Core Viewpoint - The continuous effect of the domestic demand expansion policy is leading to positive changes in consumer prices, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showing stability and slight increases in certain areas [1][2]. CPI Analysis - In July, the CPI remained flat year-on-year, with a month-on-month increase of 0.4%, reversing a previous decline of 0.1% [1]. - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.8% year-on-year, marking the highest increase since March 2024 [5]. - Food prices saw a significant decline, with fresh vegetable prices dropping by 7.6% and pork prices decreasing by 9.5%, contributing to the overall CPI stability [2][5]. Price Contributions - Service and industrial consumer goods prices were the main drivers of the CPI increase, with service prices rising by 0.6% month-on-month and industrial prices increasing by 0.5% [3][4]. - Specific price increases in the travel sector, such as airfares and accommodation, significantly impacted the CPI, contributing approximately 0.21 percentage points to the month-on-month increase [4]. PPI Insights - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.2% month-on-month in July, primarily due to seasonal factors affecting manufacturing and construction [6]. - Certain industries, such as non-metallic mineral products and coal mining, experienced price declines, but the overall rate of decline has narrowed, indicating potential stabilization [7][8]. - Expectations for August suggest a possible improvement in PPI, driven by a low base effect and ongoing domestic demand recovery [8].

Group 1 - In July 2025, Guangdong's Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, with the decline narrowing by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month; month-on-month, it shifted from a decrease of 0.2% to an increase of 0.5% [1] - From January to July 2025, the average CPI in Guangdong fell by 0.4% compared to the same period last year [1] Group 2 - In July 2025, Guangdong's Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 2.0% year-on-year, with the decline widening by 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous month; month-on-month, it fell by 0.2%, with the decline narrowing by 0.1 percentage points [1] - The Industrial Producer Purchase Price Index (IPI) in Guangdong decreased by 4.1% year-on-year and fell by 0.3% month-on-month in July 2025 [1] - From January to July 2025, the average PPI in Guangdong decreased by 1.4%, while the IPI fell by 2.8% [1]

Economic Indicators - In July, China's CPI increased by 0.4% month-on-month, reversing a 0.1% decline from the previous month, and the year-on-year core CPI rose by 0.8%, marking the highest increase since March 2024 [3] - The PPI in July decreased by 0.2% month-on-month, but the decline was narrowed by 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous month, marking the first contraction since March [3] Agricultural Sector - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs reported that China's pork production and consumption account for about 60% of total meat consumption, and measures will be taken to adjust the breeding of approximately 1 million sows to prevent price volatility [3] Small and Medium Enterprises - The China Small and Medium Enterprises Development Index (SMEDI) for July remained stable at 89.0, with significant increases in sectors such as construction, transportation, real estate, and information technology [3] Trade and Tariffs - The U.S. trade-weighted average tariff rate has risen to 20.11%, significantly higher than the 2.44% at the beginning of the year, indicating a substantial increase in trade barriers [5] - The World Trade Organization has downgraded the global goods trade growth forecast for 2026 from 2.5% to 1.8%, citing recent tariff adjustments as a negative influence on global trade prospects [5] International Relations - European leaders emphasized that any diplomatic solution regarding the Ukraine crisis must protect the significant security interests of Europe and Ukraine [5] - Discussions are ongoing between Qatar and the U.S. regarding a comprehensive ceasefire agreement for the Gaza conflict, expected to be submitted for discussion soon [5]

Group 1 - The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.4% month-on-month in July, reversing a previous decline of 0.1%, while year-on-year it remained flat [2] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.8% year-on-year, marking the highest increase since March 2024 [3] - The producer price index (PPI) decreased by 0.2% month-on-month, but the decline was narrower than the previous month, indicating a potential stabilization in prices [2][3] Group 2 - Service prices increased by 0.6% month-on-month, contributing significantly to the CPI rise, while industrial consumer goods prices, excluding energy, also saw a 0.2% increase [2] - The decline in food prices, down 1.6% year-on-year, was a major factor in keeping the year-on-year CPI unchanged [2] - The improvement in supply-demand relationships in certain industries is attributed to ongoing macroeconomic policies and consumer demand initiatives [4] Group 3 - Recent months have shown a stabilization in PPI declines, reflecting effective policy measures and structural adjustments in the industry [5] - The concept of "anti-involution" is expected to be a key focus for policies in the second half of the year, aiming to optimize resource allocation and improve industry efficiency [5] - The sustainability of price recovery remains uncertain and is contingent on effective policy execution and coordination [5]

