted at 508 CNY/ton, with supply tightening due to seasonal rains and environmental inspections [8]. - The average theoretical cost of aluminum is 18374.51 CNY/ton, with an average profit of 3476 CNY/ton [10]. Group 3: Inventory and Consumption - As of July 3, 2025, aluminum ingot social inventory stands at 456,000 tons, while aluminum rod inventory is at 163,000 tons [10]. - In May 2025, the operating rate for aluminum plate and strip enterprises was 73.00%, while the operating rate for aluminum rod and wire enterprises was 63% [13]. - The automotive market shows strong growth, with May production and sales reaching 2.649 million and 2.686 million units, respectively, marking year-on-year increases of 11.6% and 11.2% [14]. Group 4: Market Outlook - The market outlook indicates that the traditional consumption will be suppressed by the approaching off-season, and the ongoing weakness in real estate will continue to be a challenge. However, low inventory levels and ongoing domestic growth policies are expected to provide some resilience to aluminum prices [19].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information about the report industry investment rating is provided. 2. Core Views - The economic situation in China and the US is complex. In China, the economic sentiment has improved slightly, but there are still pressures in the manufacturing sector. In the US, the labor market is strong, but there are signs of weakness in retail sales and manufacturing [1][2]. - The "Big Beautiful" bill in the US has passed the House of Representatives and is expected to be signed into law by President Trump. The progress of trade negotiations among countries needs continuous attention [2]. - Macro - inflation trading is heating up, with the non - ferrous sector, gold, and the black sector being key areas of concern [3]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Market Analysis - In China, the May investment data is weak, especially in the real estate sector, which may drag down fiscal revenue. Exports are under pressure, while consumption shows resilience. The June official manufacturing PMI, non - manufacturing PMI, and comprehensive PMI have all increased slightly, but the manufacturing PMI has been below the boom - bust line for three consecutive months. The new order index has entered the expansion range, and investment and consumption demand are expected to be released with the implementation of policies. Attention should be paid to the Politburo meeting in July for possible further growth - stabilizing policies [1]. - In the US, the deadline for the suspension of tariffs is approaching. There are various trade negotiation situations among countries. The eurozone's June manufacturing PMI has risen. The Fed Chairman has not ruled out the possibility of a July interest rate cut. The US House of Representatives has passed the "Big Beautiful" bill, which is expected to be signed by President Trump on July 4th. The US May retail sales decreased significantly, and the June ISM manufacturing PMI continued to contract, but the June non - farm payrolls exceeded expectations, causing traders to abandon their bets on a July interest rate cut [1][2]. Macro - inflation Trading - Based on the 2018 tariff review, the tariff - adding events first lead to a decline in demand trading and then an increase in inflation trading. Recently, with the increasing expectation of the passage of the US "Big Beautiful" bill and the approaching of important domestic meetings, macro - inflation trading has heated up again. The non - ferrous sector with supply constraints and gold related to inflation expectations are key areas of concern, and the black sector should focus on domestic policy expectations [3]. Strategy - For commodities and stock index futures, it is recommended to allocate long positions in industrial products and gold at low prices [4]. To - do List - The EU will extend sanctions against Russia for six months until January 31, 2026. The Iranian president has approved the suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Attention should be paid to the OPEC meeting on July 6th and the verification of production increase [3].

Group 1 - The Hang Seng Index opened down 0.7%, with the Hang Seng Tech Index falling 0.75%. Alibaba Health dropped nearly 5%, and AIA Group fell nearly 2% [1] - According to Zhongtai International, the technical bull market pattern for Hong Kong stocks is clear in the first half of the year, with expectations for continued strength in the market under supportive policies and improved US dollar liquidity in the second half of 2025 [1] - Earnings per share for the Hang Seng Index are projected to grow by 8.5% and 8.3% in 2025 and 2026, respectively [1] Group 2 - CITIC Securities anticipates that the ongoing reform of the Hong Kong listing system will enhance the asset quality and liquidity of the market, with southbound capital likely to continue flowing into Hong Kong stocks [2] - The market is expected to show a trend of "oscillation upwards + structural differentiation" in the second half of the year, driven by macro policies focusing on high-quality development, technological innovation, and domestic demand [2] - Annual net inflow of southbound funds is expected to exceed 1 trillion yuan, continuously improving liquidity in the Hong Kong stock market [2]