Core Viewpoint - The fiscal data for August 2025 indicates a slowdown in both revenue and expenditure growth, reflecting a need to boost domestic demand. Attention should be paid to the release of "quasi-fiscal" functions following the implementation of policy financial tools and the early allocation of new special bond quotas [1][3]. Revenue Summary - In the first eight months of 2025, national general public budget revenue grew by 0.3% year-on-year, with August's growth at 2%, down from 2.6% in July. The narrowing decline in PPI has alleviated the drag on tax revenue, while the income from securities transaction stamp duty has provided notable support. The internal growth momentum of the economy still needs enhancement, and macro policies require further strengthening [1]. - Corporate income tax revenue saw a significant rebound, primarily due to a low base from the previous year. Personal income tax and consumption tax revenue growth slowed, although personal income tax still performed well, while consumption tax remained at a low level. The high growth in securities transaction stamp duty revenue is linked to recent stock market activity. Additionally, vehicle purchase tax and land value-added tax revenues showed significant declines, while export tax rebate revenue growth rebounded, indicating a need to boost domestic demand [1]. Expenditure Summary - In the first eight months of 2025, national general public budget expenditure increased by 3.1% year-on-year, with August's growth at 0.8%, down from 3% in July, likely constrained by revenue. Expenditure in the livelihood sector continued to grow significantly, while infrastructure spending remained low. Social security, employment, and education expenditures maintained high growth rates, while spending on energy conservation, environmental protection, and transportation saw a substantial rebound, mainly due to a low base from the previous year. Expenditures in urban and rural communities, as well as agriculture, forestry, and water resources, experienced a widening decline [2]. Government Fund Summary - In the first eight months of 2025, national government fund budget revenue decreased by 1.4%, with August's growth at -5.7%, down from 8.9% in July. This decline is attributed to the pressure on the land market due to adjustments in the real estate market. Conversely, government fund budget expenditure grew by 30.0% year-on-year, driven by accelerated issuance and utilization of bond funds by various levels of government. In August, government fund budget expenditure increased by 19.8%, down from 42.4% in July, but still showed strong performance [2]. Policy Focus - Moving forward, it is essential for fiscal policy to continue to strengthen. The implementation of policy financial tools is expected to release "quasi-fiscal" functions, which may support the expansion of domestic demand. Additionally, the Ministry of Finance has indicated the early allocation of part of the new local government debt limit for 2026, aiming to utilize debt capacity proactively and address existing hidden debt [3].

Group 1: Narrow Income - National general public budget revenue grew by 0.3% year-on-year from January to August 2025, with August's growth at 2%, down from 2.6% in July [1][4] - The decline in PPI has eased the drag on tax revenue, and the securities transaction stamp duty has provided significant support to tax revenue [1][4] - Corporate income tax revenue saw a substantial rebound, mainly due to a low base last year, while personal income tax and consumption tax revenue growth slowed [1][6] Group 2: Narrow Expenditure - National general public budget expenditure increased by 3.1% year-on-year from January to August 2025, with August's growth at 0.8%, down from 3% in July [1][8] - Expenditure in the social welfare sector continued to grow significantly, while infrastructure spending remained low [1][10] - Central government expenditure grew by 8.0%, significantly higher than local government expenditure growth of 2.3% [1][8] Group 3: Government Fund - National government fund budget revenue decreased by 1.4% year-on-year from January to August 2025, with a notable decline in land use rights transfer revenue [2][13] - Government fund budget expenditure grew by 30.0% year-on-year, driven by accelerated bond issuance by various levels of government [2][13] - The implementation of policy financial tools is expected to support domestic demand expansion [2][13]

