Consumption - The contribution of trade-in programs to retail sales has weakened, with July retail sales growth declining by 1.1 percentage points to 3.7% year-on-year[3] - The personal consumption loan interest subsidy is expected to boost retail sales by approximately 0.2 percentage points, with a historical context showing a 1% subsidy could lead to a greater impact than previous years[4] - The consumer loan consumption rate has remained low, averaging around 2.5% since 2024, indicating a shift towards cash purchases rather than credit expansion[3] Production - Industrial production growth in July was 5.7%, down 1.1 percentage points from the previous value, with a month-on-month increase of only 0.38%[5] - Service sector production also saw a slight decline of 0.2 percentage points to 5.8% year-on-year, with mixed performance across various industries[5] Fixed Investment - Real estate investment has further declined, with July showing a year-on-year drop of 12.0%, and new housing sales showing signs of weakness[6] - Manufacturing investment has decreased by 1.3 percentage points to 6.2%, with significant declines in sectors such as non-ferrous metallurgy and chemical products[6] - Infrastructure investment turned negative for the first time since 2021, with broad infrastructure showing a decline of 1.9% year-on-year in July[6] Economic Outlook - The data from July indicates a further weakening of domestic demand, suggesting increased downward pressure on economic growth in Q4, which may prompt policy adjustments[7] - Risks include potential underperformance of policy measures and unexpected downturns in the U.S. economy[7]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report 2.1 Stock Index Strategy - A-share broad-based indices had positive weekly gains, with the Science and Technology Innovation 50 having the largest cumulative increase of 4.63% and the CSI 500 rising over 3%. The US and the EU reached a trade agreement, and the US June durable goods orders had a sharp decline. China's June industrial enterprise profits showed a narrowing decline, and the CSRC aimed to consolidate the market. Considering the market sentiment cooling and high technical indicators, the stock index's slow bull trend remains unchanged, but there may be a near-term correction, so a defensive wait-and-see approach is advisable [12]. 2.2 Treasury Bond Strategy - In the bond market, funds are flowing out, and with macro events concentrated at the end of July and early August, the bond market may experience an adjustment in a volatile pattern. Whether to participate on the left side or wait for the release of position pressure depends on the investor's position, duration, and tolerance. It is recommended to focus on taking profits [13]. 2.3 PMI - In June, the manufacturing PMI rose to 49.7%, better than expected, with both supply and demand improving. However, there were structural differences, such as small enterprises' contraction intensifying and the high-tech manufacturing industry remaining flat. Only 7 out of 15 sub - industries had better sentiment than in May [20]. 2.4 Inflation - In May 2025, the CPI had a slight year - on - year decline, and the PPI also decreased year - on - year. The current price situation shows "food differentiation and services stronger than goods," and the core inflation momentum is still insufficient. The decline in PPI is affected by international and domestic factors, but there are also positive changes in some areas [29][32]. 2.5 Industrial Enterprise Profitability - In May, the year - on - year growth rate of profits of industrial enterprises above designated size declined, mainly due to the decline in volume, price, and profit margin, with the profit margin having the most significant impact. Enterprises may adopt a strategy of reducing prices to clear inventory [35]. 2.6 Fiscal Situation - From January to May, the national general public budget revenue decreased slightly year - on - year, while the expenditure increased. The tax revenue recovery margin slowed down, and the real - estate - related tax drag increased. The fiscal expenditure rhythm slowed down marginally, and the government fund revenue decline widened while the expenditure slowed down [38][41]. 2.7 Industrial Added Value - In May, the year - on - year growth rate of industrial added value declined, while the service industry added value increased. The production - sales imbalance persists, and export - related production is weak. The GDP growth rate in the second quarter is expected to exceed 5% [44]. 2.8 Fixed - Asset Investment - From January to May, the year - on - year growth rate of fixed - asset investment declined. Investment in infrastructure, manufacturing, and real estate all decreased. Although the real - estate physical volume was not weak this month, the real - estate investment was still under pressure in terms of funds [47]. 2.9 Social Retail Sales - In May, the year - on - year growth rate of social retail sales increased, mainly driven by the early start of the 618 promotion and the strong performance of the May Day holiday in driving offline consumption [50]. 2.10 Social Financing - In May, the new social financing was 2.3 trillion yuan, with government bonds being the main support. Although the social financing growth rate is expected to rise in the second and third quarters, there is still pressure for it to rise and then fall in the second half of the year [53]. 2.11 Import and Export - In May, China's exports and imports continued to grow, with exports performing well. The central region led the national foreign trade growth. Due to the Sino - US trade relationship and the leading growth rate of processing trade, exports are expected to maintain resilient growth in June [59]. 