Group 1 - In July, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Sichuan decreased by 0.4% year-on-year, with the decline widening by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month. Month-on-month, the CPI shifted from flat to an increase of 0.4% [1][2] - The prices of fresh vegetables and fruits in Sichuan fell by 3.9% and 1.7% respectively on a month-on-month basis, while pork prices increased by 0.5%. The decline in vegetable and fruit prices was attributed to high temperatures and low rainfall affecting production, but ample market supply kept prices down [2] - The prices for air tickets, travel agency services, hotel accommodations, and vehicle rentals rose due to the peak summer travel season, with air ticket prices increasing by 20.1%, travel agency fees by 13.9%, hotel prices by 5.0%, and vehicle rental costs by 4.8% [2] Group 2 - The Producer Price Index (PPI) continued its downward trend in July, decreasing by 3.5% year-on-year, with the decline widening by 0.2 percentage points from the previous month. Month-on-month, the PPI fell by 1.2%, but the decline narrowed by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month [2]

Core Viewpoint - The report from Dongwu Securities predicts that the Producer Price Index (PPI) will steadily recover to around -1.5% year-on-year by the end of the year, but a positive turnaround is still awaited [1] Group 1: Economic Indicators - The 10-year government bond is fluctuating at a low of 1.6%, with short-term adjustment pressure coming from a slight rebound in commodity prices, although this non-demand-driven factor is unlikely to trigger a trend-driven bear market [1] - The year-on-year growth rate of social financing stock needs to see a rebound, which is contingent on the "anti-involution" policy from the supply side leading to an increase in corporate profits, followed by improved expectations for household income and an increase in leverage [1] Group 2: Policy Implications - In the long term, while "anti-involution" is a supply-side policy, its ultimate goal is to enhance corporate profits, which will subsequently drive up wages and the prices of land and other factors, potentially translating into increased demand [1] - This demand increase could signal a genuine turning point for bond yields [1]

Group 1: Consumer Price Index (CPI) Analysis - In July, Sichuan's Consumer Price Index (CPI) experienced a month-on-month increase of 0.4%, reversing from a previous month of stability [1] - Year-on-year, the CPI decreased by 0.4%, with the decline rate widening by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month [1] - The rise in CPI was driven by increased prices in tourism, transportation, accommodation, and refined oil [1] - Specific price changes included a 3.9% decrease in fresh vegetable prices, a 1.7% decrease in fresh fruit prices, and a 0.5% increase in pork prices [1] - The slight increase in pork prices is attributed to industry measures aimed at reducing production capacity and improving supply-demand balance [1] - During the peak travel season, air ticket prices rose by 20.1%, travel agency fees increased by 13.9%, hotel accommodation prices went up by 5.0%, and transportation rental fees rose by 4.8% [1] Group 2: Producer Price Index (PPI) Analysis - In July, the Producer Price Index (PPI) continued its downward trend, with a year-on-year decrease of 3.5%, and the decline rate expanded by 0.2 percentage points from the previous month [2] - Month-on-month, the PPI fell by 1.2%, with the decline rate narrowing by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month [2] - Contributing factors to the PPI decline included seasonal decreases in water and electricity prices, as well as an increase in the scale of market-oriented electricity transactions [2] - The prices in the black metal smelting and rolling processing industry continued to decline, along with ongoing decreases in the non-metallic mineral products industry [2]

