韩国5月CPI同比+1.9%，预估为+2.1%。 韩国5月CPI环比-0.1%，预估为+0.1%。 ...

智通财经6月4日电，韩国5月CPI同比上升1.9%，预期2.10%，前值2.10%。 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information about the industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core View of the Report The report updates the high - frequency fundamental data from May 26th to May 30th, 2025, showing that the overall fundamental high - frequency index is stable, with different trends in various sub - indicators such as production, demand, prices, and financing [1][9]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Total Index: Fundamental High - Frequency Index Stable - The current Guosheng fundamental high - frequency index is 125.9 points (previous value: 125.8 points), with a week - on - week increase of 0.1 point and a year - on - year increase of 5.0 points (previous value: 4.9 points), and the year - on - year growth rate rebounds. The long - short signal for interest - rate bonds is long, with a signal factor of 5.8% (previous value: 6.3%) [1][9]. 3.2 Production: Polyester Operating Rate Declines - The industrial production high - frequency index is 125.4 (previous value: 125.3), with a week - on - week increase of 0.1 point and a year - on - year increase of 4.7 points (previous value: 4.7 points), and the year - on - year growth rate remains unchanged. The electric furnace operating rate is 65.4% (previous value: 66.0%), and the polyester operating rate is 90.9% (previous value: 93.3%) [1][13]. 3.3 Real Estate Sales: New Home Sales Year - on - Year Remain Negative - The real estate sales high - frequency index is 44.8 (previous value: 44.9), with a week - on - week decrease of 0.1 point and a year - on - year decrease of 6.6 points (previous value: 6.6 points), and the year - on - year decline rate remains unchanged. The transaction area of commercial housing in 30 large - and medium - sized cities is 31.0 million square meters (previous value: 27.7 million square meters), and the land premium rate of 100 large - and medium - sized cities is 10.1% (previous value: 1.2%) [1][24]. 3.4 Infrastructure Investment: Petroleum Asphalt Operating Rate Continues to Decline - The infrastructure investment high - frequency index is 117.9 (previous value: 117.7), with a week - on - week increase of 0.2 point and a year - on - year increase of 1.2 points (previous value: 0.9 points), and the year - on - year growth rate expands. The operating rate of petroleum asphalt plants is 27.7% (previous value: 30.8%) [1][40]. 3.5 Exports: Export Container Freight Rate Index Continues to Rise - The export high - frequency index is 144.4 (previous value: 144.5), with a week - on - week decrease of 0.1 point and a year - on - year increase of 6.5 points (previous value: 6.8 points), and the year - on - year growth rate narrows. The CCFI index is 1118 points (previous value: 1107 points), and the export price index of Yiwu small commodities is 108 points (previous value: 104 points) [1][42]. 3.6 Consumption: Passenger Car Manufacturer Retail Sales Rebound - The consumption high - frequency index is 119.3 (previous value: 119.4), with a week - on - week decrease of 0.1 point and a year - on - year increase of 1.4 points (previous value: 1.4 points), and the year - on - year growth rate remains unchanged. Passenger car manufacturer retail sales are 60,823 units (previous value: 51,175 units), and wholesale sales are 75,923 units (previous value: 56,286 units) [1][54]. 3.7 CPI: Pork Prices Continue to Fall - The CPI monthly - on - monthly forecast is - 0.1% (previous value: 0.0%). The average wholesale price of pork is 20.7 yuan/kg (previous value: 20.8 yuan/kg) [1][63]. 3.8 PPI: Rebar Prices Continue to Decline - The PPI monthly - on - monthly forecast is - 0.2% (previous value: - 0.3%). The settlement price of rebar futures is 3,237 yuan/ton (previous value: 3,299 yuan/ton) [1][69]. 3.9 Transportation: Both Passenger Transport and Flights Decline - The transportation high - frequency index is 127.6 (previous value: 127.4), with a week - on - week increase of 0.2 point and a year - on - year increase of 8.0 points (previous value: 7.8 points), and the year - on - year growth rate increases. The passenger volume of the subway in first - tier cities is 38.53 million person - times (previous value: 38.66 million person - times), and the number of domestic flights is 12,682 flights (previous value: 12,744 flights) [2][81]. 3.10 Inventory: Soda Ash Inventory Continues to Decline - The inventory high - frequency index is 160.1 (previous value: 160.0), with a week - on - week increase of 0.1 point and a year - on - year increase of 9.9 points (previous value: 9.9 points), and the year - on - year growth rate remains unchanged. The soda ash inventory is 161.3 million tons (previous value: 167.7 million tons) [2][86]. 3.11 Financing: 6M National - Share Banker's Acceptance Bill Rediscount Rate Rebounds - The financing high - frequency index is 227.9 (previous value: 227.3), with a week - on - week increase of 0.6 point and a year - on - year increase of 29.1 points (previous value: 29.1 points), and the year - on - year growth rate remains unchanged. The 6M national - share banker's acceptance bill rediscount rate is 1.10% (previous value: 1.08%) [2][98].