2.12 US Non - Farm Payrolls - In May 2025, the US labor market showed resilience, with more new jobs than expected. However, there were internal structural differences. The service industry had employment growth, while the commodity production sector was weak. The wage growth exceeded expectations, strengthening inflation concerns and giving the Fed more reason to stay on the sidelines [62][65]. 2.13 US CPI - In May, the US CPI and core CPI increased year - on - year as expected. The inflation pressure on core commodities and services was controllable. The Fed maintained the interest rate target range and emphasized high uncertainty, so it tended to stay on the sidelines [68]. 2.14 US PMI - In June, the US Markit manufacturing PMI was stable at 52, and the service industry PMI was slightly lower. The manufacturing growth was mainly driven by inventory, and the inflation pressure increased significantly. The current US economy shows a "weak expansion + high inflation" characteristic, and the growth momentum may further weaken [71]. 3. Summaries According to the Catalog 3.1 Financial Futures Strategy Recommendations 3.1.1 Stock Index Strategy - **Strategy Outlook**: Adopt a defensive wait - and - see approach [11]. - **Trend Review**: A - share broad - based indices had positive weekly gains [12]. - **Technical Analysis**: The RSI indicator shows a potential correction risk for the market index [12]. 3.1.2 Treasury Bond Strategy - **Strategy Outlook**: Focus on taking profits [13]. - **Trend Review**: The bond market was volatile, and the treasury bond futures showed a downward trend [13]. - **Technical Analysis**: The KDJ indicator shows that the T main contract may operate weakly in a volatile manner [13]. 3.2 Key Data Tracking 3.2.1 PMI - In June, the manufacturing PMI rose, with both supply and demand improving. However, there were structural differences among different enterprise sizes, industries, and sub - industries [20]. - The price and inventory situation also showed different characteristics at the industry level, with some industries replenishing inventory and others reducing inventory through price cuts [23]. - The non - manufacturing PMI rose, mainly due to the increase in the construction industry PMI, while the service industry PMI declined [26]. 3.2.2 Inflation - In May 2025, the CPI had a slight year - on - year decline, with food price differentiation and service prices being more resilient. The PPI decreased year - on - year, mainly affected by international and domestic factors, but there were positive changes in some areas [29][32]. 3.2.3 Profitability of Industrial Enterprises above Designated Size - In May, the year - on - year growth rate of profits declined, mainly due to the decline in volume, price, and profit margin. Enterprises may be adopting a strategy of reducing prices to clear inventory [35]. 3.2.4 Fiscal - From January to May, the national general public budget revenue decreased slightly year - on - year, and the expenditure increased. The tax revenue recovery margin slowed down, and the real - estate - related tax drag increased. The fiscal expenditure rhythm slowed down marginally, and the government fund revenue decline widened while the expenditure slowed down [38][41]. 3.2.5 Industrial Added Value - In May, the year - on - year growth rate of industrial added value declined, while the service industry added value increased. The production - sales imbalance persisted, and export - related production was weak [44]. 3.2.6 Fixed - Asset Investment - From January to May, the year - on - year growth rate of fixed - asset investment declined. Investment in infrastructure, manufacturing, and real estate all decreased. Although the real - estate physical volume was not weak this month, the real - estate investment was still under pressure in terms of funds [47]. 3.2.7 Social Retail Sales - In May, the year - on - year growth rate of social retail sales increased, mainly driven by the early start of the 618 promotion and the strong performance of the May Day holiday in driving offline consumption [50]. 3.2.8 Social Financing - In May, the new social financing was 2.3 trillion yuan, with government bonds being the main support. The social financing growth rate is expected to rise in the second and third quarters but may face pressure to rise and then fall in the second half of the year [53]. 3.2.9 Import and Export - In May, China's exports and imports continued to grow, with exports performing well. The central region led the national foreign trade growth. Exports are expected to maintain resilient growth in June [59]. 3.2.10 US Non - Farm Payrolls - In May 2025, the US labor market showed resilience, with more new jobs than expected. There were internal structural differences, and wage growth exceeded expectations, strengthening inflation concerns [62][65]. 3.2.11 US CPI - In May, the US CPI and core CPI increased year - on - year as expected. The inflation pressure on core commodities and services was controllable, and the Fed tended to stay on the sidelines [68]. 3.2.12 US PMI - In June, the US Markit manufacturing PMI was stable at 52, and the service industry PMI was slightly lower. The manufacturing growth was mainly driven by inventory, and the inflation pressure increased significantly [71]. 3.2.13 Weekly Focus - There are important economic indicators and events to be released in the coming week, including the US GDP, FOMC interest rate decision, and China's official and Caixin manufacturing PMIs [73].

