Core Insights - The Federal Reserve's Schmied indicated that business contacts expect tariffs to increase prices and negatively impact economic activity [1] Group 1 - Business contacts anticipate that tariffs will lead to higher prices [1] - There is a consensus that the economic activity will be dragged down due to the impact of tariffs [1]

Core Viewpoint - Federal Reserve Chairman Powell indicated that tariffs could lead to increased prices and exert pressure on the economy [1] Group 1 - Tariffs are likely to contribute to inflationary pressures within the economy [1] - The economic impact of tariffs may result in broader financial strain on consumers and businesses [1] - Powell's comments suggest a cautious approach to trade policies and their implications for economic stability [1]

金十数据6月21日讯，美联储本周发布的新经济预测预计，经济增长将放缓，通胀将上升。然而，政策 制定者仍预计今年晚些时候会降息——这表明他们确实认为关税将推高价格，但不会持续。不过，意见 分歧很大：19位官员中，七位决策者认为今年不需要降息，八位认为两次降息，这与投资者对美联储在 9月和12月会议上降息25个基点的看法一致。另外有2位预计将降息一次，2位预计将降息三次。美联储 理事沃勒和美联储巴尔金在决议后发表了利率看法，前者认为最快7月降息，后者认为不急于降息。尽 管沃勒和巴尔金都没有明确说明他们对利率的具体看法，但就特朗普关税将在多大程度上影响未来几个 月的物价、就业和经济增长，两者所言占据了两个极端。 美联储官员在关税影响、降息紧迫性上出现"两极"分歧 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Governor of the Bank of Japan, Kazuo Ueda, emphasized the necessity to monitor the impact of trade policies on financial markets, foreign exchange markets, the Japanese economy, and prices [1] Group 1 - The focus on trade policy's influence indicates a proactive approach to managing economic stability [1] - The statement suggests potential implications for currency valuation and market volatility in response to trade dynamics [1] - Monitoring these factors is crucial for formulating effective monetary policy and ensuring economic resilience [1]

Core Viewpoint - The current situation regarding trade policies and the reactions of overseas economies and prices is highly uncertain according to the Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda [1] Group 1 - The Bank of Japan is closely monitoring the latest developments in trade policies [1] - There is significant uncertainty surrounding the impact of overseas economic conditions on Japan's trade policies [1] - Price reactions to these trade policies are also under scrutiny, reflecting the complex interplay between domestic and international factors [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Bank of Japan is closely monitoring the impact of trade conditions on prices [1] Group 1 - The Bank of Japan is assessing how trade dynamics are influencing inflationary pressures [1] - There is a focus on the relationship between trade and price stability in the current economic environment [1]