Inflation Overview - July CPI year-on-year growth slightly exceeded consensus expectations, while PPI year-on-year growth fell below expectations[1] - July CPI increased by 0.4% month-on-month, remaining flat year-on-year, with core CPI rising by 0.8%[2] - Service prices rose by 0.5% year-on-year, while consumer goods prices fell by 0.4%[2] CPI Analysis - Year-on-year growth in July was driven by other goods and services (8.0%), clothing (1.7%), and healthcare (0.5%), while food and tobacco prices fell by 0.8%[2] - Food prices contributed to a 0.29 percentage point decline in CPI year-on-year, with gold and platinum jewelry prices adding 0.22 percentage points to CPI growth[2] - Service prices accounted for approximately 0.26 percentage points of the month-on-month CPI increase, representing over 60% of the total CPI rise[6] PPI Insights - July PPI decreased by 0.2% month-on-month and 3.6% year-on-year, with the decline in production materials contributing significantly[15] - The month-on-month decline in PPI was the first narrowing since March, influenced by seasonal factors and international trade uncertainties[16] - The overall PPI decline was impacted by eight industries, which collectively contributed approximately 0.24 percentage points to the PPI decrease[16] Future Outlook - The second half of the year is expected to see a narrowing of the PPI year-on-year decline due to improved supply-demand relationships in certain industries[20] - Seasonal and policy factors may cause fluctuations in various price segments, particularly in food and durable goods[7] - Risks include potential global inflation resurgence and rapid economic downturns in Europe and the U.S.[30]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core View of the Report - The current overcapacity is mainly concentrated in the mid - and downstream sectors. In July, the rise in commodity futures prices did not significantly boost inflation, and the PPI remained at a low level. After the implementation of new US tariffs, the "rush to export" phenomenon subsided, putting pressure on external demand. Domestic demand took over from external demand, reversing the trend of the trade balance, and the trade surplus narrowed in July. The policy hedging in areas such as preschool education is still insufficient. Meanwhile, the "anti - involution" concept cannot be falsified in the short term, and the pricing of major asset classes is unlikely to return to the "deflation" narrative of the second quarter due to the total demand shock. If the yield decline is too large, consider taking profits gradually [1]. - The yield of the 10 - year treasury bond slightly declined to 1.69%, and the interest rate structure became steeper. On August 8, the central bank announced a 700 - billion - yuan outright reverse repurchase operation, indicating a loosening of liquidity. Although the interest rate has reached a peak in the short term, the decline of long - term interest rates is not smooth due to the disturbances in the stock market and commodity prices [1]. Summary by Related Catalogs Domestic Market News - **Diplomatic Response**: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to questions about secondary oil tariffs. China conducts normal economic and energy cooperation with countries including Russia, which is legitimate [8]. - **Central Bank Operations**: The central bank carried out a 700 - billion - yuan outright reverse repurchase operation on August 8, 2025, with a term of 3 months. China's gold reserves increased by 600,000 ounces in July, marking the 9th consecutive month of increase [8]. - **Industrial and Financial Policies**: The State Council issued an opinion on gradually implementing free preschool education, exempting the tuition fees of children in the first year of public kindergartens from the 2025 autumn semester. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs will guide the reduction of about 1 million breeding sows. Seven departments including the People's Bank of China jointly issued a guidance on financial support for new - type industrialization. The National Development and Reform Commission will accelerate the approval of new - type policy - based financial instruments, and government bond issuance is expected to speed up, which is expected to drive the recovery of infrastructure investment in the second half of the year [8][9]. - **Economic Data**: In July, the CPI increased by 0.4% month - on - month, up from a 0.1% decline in the previous month, and was flat year - on - year. The core CPI increased by 0.8% year - on - year. The PPI decreased by 0.2% month - on - month, with the decline narrowing by 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous month. China's trade surplus in July was $98.24 billion, down from $114.75 billion in the previous month [10]. - **Off - shore Market**: The RWA registration platform was officially launched in Hong Kong, and three Web3.0 standards were established [10]. Overseas Key Data and Events - **Interest Rate Expectations**: Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman expects three interest rate cuts this year [11]. - **Tariff Policies**: The US may impose additional tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. The EU will suspend tariff counter - measures against the US for 6 months [11].

Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Core Viewpoints - Beijing optimizes housing purchase restrictions, allowing eligible families to buy unlimited homes outside the Fifth Ring Road, and strengthens housing provident fund support in four aspects [2] - China conducts normal economic and trade energy cooperation with Russia, and will take reasonable energy security measures based on national interests [2] - In Q2, China's current account had a surplus of $135.1 billion, while the capital and financial account had a deficit of the same amount [2] - In July, China's CPI rose 0.4% month - on - month and was flat year - on - year, with core CPI rising 0.8% year - on - year. PPI fell 0.2% month - on - month and 3.6% year - on - year [3] - The Trump administration will clarify that imported gold bars should not be taxed [3] Summary by Related Catalogs Hot News - Beijing optimizes housing purchase restrictions and strengthens housing provident fund support [2] - China responds to the potential U.S. secondary tariffs on China for buying Russian oil [2] - China's Q2 current account and capital and financial account balance data are released [2] - China's July CPI and PPI data are announced with corresponding interpretations [3] - The Trump administration will clarify the tariff policy on gold bars [3] Plate Performance - Key focus: Urea, lithium carbonate, caustic soda, asphalt, crude oil [4] - Night - session performance: Non - metallic building materials 2.82%, precious metals 27.87%, oilseeds 12.66%, non - ferrous metals 20.64%, soft commodities 2.46%, coal - coking - steel - ore 14.82%, energy 3.42%, chemicals 11.31%, grains 1.17%, agricultural and sideline products 2.83% [4] Plate Position - The document shows the position changes of commodity futures plates in the past five days [5] Performance of Major Asset Classes - Equity: Shanghai Composite Index - 0.12% daily, 1.73% monthly, 8.45% annually; S&P 500 0.78% daily, 0.79% monthly, 8.63% annually, etc. [6] - Fixed - income: 10 - year Treasury bond futures 0.03% daily, 0.14% monthly, - 0.26% annually; 5 - year Treasury bond futures 0.02% daily, 0.11% monthly, - 0.66% annually, etc. [6] - Commodity: CRB Commodity Index 0.07% daily, - 1.90% monthly, - 0.89% annually; WTI crude oil - 0.81% daily, - 8.47% monthly, - 11.90% annually, etc. [6] - Others: US Dollar Index 0.18% daily, - 1.78% monthly, - 9.42% annually; CBOE Volatility Index - 8.57% daily, - 9.39% monthly, - 12.68% annually [6]

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The conference call discusses the inflation trends in China, specifically focusing on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) for July 2023, highlighting the challenges faced by the economy and their implications for stock trading strategies [1][2]. Core Insights and Arguments - In July, China's CPI decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, while PPI fell by 4.4%, both figures being below market expectations, indicating challenges in economic recovery [1]. - The decline in CPI was primarily driven by a 9.5% year-on-year drop in pork prices, which offset the impact of rising fuel prices due to international crude oil increases. However, service consumption in areas such as education, tourism, and healthcare remained active, with service CPI rising by 0.5% [1][3]. - PPI was affected by weak demand and uncertainties surrounding tariffs, leading to declines across upstream, raw materials, and downstream industries. However, the "anti-involution" policy has improved competition in industries like coal and steel, resulting in a narrowing of the month-on-month decline [1][3]. - Future inflation dynamics in China are expected to shift from goods to services, with new pricing laws expanding low-price clearance to the service sector, which is anticipated to provide momentum for overall price recovery [4][5]. Additional Important Content - The "anti-involution" policy is expected to support a mild recovery in PPI, but the impact may be limited due to weak demand-side stimulus. Additionally, uncertainties from new tariffs and trade restrictions from the U.S. may constrain inflation recovery [5]. - Short-term projections indicate that PPI is unlikely to return to positive territory, while CPI may turn positive sooner [5].

