Core Viewpoint - China's economy has shown resilience in the first half of the year, achieving a growth rate of 5.3%. The macroeconomic outlook for the second half remains a key focus for the market, with expectations of continued support from macro policies [3]. Economic Growth - The National Bureau of Statistics is set to release July macroeconomic data on August 15, with expectations of a slowdown in industrial production growth due to seasonal factors and external disturbances [3]. - The First Financial Research Institute's Chief Economist Confidence Index rose to 50.2, indicating improved market confidence, although external uncertainties persist [3]. Industrial Production - The average forecast for July's industrial added value year-on-year growth is 6.0%, reflecting a slight decline from the previous month [5]. - The manufacturing PMI for July is reported at 49.3%, indicating contraction, while the non-manufacturing business activity index is at 50.1% [5][6]. - Despite challenges, industrial production remains supported by resilient exports and active production operations, with coal consumption and railway freight volumes showing positive trends [6]. Consumer Spending - The average forecast for July's retail sales growth is 4.9%, slightly above the previous month's figure [8]. - The summer season has led to increased spending in travel and entertainment, although automotive and housing consumption have seen declines [8]. - The "old-for-new" policy has significantly boosted sales, with over 3 trillion yuan in related sales since its implementation [8]. Automotive Industry - In July, China's automotive production and sales reached 2.591 million units and 2.593 million units, respectively, with year-on-year growth of 13.3% and 14.7% [9]. - The automotive market is experiencing seasonal slowdowns, but the "old-for-new" policy continues to have a positive impact [9]. Infrastructure Investment - The average forecast for July's fixed asset investment growth is 2.8%, consistent with the previous month [10]. - Infrastructure investment remains supported by government policies and ongoing projects, despite some slowdowns due to adverse weather conditions [10][12]. - Sales of excavators in July increased by 25.2% year-on-year, indicating strong demand in the engineering machinery sector [10]. Real Estate Development - Real estate investment is expected to see a widening decline, with new housing transaction volumes in major cities showing significant decreases [12]. - Land transaction volumes have also declined, reflecting a weak market environment [12].

Group 1 - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for June is reported at 49.7%, indicating a slight improvement from the previous month by 0.2 percentage points, although it remains below the expansion threshold of 50% [1][2] - The PMI has shown fluctuations throughout the year, peaking at 50.5% in March before dropping to 49% in April due to seasonal factors and increased trade tensions between China and the U.S. [2] - In May, the PMI rebounded to 49.5%, continuing its upward trend into June, with production and new orders indices at 51% and 50.2% respectively, suggesting an acceleration in manufacturing activities and improved market demand [2] Group 2 - The purchasing volume index for June reached 50.2%, up by 2.6 percentage points from the previous month, indicating increased procurement willingness among enterprises [3] - Rising procurement volumes have led to a rebound in raw material prices, with the main raw material purchase price index and factory price index at 48.4% and 46.2%, both increasing by 1.5 percentage points [3] - The equipment manufacturing sector is performing well, with both production and demand being active, as evidenced by the PMI for equipment manufacturing at 51.4% and high-tech manufacturing at 50.9%, both remaining in the expansion zone for two consecutive months [4] Group 3 - The equipment manufacturing PMI has shown a recovery from a significant drop in April, with values of 51.2% in May and 51.4% in June, alongside production and new orders indices exceeding 53% [4] - From January to May, profits in the railway, shipbuilding, aerospace, and other transportation equipment manufacturing sectors increased by 56% year-on-year [4] - The high-tech manufacturing PMI has maintained an expansion trend for five consecutive months, reflecting a positive development trajectory [4]

Group 1 - The New York stock market showed mixed performance on June 3, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising by 214.16 points to close at 42519.64, a gain of 0.51% [1] - The S&P 500 index increased by 34.43 points to 5970.37, reflecting a rise of 0.58%, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose by 156.34 points to 19398.96, marking an increase of 0.81% [1] - Among the S&P 500 sectors, eight out of eleven sectors gained, with the technology and energy sectors leading with increases of 1.48% and 1.11% respectively [1] Group 2 - The U.S. Department of Labor reported that job openings in April 2025 reached 7.391 million, exceeding market expectations of 7.1 million and the revised figure of 7.2 million from March [1] - The U.S. Commerce Department announced that new orders for manufactured goods in April amounted to $594.6 billion, a month-over-month decline of 3.7%, which was worse than the market expectation of -3% [2] - The OECD downgraded the U.S. economic growth forecast for this year from 2.2% to 1.6% due to trade uncertainties and tariffs [2] Group 3 - Analyst Dan Ives from Wedbush Securities indicated that market expectations are optimistic regarding a potential phone call between U.S. and Chinese leaders, which could positively impact bilateral relations, with Nvidia identified as a key beneficiary [2] - Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist at CFRA, suggested that the S&P 500 index may fluctuate between 5700 and its historical high from February until clearer data on Q2 GDP and earnings is available [2] - Nvidia's stock price rose significantly by 2.8% to $141.22 per share, with other semiconductor stocks also showing notable gains [2]

Group 1 - The external environment is a significant variable affecting China's macroeconomic trends, with uncertainties stemming from U.S. policies and their global implications [1] - Domestic new growth drivers are accumulating, becoming the core strength for China's economy to navigate through cycles, while the real estate market has emerged from its low point, though uncertainties remain regarding its recovery timing [1] - A combination of proactive fiscal policies and moderately loose monetary policies has quickly boosted domestic demand, but the effectiveness of extraordinary measures in countering debt-deflation and balance sheet contraction effects is still under observation [1] Group 2 - The direct impact of external environmental changes has not been as severe as anticipated, with actual market performance differing from many market participants' predictions [2] - China's export resilience to the U.S. has exceeded expectations, with limited decline in export growth despite high tariffs and a high base from the previous year [2] - The intensity of re-export trade has also surpassed expectations, with significant growth in exports to ASEAN and Latin America, effectively offsetting declines in exports to the U.S. [2] - Exports to countries and regions outside the U.S. and major re-export markets have shown unexpected growth, indicating that domestic exporters are actively seeking new markets [2] - The outcomes of tariff negotiations have also exceeded expectations, contributing positively to the overall trade environment [2]