Economic Indicators - As of August 17, 2025, the weekly ECI supply index is at 50.08%, up 0.02 percentage points from last week, while the demand index is at 49.89%, down 0.01 percentage points[6] - The monthly ECI supply index for the first two weeks of August is 50.07%, down 0.04 percentage points from July, and the demand index is 49.89%, down 0.03 percentage points from July[7] - The ECI investment index is at 49.91%, down 0.02 percentage points from last week, and the consumption index is at 49.68%, unchanged from last week[6] Consumer Trends - As of August 10, 2025, retail sales of passenger cars recorded 452,000 units, a year-on-year decrease of 4.0%, compared to a 7% increase in July[7] - The sales area of commercial housing in 30 major cities reached 2.826 million square meters, a year-on-year decline of 17.7%, close to July's decline of 18.6%[7] Investment Insights - The operating rate of asphalt plants is at 32.90%, up 1.20 percentage points from last week, and the national cement dispatch rate is at 40.08%, up 0.85 percentage points from last week[25] - The area of land supplied in 100 major cities recorded 11.6853 million square meters, down 15.53% from the previous week[25] Export Performance - The export container freight index for Shanghai is at 1460.19 points, down 29.49 points from last week, indicating a potential weakening in exports[31] - South Korea's export total for the first ten days of August shows a year-on-year decline of 4.30%, a drop of 13.60 percentage points from July[31] Monetary Policy - The ELI index as of August 17, 2025, is at -0.91%, down 0.12 percentage points from last week, indicating a slight decrease in liquidity in the economy[11] - The central bank conducted a net withdrawal of 414.9 billion yuan in the week, with the 7-day SHIBOR rate rising from 1.4320% to 1.4650%[40]

Economic Indicators - As of July 20, 2025, the ECI supply index is at 50.13%, down 0.01 percentage points from last week, while the demand index is at 49.91%, also down 0.01 percentage points[8] - The monthly ECI supply index for July is 50.12%, a decrease of 0.04 percentage points from June, and the demand index is at 49.92%, down 0.01 percentage points from June[9] - The ELI index is at -0.91%, up 0.01 percentage points from last week, indicating a potential acceleration in structural policy tool deployment[12] Investment and Financing - In the first half of 2025, China’s bond market issued various bonds totaling 44.3 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 16%[15] - Net financing from bonds reached 8.8 trillion yuan, accounting for 38.6% of the increase in social financing scale[15] - The average issuance rate for corporate credit bonds in June 2025 was 2.08%, down 32 basis points from the previous year[15] Consumer Trends - The average daily sales of passenger cars for the week ending July 13, 2025, was 47,548 units, an increase of 4,218 units year-on-year[22] - Retail sales of passenger cars from July 1-13, 2025, totaled 571,000 units, a 7.0% increase year-on-year, but a 5.0% decrease month-on-month[22] Construction and Real Estate - The area of land supplied in 100 major cities decreased by 18.63% week-on-week, totaling 12.75 million square meters[26] - The transaction area of commercial housing in 30 major cities fell by 15.63% week-on-week, amounting to 1.0916 million square meters[26] Inflation and Prices - The average wholesale price of pork is 20.65 yuan/kg, up 0.04 yuan/kg from last week, while the average price of 28 monitored vegetables remains at 4.38 yuan/kg[38] - Brent crude oil futures settled at $69.05/barrel, down $0.74 from the previous week, while COMEX gold futures rose to $3,351.70/ounce, up $17.62[38]

Monetary Policy Overview - The monetary policy in China is showing resilience in the first half of 2025, providing strong support for stable economic growth and high-quality development amid global economic adjustments and domestic structural transformations [2][3] - The policy toolbox has been enriched with measures such as adjusting cross-border financing parameters and implementing a package of monetary policy measures in May [2][3] Policy Measures - In January, the macro-prudential adjustment parameter for cross-border financing was raised from 1.5 to 1.75, enhancing the financing capacity of domestic enterprises and financial institutions [3] - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducted a medium-term lending facility (MLF) operation of 450 billion yuan in March, shifting to a multi-price bidding approach to improve liquidity management [4] - A comprehensive package of ten monetary policy measures was announced in May, including a 0.5% reduction in the reserve requirement ratio and a 0.1% decrease in policy interest rates [5][6] Impact on Lending and Housing Market - The adjustment of the loan market quotation rate (LPR) in May led to a reduction in monthly mortgage payments, thereby supporting housing demand and stabilizing the real estate market [6][7] - Structural policy tools were introduced, including an increase of 300 billion yuan for technology innovation loans and 500 billion yuan for consumer and elderly care loans [6][8] Future Outlook - The monetary policy is expected to remain moderately accommodative, with a focus on balancing growth and risk prevention while maintaining internal and external equilibrium [9][10] - Analysts predict potential further reductions in interest rates and reserve requirements in the second half of the year, with a focus on maintaining liquidity and stabilizing the exchange rate [10][11]