Consumption - Retail sales growth continued to slow, with August year-on-year growth down 0.3 percentage points to 3.4%[2] - The multiplier effect of the "trade-in" policy for consumer goods may decline by 23%-32%, from 8.7 times to 5.9-6.7 times[2][18] Production - Industrial production in August increased by 5.2% year-on-year, a decrease of 0.5 percentage points from the previous value[3] - Service sector production weakened slightly, down 0.2 percentage points to 5.6% year-on-year in August[3][21] Fixed Asset Investment - Real estate investment fell by 12.9% year-on-year in August, with a monthly decline of 19.5%[4][22] - Manufacturing investment decreased by 1.1 percentage points to 5.1%, marking five consecutive months of slowdown[4][27] Economic Outlook - Internal demand pressure is increasing, with expectations of policy support in Q4 to counteract economic slowdown[5][35] - Potential policy measures may include interest rate cuts, a 500 billion yuan policy financial tool, and support for service consumption and real estate[5][35] Risks - Risks include potential policy changes that may be less than expected and the possibility of an unexpected recession in the U.S. economy[6][36]

Core Viewpoint - Insufficient effective demand, weak terminal consumption, and low corporate investment willingness continue to suppress the price recovery space, indicating a significant gap from the annual inflation target of 2% [1] Group 1: Economic Conditions - The persistent low level of prices reflects the current weakness in domestic demand recovery, suggesting that policy measures need to further enhance counter-cyclical adjustments to boost overall demand [1] - The implementation of "anti-involution" policies in the second half of the year is expected to increase fiscal support, underpin investment, and enhance consumption policies [1] Group 2: Policy Measures - The National Development and Reform Commission has announced the arrangement of over 300 billion yuan to support the third batch of "two heavy" project lists within the year, indicating a proactive fiscal policy stance [1] - The potential expansion of policy financial tools may positively impact manufacturing investment, while moderately loose monetary policy also has room for adjustment, with interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions becoming feasible [1] Group 3: Future Expectations - The further issuance of "national subsidies" is anticipated to boost retail growth rates, with expected reserve increment policies including government debt limits, central bank profit remittances, and the introduction of quasi-fiscal tools [1]

Manufacturing PMI Insights - In August 2025, the Manufacturing PMI slightly increased to 49.4%, up by 0.1 percentage points from the previous month[8] - The production index rose to 50.8%, marking a 0.3 percentage point increase, remaining above the critical point for four consecutive months[14] - New orders index slightly increased to 49.5%, up by 0.1 percentage points, but still in the contraction zone[14] Sector Performance - Large enterprises' PMI rose to 50.8%, up by 0.5 percentage points, while medium and small enterprises' PMIs were 48.9% and 46.6%, respectively[13] - High-tech manufacturing and equipment manufacturing PMIs were 51.9% and 50.5%, respectively, indicating relative strength in these sectors[13] Price and Inventory Trends - The main raw materials purchase price index rose to 53.3%, up by 1.8 percentage points, indicating expansion, while the factory price index was at 49.1%, up by 0.8 percentage points[20] - The procurement volume index increased to 50.4%, up by 0.9 percentage points, while the finished goods inventory index decreased by 0.6 percentage points, reflecting improved production-sales coordination[23] Service and Construction Sector Analysis - The service sector business activity index reached 50.5%, up by 0.5 percentage points, driven by summer travel and active capital markets[24] - The construction sector's business activity index fell to 49.1%, down by 1.5 percentage points, with new orders index at 40.6%, down by 2.1 percentage points, indicating a significant seasonal decline[27] Risk Considerations - Real estate demand remains weak, posing a risk to overall economic recovery[4][29]

Group 1 - The meeting between the chairman of State Grid Corporation and the chairman of China Export-Import Bank focused on enhancing cooperation in policy financial tools, overseas project financing, financial services, and strategic collaboration [1][3] - Both parties expressed their intention to deepen practical cooperation based on their previous successful collaboration, aiming for mutual benefits [1]

