Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - In May 2025, the macro - economic data continued the overall stability of 2025, but the recovery momentum still needed to be strengthened. The real GDP growth rate was stronger than the nominal GDP. The domestic economy showed strong resilience with robust industrial production and high - speed consumption, but also faced challenges such as weak price index, falling real estate sales growth, and declining export growth. The macro - economy presented a situation of having a bottom but lacking upward momentum, and the pressure on the price index was higher than that on real GDP. Macro - policies were needed to enhance market confidence. Despite the setbacks, the macro - economy and asset prices were expected to continue the upward repair trend in 2025 [2][34][35] Summary by Directory 1. Manufacturing PMI Rebounded Month - on - Month, but the Strength was Weak - In May, the manufacturing PMI was 49.5%, up 0.5 percentage points from the previous month. Large - scale enterprises' PMI was 50.7%, up 1.5 percentage points; medium - sized enterprises' PMI was 47.5%, down 1.3 percentage points; small - sized enterprises' PMI was 49.3%, up 0.6 percentage points. The production index was 50.7%, up 0.9 percentage points, indicating accelerated production activities. The new order index was 49.8%, up 0.6 percentage points, showing a recovery in market demand. The non - manufacturing business activity index was 50.3%, down 0.1 percentage points. The rebound of manufacturing PMI was weak, indicating that the domestic economic recovery momentum still needed to be enhanced [3][6] 2. In April, CPI Declined 0.1% Year - on - Year, and PPI Fell 2.7% Year - on - Year, with Prices Remaining Depressed - In May 2025, the national CPI declined 0.1% year - on - year and 0.2% month - on - month. The core CPI excluding food and energy increased 0.6% year - on - year, with a slight rebound. The PPI declined 3.3% year - on - year and 0.4% month - on - month; the industrial producer purchase price declined 3.6% year - on - year and 0.6% month - on - month. The fall in global commodity prices such as crude oil dragged down the PPI, reflecting weak domestic demand and relative over - capacity in corresponding industries [7][8][10] 3. In April, Exports Increased 8.1% Year - on - Year, and Imports Declined 0.2% Year - on - Year - In May 2025, the total import and export volume was 528.98 billion US dollars, with a year - on - year growth of 1.3%. Exports were 316.1 billion US dollars, up 4.8% year - on - year; imports were 212.88 billion US dollars, down 3.4% year - on - year; the trade surplus was 103.22 billion US dollars. Exports to the US declined 34.5% year - on - year, to the EU increased 12.0% year - on - year, to ASEAN countries increased 14.8% year - on - year, and to Japan increased 6.2% year - on - year. The high export growth in April might be related to "re - export trade" and "rush to export" by enterprises, while the decline in May might be due to the end of "rush to export and replenish inventory" by overseas enterprises. The export growth was expected to further decline in the second half of 2025 [12][14] 4. M1 Significantly Rebounded in May - In the first five months of 2025, the cumulative increase in social financing scale was 18.63 trillion yuan, 3.83 trillion yuan more than the same period last year. At the end of May, the stock of social financing scale was 426.16 trillion yuan, with a year - on - year growth of 8.7%. In May, residents' short - term loans decreased by 208 million yuan, and medium - and long - term loans increased by 746 million yuan. Enterprises' short - term loans increased by 1.1 billion yuan, medium - and long - term loans increased by 3.3 billion yuan, and bill financing increased by 746 million yuan. The M1 balance was 108.91 trillion yuan, with a year - on - year growth of 2.3%, and the M2 balance was 325.78 trillion yuan, with a year - on - year growth of 7.9%. The M1 - M2 gap narrowed to 5.6%. The credit in May continued to be weak, but the M1 growth rate significantly rebounded [16][20][21] 5. Industrial Production was Stable, and Consumption Growth was High - In May, the added value of industrial enterprises above designated size increased 5.8% year - on - year and 0.61% month - on - month. The total retail sales of consumer goods in May was 4.1326 trillion yuan, with a year - on - year growth of 6.4%. The high - speed growth of consumption was due to consumption subsidies and trade - in policies. The consumption of home appliances, furniture, and communication equipment maintained high growth rates, but the sales of automobiles and petroleum products dragged down the