Group 1: CPI Analysis - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.4% month-on-month in July, reversing a previous decline of 0.1%, with a year-on-year change remaining 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 a continuous expansion in growth for three consecutive months [2][3] - Service prices contributed significantly to the CPI increase, with a month-on-month rise of 0.6%, driven by seasonal factors such as summer travel, impacting the CPI by approximately 0.26 percentage points [2] Group 2: PPI Analysis - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.2% month-on-month, but the decline was less than the previous month, marking the first narrowing of the month-on-month decline since March [4][5] - Year-on-year, the PPI fell by 3.6%, with the decline remaining consistent with the previous month, indicating some improvement in supply-demand relationships in certain industries [5] - Seasonal factors and uncertainties in international trade affected prices in several sectors, with notable decreases in construction materials and energy-related prices [4][5]

Group 1: CPI Analysis - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.4% month-on-month in July, which is 0.1 percentage points higher than the seasonal level [3] - The rise in CPI was primarily driven by increases in service and industrial consumer goods prices, with service prices up 0.6% and industrial consumer goods prices up 0.5% [3] - Seasonal factors, such as the summer travel peak, contributed to significant price increases in air tickets (17.9%), tourism (9.1%), hotel accommodation (6.9%), and vehicle rentals (4.4%) [3] Group 2: Core CPI Insights - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.8% year-on-year, marking the highest level since March 2024 [4] - Jewelry prices, particularly gold and platinum, saw substantial increases of 37.1% and 27.3% respectively, contributing approximately 0.22 percentage points to the CPI [4] - Food prices experienced a year-on-year decline of 1.6%, primarily due to high base effects from the previous year, which negatively impacted the overall CPI [4] Group 3: PPI Overview - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.2% month-on-month, but the decline was less severe than in previous months, marking the first month of narrowing decline since March [5] - Seasonal factors and uncertainties in international trade contributed to price decreases in certain industries, while domestic market competition improved, leading to reduced price declines in sectors like coal, steel, and solar energy [5][6] - Year-on-year, the PPI fell by 3.6%, with some industries experiencing price recoveries due to macroeconomic policies and demand improvements [6]

Group 1: CPI Analysis - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.4% month-on-month in July, reversing a previous decline of 0.1%, with year-on-year growth remaining flat [1][2] - Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.8% year-on-year, marking the highest increase since March 2024, with a continuous expansion in growth for three consecutive months [2][3] - The rise in CPI was primarily driven by service prices, which increased by 0.6% month-on-month, contributing approximately 0.26 percentage points to the overall CPI increase [2] Group 2: PPI Analysis - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.2% month-on-month, but the decline was less than the previous month, marking the first month-on-month narrowing of the decline since March [4][5] - Year-on-year, the PPI fell by 3.6%, with the decline remaining consistent with the previous month, indicating some stabilization in certain industries [4][5] - The decrease in PPI was influenced by seasonal factors and uncertainties in the international trade environment, affecting prices in several sectors, including construction materials and electronics [4][5] Group 3: Sector-Specific Price Changes - Prices in the manufacturing of traditional and emerging industries showed positive changes, with specific increases noted in sectors such as glass manufacturing and wearable smart devices [5][6] - Notable price increases were observed in the manufacturing of arts and crafts (up 13.1%), sports balls (up 5.3%), and nutritional foods (up 1.3%) [6]

每经编辑｜段炼 8月9日，国家统计局公布7月CPI数据。 2025年7月份，全国居民消费价格同比持平。其中，城市持平，农村下降0.3%；食品价格下降1.6%，非食品价格上涨0.3%；消费品价格下降0.4%，服务价 格上涨0.5%。1—7月平均，全国居民消费价格比上年同期下降0.1%。 7月份，全国居民消费价格环比上涨0.4%。其中，城市上涨0.4%，农村上涨0.3%；食品价格下降0.2%，非食品价格上涨0.5%；消费品价格上涨0.2%，服务 价格上涨0.6%。 各类商品及服务价格同比变动情况 7月份，食品烟酒类价格同比下降0.8%，影响CPI（居民消费价格指数）下降约0.21个百分点。食品中，蛋类价格下降11.2%，影响CPI下降约0.07个百分 点；鲜菜价格下降7.6%，影响CPI下降约0.16个百分点；畜肉类价格下降4.6%，影响CPI下降约0.14个百分点，其中猪肉价格下降9.5%，影响CPI下降约 0.13个百分点；粮食价格下降1.0%，影响CPI下降约0.02个百分点；水产品价格上涨3.4%，影响CPI上涨约0.07个百分点；鲜果价格上涨2.8%，影响CPI上 涨约0.06个百分点。 其他七大类价格 ...

