Economic Overview - The economy is in a critical phase of bottoming out and recovery, with some indicators showing marginal improvement, but overall challenges remain [1] - Consumer internal momentum is weak, and housing prices are expected to face significant downward pressure in the fourth quarter [1] - Industrial upstream pressures need policy adjustments, with corporate profitability and fiscal efforts being key to improving financial data [1] CPI Analysis - August CPI year-on-year growth decreased to -0.4%, down from 0%, with a month-on-month change remaining flat [2] - Pork prices fell by 0.5% month-on-month, while egg prices increased by 1.5%, indicating supply pressures and cautious market sentiment [2] - Future CPI trends will depend on pork price stability, overall food price stability, excess supply versus weak demand, and the internal momentum of consumption [2] PPI Insights - August PPI year-on-year growth improved to -2.9% from -3.6%, marking the highest level since May [3] - The PPI's month-on-month growth remained flat, ending an eight-month decline, influenced by improved supply-demand relationships and policy measures [3] - Expectations for PPI suggest a narrowing decline to -2.6% in October, with potential recovery in the fourth quarter [3] PMI Developments - August manufacturing PMI rose to 49.4%, indicating some recovery in supply and demand [4][5] - New orders and export orders showed slight increases, but overall demand recovery remains weak [5] - Production activities have expanded for four consecutive months, with positive business expectations [5] Fixed Asset Investment - Fixed asset investment growth slowed to 0.5% year-on-year, down from 1.6% [6] - Real estate investment continues to decline, with signs of improvement in new home sales [6] - Manufacturing investment is constrained by tariff disruptions and internal competition policies, leading to a continued slowdown [6] Credit Market Dynamics - New credit issuance in August was 590 billion yuan, a significant increase from the previous month [7] - Corporate loans showed a mixed trend, with short-term loans increasing while household credit remained weak [7] - The overall financial data reflects a pattern of government debt supply and insufficient credit demand, with corporate profitability and fiscal efforts being crucial for improvement [7] M2 Growth - M2 growth remained steady at 8.8% year-on-year, with a slight decrease in the M2-M1 spread [8] - Government debt financing has supported M2 and social financing growth, but a slowdown in government debt issuance may impact future growth [8] - Attention is needed on fiscal financing rhythms and economic financing demand changes in the fourth quarter [8]

Core Viewpoint - The national economy of China is maintaining overall stability and progress, with a positive outlook for the third quarter, driven by consumer demand and supportive policies for private investment [1][9]. Economic Indicators - In August, the industrial added value for large-scale enterprises grew by 5.2% year-on-year, while the service production index increased by 5.6%, indicating robust growth in these sectors [3]. - The retail sales of consumer goods rose by 3.4% year-on-year in August, with a notable increase in sales related to trade-in programs [3]. - Fixed asset investment from January to August saw a 0.5% year-on-year increase, with manufacturing investment growing by 5.1%, significantly outpacing overall investment growth [3]. Employment and Unemployment - The urban unemployment rate in August was 5.3%, a slight increase of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, but unchanged from the same month last year, indicating stable employment conditions [3]. Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, reached its highest level since February 2024, while the PPI's year-on-year decline has narrowed, suggesting potential stabilization in prices [6][7]. - Factors contributing to a potential rise in CPI include increased consumer demand due to seasonal changes and upcoming holidays, as well as regulatory measures to improve market competition [5][6]. Investment and Economic Policies - The environment for private economic development is improving, with policies aimed at expanding private investment space and supporting growth [12]. - From January to August, private fixed asset investment decreased by 2.3%, but excluding real estate, it grew by 3%, indicating a shift towards more stable investment patterns [12]. - The implementation of proactive fiscal policies and moderately loose monetary policies is expected to provide strong support for stable economic operations [10].

Group 1 - The core consumer price index (CPI) in China, excluding food and energy, reached a new high since March of last year, indicating a potential turning point in prices [1] - In August, the core CPI increased by 0.9% year-on-year, with the growth rate expanding by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month, marking four consecutive months of growth [1] - Factors contributing to the reasonable recovery of CPI include increased food consumption demand due to cooler weather, upcoming holidays like Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, and seasonal clothing price adjustments [1] Group 2 - The recent governance against "involution" has shown positive effects, leading to favorable changes in production prices across related industries, which may help in the transmission of production prices to consumer prices [2] - Despite the positive trends, the overall supply in the domestic market remains ample, and fluctuations in international energy prices could introduce uncertainties affecting domestic price changes [2]