Group 1 - The A-share market showed positive performance on July 18, with the Consumer ETF (159928) rising nearly 1% and achieving a trading volume exceeding 260 million yuan, marking a net inflow of over 85 million yuan over the past four days [1][3] - The Consumer ETF (159928) has a total scale exceeding 12.2 billion yuan, leading its peers significantly [1] - Key stocks within the Consumer ETF saw gains, including Luzhou Laojiao and Xin Nuo Wei rising over 3%, Shanxi Fenjiu over 2%, and Guizhou Moutai and Muyuan Foods over 1% [3] Group 2 - The external environment for the food delivery market is evolving, with a significant increase in competition among major players, leading to a surge in daily orders [8] - The online food delivery market has expanded rapidly, with online dining accounting for nearly 25% of total dining consumption, while dining revenue constitutes about 11.2% of total retail sales [5] - The impact of delivery subsidies is expected to drive a substantial increase in overall dining revenue, with projections indicating a 48.6% year-on-year growth in food delivery revenue for July [11]

Retail Sales Comparison - China's retail sales absolute value reached approximately 80% of the United States between 2021 and 2024 [1] - According to World Bank data, China's retail sales, in terms of actual purchasing power, exceeded the United States by 1.6 times [1]

Core Viewpoint - The actual GDP growth for Q2 2025 is 5.2%, showing recovery from the previous year's lower growth rates, while nominal GDP growth remains a concern at 3.9% [1][7][9]. Economic Structure and Growth Drivers - The actual growth is supported by broad-based increases in various sectors: manufacturing investment grew by 17.3%, durable goods consumption saw a 30.7% increase in retail sales of major appliances, and service consumption rose by 5.3% [1][9]. - Exports also contributed positively, with a year-on-year increase of 5.9% in the first half of the year [1][9]. Industrial Capacity Utilization - The industrial capacity utilization rate for Q2 is 74.0%, slightly down from 74.1% in Q1 and 76.2% in the previous year, indicating a slowdown but with a deceleration in the rate of decline [2][10]. - Specific sectors like coal, food and beverage, chemicals, and automotive are experiencing lower utilization rates, while electrical machinery shows signs of improvement [2][10]. June Economic Indicators - In June, industrial value-added growth reached 6.8%, the highest in three months, driven by factors such as tariff adjustments and increased production in emerging sectors like industrial robots and integrated circuits [3][13]. - Retail sales growth in June fell to 4.8%, the lowest in four months, with significant declines in sectors like dining and beverages, while automotive sales showed resilience with a 4.6% increase [4][14]. Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment growth slowed to 2.8% year-on-year, with manufacturing investment particularly affected, possibly due to high prior usage of equipment renewal funds [5][15]. - Real estate sales and investment continued to decelerate, indicating a need for new policies to stabilize the market after a period of demand release [5][16][17]. Summary of Economic Performance - The first half of the year saw an actual growth of 5.3%, laying a solid foundation for achieving around 5% growth for the year [6][19]. - Key concerns include nominal GDP, industrial capacity utilization, and the ongoing decline in retail and real estate sectors, highlighting the need for effective policy signals to support investment and consumption [6][19].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights key economic indicators and events in China and the US, focusing on inflation data, GDP growth, and trade statistics, which are crucial for understanding market trends and potential investment opportunities [4][6][8]. Group 1: Economic Data in China - In June, China's imports decreased by 3.4% year-on-year, while exports increased by 4.8% [2]. - The GDP for the second quarter of 2023 showed a year-on-year growth of 5.4%, with a quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.2% [9]. - The social retail sales in June grew by 6.4%, marking the highest growth since December 2023, driven by policies promoting consumption [14]. - Real estate development investment in the first half of 2023 saw a significant decline of 10.7% [2]. Group 2: Economic Data in the US - The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June showed a year-on-year increase of 2.9%, slightly above the previous month's 2.8% [2]. - The Producer Price Index (PPI) for June increased by 2.5% year-on-year, indicating persistent inflationary pressures [3]. - Retail sales in the US experienced a decline in May, with the largest drop since March 2023, primarily due to decreased automobile purchases [21]. Group 3: Key Events and Statements - The US Federal Reserve's Beige Book indicated heightened economic uncertainty due to tariffs, affecting business and consumer decision-making [23]. - Trump's upcoming statement regarding Russia is anticipated to impact market sentiment and geopolitical dynamics [19][20]. - The European Central Bank's inflation data showed a 2% increase in June, aligning with its target and influencing future monetary policy decisions [25].