Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View - Near the holiday, there are signs of capital withdrawal, with a significant contraction in the trading volume of the two markets today. Technology concepts led the decline, while the dividend index rose. To cope with holiday uncertainties in the short term, risk aversion has increased. Although the stock market fluctuated frequently this week, as previously mentioned, the central point did not change much, showing a pre - holiday stable transition and wide - range shock market. There are only two trading days next week. If there are no unexpected factors, the stock market is expected to continue to fluctuate. Domestic PMI data will be released, and attention should be paid to its changes. If capital flow intensifies before the holiday, it may increase the stock market's amplitude. It is recommended to gradually lighten the position and buy the straddle option strategy next week [4]. 3. Summary by Directory Market Review - The stock index declined overall today. Taking the CSI 300 Index as an example, it closed down 0.95%. In terms of capital, the trading volume of the two markets decreased by 224.05 billion yuan. In the futures index market, IF declined with shrinking volume, while other varieties declined with increasing volume [2]. Important Information - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority will launch a RMB business capital arrangement from October 9 this year, replacing the existing RMB trade financing liquidity arrangement, and implementing multiple optimization measures and expanding eligible capital uses. - Seven departments including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the "Work Plan for Stabilizing Growth in the Petrochemical and Chemical Industry (2025 - 2026)". - Trump announced that starting from October 1, a 50% import tariff will be imposed on kitchen cabinets, bathroom sinks and related building materials, a 30% tariff on imported furniture, and a 100% tariff on patented and branded drugs [3]. Index Futures Market Observation | | IF | IH | IC | IM | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Main contract intraday change (%) | -1.04 | -0.47 | -1.47 | -1.39 | | Trading volume (10,000 lots) | 12.1085 | 4.8226 | 13.6035 | 24.299 | | Trading volume change compared with the previous period (10,000 lots) | -1.2397 | -0.3587 | 0.637 | 3.0154 | | Open interest (10,000 lots) | 25.9924 | 9.5988 | 25.2224 | 36.4864 | | Open interest change compared with the previous period (10,000 lots) | -0.6449 | 0.1041 | 0.3365 | 1.1537 | [4] Spot Market Observation | Name | Value | | --- | --- | | Shanghai Composite Index change (%) | -0.65 | | Shenzhen Component Index change (%) | -1.76 | | Ratio of rising to falling stocks | 0.53 | | Trading volume of the two markets (100 million yuan) | 21468.85 | | Trading volume change compared with the previous period (100 million yuan) | -2242.05 | [6]

Core Insights - The consumer price index (CPI) remained stable in August, with a month-on-month change of 0% and a year-on-year decrease of 0.4% [1] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy prices, increased by 0.9% year-on-year, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth [1][4] CPI Analysis - The year-on-year decline in CPI is attributed to a high comparison base from the previous year and lower-than-seasonal food price increases in August [1][2] - The tail effect from last year's price changes contributed approximately -0.9 percentage points to the year-on-year CPI in August, with a downward impact that expanded by 0.4 percentage points compared to the previous month [1] - Food prices saw a month-on-month increase of 0.5%, but this was 1.1 percentage points below seasonal levels, with significant year-on-year declines in pork, eggs, and fresh vegetables [4] Food Price Dynamics - Year-on-year food prices decreased by 4.3%, with the decline expanding by 2.7 percentage points compared to the previous month, contributing an additional 0.51 percentage points to the CPI's year-on-year decline [4] - Specific declines included pork prices down 16.1%, fresh vegetables down 15.2%, and eggs down 14.2%, all showing an increase in downward pressure on CPI compared to the previous month [4] Core CPI and Industrial Prices - The core CPI's year-on-year increase of 0.9% reflects ongoing consumer demand and the effectiveness of policies aimed at boosting consumption [4][5] - Industrial consumer goods prices, excluding energy, rose by 1.5% year-on-year, with gold and platinum jewelry prices increasing significantly [6] Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that the CPI may remain weak throughout the year, with potential recovery towards the end of the year due to low base effects and supportive policies [6] - The impact of consumption-boosting policies is expected to further support prices of major goods in September [6]

Group 1 - Over 170 consumer sector stocks have received "buy" ratings from brokerages since May, with Shanxi Fenjiu, Anjijia Food, Midea Group, and Hailan Home being the most frequently recommended [1][2] - The investment value in the consumer sector is supported by the belief that the liquor industry is at a fundamental bottom, and there is potential for growth in related industries such as beer, condiments, and frozen foods [1][4] Group 2 - Two main factors are driving the increased attention on the consumer sector: the ongoing promotion of consumption policies and the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday following the May Day holiday [2][3] - The People's Bank of China has announced measures to enhance financial support for key service consumption sectors, which is expected to stimulate market activity in the consumer sector [3] Group 3 - Analysts recommend focusing on premium liquor brands and leading white goods companies, suggesting that investors should increase allocations in liquor stocks and consider sectors benefiting from channel reforms and new product categories [4] - The home appliance sector is expected to see continuous improvement in performance due to the "trade-in" policy, with leading companies benefiting from strong cost control and product upgrades [4] Group 4 - The hotel and tourism-related sectors are also highlighted, with analysts suggesting that the hotel industry is experiencing a positive trend in RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room) and recommending investments in leading companies with strong operational efficiency [5]