Core Viewpoints - The weak performance of PPI is attributed to two "dark lines": the timing of statistics and low capacity utilization in the mid and downstream sectors [2][8][69] - In July, PPI continued to bottom out, with a month-on-month decline of 0.2% and a year-on-year rate of -3.6%, which was below market expectations [2][8][69] - The rise in commodity prices did not fully reflect in the PPI due to the timing of price surveys, which did not capture late-month price increases [2][8][69] PPI Analysis - The PPI's month-on-month decline was influenced by a significant drag from mid and downstream prices, which contributed to a -0.3% impact on PPI [2][13][69] - The PPI performance was also affected by tariffs, with industries heavily reliant on exports experiencing downward price pressure [2][13][69] - High-frequency data showed a divergence from PPI trends, with coal and steel prices recovering, while coal mining and black metal processing remained negative [2][8][69] CPI Analysis - In July, the core CPI rose to its highest level in a year and a half, driven by demand recovery and the end of commodity subsidies [3][20][70] - The CPI's month-on-month increase of 0.4% was slightly above the average since 2017, with core CPI rising 0.8% year-on-year [3][20][70] - The demand for core services improved due to summer travel, although rental prices remained weak [3][28][70] Food Prices Impact - Food prices were weak, constraining the CPI's recovery, with food CPI down 1.6% year-on-year, a decline that expanded by 1.3 percentage points from the previous month [4][33][71] - Fresh vegetable prices fell significantly, contributing to the downward pressure on CPI [4][33][71] - The supply of pork continued to rise, leading to lower pork prices, which also impacted the overall food CPI [4][34][71] Future Outlook - The "anti-involution" policy is expected to boost commodity prices, but excess supply in the mid and downstream sectors may limit the transmission of upstream price increases [4][39][71] - The forecast suggests that inflation will remain weak throughout the year, with limited recovery in both PPI and CPI due to the current supply-demand dynamics [4][39][71] - Core commodity CPI may be suppressed by downstream PPI, and agricultural supply is expected to remain ample, leading to moderate improvements in CPI [4][39][71]

Group 1: CPI Analysis - In July 2025, the CPI increased by 0.4% month-on-month and remained flat year-on-year at 0.0% due to significant pressure from food prices[2] - Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose to 0.8%, the highest in 17 months, indicating effective domestic demand policies[2] - Vegetable prices saw a significant decline due to high base effects from the previous year, while pork prices continued to drop due to weak terminal demand[2] Group 2: PPI Analysis - In July 2025, the PPI decreased by 3.6% year-on-year and by 0.2% month-on-month, marking a continued decline in the mining and raw material processing industries[2] - The coal mining and oil extraction sectors were the largest contributors to the PPI decline, with mining industries showing a year-on-year drop of 14.0%[2] - The report anticipates a slight recovery in PPI in August, projecting a year-on-year rate around -3%, influenced by high base effects from the previous year[2] Group 3: Future Outlook - The report suggests that while CPI may rise above 0 in August, energy prices remain a significant constraint on overall inflation recovery[2] - The ongoing weak demand in the mid and downstream sectors is expected to limit the positive impact of anti-involution policies on PPI[2] - The effectiveness of domestic policies in stimulating demand will be crucial for any significant recovery in PPI throughout the year[2]

Group 1: CPI and PPI Performance - July CPI year-on-year growth remained at 0%, against expectations of -0.1% and a previous value of +0.1%[3] - July PPI year-on-year remained at -3.6%, matching the previous value and slightly worse than the expected -3.4%[3] - Core CPI in July increased by 0.4% month-on-month, marking the fourth consecutive month above seasonal levels[6] Group 2: Price Trends - Food CPI month-on-month decline narrowed, with a 0.2% increase to -0.2%[5] - Prices of fresh vegetables and pork rebounded, with fresh vegetable CPI increasing by 0.6% month-on-month to +1.3%[16] - Physical consumption prices outperformed service consumption prices, with non-food CPI rising by 0.5% month-on-month[6] Group 3: Future Inflation Predictions - August CPI is expected to decline year-on-year to around -0.3%, with a month-on-month increase of approximately 0.1%[30] - PPI is anticipated to rise in August, with projections indicating a year-on-year increase due to base effects and expectations of price recovery[31] - The overall average CPI for 2025 is projected to be around 0% year-on-year, while PPI is expected to average between -2% and -3%[33] Group 4: Risk Factors - Potential risks include unexpected policy changes and significant fluctuations in commodity prices[36]