Core Viewpoint - In July 2025, the national consumer price index (CPI) remained flat year-on-year, with urban prices unchanged and rural prices decreasing by 0.3% [1]. Group 1: Year-on-Year Price Changes - In July, food and tobacco prices decreased by 0.8%, contributing approximately 0.21 percentage points to the CPI decline [3]. - Specific food items saw significant price changes: egg prices fell by 11.2% (impacting CPI by -0.07 percentage points), fresh vegetable prices dropped by 7.6% (-0.16), and pork prices decreased by 9.5% (-0.13) [3]. - Other categories showed price increases: other goods and services rose by 8.0%, clothing by 1.7%, and living goods and services by 1.2% [3]. Group 2: Month-on-Month Price Changes - In July, food and tobacco prices decreased by 0.1%, leading to a CPI decline of about 0.04 percentage points [7]. - Fresh fruit prices fell by 3.4% (-0.07), while fresh vegetable prices increased by 1.3% (+0.03) [7]. - Other categories experienced price increases: transportation and communication rose by 1.5%, education and culture by 1.3%, and other goods and services by 0.9% [7].

Core Viewpoint - In July 2025, the national consumer price index (CPI) remained flat year-on-year, with urban prices unchanged and rural prices decreasing by 0.3% [2][8]. Price Changes by Category - In July, the prices of food, tobacco, and alcohol decreased by 0.8% year-on-year, contributing to a 0.21 percentage point decline in CPI. Key contributors included: - Egg prices fell by 11.2%, impacting CPI by -0.07 percentage points - Fresh vegetable prices decreased by 7.6%, affecting CPI by -0.16 percentage points - Meat prices dropped by 4.6%, with pork prices specifically down by 9.5%, contributing -0.13 percentage points to CPI [4][6]. - Other categories saw price increases, with: - Other goods and services up by 8.0% - Clothing prices rising by 1.7% - Prices for living goods and services increasing by 1.2% - Education, culture, and entertainment prices up by 0.9% - Medical care prices rising by 0.5% - Housing prices increasing by 0.1% - Transportation and communication prices down by 3.1% [4][6]. Monthly Price Changes - Month-on-month, the CPI increased by 0.4% in July, with urban areas rising by 0.4% and rural areas by 0.3%. Key changes included: - Food prices decreased by 0.2%, while non-food prices increased by 0.5% - Consumer goods prices rose by 0.2%, and service prices increased by 0.6% [2][7]. - Specific month-on-month changes in food prices included: - Fresh fruit prices decreased by 3.4%, impacting CPI by -0.07 percentage points - Fresh vegetable prices increased by 1.3%, contributing +0.03 percentage points to CPI - Meat prices rose by 0.4%, with pork prices up by 0.9% [6][9]. Summary of Key Data - The average CPI for January to July 2025 showed a decline of 0.1% compared to the same period last year [2][8]. - The overall CPI data for July 2025 indicated: - Urban CPI: 0.0% year-on-year, 0.4% month-on-month - Rural CPI: -0.3% year-on-year, 0.3% month-on-month - Food CPI: -1.6% year-on-year, -0.2% month-on-month - Non-food CPI: 0.3% year-on-year, 0.5% month-on-month [7][8].

Group 1 - In July 2025, the national consumer price index (CPI) remained flat year-on-year, with urban prices unchanged and rural prices down by 0.3% [1] - Food prices decreased by 1.6% year-on-year, while non-food prices increased by 0.3% [1] - The average CPI from January to July 2025 decreased by 0.1% compared to the same period last year [1] Group 2 - In July 2025, the CPI increased by 0.4% month-on-month, with urban prices up by 0.4% and rural prices up by 0.3% [1] - Food prices decreased by 0.2% month-on-month, while non-food prices increased by 0.5% [1] - Service prices rose by 0.6% month-on-month, contributing to the overall CPI increase [1] Group 3 - In July 2025, the prices of food, tobacco, and alcohol decreased by 0.8% year-on-year, impacting the CPI by approximately 0.21 percentage points [3] - Key contributors to the decline in food prices included eggs (down 11.2%), fresh vegetables (down 7.6%), and pork (down 9.5%) [3] - Other categories showed price increases, with other goods and services up by 8.0%, clothing by 1.7%, and living goods and services by 1.2% [3] Group 4 - Month-on-month, food, tobacco, and alcohol prices decreased by 0.1%, affecting the CPI by about 0.04 percentage points [7] - Fresh fruit prices fell by 3.4% month-on-month, while fresh vegetables rose by 1.3% [7] - Other categories saw price increases, with transportation and communication up by 1.5%, education and culture by 1.3%, and other goods and services by 0.9% [7]