Core Viewpoint - The article provides a forecast for various macroeconomic indicators in May, indicating a mixed outlook for industrial production, fixed asset investment, retail sales, trade, and monetary conditions, reflecting ongoing economic adjustments and external influences. Group 1: Industrial Production - Industrial added value is expected to grow by 6% year-on-year in May, with the manufacturing PMI rising to 49.5, indicating a recovery in production and demand [1] - Key indicators show a decline in the operating rates of automotive tires, while the chemical industry shows varied performance [1] Group 2: Fixed Asset Investment - Fixed asset investment is projected to grow by 3.9% year-on-year in May, with manufacturing and real estate investments declining, while infrastructure investment remains stable [2] - High-frequency data indicates a decrease in steel prices and an increase in asphalt operating rates, supporting stable infrastructure investment [2] Group 3: Retail Sales - Social retail sales are expected to grow by 4.7% year-on-year in May, down from 5.1% in April, with service retail showing stronger growth [3] - The automotive market is experiencing cautious sentiment due to international uncertainties, impacting retail sales growth [3] Group 4: Trade - Exports are forecasted to grow by 5% year-on-year in May, while imports are expected to remain flat at 0% [4] - Factors such as increased port activity in Southeast Asia and tariff reductions are influencing export dynamics [4] Group 5: Monetary Conditions - New credit is expected to reach 800 billion yuan in May, with total social financing at 2 trillion yuan and M2 growth at 7.7% [5] - The article notes a shift in loan dynamics, with government bonds contributing significantly to social financing [5] Group 6: Inflation - CPI is projected to decline by 0.1% year-on-year in May, while PPI is expected to drop to -3% [5] - Price movements in fresh produce and energy are influencing inflation metrics [5] Group 7: Economic Forecasts - A summary table outlines various economic indicators for May 2025, including GDP growth, industrial added value, retail sales, fixed asset investment, exports, imports, trade surplus, CPI, PPI, and M2 growth [6]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - China's economic growth in April showed resilience overall, with industrial production and exports better than market expectations, while fixed - asset investment and consumption were slightly below expectations [72]. - The Sino - US Geneva economic and trade talks led to a "rush to export" to the US in mid - May, but the long - term uncertainty remains [33][72]. - The domestic real estate market is still in the bottom - grinding process, with the decline in real estate development investment widening, which continues to drag down economic growth [72]. - The second - quarter economic growth faces challenges compared to the first quarter, but the "rush to export" factor is beneficial for the stable growth of the second - quarter economy [72]. Summary by Related Content Fixed - Asset Investment - From January to April, national fixed - asset investment increased by 4.0% year - on - year, down from 4.2% in January - March and lower than the market expectation of 4.26% [4][6]. - From January to April, broad infrastructure investment (including electricity) increased by 10.85% year - on - year, down from 11.5% in January - March but higher than the market expectation of 10.0% [6]. - From January to April, manufacturing investment increased by 8.8% year - on - year, down from 9.1% in January - March and lower than the market expectation of 9.1% [6]. - From January to April, national real estate development investment decreased by 10.3% year - on - year, with the decline expanding from 9.9% in January - March [6]. - In high - tech industries, the investment in information services, computer and office equipment manufacturing, aerospace and spacecraft equipment manufacturing, and professional technical services increased by 40.6%, 28.9%, 23.9%, and 17.6% respectively year - on - year [6]. - From January to April, equipment purchase investment increased by 18.2%, with a growth contribution rate of 64.5% [6]. Real Estate Market - From January to April, the sales area of newly built commercial housing nationwide was 28,262 million square meters, a year - on - year decrease of 2.8%, narrowing from a 3.0% decline in January - March [7][9]. - From January to April, the sales volume of newly built commercial housing nationwide was 2.7035 trillion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 3.2%, with the decline expanding from 2.1% in January - March [9]. - In the first 28 days of May, the average daily transaction area of commercial housing in 30 large - and medium - sized cities was 240,000 square meters, a year - on - year decrease of 1.5%, with