Group 1 - The Vietnamese Prime Minister aims to boost exports to relevant markets through free trade agreements [1] - To promote domestic consumption, the government plans to increase public investment [1]

Core Insights - The U.S. economy experienced a contraction in the first quarter of 2025, raising concerns about a potential recession as President Trump's second term begins [1] - Some Wall Street economists have revised their GDP forecasts to negative growth due to unexpected increases in imports driven by inventory accumulation by businesses and consumers [1] - Imports negatively impacted GDP by over 5 percentage points, while exports grew by 1.8% [1] Economic Indicators - Personal consumption expenditures grew by 1.8%, marking the slowest quarterly growth since Q2 2023, down from 4% in the previous quarter [1] - Private domestic investment saw a significant increase of 21.9% [1]

报 告 正 文 预计4月工业增加值同比增长5.8% 。4月全国制造业PMI回落至49%，再度降至线下。主要分项指标中，产 需双双回落，原材料和出厂价格均有下行，原材料和产成品库存同步下降。从4月以来的中观高频数据来 看，汽车半钢胎和全钢胎开工率同比继续下降，化工行业开工率同比降幅均有走扩。六大发电集团耗煤同 比增速因去年同期基数走低而有所上升。整体来看，工业生产景气度保持平稳。我们预计，4月工业增加 值同比增速降至5.8%。 预计4月固定资产投资累计同比增长4.2%。 具体来看三大类投资，基建投资累计同比增速有所上升，制造 业投资累计同比增速有所下降，房地产投资累计同比增速略微下降。我们预计，4月投资累计增速或保持 稳定。 首先， 从基建相关的高频数据来看，水泥价格同比略有上升，螺纹钢累计产量同比降幅收窄，预 计基建投资累计增速有所上升； 其次， 42城地产销量累计同比降幅持续走扩，预计房地产投资额累计降 幅略微下降； 最后 ，乘联会乘用车批发和零售销量累计同比由升转降，预测制造业投资累计增速将有所 下降。我们预计，4月固定资产投资累计同比增速或保持稳定至4.2%。 预计4月社会消费品零售总额同比增长6.4% ...

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints - In April, due to the US tariff policy, business production and operation activities slowed down significantly. Although the three major indices (manufacturing PMI, non - manufacturing business activity index, and composite PMI output index) slowed down, China's economy generally remained in an expansionary phase [3]. - On the demand side, external demand slowed down rapidly in the short term, while domestic demand rebounded. Policy support increased, but overall demand was still slowing. In production, industrial production decreased due to the slowdown in domestic and foreign demand, but it was expected to continue growing at a relatively high speed with the support of domestic demand policies. In terms of prices, domestic - demand - type commodity prices were weak, and external - demand - type commodity prices fluctuated [3]. Summary by Relevant Content Overall Economic Situation - In April, the manufacturing PMI was 49% (expected 49.8%, previous value 50.5%), the non - manufacturing business activity index was 50.4% (expected 50.6%, previous value 50.8%), and the composite PMI was 50.2% (previous value 51.4%). All three indices decreased compared to the previous month, but the economy remained in an expansionary range [1][3][4]. - In domestic investment, real - estate sales improved, but investment recovery was slow; infrastructure investment accelerated due to the rapid issuance of special bonds; manufacturing investment maintained high - speed growth, but short - term restocking motivation weakened [3]. - Consumption growth accelerated significantly, strongly driving the economy. Exports decreased significantly due to tariff impacts on overseas demand, and future export growth was expected to slow further [3]. Manufacturing Sector - The manufacturing PMI fell to the contraction range and was lower than market expectations. The new order index was 49.2%, down 2.6 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a decline in market demand. The production index was 49.8%, down 2.8 percentage points, showing a slight slowdown in production [3]. - The new export order index and import index were 44.7% and 43.4% respectively, down 4.3% and 4.1% from the previous month, indicating a significant decline in external demand due to tariffs and a decrease in import demand due to external shocks [3]. - The price index continued to decline. The main raw material purchase price index and the ex - factory price index were 47% and 44.8% respectively, down 2.8 and 3.1 percentage points from the previous month, mainly due to the US tariff policy and global economic uncertainties [3][4]. - Both the finished - product inventory index and the raw - material inventory index decreased. The finished - product inventory index dropped 0.7 percentage points to 47.3%, and the raw - material inventory index decreased 0.2 percentage points to 47% [4]. Non - manufacturing Sector - The non - manufacturing business activity index was 50.4%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, remaining above the critical point. The service industry business activity index was 50.1%, down 0.2 percentage points, and the construction industry business activity index was 51.9%, down 1.5 percentage points [4]. - In the service industry, sectors such as air transportation, telecommunications, and IT services were in a high - prosperity range, while sectors like water transportation and capital market services were below the critical point. In the construction industry, the civil engineering construction business activity index was 60.9%, up 6.4 percentage points [4]. - The service industry business activity expectation index was 56.4%, and the construction industry business activity expectation index was 53.8%, indicating that most enterprises in these two industries were confident about market development [4]. Composite PMI - The composite PMI output index was 50.2%, down 1.2 percentage points from the previous month, remaining above the critical point, indicating that overall business production and operation activities remained in an expansionary phase, although at a slower pace [4].