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" [1] Core Viewpoints - In May 2025, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 41,326 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 6.4%, exceeding the consensus expectation of 4.85% [10][12] - Urban retail sales growth has outpaced rural markets for three consecutive months, with urban sales increasing by 6.5% and rural sales by 5.4% in May [12] - Offline retail performance is stronger than online, with offline retail sales growing by 10.50% year-on-year in May, while online sales saw a decline of 4.25% [15][24] Summary by Sections Overall Retail Sales - The total retail sales in May 2025 grew by 6.4% year-on-year, reaching 41,326 billion yuan, which is higher than the expected growth rate [10][12] Regional Performance - Urban retail sales amounted to 36,057 billion yuan, growing by 6.5%, while rural retail sales were 5,269 billion yuan, with a growth of 5.4% [12] Channel Performance - Offline retail sales increased by 10.50% year-on-year, while online retail sales decreased by 4.25% in May [15] Category Performance - The restaurant sector saw stable growth, with a total revenue of 4,578 billion yuan, up 5.9% year-on-year. The total retail sales of goods reached 36,748 billion yuan, growing by 6.5% [24] - Essential and discretionary categories showed strong performance, with year-on-year growth rates of 11.38% for essentials and 7.87% for discretionary items in May [30][31] Price Trends - Both CPI and PPI showed a year-on-year decline, with CPI at -0.1% and PPI at -3.3% in May [37][39] Employment Situation - The urban unemployment rate in May 2025 was 5.0%, marking a continuous decline for three months [46][48] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on high-end liquor and regional leaders in the liquor industry due to competitive dynamics. It also recommends attention to the restaurant supply chain as consumer spending in dining is expected to recover [54]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article discusses the early occurrence and low intensity of the "late spring cold" phenomenon in March, which is unusual as it affected regions like Henan and Shandong [2][3][23] - The "late spring cold" typically occurs between March and May, with a significant drop in average temperatures below the seasonal norm, impacting agricultural production [2][4][10] - This year's "late spring cold" was noted for its early onset, being the earliest in nearly a decade, and lasted only three days, with temperature drops of 6-12°C, which is less severe than the historical average of around 15°C [2][11][24] Group 2 - The impact on agricultural prices is expected to be limited, as the "late spring cold" occurred before the flowering period of fruit trees, thus minimizing potential disruptions to fruit production [4][25][26] - Historical data indicates that previous "late spring cold" events during flowering periods led to significant price increases in fruits, but this year's timing suggests a lower risk of such price spikes [4][14][25] - Vegetable production is less affected by minimum temperatures and more by average temperatures; this year's average temperatures are close to seasonal norms, indicating manageable risks for vegetable supply [4][15][26] Group 3 - The construction industry experienced a noticeable decline in activity due to the cold weather, particularly in North and Central China, where temperatures fell below the suitable range for outdoor work [6][18][27] - The construction sector's slowdown may temporarily impact infrastructure investment, but a forecasted temperature rise later in March could mitigate long-term effects [6][19][27] - The cold weather also indirectly affected consumer movement and spending, but the overall risk to retail sales remains low due to the short duration of the cold spell and the relatively stable consumer activity in higher retail share regions [6][20][27]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights two significant economic characteristics continuing from last year: strong exports but weak consumption, and notable volume growth but weak pricing. Attention should be paid to changes in these characteristics as trade tensions escalate and more consumption-boosting measures are expected post the March Two Sessions [2][4]. Group 1: Export and Consumption - Exports are expected to remain strong, with a projected year-on-year growth of 4%-5% in January-February in USD terms. Factors supporting this include companies "rushing to export" and high-frequency data indicating strong performance [4][12]. - Consumption is anticipated to be weak, with retail sales growth expected around 3.0%, down from 3.7% in December. This is influenced by the post-Spring Festival consumption dip and a decline in automobile sales growth [5][17]. Group 2: Price Trends and Economic Growth - CPI is projected to decline to around -0.8% year-on-year in February, with PPI also expected to remain negative. This is attributed to weak food prices and a post-holiday drop in core CPI [6][9]. - GDP growth for the first quarter is estimated to be between 5.2%-5.3%, with strong performance expected in finance, industry, and information sectors [6][11]. Group 3: Investment and Financial Data - Fixed asset investment growth is projected at 4.5% for January-February, driven by early-year investment activity and a rebound in construction projects [6][15]. - Financial data indicates accelerated government bond issuance, with new social financing expected to reach 3 trillion, significantly higher than the previous year [7][18].