Inflation Data Summary - On August 9, the National Bureau of Statistics released July inflation data: CPI year-on-year at 0%, previous value 0.1%, expected -0.1%, month-on-month 0.4%; PPI year-on-year at -3.6%, previous value -3.6%, expected -3.4%, month-on-month -0.2%[8]. - The weak PPI performance is attributed to low capacity utilization in mid and downstream sectors, which hinders price transmission from upstream to downstream[1][2][4]. - July PPI continued to decline, with a month-on-month change of -0.2%, not meeting market expectations of -3.4%[9][13]. - The contribution of commodity prices to PPI was estimated at 0.1% month-on-month, despite some recovery in coal and steel prices[1][9]. CPI Insights - Core CPI in July rose to its highest level in 1.5 years, driven by demand recovery and the end of commodity subsidies, with a month-on-month increase of 0.4%[21]. - Food CPI decreased by 1.6% year-on-year, with fresh vegetable prices dropping by 7.6% and fresh fruit prices increasing by 2.8%[30][43]. - The core service CPI remained stable at 0.5% year-on-year, with significant increases in travel-related costs, such as airfares rising by 17.9% month-on-month[27]. Future Outlook - The "anti-involution" policy is expected to boost commodity prices, but excess supply in mid and downstream sectors may limit price transmission from upstream, keeping inflation weak throughout the year[4][33]. - Core commodity CPI may remain subdued due to pressure from downstream PPI and abundant agricultural supply, leading to only moderate improvements in CPI[4][33].

Inflation Data Summary - In July 2025, the CPI year-on-year changed from a 0.1% increase to flat, outperforming the Wind consensus expectation of -0.12%[2] - The food price index saw a year-on-year decline of 1.6%, while non-food prices increased by 0.3%[2] - Month-on-month, the CPI rose by 0.4%, slightly above the ten-year average increase of 0.34%[2] Food Price Dynamics - The year-on-year decline in fresh vegetable prices expanded to 7.6%, significantly impacting the CPI[2] - Pork prices saw a year-on-year decline of 9.5%, while beef prices increased by 3.6%[2] - The average wholesale price of 28 monitored vegetables continued to decline year-on-year in early August 2025[2] Non-Food Price Trends - Non-food prices increased by 0.3% year-on-year, with durable goods prices rising due to the end of promotional activities[3] - Transportation fuel prices decreased by 9% year-on-year, influenced by international oil price fluctuations[3] - Service prices rose by 0.5% year-on-year, remaining stable compared to the previous month[3] PPI Insights - The PPI year-on-year decline remained at -3.6%, with production materials down 4.3% and living materials down 1.6%[4] - The PPI month-on-month decreased by 0.2%, with production materials showing a smaller decline than living materials[4] - The price of oil and gas extraction increased by 3.0%, while electronic equipment manufacturing prices fell by 0.4%[4] Future Outlook - CPI is expected to remain stable in August 2025, with food CPI likely to continue its downward trend due to high base effects from the previous year[5] - PPI may show a narrowing year-on-year decline in August, driven by improved supply-demand dynamics in certain industries[5] - Risks include potential delays in policy implementation and unexpected fluctuations in international commodity prices[5]

文 | 赵伟、屠强 联系人 | 屠强、耿佩璇 摘要 事件： 8月9日，国家统计局公布7月通胀数据，CPI同比0%、前值0.1%、预期-0.1%、环比0.4%；PPI同 比-3.6%、前值-3.6%、预期-3.4%、环比-0.2%。 核心观点：统计时点及中下游产能利用率偏低是PPI表现偏弱的两条"暗线"。 7月PPI继续磨底，大宗价格对PPI环比拉动虽转正，但统计上未囊括下旬的涨价情况，因而中上游PPI表 现不及高频数据。 PPI为每月5日、20日调查单价的简单平均值，而反内卷带动的涨价集中于下旬，因此 本月PPI（环比-0.2%）不及预期。高频数据也与PPI走势分化，7月煤、钢价格回升，而煤炭采选 （-1.5%）、黑色压延（-0.3%）环比仍为负。相比之下，油价、铜价对本月PPI贡献为正， 测算大宗商品 价格拉动PPI环比0.1%。 同时中下游价格对PPI拖累仍较大，也令7月PPI表现低于市场预期。 与2016年上游涨价向下游传导不同 的是，本轮供给过剩更多在中下游，导致上游涨价向下游传导受阻。如石化链下游PPI跌幅大于上游价格 理论传导幅度；机械设备、消费下游亦有类似特征， 测算7月中下游拖累PPI环比-0 ...