Core Insights - In July 2025, the national consumer price index (CPI) remained flat year-on-year, with urban prices unchanged and rural prices decreasing by 0.3% [1] - Food prices decreased by 1.6% year-on-year, while non-food prices increased by 0.3% [1] - The average CPI from January to July 2025 showed a decline of 0.1% compared to the same period last year [1] Year-on-Year Price Changes - In July, the prices of food, tobacco, and alcohol decreased by 0.8% year-on-year, contributing to a 0.21 percentage point decline in CPI [3] - Specific food items such as eggs, fresh vegetables, and pork saw significant price drops of 11.2%, 7.6%, and 9.5% respectively, impacting CPI by 0.07, 0.16, and 0.13 percentage points [3] - Other categories showed price increases, with "other goods and services" rising by 8.0%, and education, culture, and entertainment prices increasing by 0.9% [3] Month-on-Month Price Changes - In July, the prices of food, tobacco, and alcohol decreased by 0.1% month-on-month, leading to a 0.04 percentage point decline in CPI [7] - Fresh fruit prices dropped by 3.4%, while fresh vegetables increased by 1.3% month-on-month [7] - Other categories experienced price increases, with transportation and communication rising by 1.5% and education and culture by 1.3% [7] Detailed Price Index Data - The CPI for July showed a month-on-month increase of 0.4% and a year-on-year change of 0.0% [9] - Food prices decreased by 0.2% month-on-month and 1.6% year-on-year, while non-food prices increased by 0.5% month-on-month and 0.3% year-on-year [9] - The index for transportation and communication saw a month-on-month increase of 1.5% but a year-on-year decrease of 3.1% [9]

Core Insights - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in China has shown a decline, with a month-on-month decrease of 0.2% and a year-on-year decrease of 0.1% in May, while the core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 0.6% [1][4] - There is a discrepancy between the CPI statistics and individual consumer perceptions of price changes, which can be attributed to differences in consumption patterns, frequency of purchases, and the comparison of price points [2][3] Group 1: CPI and Consumer Perception - CPI is a comprehensive statistical indicator that reflects the price level changes of various consumer goods and services, covering eight major categories and 268 basic classifications [1] - Individual consumer experiences of price changes can vary significantly based on their consumption structure and regional differences, leading to a "temperature difference" in perception [2] - Consumers are generally more sensitive to price changes in frequently purchased essential goods, while changes in prices of infrequently purchased items may go unnoticed [2] Group 2: Impacts of Price Changes - A moderate decline in prices can lower consumer costs and enhance purchasing power, allowing consumers to allocate more funds to other areas such as cultural and tourism consumption [3][4] - However, sustained price declines can lead to negative economic consequences, including reduced investment, delayed consumer spending, and potential increases in unemployment, creating a feedback loop that further suppresses demand and prices [4] - Maintaining a moderate increase in prices is beneficial for economic stability, and recent policies aimed at boosting effective demand have shown positive results, with retail sales growing by 6.4% year-on-year in May, the highest monthly growth rate in 2024 [4][5]

Core Viewpoint - In the first half of the year, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Anyang City experienced a cumulative decline of 0.3%, aligning with the average level in Henan Province [1] Group 1: CPI Trends - The CPI in Anyang City showed a stable operation in the first half of the year, with service prices rising by 0.1%, non-food prices declining by 0.1%, food prices decreasing by 0.8%, and consumer goods prices falling by 0.6% [1] - The CPI's month-on-month growth exhibited a trend of rising initially and then declining throughout the first half of the year [2] Group 2: Monthly CPI Analysis - In January, the CPI rose significantly due to increased demand for food and services during the Spring Festival, but it saw a notable decline in February as the holiday effects faded [2] - March experienced a continued decrease in CPI as fresh produce prices fell due to increased supply, while April saw a narrowing of the decline due to rising gold prices [2] - In May, the implementation of centralized drug procurement policies led to a decrease in drug and medical device prices, contributing to a further decline in CPI [2] - June saw a mixed impact on CPI, with rising fresh vegetable prices due to high temperatures, but a decrease in prices for daily necessities and cultural entertainment due to promotional activities [2] Group 3: Year-on-Year CPI Changes - The CPI year-on-year showed a "V" shaped trend, with a 0.1% increase in January, followed by a decline in February, and a narrowing of the decline to 0.5% in March [3] - From April to May, the CPI continued to decline year-on-year, influenced by fluctuating gold prices and lower fuel prices [3] - By June, the year-on-year CPI turned around with increases in fresh vegetables and durable consumer goods prices, resulting in a 0.1% increase [3] Group 4: Non-Food Price Trends - Non-food prices in Anyang City saw a cumulative decline of 0.1%, with industrial product prices dropping by 0.3% [4] - The decline in education, culture, and entertainment prices was attributed to the increased substitution effect of online services and a seasonal drop in tourism demand [4] - In June, prices for new energy vehicles fell by 11%, and fuel vehicles saw a 3.9% decrease, contributing to a 3% decline in transportation and communication prices [4] Group 5: Future Outlook - The CPI in Anyang City is expected to maintain a stable trend in the second half of the year, with potential price increases for fresh vegetables due to seasonal supply constraints [5] - The ongoing reduction in pig production capacity and upcoming holidays are anticipated to boost pork prices [5] - The automotive, cement, and photovoltaic industries are expected to see a moderate price recovery due to self-regulatory actions [5]