the decline in April being larger and narrowing in May [10][12]. - The national second - hand housing price is still in the bottom - grinding stage, with the decline rate slowing down this year compared to last year [13][15]. Consumption - In April, the total retail sales of consumer goods were 3.7174 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 5.1%, lower than the market expectation of 5.5% and down from 5.9% in March [16][18]. - From January to April, the total retail sales of consumer goods were 16.1845 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 4.7% (3.5% for the whole of last year); excluding automobiles, the retail sales of consumer goods were 14.7005 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 5.2% (3.8% for the whole of last year) [18]. - In April, the categories with relatively large year - on - year increases in the retail sales of goods by units above the designated size included household appliances and audio - visual equipment, cultural and office supplies, furniture, gold and silver jewelry, sports and entertainment products, and communication equipment, with increases of 38.8%, 33.5%, 26.9%, 25.3%, 23.3%, and 19.9% respectively [21]. Service Industry - In April, the national service industry production index increased by 6.0% year - on - year, down from 6.3% in March [22][24]. - In April, the production indexes of information transmission, software and information technology services, leasing and business services, wholesale and retail, and the financial industry increased by 10.4%, 8.9%, 6.8%, and 6.1% respectively year - on - year, faster than the service industry production index [24]. Foreign Trade - In April, China's exports denominated in US dollars increased by 8.1% year - on - year, higher than the market forecast of 2.0%, and imports decreased by 0.2% year - on - year, better than the market forecast of a 6.0% decrease [25][27]. - In April, China's exports to ASEAN increased by 20.8%, exports to the EU increased by 8.27%, and exports to the US decreased by 21.03% [28][30]. - After the release of the joint statement of the Sino - US Geneva economic and trade talks on May 12, there was a "rush to ship" in US - bound shipping. The CCFI index of the US - West route on May 23 was significantly higher than that on May 9 [31][33]. Industry - In April, the added value of industrial enterprises above the designated size increased by 6.1% year - on - year in real terms, higher than the market expectation of 5.2% [34][36]. - In April, the product sales rate of industrial enterprises above the designated size was 97.2%, a year - on - year decrease of 0.2 percentage points [37][39]. - In the first quarter of 2025, the national capacity utilization rate of industrial enterprises above the designated size was 74.1%, 0.5 percentage points higher than the same period last year [40][42]. - From January to April, the operating income of industrial enterprises above the designated size was 43.44 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 3.2%, and the total profit was 2.11702 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 1.4% [45]. - In April, the profit of industrial enterprises above the designated size increased by 3.0% year - on - year [43][45]. Finance - In April, the scale of social financing increased by 1.16 trillion yuan, lower than the market expectation of 1.26 trillion yuan [46][48]. - In April, RMB loans in the credit statistics increased by 280 billion yuan, lower than the market expectation of 760 billion yuan and a year - on - year decrease of 450 billion yuan [49][51]. - At the end of April, the balance of broad - money (M2) was 325.17 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 8.0%, higher than the market expectation of 7.5%; the balance of narrow - money (M1) was 109.14 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 1.5%, lower than the market expectation of 3.0% [52][54]. - From January to April, the newly - added medium - and long - term loans of enterprises were 5.83 trillion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 780 billion yuan [55][57]. Employment and Prices - In April, the national urban surveyed unemployment rate was 5.1%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [58][60]. - In April, the national consumer price index (CPI) decreased by 0.1% year - on - year, in line with the market expectation [61][63]. - In April, the national industrial producer price index (PPI) decreased by 2.7% year - on - year, slightly better than the market expectation of a 2.8% decrease [66][68]. - The 200 - index of agricultural product wholesale prices continued to decline in May, slightly lower than the same period last year [64][65]. - The bulk commodity index fluctuated horizontally and declined slightly in May, and the PPI in May is expected to remain at a relatively low level [69][71].