Group 1 - The core CPI in August increased by 0.9% year-on-year, the highest since February 2024, with the growth rate expanding for four consecutive months [1] - The overall CPI in August decreased by 0.4% year-on-year, primarily due to a high base effect from the previous year, particularly in food prices [1] - The rise in core CPI is driven by the recovery in industrial consumer goods prices and service prices, indicating a positive accumulation of price changes [1] Group 2 - Favorable factors for a reasonable recovery of CPI include cooler weather, increased food consumption demand, and upcoming holiday consumption during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day [2] - The government’s regulation of chaotic competition among enterprises and the effects of "anti-involution" are leading to positive changes in production prices, which will transmit to consumer prices and support CPI growth [2] - The determination of whether a turning point has been reached in economic indicators is complex, as short-term fluctuations can obscure actual trends, making it difficult to confirm turning points [2]

Economic Overview - The GDP for the first half of the year reached 66.05 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.3%, supported by a contribution rate of 52% from final consumption expenditure [1][2][8] - The economic growth rate of 5.3% is an increase of 0.3 percentage points compared to the same period last year and the entire previous year [2][14] Key Economic Indicators - The urban survey unemployment rate averaged 5.2% in the first half of the year, indicating overall employment stability [2] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a low and stable price level, with a return to positive growth in June at 0.1% after four months of negative growth [10][12] - The international balance of payments remained stable, with record high import and export figures in goods trade [2] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment totaled 24.9 trillion yuan, growing by 2.8%, with a nominal decline attributed to significant decreases in production material prices [4][6] - The actual growth rate of fixed asset investment, excluding price factors, was 5.3%, reflecting a slight decrease compared to the previous year but an increase compared to the entire previous year [4][6] Consumption Dynamics - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 24.55 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5%, indicating a steady increase in consumer spending [7][8] - Holiday consumption, particularly during the Spring Festival, May Day, and Dragon Boat Festival, significantly boosted retail sales, with foreign tourist numbers increasing due to expanded visa-free policies [8] - The growth in service retail outpaced that of goods retail, with a notable rise in sectors related to travel and leisure [8] Price Trends - The CPI's recovery in June was driven by rising industrial consumer goods prices and seasonal factors affecting food supply [10][12] - The overall price adjustment reflects the ongoing transition from traditional to new economic drivers, with traditional sectors facing downward pressure while new sectors continue to grow [13]

Core Viewpoints - The improvement in consumer demand stabilizes the core CPI, but supply-side factors significantly suppress inflation readings [3][72] - The core commodity PPI shows a notable rebound primarily due to demand improvement, with tariff impacts on prices not intensifying [3][72] - The overall CPI aligns with market expectations, with food supply showing a mixed performance leading to a slight decline in food CPI [28][74] Group 1: Core CPI Characteristics - Characteristic 1: The core commodity PPI rebounded by 0.3 percentage points to -1.4% YoY, driven by sustained effects of consumption policies and a moderation in tariff impacts [3][72][8] - Characteristic 2: The core commodity CPI increased by 0.1 percentage points to 0.2% YoY, supported by consumption policies and rising gold prices, with gold jewelry prices up 40.1% YoY [19][73] - Characteristic 3: The service CPI rose by 0.2 percentage points to 0.5% YoY, aided by an increase in holiday days, which enhanced service demand [22][61] Group 2: Future Outlook - The combination of policy reinforcement and recovery in domestic demand is expected to alleviate inflationary pressures, although supply-side changes may still impose constraints on price readings [5][74] - Continued emphasis on policies to boost service consumption may further improve core service CPI, while the "old-for-new" policy could support core commodity CPI and PPI [5][74] - Despite these positive factors, low capacity utilization in downstream sectors and uncertainties regarding tariffs may still limit price recovery [5][74] Group 3: Regular Tracking - The CPI remained flat YoY, with improvements in both core commodity and core service CPI [38][74] - The PPI continued to decline, with a YoY drop of 0.6 percentage points to -3.3%, particularly in production materials [38][74] - Food CPI showed a slight decline due to mixed supply conditions, with fresh fruits and fish prices rising while seasonal vegetables saw price drops [28][74]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the pressure on CPI due to insufficient consumer demand, predicting a low CPI in the first three quarters of 2025, with a significant rebound expected in Q4 2025 [1][6]. Group 1: CPI Core Parameters - Parameter 1: Food - Pork and beef are expected to face downward price pressure in 2025, with pork prices projected to drop from 17 CNY/kg in 2024 to around 15 CNY/kg, shifting from a positive to a negative contribution to CPI [2]. - Parameter 2: Oil - Oil prices are under downward pressure due to OPEC+ production increases and a weakening U.S. economy, with Brent crude oil prices expected to fall to the range of 70-75 USD/barrel in 2025, negatively impacting CPI [3]. - Parameter 3: Core Goods - The "old-for-new" policy is not expected to suppress core goods CPI, which is anticipated to rise moderately supported by further consumption promotion policies [4]. - Parameter 4: Core Services - The stabilization of rental prices is crucial, as rental prices have negatively impacted CPI since 2022, with a projected drag of approximately 0.03 percentage points in 2024 [5]. Group 2: CPI Forecasts - In a neutral scenario, the estimated CPI year-on-year averages for Q1 to Q4 of 2025 are -0.1%, -0.3%, -0.2%, and 0.8%, respectively, indicating a notable recovery in Q4 [6]. Group 3: Macro Economic Tracking - Recent PMI data shows a recovery compared to the previous month, but remains below the five-year average, indicating a decline in manufacturing sentiment, while non-manufacturing sectors have also seen a decrease [7].