Core Viewpoint - The bond market experienced a comprehensive pullback on August 11, with expectations of a moderate rise in yield costs following the cooling of tax adjustment disturbances, leading to a collective decline in government bond futures and a general increase in interbank bond yields by approximately 2 basis points [1]. Market Performance - Government bond futures closed lower across the board, with the 30-year main contract down 0.55% at 118.6, the 10-year main contract down 0.11% at 108.495, and the 5-year main contract down 0.08% at 105.735 [2]. - The interbank major rate bond yields saw an increase, with the 30-year government bond yield rising by 3.1 basis points to 1.9520% and the 10-year government development bond yield increasing by 3.2 basis points to 1.8220% [2]. Overseas Bond Market - In North America, U.S. Treasury yields rose collectively on August 8, with the 2-year yield up 3.45 basis points to 3.762% and the 10-year yield up 3.49 basis points to 4.287% [3]. - In the Eurozone, the 10-year French bond yield increased by 5.3 basis points to 3.347%, while the 10-year German bond yield rose by 5.9 basis points to 2.687% [3]. Primary Market - The Ministry of Finance reported weighted average winning yields for 28-day and 182-day government bonds at 1.1220% and 1.3243%, respectively, with bid-to-cover ratios of 3.95 and 2.67 [4]. - Agricultural Development Bank's 91-day, 3-year, and 5-year financial bonds had winning yields of 1.3731%, 1.6322%, and 1.7046%, with bid-to-cover ratios of 3.05, 2.6, and 3.2 [4]. Funding Conditions - The central bank conducted a 7-day reverse repurchase operation of 1120 billion yuan at a rate of 1.40%, resulting in a net withdrawal of 4328 billion yuan for the day [5]. - Shibor rates showed mixed performance, with the overnight rate rising by 0.06 basis points to 1.315% and the 14-day rate declining by 1.39 basis points to 1.455%, marking a new low since January 2023 [5]. Economic Indicators - In July, the CPI rose by 0.4% month-on-month, while the PPI fell by 0.2% month-on-month, with the year-on-year PPI decline remaining at 3.6% [7]. - The core CPI showed a year-on-year increase of 0.8%, indicating a continuous expansion over three months [7]. Institutional Perspectives - CICC predicts that the PPI may rebound to around -2.8% year-on-year in August, while the CPI may drop to approximately -0.4% year-on-year due to high base effects from last year [8]. - Huatai Fixed Income suggests that the bond market is in a phase of expected improvement, with the 10-year government bond yield expected to remain between 1.6% and 1.8% [9].

Group 1 - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in July showed a month-on-month increase of 0.4%, indicating a shift from decline to growth, while the year-on-year change remained flat [1][2] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.8% year-on-year, marking the highest increase since March 2024, with the growth rate expanding for three consecutive months [2][4] - The increase in CPI was primarily driven by rising prices in services and industrial consumer goods, with service prices up 0.6% month-on-month, contributing significantly to the overall CPI increase [2][3] Group 2 - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.2% month-on-month, but the decline was less than the previous month, indicating a potential improvement in supply-demand relationships in certain industries [3][4] - The year-on-year PPI fell by 3.6%, but macroeconomic policies and industry upgrades are contributing to positive price changes in some sectors [4][5] - The ongoing expansion of domestic demand and the implementation of consumption-boosting policies are expected to support price stability and gradual recovery in the second half of the year [5][6]

Group 1: Inflation Trends - July CPI year-on-year growth was 0%, while core CPI growth was 0.8%, compared to previous values of 0.1% and 0.7% respectively[5] - Food prices are expected to exert downward pressure on CPI, with July food CPI at -1.6%[5] - The core CPI is anticipated to continue rising due to policies aimed at boosting domestic demand and improving living standards[5] Group 2: Policy Impact - Policies promoting consumption are expected to support high-end consumer goods and high-tech industries, maintaining elevated price indices[5] - The construction of a unified market and enhanced competition review is projected to help traditional and emerging industries recover prices[5] - The "anti-involution" policies are broadening their impact across various sectors, leading to positive changes in PPI, especially in technology and domestic demand-driven sectors[5] Group 3: PPI Performance - July PPI for certain sectors like arts and crafts, sports equipment, and nutritional food manufacturing showed year-on-year growth of at least 1.3%[5] - However, PPI in the mining sector remains under pressure, with July mining PPI at -14%[5] - External trade environment deterioration is causing PPI declines in key export sectors, with July PPI for general equipment manufacturing at -1.6%[5]