Group 1 - The 39th OPEC and non-OPEC oil-producing countries ministerial meeting is scheduled to take place, which may influence global oil supply and pricing dynamics [1] - The U.S. Vice President will deliver a speech at the "Bitcoin 2025" conference, potentially impacting cryptocurrency market sentiment [1] - The Federal Reserve's Williams will participate in a panel discussion at the Bank of Japan's financial research institute meeting, which could provide insights into U.S. monetary policy [1] Group 2 - Australia's April weighted CPI year-on-year data will be released, which is crucial for assessing inflation trends in the region [1] - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will announce its interest rate decision and monetary policy statement, impacting the New Zealand dollar and economic outlook [1] - The final GDP year-on-year figure for France's first quarter will be published, providing insights into the country's economic performance [1] Group 3 - Germany's adjusted unemployment figures for May will be released, including both the number of unemployed and the unemployment rate, which are key indicators of labor market health [1] - The Swiss ZEW investor confidence index for May will be announced, reflecting investor sentiment and expectations for the Swiss economy [1] - The Richmond Fed's manufacturing index for May will be published, offering insights into the manufacturing sector's performance in the U.S. [1] Group 4 - The Federal Reserve will release the minutes from its May monetary policy meeting, which may provide clues about future interest rate decisions [1] - The API crude oil inventory data for the week ending May 23 will be released, which is significant for understanding oil supply trends in the U.S. [1]

Core Insights - The macroeconomic policies in China are being intensified to address insufficient domestic demand and increased external shocks, with a focus on enhancing corporate financing needs and investment willingness [2][4][6] CPI - In April 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose from -0.7% to -0.1%, aligning with market expectations, primarily due to the impact of tariff policies and falling international oil prices [4] - The core CPI remained low at 0.5%, indicating a weak domestic price level, prompting continued monetary and fiscal policy efforts to stimulate consumption and investment [4] PPI - The Producer Price Index (PPI) fell to -2.7% in April, marking a decline for two consecutive months, influenced by international factors and insufficient domestic demand [6] - The central government has proposed more proactive macro policies to counteract these challenges, including a package of financial policies aimed at boosting domestic demand [6] PMI - The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped to 49.0%, indicating a contraction in manufacturing activity, with declines in production and new orders [8] - The non-manufacturing PMI also decreased to 50.4%, reflecting a slowdown in the service and construction sectors [8] Fixed Asset Investment - Fixed asset investment in the first four months of 2025 grew by 4.0% year-on-year, with manufacturing investment contributing significantly to overall growth [12] - Real estate investment showed a larger decline, while infrastructure investment remained stable due to government policy support [12] Credit - New RMB loans in April totaled 280 billion, a decrease of 450 billion year-on-year, with corporate loans being the main drag on credit growth [15] - The decline in consumer loans indicates weak consumer sentiment, while medium to long-term loans are affected by real estate market conditions [15] M2 - The broad money supply (M2) grew by 8.0% in April, reflecting an expansion in monetary supply supported by policy measures [19] - The growth rate of M2 outpaced that of narrow money (M1), indicating limited improvement in corporate liquidity and cautious investment sentiment [19]

Core Viewpoint - The article provides a comprehensive overview of recent economic data and events from the US, Eurozone, and Japan, highlighting trends in manufacturing, consumer confidence, and housing sales, which indicate mixed economic signals across these regions [4][10][11]. Group 1: US Economic Data - May manufacturing PMI exceeded expectations with a preliminary value of 52.3, compared to an expected 49.9 and a previous value of 50.2 [4][10]. - April existing home sales were below expectations at an annualized rate of 4 million units, while new home sales were better than expected at 743,000 units, revised down from 724,000 units [4][10]. - The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index for April matched expectations with a month-on-month change of -1%, revised from -0.7% to -0.8% [4][10]. Group 2: Eurozone Economic Data - May manufacturing PMI for the Eurozone slightly beat expectations at 49.4, compared to an expected 49.2 and a previous value of 49 [11]. - The consumer confidence index for May recorded -15.2, better than the expected -16 and revised from -16.7 to -16.6 [11]. - April CPI final value met expectations at 2.2% year-on-year, with core CPI at 2.7%, revised from a previous value of 2.4% [11]. Group 