Core Insights - The national narrow fiscal revenue growth has turned positive, reflecting a stable economic recovery [2][3] Fiscal Revenue Overview - From January to July, the national general public budget revenue reached 135,839 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 0.1% [3] - The revenue growth rate has shown a gradual decline this year, but the decrease is narrowing, with July's revenue growth rate reaching a new high of 2.6% [3] - Tax revenue, which is a major component of fiscal revenue, totaled 110,933 billion yuan, down 0.3% year-on-year, but the decline is also narrowing [3][5] Tax Revenue Analysis - In July, tax revenue was 18,018 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 5%, marking a continuous recovery since April [3][5] - The four major tax categories showed improvement, with domestic VAT increasing by 3%, domestic consumption tax by 2.1%, and personal income tax by 8.8% [5] - Despite a decline in corporate income tax by 0.4%, the reduction is significantly less than in the first half of the year [5] Non-Tax Revenue Insights - Non-tax revenue for the first seven months was 24,906 billion yuan, growing by 2%, which is significantly lower than the previous year's growth of 12% [6] - Government fund revenue, primarily from land sales, saw a decline, but the decrease is narrowing due to increased competition for quality land in core cities [6] Fiscal Expenditure Trends - General public budget expenditure reached 160,737 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 3.4%, supporting economic stability [7] - Social welfare, education, and health expenditures grew by 9.8%, 5.7%, and 5.3% respectively, surpassing the average growth rate [7] - Government fund budget expenditure increased significantly by 31.7% to 54,287 billion yuan, directed towards major project construction and new sectors [8]

Group 1 - The central bank announced a reverse repurchase operation of 500 billion yuan with a six-month term on August 15, following a previous operation of 700 billion yuan for three months on August 8, resulting in a total of 300 billion yuan in excess liquidity injection this month [1] - The market anticipates that the central bank may increase the amount of medium-term lending facility (MLF) after the 300 billion yuan MLF matures this month [1] Group 2 - The expectation for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September has been dampened, as the U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) surged to 3.3% year-on-year in July, the highest level since February, significantly exceeding the expected 2.5% [1] - The PPI also increased by 0.9% month-on-month, marking the largest rise since June 2022 [1] - San Francisco Fed President Daly opposed a significant 50 basis point cut in the September meeting, while Chicago Fed President Goolsbee urged caution in rate cuts until inflation is controlled [1] Group 3 - Initial jobless claims in the U.S. decreased by 3,000 to 224,000, remaining below expectations and at the lowest level since November 2021 [1] - The previous week's continuing claims fell to 1.953 million, slightly below expectations but still hovering at high levels since 2021 [1]

Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2) Core View of the Report The LME lead inventory has decreased, providing support for lead prices [1]. 3) Summary by Relevant Catalogs Fundamental Tracking - **Price**: The closing price of SHFE lead main contract was 16,775 yuan/ton, down 0.45%; the closing price of LME lead 3M electronic disk was 1,981 dollars/ton, also down 0.45% [1]. - **Volume**: The trading volume of SHFE lead main contract was 30,595 lots, a decrease of 2,006 lots; the trading volume of LME lead was 3,833 lots, a decrease of 1,426 lots [1]. - **Open Interest**: The open interest of SHFE lead main contract was 49,496 lots, a decrease of 1,711 lots; the open interest of LME lead was 159,114 lots, a decrease of 522 lots [1]. - **Premium and Discount**: The premium of Shanghai 1 lead was -25 yuan/ton, unchanged; the LME CASH - 3M premium was -43.24 dollars/ton, a decrease of 2.37 dollars/ton [1]. - **Inventory**: SHFE lead futures inventory was 62,225 tons, an increase of 441 tons; LME lead inventory was 260,475 tons, a decrease of 625 tons [1]. - **Scrap Battery and Refined Lead**: The price of scrap electric vehicle batteries was 10,175 yuan/ton, unchanged; the price of recycled refined lead was 16,675 yuan/ton, a decrease of 50 yuan/ton [1]. - **Profit and Loss**: The spot import profit and loss of lead ingots was -486.03 yuan/ton, an increase of 48.91 yuan/ton; the SHFE lead continuous third - month import profit and loss was -536.75 yuan/ton, a decrease of 11.92 yuan/ton [1]. News - The US PPI in July increased by 0.9% month - on - month, the highest monthly growth rate in three years, far exceeding the Wall Street expectation of 0.2%, indicating that enterprises are passing on the rising import costs related to tariffs [1]. - Trump told Zelensky that if everything goes well, a tri - lateral meeting between the US, Russia, and Ukraine will be held [1]. Lead Trend Intensity The lead trend intensity is 0, indicating a neutral view, with the value ranging from - 2 (most bearish) to 2 (most bullish) [1].

