Domestic News - The People's Bank of China reported that as of the end of July, the broad money supply (M2) reached 329.94 trillion yuan, an increase of 8.8% year-on-year [1] - The narrow money supply (M1) was 111.06 trillion yuan, growing by 5.6% year-on-year, while the currency in circulation (M0) amounted to 13.28 trillion yuan, up 11.8% year-on-year [1] - The net cash injection in the first seven months was 465.1 billion yuan [1] - The total social financing stock was 431.26 trillion yuan as of July 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 9% [1] - The increment in social financing for the first seven months was 2.399 trillion yuan, which is 512 billion yuan more than the same period last year [1] - The Ministry of Commerce announced countermeasures against two EU financial institutions, effective from August 13, 2025, prohibiting domestic organizations and individuals from engaging in transactions or cooperation with UAB Urbo Bankas and AB Mano Bankas [1] Investment and Economic Policies - The National Development and Reform Commission stated that 188 billion yuan in special bonds for equipment upgrades has been allocated, supporting approximately 8,400 projects across various sectors, leading to total investments exceeding 1 trillion yuan [2] - The Ministry of Finance highlighted new interest subsidy policies aimed at stimulating consumer spending and enhancing market vitality, suggesting that 1 yuan in interest subsidies could potentially mobilize 100 yuan in loan funds for consumer sectors [2] Market Regulation - The State Administration for Market Regulation reported that as of the end of July, 111,900 batches of beverage products were inspected, with a non-compliance rate of 0.57%, primarily due to microbial and quality standard issues [3]