growth. The investment in fixed assets continued to slow down, and the real estate development investment was still in a downward trend, but the decline was narrowing [22][23][25] 6. The Growth Rate of Real Estate Sales Declined, but it had Conditions for Stabilization - From January to May, the sales area of new commercial housing decreased 2.9% year - on - year, and the sales volume decreased 3.8% year - on - year. The construction area, new construction area, and completion area of real estate development enterprises all declined. The unsold area of commercial housing decreased slightly. Although the real estate market cooled in the second quarter, it was still in an improving trend. The year - on - year decline in sales area and volume was expected to further narrow. There was room for further strengthening of real estate policies, and the "market bottom" of this round of real estate downward cycle was emerging [28][30][33] 7. Summary and Outlook - The domestic economy showed strong resilience with stable industrial production and high - speed consumption growth, but the recovery momentum needed to be strengthened. The macro - economy presented a situation of having a bottom but lacking upward momentum. The main factors affecting the macro - economy and asset price repair were insufficient market demand and structural over - capacity in multiple industries. Macro - policies were needed to boost market confidence and expand effective demand, and the supply - side needed to be cleared. The macro - economy and asset prices were expected to continue the upward repair trend in 2025 [34][35]

Economic Overview - In May, the overall economic operation showed a stable and progressive development trend, with key indicators such as industrial added value, service production index, and retail sales of consumer goods maintaining stable growth [2][3] - The urban surveyed unemployment rate in May was 5%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [2] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) saw a slight year-on-year decline, influenced by international factors and a drop in some food prices, while the core CPI excluding food and energy showed an expanded increase [2] Industrial Performance - The industrial added value for enterprises above designated size grew by 5.8% year-on-year in May, despite a 0.3 percentage point decrease from the previous value, indicating robust growth [3] - The equipment manufacturing sector's added value increased by 9%, contributing 54.3% to industrial production, while high-tech manufacturing added value rose by 8.6% [3] - The production of new energy vehicles and solar batteries grew by 31.7% and 27.8%, respectively, indicating sustained high growth in these sectors [3] Trade Dynamics - In May, China's total goods import and export value increased by 2.7% year-on-year, with exports growing by 6.3% [5] - Exports to the US declined, while trade with ASEAN and Belt and Road countries continued to grow, highlighting the resilience of China's economic scale and industrial system [5] - The export of electromechanical products increased by 9.3%, accounting for 60% of total exports, while labor-intensive product exports slowed down [5] Consumer Market - Retail sales of consumer goods in May grew by 6.4% year-on-year, accelerating by 1.3 percentage points from the previous month, driven by policies promoting consumption [6] - The investment in equipment and tools saw a growth of 17.3% in the first five months, contributing 63.6% to overall investment growth [6] - The "old-for-new" consumption policy significantly boosted sales in related sectors, although some regions showed signs of consumption overextension [6] Investment Trends - Real estate investment continued to drag down the economy, with a year-on-year decline of 10.7% in the first five months [7] - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) grew by 3.7%, below market expectations, with infrastructure investment remaining strong due to accelerated issuance of special bonds [7][8] - Manufacturing investment maintained a high growth rate of 8.5%, supported by favorable policies and better-than-expected export conditions [7][8] Government Policy and Support - By the end of May, the issuance of new local government special bonds exceeded 1.6 trillion yuan, significantly higher than the same period last year, reaching 37% of the government work report target [8] - The macroeconomic operation is in a gradual recovery phase, with investment acting as a counter-cyclical variable to support the economy, particularly in broad infrastructure investment [8]