Core Viewpoint - The manufacturing PMI has shown a slight recovery, indicating a mixed economic outlook with strengths in the manufacturing sector and weaknesses in the construction industry [2][4][5]. Group 1: PMI Data Overview - The manufacturing PMI for March is reported at 50.5%, an increase from the previous value of 50.2% [2][16]. - The production index stands at 52.6%, up by 0.1 percentage points from 52.5% [16]. - The new orders index has risen to 51.8% from 51.1%, while the new export orders index is at 49.0%, slightly up from 48.6% [16]. - The employment index is at 48.2%, down from 48.6%, indicating a contraction in employment [16]. - The supplier delivery time index is at 50.3%, down from 51.0%, and the raw material inventory index is at 47.2%, slightly up from 47.0% [16]. Group 2: Sector Performance - The construction sector's PMI is at 53.4%, down from 56.2% year-on-year, indicating a slowdown [5][10]. - The construction employment index has dropped to 41.4% from 45.6%, reflecting a significant decline in workforce [10]. - The new orders index for construction is at 43.5%, down from 46.8%, highlighting ongoing demand concerns [10]. - The basic raw materials PMI is at 49.3%, down from 49.8%, influenced by the weak construction sector [10]. Group 3: Economic Assessment - The comprehensive PMI index for Q1 is at 50.9%, higher than Q4 2023 and Q3 2024, but lower than Q4 2024 and Q1-Q2 2024 [3][13]. - The manufacturing sector shows strength, particularly in the midstream equipment manufacturing, with a PMI of 52% [4][9]. - The EPMI index for March is reported at 59.6%, indicating robust performance in the equipment manufacturing sector [4][9].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry, but it implies a positive outlook for long-term assets and growth-oriented investments [10][11]. Core Insights - Recent long-term interest rates have returned to levels seen before last year's Central Economic Work Conference, indicating a shift in market sentiment. The stock market is experiencing a style switch, while commodities continue to show a mixed performance [2]. - The report identifies several core factors influencing the current economic landscape, highlighting both favorable conditions and uncertainties that investors should consider [2]. Summary by Sections 1. Broad Fiscal Policy - Favorable Conditions: The broad fiscal expansion this year is significant, with a budgeted expenditure growth rate of 9.3%, which is much higher than nominal growth. The broad deficit increase is expected to exceed 2 trillion yuan, potentially boosting GDP by about 1% [3]. - Uncertainties: The actual completion of fiscal policies remains uncertain, as past years have seen fiscal progress fall short of expectations. Key factors to monitor include the transition from heavy tax industries to subsidy-based sectors, cyclical characteristics of economic variables, and uncertainties in the real estate sector [3]. 2. Price Factors - Favorable Factors: The narrowing supply-demand gap is viewed positively, with efforts to address structural issues in key industries. Demand is expected to be supported by fiscal measures, consumption, and real estate [4]. - Unfavorable Factors: The base effect from last year's low prices and the recent low inflation factors may negatively impact year-on-year inflation readings, particularly in Q3. Additionally, long-term trends such as AI's impact on productivity may exert downward pressure on inflation expectations [4]. 3. Real Estate - Favorable Conditions: Stabilization in sales and improved funding for inventory reduction suggest a more positive outlook for inventory de-stocking in the real estate sector [5]. - Uncertainties: There are still divergences in expectations regarding household income, and the stabilization path for real estate requires certain conditions to be met, including timely policy adjustments and price elasticity [6]. 4. Exports - Favorable Conditions: Export companies have strategically diversified their markets, which helps mitigate external risks [7]. - Uncertainties: There are significant uncertainties related to the recent cooling of the U.S. economy and tariff uncertainties, which could impact export performance [8]. 5. Internal Momentum - Favorable Conditions: Improvements in expectations and confidence, along with AI-driven capital expenditures, are seen as positive for internal economic momentum. Policies aimed at boosting consumption and income for lower-income groups are also beneficial [9]. - Uncertainties: The transmission of internal momentum relies on the stabilization of the real estate market and fiscal spending, which may take time to materialize [9]. 6. Market Outlook - The current market expectations can be summarized as a slight improvement in long-term concerns, a clearer path to economic stabilization, and the need for certain preconditions to be met. Short-term data may still show divergence, but more positive signals are emerging [10]. - Long-duration assets are expected to outperform short-duration assets, and growth-oriented assets are favored over inflation-sensitive ones in the near term [10].

