Economic Outlook - The economic growth momentum has weakened since Q3 2025, with GDP growth expected to decline to approximately 4.8% in Q3 and 4.5% in Q4, although the annual growth target of around 5% is still achievable due to strong performance in the first half of the year [1][7] - The report indicates that the main reasons for the weakening domestic demand include the reduction in the effectiveness of the trade-in subsidy policy and a significant decline in restaurant consumption, which aligns with previous analyses [3][5] Consumer Spending - From January to August, the total retail sales of consumer goods grew by 4.6% year-on-year, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points compared to the first half of the year [5] - The decline in retail sales growth is primarily attributed to the diminishing impact of the trade-in subsidy policy, with sales growth for home appliances and communication equipment dropping significantly [5] - Service consumption has outperformed goods consumption, contributing positively to overall consumption growth, with service retail sales increasing by 5.1% compared to 4.8% for goods [5][3] Real Estate Market - The real estate market has accelerated its downturn since Q3, with pressures on both supply and demand sides becoming more pronounced [6] - Demand has decreased due to a continuous decline in residents' willingness to purchase homes, while supply is increasing with a residential inventory of 400 million square meters, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 5.4% [6][8] Housing Supply Issues - The average housing supply interruption rate across the country has risen to 3.7%, up from 1.6% in 2022, with some third and fourth-tier cities exceeding 5% [8] - This represents a 130% increase in mortgage interruption rates over three years, highlighting significant challenges in the housing market [8] Future Economic Predictions - The report provides forecasts for various economic indicators for Q3 and Q4 of 2025, suggesting a cautious outlook for the macroeconomic environment if no new stimulus policies are introduced [10][7]