Industrial Value Added - In May 2025, the industrial value added of enterprises above designated size increased by 5.8% year-on-year, with a month-on-month growth of 0.61% [2][3] - From January to May 2025, the industrial value added grew by 6.3% year-on-year [3] - By sector, mining increased by 5.7%, manufacturing by 6.2%, and electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply by 2.2% in May [4] Fixed Asset Investment - From January to May 2025, national fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) reached 191,947 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.7% [8][9] - The investment in the primary industry grew by 8.4%, while the secondary industry saw an increase of 11.4%, and the tertiary industry experienced a decline of 0.4% [10] - Within the secondary industry, industrial investment rose by 11.6%, with manufacturing investment increasing by 8.5% [11] Retail Sales - In May 2025, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 41,326 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 6.4% [15][19] - Urban retail sales amounted to 36,057 billion yuan, growing by 6.5%, while rural retail sales reached 5,269 billion yuan, increasing by 5.4% [16] - Online retail sales for the first five months totaled 60,402 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 8.5% [18] Energy Production - In May 2025, the production of raw coal, crude oil, and natural gas saw accelerated growth, while electricity production remained stable [20] - Raw coal production reached 400 million tons in May, with a year-on-year increase of 4.2% [21] - The electricity generation in May was 7,378 billion kilowatt-hours, showing a year-on-year growth of 0.5% [29]

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Production Sector - Coke oven operating rate decreased to 73.94%, down 0.97% from the previous week[7] - High furnace operating rate slightly decreased to 83.39%, down 0.15% from the previous week[7] - Full tire steel operating rate fell to 61.24%, down 2.23% from the previous week[7] Consumption Sector - Weekly box office revenue dropped to 37,100,000 CNY, a decrease of 10,900,000 CNY from the previous week[7] - Average daily retail sales of passenger cars decreased to 60,926.5 units, down 1,697.1 units from the previous week[7] - Average daily wholesale sales of passenger cars fell to 75,558.2 units, down 1,809 units from the previous week[7] Real Estate and Infrastructure - Transaction area of commercial housing in 30 major cities increased to 173.64 million square meters, up 31.92% from the previous week[7] - Transaction area of second-hand housing in major cities rose to 226,095.73 square meters, an increase of 29.5% from the previous week[7] - Land transaction area in 100 major cities decreased to 822.47 million square meters, down 69.19 million square meters from the previous week[7] Trade and Inflation - Shanghai export container freight index fell to 2,088.24, down 152.11 from the previous week[8] - China export container freight index increased to 1,243.05, up 88.07 from the previous week[8] - Average wholesale price of pork decreased to 20.26 CNY/kg, down 0.2% from the previous week[8] Transportation - Beijing subway passenger volume increased to 941.01 million trips, up 23.35% from the previous week[8] - Shanghai subway passenger volume rose to 1,003.29 million trips, an increase of 79.14 million trips from the previous week[8] - Domestic flight numbers decreased to 12,415.71 flights, down 118.29 from the previous week[8]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - No industry investment ratings are provided in the reports. 2. Core Views Nickel - The nickel market is expected to trade in a range, with the main contract reference range of 118,000 - 126,000 yuan/ton. The short - term fundamentals lack drivers, and the mid - term supply is expected to be loose, which restricts the upside space [1]. Stainless Steel - The stainless steel market is expected to be weak and volatile, with the main operating range of 12,400 - 13,000 yuan/ton. The supply is high, the demand is slowly recovering, and the social inventory is still high [4]. Lithium Carbonate - The lithium carbonate market is expected to be weak in the short term, with the main contract reference range of 56,000 - 62,000 yuan/ton. The supply is sufficient, the demand is affected by policies, and the inventory is at a high level [6]. Tin - The tin price is expected to be strong in the short term but weak in the long term due to the slow supply recovery and weak demand expectations. It is recommended to short on rallies based on inventory and import data inflection points [7]. Zinc - In the long term, zinc is in a supply - side loosening cycle. The price may maintain a high - level shock if the mine supply growth is lower than expected and the downstream consumption is better than expected. Otherwise, the price may decline [10]. Aluminum - The short - term aluminum price is supported by the low inventory and low warehouse receipts, with the upper limit around 20,500 yuan/ton. In Q3, the price may face pressure, with the support level at 19,000 - 19,500 yuan/ton [13]. Copper - The copper market shows a combination of "strong reality and weak expectation". The price is expected to fluctuate in the short term, with the main contract reference range of 77,000 - 80,000 yuan/ton. The "rush - to - export" demand may lead to pressure on the demand side in Q3 [14]. 