Key Points Summary Group 1: Market Performance Review - The bond market experienced a significant rise in yields across all maturities, with the 10-year and 30-year government bonds increasing by 6 basis points to 1.79% and 1.98% respectively, while the 1-year government bond remained stable at 1.59% [3][10][13]. Group 2: Economic Fundamentals and Monetary Policy - In January-February, exports grew by 2.3% year-on-year, a notable decline from the previous reading of 10.7%, primarily due to "export rush" overstretching demand and high base effects [6][36]. - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell sharply by over 1 percentage point to -0.7% in February, influenced by the Spring Festival timing, with the adjusted CPI reflecting weak domestic demand at 0.1% [6][46]. - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducted a net withdrawal of 881.3 billion yuan this week, with reverse repos totaling 777.9 billion yuan and maturing repos at 1.6592 trillion yuan [44]. Group 3: Market Outlook - The bond market is expected to face challenges due to the current economic conditions, with a defensive strategy and tactical trading being recommended as optimal approaches [6][46]. - Two main strategies are suggested: first, focusing on certificates of deposit and short-term bonds as a potential allocation window due to easing liquidity; second, implementing a quick in-and-out strategy for long-term bonds within the identified ranges of 1.7%-1.75% for 10-year bonds and 1.9%-2% for 30-year bonds [6][46]. Group 4: Issuance and Funding Market - The total issuance of local government bonds this week was 217.5 billion yuan, with a net issuance of 208 billion yuan, including 37.6 billion yuan of new general bonds and 13 billion yuan of new special bonds [18]. - The issuance of government bonds reached 398.2 billion yuan, with a net issuance of 358.2 billion yuan [18]. Group 5: Funding Market Conditions - The funding market showed signs of marginal recovery, although prices remained high, with the weighted average rate for R001 fluctuating between 1.74% and 1.81%, down 21 basis points week-on-week [23][25]. - The average daily transaction volume in the interbank pledged repo market increased to 5.72 trillion yuan, recovering to the average level seen in January 2025 [25].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights two significant economic characteristics continuing from last year: strong exports but weak consumption, and notable volume growth but weak pricing. Attention should be paid to changes in these characteristics as trade tensions escalate and more consumption-boosting measures are expected post the March Two Sessions [2][4]. Group 1: Export and Consumption - Exports are expected to remain strong, with a projected year-on-year growth of 4%-5% in January-February in USD terms. Factors supporting this include companies "rushing to export" and high-frequency data indicating strong performance [4][12]. - Consumption is anticipated to be weak, with retail sales growth expected around 3.0%, down from 3.7% in December. This is influenced by the post-Spring Festival consumption dip and a decline in automobile sales growth [5][17]. Group 2: Price Trends and Economic Growth - CPI is projected to decline to around -0.8% year-on-year in February, with PPI also expected to remain negative. This is attributed to weak food prices and a post-holiday drop in core CPI [6][9]. - GDP growth for the first quarter is estimated to be between 5.2%-5.3%, with strong performance expected in finance, industry, and information sectors [6][11]. Group 3: Investment and Financial Data - Fixed asset investment growth is projected at 4.5% for January-February, driven by early-year investment activity and a rebound in construction projects [6][15]. - Financial data indicates accelerated government bond issuance, with new social financing expected to reach 3 trillion, significantly higher than the previous year [7][18].

Global Economy and Inflation - Global economic activity is on the rise, with the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) averaging 791.6 points as of February 14, 2025, an increase of 17.60 points from the previous week [3][14] - The CRB Commodity Price Index averaged 312.46 points during the same period, up by 4.23 points week-on-week, indicating rising inflation levels [3][18] Domestic Economy and Inflation - China's official manufacturing PMI for January 2025 is at 49.1%, down 1.0 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a contraction in manufacturing activity [4][23] - The average price of pork in China was 28.24 yuan per kilogram as of February 6, 2025, a decrease of 0.06 yuan from the previous week, reflecting stable inflation [4][31] Industrial Production - The operating rate of high furnaces in China was 78% as of February 14, 2025, unchanged from the previous week, indicating stable industrial production [5][39] - The operating rate for rebar in major steel mills increased by 0.64 percentage points to 34.76% [5][40] Consumption - Essential goods consumption remains stable, with the Keqiao Textile Price Index at 104.07 points as of January 27, 2025, down 0.24 points from the previous week [6][52] - The average daily sales of passenger cars in China decreased to 24,400 units as of February 9, 2025, down by 40,700 units from the previous week, indicating a decline in discretionary spending [6][57] Investment - Real estate transactions in 30 major cities averaged 164,900 square meters per day as of February 16, 2025, an increase of 71,000 square meters from the previous week [7][61] - The operating rate of PTA in China was 82.33% as of February 13, 2025, up by 1.04 percentage points, indicating a strengthening manufacturing sector [7][43] Exports - The export container freight index was 1,387.16 points as of February 14, 2025, down by 27.87 points, reflecting a slight decline in export activity [8][75] - The foreign trade cargo throughput at major Chinese ports was 18,710.3 million tons for the week ending February 9, 2025, an increase of 3.46 million tons from the previous week [8][76] Emerging Industries - The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index reached an average of 5,114.15 points as of February 14, 2025, an increase of 95.19 points, indicating a rising sentiment in the semiconductor sector [9][78] - The production of integrated circuits in China for the year ending December 2024 was 45,142,296.5 million pieces, up 22.20% year-on-year, reflecting strong growth in the electronics sector [9][83]