Group 1 - The Trump administration has announced an expansion of the 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, which will include hundreds of derivative products, effective August 18 [1] - The U.S. Department of Commerce has added 407 product codes to the tariff list due to their steel and aluminum content, with specific tariffs applicable to non-steel and aluminum components [1] - The tariffs on steel and aluminum are the highest since the 1930s, leading to increased production costs for manufacturers and potentially higher prices for consumers [2] Group 2 - U.S. Aluminum Company reported a $20 million increase in production costs in Q1 due to tariff policies, and a $115 million increase in Q2 as a result of tariffs on Canadian products [2] - Approximately 70% of aluminum produced by the U.S. Aluminum Company in Canada is sold to the U.S., where customers are now paying higher prices than in other global markets [2] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) for July rose by 0.9%, significantly higher than June's zero growth, indicating rising cost pressures for U.S. businesses [4] Group 3 - President Trump announced plans to impose semiconductor tariffs, potentially reaching up to 300%, within two weeks [3] - The PPI increase was primarily driven by the service sector, with a notable 1.1% rise in service producer prices, the largest since March 2022 [4] - Core PPI, excluding food and energy, also saw a 0.9% month-over-month increase, with a year-over-year rise of 3.7%, indicating persistent inflationary pressures [4]

Economic Growth - The Guosen High-Frequency Macro Diffusion Index A turned positive this week, indicating improved economic growth momentum[1] - Index B showed a seasonal rebound, with a standardized increase of 0.43, outperforming historical averages[1] - Consumption and real estate sectors showed relative strength, while investment sector sentiment declined[1] Price Trends - Food prices increased by approximately 1.0% month-on-month, while non-food prices decreased by about 0.1%[2] - Overall CPI is expected to rise by 0.1% month-on-month, with a year-on-year decline to -0.3%[2] - PPI is projected to increase by 0.3% month-on-month, with a significant year-on-year recovery to -2.6%[2] Asset Price Predictions - Current domestic interest rates are low, while the Shanghai Composite Index is high, suggesting a potential upward movement in the ten-year government bond yield and a downward trend in the Shanghai Composite Index next week[1][19] - The predicted ten-year government bond yield for the week of August 22, 2025, is 2.48%, while the Shanghai Composite Index is expected to be 3,207.64[20]

Group 1 - The article discusses the upcoming expiration of the tariff suspension measures between China and the U.S. on August 12, and the potential for easing trade risks based on recent trade agreements with Japan and the EU [7] - It highlights the ongoing economic situation in July, characterized by strong supply but weak demand, indicating a mixed economic outlook [11] - The article notes that the Producer Price Index (PPI) has shown weakness due to low capacity utilization in mid and downstream sectors, which are considered two underlying factors affecting PPI performance [12] Group 2 - The financial data for July indicates a significant rebound in M2 year-on-year, primarily driven by an active capital market [15] - The article mentions that the U.S. has established a three-tiered tariff system as part of its trade agreements, with significant uncertainties regarding the execution of investment and procurement commitments [17][18] - It emphasizes the long-term and targeted nature of tariff leverage, with secondary and transshipment tariffs gradually taking shape [18]

So, what are the real implications of this hotter than expected PPI report. So, CPI, it was a bit mixed. Uh, headline was better than expected, but core was a bit hotter.And people said, well, it was just better than feared. This one's a lot worse than feared. Does this take a 25 basis point cut off the table. Does it officially eliminate the idea of a 50 basis point cut where was kind of that became kind of a whisper conversation going on as well. Look, I think a 50 basis point cut was never really that mu ...