3. Summaries by Catalog Price and Basis - **Nickel**: SMM 1 electrolytic nickel price decreased by 0.64% to 120,725 yuan/ton, and the 1 Jinchuan nickel price decreased by 0.71% to 121,775 yuan/ton. The LME 0 - 3 decreased by 0.31% to - 192 dollars/ton [1]. - **Stainless Steel**: The prices of 304/2B (Wuxi Hongwang 2.0 coil) and 304/2B (Foshan Hongwang 2.0 coil) remained unchanged at 12,750 yuan/ton and 12,900 yuan/ton respectively [4]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate average price decreased by 0.25% to 60,500 yuan/ton, and the SMM industrial - grade lithium carbonate average price decreased by 0.25% to 58,900 yuan/ton [6]. - **Tin**: SMM 1 tin price decreased by 0.11% to 265,300 yuan/ton, and the LME 0 - 3 premium decreased by 9.85% to - 82.5 dollars/ton [7]. - **Zinc**: SMM 0 zinc ingot price decreased by 1.08% to 22,000 yuan/ton, and the import loss was - 528 yuan/ton [10]. - **Aluminum**: SMM A00 aluminum price decreased by 0.48% to 20,630 yuan/ton, and the alumina prices in Shandong, Henan, and Shanxi decreased [13]. - **Copper**: SMM 1 electrolytic copper price decreased by 0.39% to 78,645 yuan/ton, and the import loss was - 912 yuan/ton [14]. Supply and Demand and Inventory - **Nickel**: China's refined nickel production decreased by 2.62% to 35,350 tons, and the import volume increased by 8.18% to 8,832 tons. The SHFE inventory decreased by 5.39% to 25,676 tons [1]. - **Stainless Steel**: China's 300 - series stainless steel crude steel production increased by 0.36% to 179.12 million tons, and the import volume increased by 10.26% to 14.21 million tons [4]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The lithium carbonate production in May decreased by 2.34% to 72,080 tons, and the demand increased by 4.81% to 93,938 tons. The total inventory increased by 1.49% to 97,637 tons [6]. - **Tin**: The 4 - month tin ore import increased by 18.48% to 9,861 tons, and the SMM refined tin production in May decreased by 2.37% to 14,840 tons. The SHEF inventory decreased by 3.59% to 7,107 tons [7]. - **Zinc**: The refined zinc production in May decreased by 1.08% to 54.94 million tons, and the import volume increased by 2.40% to 2.82 million tons. The Chinese zinc ingot seven - region social inventory decreased by 4.41% to 7.81 million tons [10]. - **Aluminum**: The alumina production in May increased by 2.66% to 727.21 million tons, and the electrolytic aluminum production increased by 3.41% to 372.90 million tons. The Chinese electrolytic aluminum social inventory decreased by 3.98% to 45.80 million tons [13]. - **Copper**: The electrolytic copper production in May increased by 1.12% to 113.83 million tons, and the import volume decreased by 19.06% to 25.00 million tons. The domestic mainstream port copper concentrate inventory increased by 8.76% to 81.28 million tons [14]. Market Analysis - **Nickel**: The macro environment is stable, the spot market sentiment is low, and the cost support is slightly weakened. The downstream demand is mainly based on on - demand procurement [1]. - **Stainless Steel**: The market trading is light, and the demand is mainly for rigid procurement. The supply is high, and the demand is slowly recovering [4]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The futures market is volatile, and the market sentiment is weak. The supply is sufficient, and the demand is affected by policies [6]. - **Tin**: The tin ore supply is tight, and the demand is in the off - season. The supply recovery is slow, and the demand expectation is weak [7]. - **Zinc**: The supply - side mine is loose, and the demand - side is gradually weakening. The downstream consumption is in the off - season [10]. - **Aluminum**: The short - term price is supported by the low inventory, but the demand is expected to weaken in the off - season. The alumina supply is gradually increasing [13]. - **Copper**: The macro environment is weak, and the "strong reality" of the fundamentals restricts the decline. The "rush - to - export" demand may lead to pressure on the demand side in Q3 [14].