3: Japanese Economic Data - May manufacturing PMI showed a slight increase to 49, up from a previous value of 48.7, while the services PMI decreased to 50.8 from 52.4 [5]. - Core machinery orders for March significantly exceeded expectations with a month-on-month increase of 13%, compared to an expected decrease of 1.6% [5]. - April CPI was slightly above expectations at 3.6% year-on-year, with core CPI at 3.5%, exceeding the expected 3.4% [5]. Group 4: Weekly Economic Indices - The US WEI index fell to 1.9% for the week ending May 17, down from 2.07% and 2.56% in previous weeks [15]. - The German WAI index also declined to -0.29% for the week ending May 18, compared to -0.08% and -0.04% in prior weeks [16]. Group 5: Demand Indicators - US Redbook retail sales showed a slight year-on-year decline to 5.4%, down from 5.8% and 6.9% in previous weeks [17]. - Global flight numbers increased by 2.3% year-on-year, with approximately 236,700 flights executed as of May 23 [20]. - US mortgage rates rose slightly to 6.86% for a 30-year fixed mortgage, up from 6.81% and 6.76% in previous weeks [24]. Group 6: Employment Data - Initial jobless claims in the US were slightly better than expected at 227,000, compared to an expectation of 230,000 and a previous value of 229,000 [26]. - Continued claims rose to 1.903 million, up from a previous value of 1.867 million [26]. Group 7: Price Trends - Global commodity prices saw a slight increase, with the RJ/CRB commodity price index rising by 0.2% [28]. - US gasoline prices increased to $3.04 per gallon, reflecting a 1.8% rise from the previous week [28]. Group 8: Financial Conditions - Financial conditions in the US and Eurozone showed a slight tightening, with indices at 0.165 and 1.2 respectively [31]. - The long-term bond yield spread between Italy and Germany narrowed, while the spread between the US and Japan remained stable, and the US and Eurozone spread widened [37].

Economic Growth - The Guosen High-Frequency Macro Diffusion Index A turned negative, indicating a decline in economic momentum[1] - Index B decreased, with investment and real estate sectors showing a downturn while consumer sector remained stable[1] - Seasonal analysis shows Index B typically rises by an average of 0.17 weekly post-Spring Festival, but this week it fell by 0.43, underperforming historical averages[1] Price Trends - Food prices are expected to decline by approximately -1.0% month-on-month in May, while non-food prices are projected to decrease by -0.2%, leading to an overall CPI decline of -0.4%[2] - The PPI is anticipated to drop by -0.2% month-on-month, with a year-on-year decrease of -3.1%[2] Market Predictions - Current domestic interest rates are low, while the Shanghai Composite Index is high, suggesting a potential rise in the ten-year government bond yield and a decline in the Shanghai Composite Index next week[1][19] - The predicted ten-year government bond yield for the week of May 30, 2025, is 2.28%, while the Shanghai Composite Index is forecasted to be 3,099.44[20]

Core Viewpoint - The recent fluctuations in the US dollar index are primarily driven by the reassessment of US fiscal and credit risks, following Moody's downgrade of the US sovereign rating and the anticipated increase in federal debt due to large-scale tax cuts and expansionary fiscal policies [1] Group 1: US Economic Indicators - The 30-year US Treasury yield has surpassed 5.1% due to rising fiscal risks [1] - In April, the foreign exchange settlement deficit slightly widened, with increased corporate foreign exchange transactions indicating heightened trading activity [1] - The US PMI preliminary reading for May exceeded expectations, although Moody's downgrade has weakened confidence in the dollar [1] Group 2: China Economic Indicators - China's cross-border capital inflow remains strong, with a stable goods trade surplus [1] - The People's Bank of China has lowered the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) [1] - The volume of foreign capital in Chinese bond custody has rebounded, indicating improved foreign investment sentiment [1] Group 3: European Economic Indicators - The Eurozone's harmonized CPI for April was reported at 2.2% year-on-year and 0.6% month-on-month [1] - The preliminary composite PMI for May was recorded at 49.5, with the services PMI at 48.9, indicating a contraction in the services sector [1] - The European Commission has revised down its growth forecasts for the next two years [1] Group 4: Japanese Economic Indicators - Japan's manufacturing sector remains in contraction, with the May PMI data showing a slight recovery but still below the neutral line [1] - The services and composite PMIs in Japan have declined [1] - Japan's April exports grew by 2% year-on-year, while the CPI for April was reported at 3.6% year-on-year [1] Group 5: Currency Outlook - The US dollar is expected to maintain a weak position in the short term, with potential short-selling opportunities following a period of range-bound trading [1] - The Japanese yen shows short-term momentum [1] - The decline in US credit is unexpectedly strengthening the euro, with attention on the progress of US-EU tariff negotiations [1]