Group 1: Domestic Demand - New housing and passenger vehicle sales are recovering, while second-hand housing remains weak; the average sales price of home appliances has mostly declined year-on-year [3] - Post-holiday service consumption has cooled down, with movie box office revenues declining and hotel revenues per available room continuing to drop [4] - The retail of passenger vehicles has turned from decline to growth, while wholesale has seen a decrease; the operating rate of semi-steel tires has rebounded [3] Group 2: External Demand - The intensity of "export grabbing" is weakening, with the U.S. imposing tariffs on steel household appliances [5] - High-frequency export indicators in June have all declined, indicating an overall slowdown in exports [6] - Concerns over the expiration of reciprocal tariffs in July have led to a decrease in container bookings to the U.S. from China [7] Group 3: Production - The manufacturing sector is showing clear signs of off-season characteristics, with employment in manufacturing reaching a new low [9] - The operating rates of blast furnaces and electric furnaces have continued to decline, with rebar production decreasing and steel prices showing weak fluctuations [10] - The blue-collar employment index in manufacturing has been below last year's levels for six consecutive weeks, reaching a historical low [11] Group 4: Prices - Prices of major commodities have generally rebounded; domestic cement and rebar prices have increased, while glass and thermal coal prices have continued to decline [12] - The conflict between Israel and Iran has escalated, raising concerns about oil supply disruptions and pushing oil prices up significantly [13] - Geopolitical tensions and changes in U.S. tariff policies have increased global uncertainty, driving gold prices to fluctuate upwards [14]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the weak performance of CPI and PPI in May 2025, highlighting a deflationary trend and the factors contributing to this situation, including energy and food prices, as well as the broader economic implications for GDP growth and investment opportunities [1][4][11]. CPI Analysis - In May 2025, the CPI year-on-year was -0.1%, unchanged from the previous value, while the PPI year-on-year was -3.3%, lower than the previous -2.7% [1][4]. - The simulated deflation index, based on CPI and PPI weights of 60% and 40%, was -1.38%, the lowest in the past 16 months [1][4]. - The decline in CPI is attributed to a 1.7% month-on-month decrease in energy prices, which negatively impacted CPI by approximately 0.13 percentage points, primarily due to the transmission of commodity price declines influenced by tariffs [6][7]. - Food prices also saw a month-on-month decrease of 0.2%, contributing to a 0.04 percentage point drag on CPI, with weak demand in the restaurant sector being a significant factor [6][7]. PPI Analysis - The PPI decline was exacerbated by two main factors: a decrease in global pricing raw materials and weak domestic construction product pricing [8][9]. - The oil extraction, processing, and chemical industries experienced expanded declines due to falling oil prices, with year-on-year price drops of -17.3% for oil extraction and -14.7% for oil processing [8][9]. - New industry products made a slight positive contribution to PPI, with some sectors like automotive and electronics showing a slight narrowing in their year-on-year decline [8][9]. Future Price Trends - Looking ahead, there is a potential for a slight narrowing of PPI declines in June due to recent rebounds in oil and copper prices, indicating a possible improvement in global pricing factors [10]. - However, to significantly alter the low PPI situation, prices in the construction and emerging industries need to exit the negative growth range, which requires effective local government investment strategies [10]. Economic Outlook - The macroeconomic environment since the "924" policy has shown signs of stabilization, with actual GDP growth expected to remain above 5% in the second quarter of 2025, despite pressures from exports to the U.S. [11]. - The current economic challenges are primarily related to low prices and nominal GDP, leading to high real interest rates and a heavier debt burden, which could affect investment and consumption opportunities [11].

Group 1: CPI Analysis - In May, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.2% month-on-month and 0.1% year-on-year, with core CPI (excluding food and energy) increasing by 0.6% year-on-year, indicating a slight acceleration from the previous month [1][2] - Energy prices significantly impacted the CPI decline, with energy prices dropping by 1.7% month-on-month, contributing approximately 0.13 percentage points to the overall CPI decrease [2] - The CPI has maintained a year-on-year decline of -0.1% for three consecutive months, reflecting weak overall price levels, while core CPI remains above 0.5%, suggesting a gradual recovery in domestic demand driven by macroeconomic policies [1][3] Group 2: PPI Analysis - The Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 0.4% month-on-month and 3.3% year-on-year, with the year-on-year decline expanding by 0.6 percentage points compared to the previous month [1][4] - The decline in PPI is primarily attributed to international factors, such as falling crude oil prices, which have led to price decreases in related domestic industries, including a 5.6% drop in oil and gas extraction prices [4][5] - Despite the overall decline, some sectors are showing marginal improvements, with prices for consumer goods and high-end manufacturing products experiencing upward trends, indicating a potential for gradual recovery in certain industries [5][6]

Group 1: Commodity Price Forecast - The article predicts that gold will experience range-bound fluctuations, while copper and oil are expected to trend upwards [1][13]. - Uncertainties in geopolitical negotiations, such as those involving the US and Iran, are contributing to the rebound in oil prices from their lows [13]. Group 2: Domestic Demand - New home sales, second-hand home sales, and passenger car sales have all declined, while the average monthly sales price of home appliances has shown a mixed trend with more increases than decreases year-on-year [3]. - During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, domestic travel and spending increased by 5.7% and 5.9% year-on-year, respectively, with box office revenue reaching 460 million yuan, a 33.3% increase [4]. Group 3: External Demand - Export growth has generally slowed, with June showing a decline in high-frequency export indicators and shipping rates [6]. - Container arrivals from China to the US have shifted from an increase to a decrease, indicating reduced transshipment activity [7]. - South Korea's exports fell in May, particularly in steel and petroleum products [8]. Group 4: Production - Demand for steel is weak due to the off-season, leading to a decrease in production rates and prices [10]. - As summer approaches, coal and electricity demand may increase, although recent weather conditions have led to a temporary decline in coal consumption [11]. Group 5: Price Trends - Prices for major commodities have generally rebounded, while domestic prices for steel, glass, coal, and cement continue to decline [12]. - The article notes that the market's concerns over copper tariffs are supporting copper prices as they trend upwards [13].