Group 1 - The macroeconomic indicators show a mixed performance, with recent data indicating a significant increase in consumer spending, particularly in service and new consumption sectors, with retail sales growing by 6.4%, the largest increase in nearly two years [3][4] - Traditional consumption sectors, exemplified by the liquor industry, continue to face downward pressure, with notable declines in leading products like Moutai, which has seen prices drop below 2000 yuan per bottle, signaling potential market distress [4] - The market is experiencing a recovery in various asset classes, despite the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, suggesting that the recent disruptions may be short-term in nature [3][4] Group 2 - The analysis emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between new consumption and traditional consumption sectors, with a recommendation to focus on the former for investment opportunities [4] - Recent policy changes and economic indicators are closely intertwined, indicating a potential for increased market activity and investment in the near future [3][4]

Economic Performance - In May, the industrial added value increased by 5.8% year-on-year, down from 6.1% in the previous month[3] - Retail sales of consumer goods grew by 6.4% year-on-year in May, up from 5.1% in April, indicating stronger consumer demand[3] - Fixed asset investment for January to May showed a cumulative year-on-year growth of 3.7%, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from the previous value[3] Industrial Sector Insights - The manufacturing sector's added value growth slowed to 6.2%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, primarily due to external trade environment changes[8] - The export delivery value of industrial enterprises fell to 0.6% year-on-year in May, down from 0.9% in April, reflecting ongoing challenges in international trade[8] - High-tech manufacturing added value grew by 8.6%, indicating resilience in this sector despite overall industrial slowdowns[8] Consumer Behavior - The "old-for-new" policy significantly boosted sales in durable goods, with household appliances and communication equipment seeing growth rates of 53.0% and 33.0%, respectively[12] - Despite a rebound in automobile retail sales growth to 1.1%, there remains a significant gap between sales volume and revenue growth, attributed to price pressures in the market[12] - Overall, consumer spending showed strong resilience, supported by government policies aimed at stimulating consumption[12] Investment Trends - Manufacturing investment for January to May grew by 8.5%, but is expected to decline to around 8.3% in the coming months due to external economic pressures[13] - Real estate investment saw a cumulative year-on-year decline of 10.7%, with a monthly drop of 12.4% in May, reflecting a cooling housing market[13] - Infrastructure investment (excluding electricity) grew by 5.6% year-on-year, but the monthly growth rate fell to 5.1%, indicating a slowdown in project implementation[16] Future Outlook - The central bank is expected to continue interest rate cuts in the second half of the year to support economic growth, alongside new fiscal measures[17] - The real estate market requires further stabilization efforts, with policies aimed at supporting housing purchases and reducing mortgage rates being prioritized[17]

Economic Growth Insights - May economic data shows resilience despite external pressures, with industrial added value growth at 5.8%, only down 0.3 percentage points from April's 6.1%[3] - Fixed asset investment growth remains stable at 3.7%, with real estate investment dragging down at -10.7%[3] - Manufacturing investment grew by 8.5%, with the fastest growth in transportation equipment manufacturing at 26.1%[3] Consumer Behavior and Market Trends - Retail sales growth in May reached 6.4%, the first time exceeding 6% in 2024, driven by promotional activities[3] - Significant growth in household appliances (53%) and communication equipment (33%) indicates strong policy support for consumption[3] - Anticipated adjustments in June may lead to a decline in consumption growth due to demand pull-forward from May[3] Employment and Future Outlook - Urban unemployment rate in May was stable at 5.0%, showing no significant impact from external shocks[3] - The second quarter GDP is expected to remain stable, with minimal fluctuations anticipated due to external changes[3] - Future growth will be supported by manufacturing, infrastructure investment, and consumer spending, despite potential declines in exports[3] Risk Considerations - Risks include heightened geopolitical conflicts and unexpected increases in oil prices impacting domestic costs[3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content was found. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The macro - economic situation shows that US inflation data is weakening, labor market is stable, and there are certain results in Sino - US trade negotiations. Geopolitical risks are rising, and the US - Iran conflict may push up the US dollar index and put pressure on nickel prices. [2] - Fundamentally, the risk of resource disturbances has decreased as the Philippines cancels the nickel ore export ban. Indonesia's resource supply is tight, and the high ore price provides cost support. The demand for stainless steel and nickel sulfate is weak, and the supply side has also weakened, resulting in a situation of weak supply and demand. [2] - In the later stage, macro factors may cause periodic disturbances, and the weak fundamental expectation will continue. Nickel prices will continue to fluctuate at a low level. [2] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Data - SHFE nickel price dropped from 122,710 yuan/ton on June 9, 2025, to 119,920 yuan/ton on June 13, 2025, a decrease of 2,790 yuan/ton. LME nickel price decreased from 15,421 US dollars/ton to 15,128 US dollars/ton, a decline of 293 US dollars/ton. [4] - LME nickel inventory decreased by 2,568 tons to 197,538 tons, while SHFE nickel inventory increased by 573 tons to 21,765 tons. [4] - The average price of high - nickel pig iron dropped from 960 yuan/nickel point to 947 yuan/nickel point. [4] - Stainless steel inventory increased from 893,000 tons to 917,000 tons, an increase of 23,500 tons. [4] 3.2 Market Review 3.2.1 Nickel Ore - The FOB price of 1.5% laterite nickel ore in the Philippines rose from 50 US dollars/wet ton to 51.55 US dollars/wet ton. The FOB price of 1.5% laterite nickel ore in Indonesia remained at 41.3 US dollars/wet ton. The resource disturbance risk has been eliminated, but the supply in Indonesia is still tight, and the cost side is supported. [5] 3.2.2 Ferronickel - The price of high - nickel pig iron (10% - 12%) dropped from 951.5 yuan/nickel point to 934.5 yuan/nickel point. In May, China's nickel pig iron production was expected to be about 26,260 metal tons, a month - on - month increase of 3.15%. In April, domestic ferronickel imports totaled about 816,900 tons, a year - on - year increase of 12.9% and a month - on - month decrease of 19.38%. In May, Indonesia's ferronickel production was expected to be 142,600 nickel tons, a year - on - year and month - on - month increase/decrease of 16.9%/ - 0.47%. The cost pressure on ferronickel plants is prominent. [6] 3.2.3 Nickel Sulfate - The price of battery - grade nickel sulfate remained at 27,815 yuan/ton, and the price of electroplating - grade nickel sulfate remained at 30,000 yuan/ton. In June, the expected production of nickel sulfate metal was about 25,425 tons, a year - on - year and month - on - month decrease of 16.61%/ - 2.27%. The production of ternary materials increased slightly, but the demand is expected to have no increment. [7] 3.2.4 Macro and Fundamental Aspects - In the macro - aspect, US economic data is generally good, inflation is in a downward channel, and there are certain results in Sino - US trade negotiations. [7][8] - In the fundamental aspect, on the supply side, the smelting start - up rate has decreased, but the export window is still open. In terms of terminal consumption, the new - energy vehicle market had good sales at the beginning of June, but it is in the off - season, and consumption is difficult to boost significantly. [8][9] 3.3 Industry News - The Philippines' Senate and House of Representatives decided to cancel the nickel ore export ban clause in the final law, and the PNIA welcomed this decision. [12] - ITSS nickel - iron plant's No. 14 furnace was successfully restarted after maintenance. [12] - Sino - US economic and trade consultations achieved new progress, and the two sides reached a consensus on the measures framework to implement the important consensus of the leaders' phone call and consolidate the results of the Geneva economic and trade talks. [12] 3.4 Relevant Charts The report provides 10 charts, including the trends of domestic and foreign nickel prices, spot premiums and discounts, LME 0 - 3 nickel premiums and discounts, nickel domestic - foreign ratios, nickel futures inventory, nickel ore port inventory, high - nickel iron prices, 300 - series stainless steel prices, and stainless steel inventory. [14][16]