Trade Relations - The U.S. has agreed to impose a maximum tariff rate of 15% on most EU goods, including automobiles, pharmaceuticals, semiconductor chips, and timber, starting September 1, 2025 [2] - The U.S. will apply the most favored nation (MFN) tariff rate or the 15% tariff rate, whichever is higher, on EU-origin products [2] Immigration Trends - The U.S. immigrant population has decreased for the first time in 50 years, dropping to 51.9 million from 53.3 million during Trump's second term [3][4] Economic Policies - China's broad fiscal expenditure exceeded 21 trillion yuan in the first seven months of the year, reflecting a year-on-year increase of approximately 9.3% [7] - China's total import and export growth rate has been steadily increasing, achieving a 3.5% growth in the first seven months of the year [8] Energy Consumption - In July, China's total electricity consumption reached 10,226 billion kilowatt-hours, marking an 8.6% year-on-year increase [11] Financial Regulations - The National Financial Regulatory Administration is actively supporting the reform of commercial health insurance and aims to establish a multi-level nursing guarantee system [9] Infrastructure Investment - A new policy financial tool worth 500 billion yuan will be introduced to support emerging industries and infrastructure projects [14] Housing Policies - Chengdu has set the minimum down payment ratio for public housing loans at 15%, with increased loan limits for contributors [19] Stock Market Activity - Institutions showed significant buying activity in 12 stocks, with notable net purchases in Zhongdian Xindong and Chuangyitong [33][34]

Funding & Investment - A new RMB 500 billion (approximately USD 69 billion) policy-driven financial tool is being launched [1] - The tool will focus on strategic sectors including emerging industries and infrastructure [1] - Key investment areas include digital economy, artificial intelligence, low-altitude economy, consumption, green and low-carbon initiatives, agriculture and rural areas, transportation and logistics, and urban infrastructure [1] Regional Activity - Multiple regions have been holding policy seminars and project preparation meetings related to the new policy-driven financial tools since May [1] - Some local governments are compiling project lists and specifying the amounts of funds to be applied for [1]

（原标题：毕马威报告：支持房地产市场止跌回稳，仍是今年经济工作重心） 毕马威中国最新发布的2025年三季度《中国经济观察》报告（以下简称"报告"）显示，下一阶段经济运 行需要关注三方面问题：一是物价低位运行，将对下一阶段内需的修复带来挑战；二是房地产仍处于修 复阶段，今年4月以来，房地产修复进程再度出现波折；三是下半年出口或将走弱，全球经济增速放 缓，叠加美国正在设定新一轮的贸易协定，将对开拓新市场带来潜在负面影响。 报告认为，在新一轮政策性金融工具的支持下，基建投资有望企稳回升。房地产方面，将进一步因城施 策释放居民住房需求，并可能提高增量资金对房地产收储、城中村和危旧房改造等领域的支持，房地产 投资动能或将在下半年阶段性企稳。 从资金层面来看，报告预计，下半年的基建投资将有三类资金来源，一是尚待发行的增量政府债券。据 财政部披露，上半年已下达超长期特别国债资金预算6,583亿元，其中"两新"3,350亿元，"两重"为3,233 亿元，下半年还剩4,767亿元可继续推进。二是前期发行尚未使用的国债、一般债资金，上半年发行尚 未形成支出的额度在0.4万亿元，这部分资金也有望在三季度加速投放。三是关注政策性金融 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the mixed performance of China's public budget revenue and expenditure in the first seven months of the year, with a slight increase in local revenue but a decline in central revenue [1][2] - National general public budget revenue reached 135839 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.1%, while the central budget revenue was 58538 billion yuan, down 2% [1] - Tax revenue for the same period was 110933 billion yuan, a decrease of 0.3%, while non-tax revenue was 24906 billion yuan, an increase of 2% [2] Group 2 - Total public budget expenditure was 160737 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.4%, with central expenditure at 23327 billion yuan, up 8.8% [2] - Specific areas of expenditure such as social security and employment, education, and health saw significant increases of 9.8%, 5.7%, and 5.3% respectively [3] - Government fund budget revenue was 23124 billion yuan, down 0.7%, with local government fund revenue declining by 1.8% [5] Group 3 - Analysts suggest that fiscal policy is expected to strengthen in the second half of the year, emphasizing the need for timely implementation of existing policies and the introduction of new measures [5] - Recommendations include accelerating local debt issuance, considering the issuance of special government bonds, and enhancing investment in human capital to boost consumption [5][6] - The focus areas for fiscal support include increasing transfer income for residents, promoting consumption through trade-in programs, and accelerating public spending in technology and infrastructure [6]