Market Trends & Analysis - ETH price is up 19% on the week, teasing all-time high, with a potential target of $10,000 to $20,000 in the next 6-8 months [26][33] - Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $124,500, but is currently at $17,700, up 1% on the week [21] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) number was 37%, higher than the estimated 29%, indicating inflation running hotter [13] - Tom Lee projects ETH to reach $7,500 by the end of the year [36] Institutional Adoption & Investment - ETH ETFs experienced a billion-dollar inflow day, significantly higher than Bitcoin's initial ETF flows, with total ETH ETFs at $12 billion [39][40] - Harvard revealed holding $116 million in BlackRock Bitcoin ETFs, indicating institutional adoption of crypto assets [42] - Tom Lee accumulated 1 million ETH in his treasury vehicle over a 30-day period [45] - Bitmine aims to raise $20 billion to acquire more ETH, targeting 5% of the total ETH supply [45] Technological Developments & Blockchain Infrastructure - Stripe and Circle are launching their own Layer 1 blockchains, Tempo and Arc respectively, for stablecoin payments and capital markets [4][46][48] - Coinbase added DEX trading to its app, allowing access to any token on Aerodrome, excluding New York State [4][51] - Uniswap Foundation proposed a legal structure known as a DUNA under Wyoming law, potentially paving the way for the fee switch [51] Regulatory & Legal Landscape - Banks are demanding exclusion for yield-bearing stablecoins in the Genius Act, fearing loss of interest revenue [4][50] - Do Kwon pleaded guilty to fraud charges related to Terra Luna's $80 billion collapse, facing up to 12 years in prison [55][57] Security & Network Concerns - Monero experienced a 51% attack, highlighting vulnerabilities in proof-of-work networks, with the attacker bribing miners to acquire hash rate [4][59][61] - The US government, through Scott Bessant, will establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve using confiscated assets, estimated between $15 billion and $20 billion [50]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that recent policies aimed at expanding domestic demand and boosting consumption are showing positive effects, leading to improvements in market supply and demand relationships and some positive price changes [1][2] - In July, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.4% month-on-month, reversing a previous decline of 0.1%, with industrial consumer goods prices rising by 0.5%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points from the previous month [1] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.2% month-on-month in July, but the decline was narrowed by 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous month, marking the first contraction in the rate of decline since March [1] Group 2 - The prices of coal, steel, cement, photovoltaic products, and lithium battery manufacturing saw a reduction in month-on-month decline rates by 0.1 to 1.9 percentage points, contributing to a decrease in the downward pressure on PPI by 0.14 percentage points compared to the previous month [1] - Despite external uncertainties and competitive pressures in some domestic industries, the foundation for reasonable price recovery is being strengthened by more proactive macro policies and ongoing actions to boost consumption [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant rise in the Producer Price Index (PPI) for July, indicating strong inflationary pressures due to recent tariff policies, which may impact the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions [1][2]. - The PPI increased by 0.9% month-over-month, far exceeding the expected 0.2%, and year-over-year, it rose by 3.3%, marking the fastest growth since February 2025 [1]. - Core PPI, excluding food, energy, and trade services, also saw its largest increase since 2022, suggesting widespread inflationary pressures across various sectors [1]. Group 2 - Service prices led the increase, rising by 1.1%, the largest gain since March 2022, with notable increases in investment management, securities brokerage, and lodging prices [1]. - Commodity prices rose by 0.7%, driven primarily by a 1.4% increase in food costs, with fresh and dried vegetable prices surging nearly 39% in a single month [1]. - The market anticipates that the Federal Reserve will still implement a 25 basis point rate cut in September, despite the surprising PPI data, which may lead to a reassessment of future rate cut expectations [2]. Group 3 - The USD/JPY exchange rate fluctuated significantly, with a recent drop to 147.31, reflecting the ongoing impact of economic data and central bank policy expectations on currency movements [1][3]. - Technical traders are advised to monitor the USD/JPY within the range of 145.80 to 149.00, as a breakout above the 200-day moving average could signal further upward movement towards the 151.50 target [3]. - Conversely, a downward break could lead to a target near the June low of 143.00, indicating potential volatility in the currency pair [3].