Economic Overview - The internal momentum of the US economy is weakening, with the Atlanta Fed's GDPNOW model predicting a 0.4 percentage point decline in Q2 real GDP growth to 3.4% [2] - Personal consumption expenditure (PCE) growth has decreased by 0.6 percentage points to 1.9%, primarily due to a slowdown in the services sector [2] - Private investment growth (excluding inventory) has dropped by 0.8 percentage points to 0.4%, with significant contractions in real estate (-4.4%) and construction (-3.4%) [2] - The job market remains stable, with weekly initial jobless claims falling by 0.3 thousand to 245 thousand, aligning with seasonal levels [2] - The worsening situation in the Middle East is increasing inflationary pressures, as indicated by the Truflation daily inflation index rising by 8 basis points to 2.14% [2] Fiscal and Monetary Policy - Fiscal policy remains expansionary, with a weekly fiscal surplus of $18.5 billion, which is weaker than seasonal levels but stronger than historical averages [3] - The Federal Reserve maintained a wait-and-see stance during the June meeting, with the dot plot indicating that 7 out of 18 members do not expect rate cuts this year [3] Market Performance - Overseas markets showed muted performance last week, with the US dollar slightly rebounding and US Treasury yields fluctuating [4] - The US stock market was nearly flat, up 0.1%, with expectations that the most significant tariff impacts have passed, potentially leading to a renewed upward trend driven by corporate earnings resilience [4] - However, high valuations and increased tariffs may limit upward potential [4] - The strategy suggests maintaining a neutral position on US stocks with a balanced allocation [4] Chinese Economic Conditions - Domestic demand shows mixed signals, with strong automotive consumption but a slowdown in real estate transactions [6] - In June, average daily retail sales of passenger cars reached 48,000 units, a 17% year-on-year increase [7] - Real estate sales are declining, with new home transaction volumes in 30 major cities dropping by 8.6% year-on-year [7] - The land market is also cooling, with land supply and transaction volumes decreasing [7] External Demand and Trade - High-frequency data indicates a potential slowdown in China's export growth in June, with port cargo and container throughput growth rates declining [8] - Exports to the US may have seen some recovery, while exports to non-US regions are expected to decline from previous highs [8] Fiscal Performance - In May, fiscal revenue growth slowed, with public budget revenue increasing by only 0.1% year-on-year [9] - Tax revenue growth decreased to 0.6%, while non-tax revenue turned negative for the first time in 2024 [9] - Government spending growth was also slower, with a 2.6% increase year-on-year [9] Market Strategy - The bond market is showing strength, with short-term rates performing well due to a stable funding environment [10] - The A-share market experienced a slight decline, with uncertainties in corporate earnings and the need for further policy support for real estate and consumption [12] - The Hong Kong stock market is facing risks of correction, with high valuations and unstable fundamentals [12]

Domestic Monetary Policy - The central bank's monetary policy will focus on structural policies, with limited room for further rate cuts, expecting a slight reduction of 50 basis points in reserve requirement ratios and 10 basis points in interest rates in the second half of 2025[2] - Emphasis on structural policy tools to support monetary expansion and boost the growth rate of broad money supply and social financing[2] - Initiatives include pilot programs for innovative structural monetary policy tools in Shanghai, such as blockchain credit refinancing and cross-border trade refinancing[2] Financial Market Activation - Announced measures to enhance offshore trade finance services and develop offshore bonds, which will enrich domestic financial products and promote financial innovation[3] - The financial regulatory authority will increase support for consumption and key strategic areas, while the securities regulator will deepen reforms in the Sci-Tech Innovation Board[3] - Establishing interbank market transaction reporting systems and personal credit institutions to enhance information transparency and risk monitoring[3] International Financial Strategy - Development of offshore bonds and optimization of free trade account functions to facilitate financing for domestic enterprises going abroad and those in Belt and Road Initiative regions[4] - Establishment of a digital RMB international operation center to promote cross-border trade and enhance the RMB's status in the international monetary system[4] - The central bank will further promote the use of digital RMB in cross-border payments and settlements, aiding in RMB internationalization[4] Risk Considerations - Potential risks include slower-than-expected progress in domestic financial opening and unexpected volatility in global financial markets[5]

Core Viewpoint - The April PMI data reflects the impact of tariff shocks, indicating that the previous "export rush" has come to an end, with significant declines in both manufacturing PMI and new export orders, surpassing the declines seen in 2018 [1] Dimension 1: Direct Impact - The new export orders index for April PMI dropped by 4.3 percentage points to 44.7%, marking a decline much steeper than the -2.7 percentage points seen during the lowest growth rates between 2018-2019 [5] - High-frequency data also shows a clear decline in export container freight rates to regions such as the U.S. West Coast, East Coast, and South America in April, signaling the end of the "export rush" [5] Dimension 2: Indirect Impact - The PMI new orders index, representing domestic demand, fell to 49.2% (down 2.6 percentage points), while the PMI production index dropped to 49.8% (down 2.8 percentage points), both falling below the growth threshold and contributing to the overall decline in manufacturing PMI [11] Dimension 3: Corporate Behavior Impact - As demand weakens, companies are more inclined to reduce prices to clear inventory, with the PMI finished goods inventory index decreasing by 0.7 percentage points to 47.3% and the PMI production expectations index falling by 1.7 percentage points [13] - The PMI ex-factory price index also declined by 3.1 percentage points to 44.8%, indicating ongoing downward pressure on inflation [13] Dimension 4: Employment and Expectations Impact - The negative impact of U.S. tariffs on the PMI employment index and production expectations index may be more significant and longer-lasting than the direct effects on exports [16] - The PMI employment index fell by 0.3 percentage points to 47.9%, aligning with the political bureau's emphasis on "stabilizing employment," "stabilizing enterprises," and "stabilizing expectations" [16] Dimension 5: Impact by Enterprise Type - In April, the PMIs for large, medium, and small enterprises were 49.2%, 48.8%, and 48.7% respectively, with declines of 2.0 percentage points, 1.1 percentage points, and 0.9 percentage points, indicating a downturn in business sentiment across all sizes, particularly among small enterprises [17] Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing sector also experienced a decline, with the construction PMI at 51.9% (down 1.5 percentage points) and the services PMI at 50.1% (down 0.2 percentage points), both at historically low levels [20] Policy Implications - The tariff shocks reflected in the PMI data suggest that policy measures may need to prioritize "stabilizing livelihoods" over "total countermeasures," with a focus on targeted structural policies for affected enterprises expected to be accelerated [22]