Report Information - Report Title: Green Dahua Futures Breeding Industry Quarterly Report - Corn Mid - line Range Operation, Continuous Increase in Pig Supply, Egg Center of Gravity Moving Down, Near - term Weak and Long - term Strong [2] - Report Date: March 30, 2025 [1] - Analyst: Zhang Xiaojun [2] 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Report Core Views - **Corn**: Mid - term, after the seasonal supply pressure is released, the domestic supply pattern may gradually tighten, and the price has partially reflected the upward expectation. Long - term, it maintains the pricing logic of import substitution + planting cost. The trading strategy is to maintain a range trading idea for the long - term, a low - buying idea for the mid - term, and the short - term price will run in the range of 2250 - 2300 [17][108][109]. - **Pigs**: In 2025, the pig supply enters an upward cycle, and the supply in the second quarter will continue to increase, which may put pressure on the spot price. The futures price will follow the spot price for basis repair trading, and attention can be paid to the band trading opportunities when the price rises and meets resistance [62][64][113]. - **Eggs**: Mid - term, the supply pressure in the second quarter is expected to increase, and the breeding profit may turn negative. Long - term, if the capacity reduction in the first half of the year is less than expected, the supply pressure may continue to the second half of the year. Before large - scale culling, maintain a short - selling idea [85][89][121]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1上期回顾 - **Market Performance in the First Quarter**: Corn futures broke through and rose, with the 2505 contract rising 1.88% to 2271 yuan/ton; pig futures fluctuated strongly, with the 2505 contract rising 1.93% to 13450 yuan/ton; egg futures broke down, with the 2505 contract falling 7.62% to 3017 yuan/ton [9][13]. - **Strategy Review**: In early December 2024, it was suggested to pay attention to the opportunity of buying corn on dips. After the Spring Festival, it was continuously suggested to pay attention to the opportunity of short - selling pigs and eggs on rallies [13]. 3.2本期分析 3.2.1 Corn - **Macro Logic**: The domestic and foreign liquidity is looser than expected, and the geopolitical situation has improved, so the macro - driving force has weakened [16]. - **Industry Logic**: It may enter the passive inventory - building cycle, and attention should be paid to policies such as directional rice/imported corn auctions and grain import policies [17]. - **Supply - Demand Logic** - **Supply**: Globally, the corn production and inventory have been reduced, and the supply situation is gradually tightening. In the US, the supply - demand remains relatively loose. In China, in the long - term, there is still a gap between production and demand, and the pricing logic of substitutes remains unchanged. In the 24/25 year, the import volume is expected to decrease significantly, and the domestic supply - demand pattern may shift from loose to basically balanced. In the medium - term, after the seasonal supply pressure is released, the supply pattern may gradually tighten. In the second quarter, attention should be paid to the policy grain release rhythm, wheat substitution scale, etc. [17] - **Consumption**: In 2025, the pig production capacity increases, and the存栏 of egg - laying and meat - eating poultry remains high. The feed consumption maintains rigid demand, and the deep - processing consumption is stable with a slight increase, providing rigid support for the corn price. In the second quarter, attention should be paid to the inventory - building strength of downstream feed enterprises and the changes in the存栏 of pigs and poultry [17]. - **Trading Strategy**: Long - term, maintain a range trading idea; mid - term, maintain a low - buying idea with a neutral target of 2350; short - term, the price runs in the range of 2250 - 2300, with support at 2250 - 2260 and resistance at 2300 - 2310 [18][109]. 3.2.2 Pigs - **Macro Logic**: Domestically, focus on the interaction between China's CPI trend and pig prices. In February 2025, the CPI was - 0.7% year - on - year. After excluding the impact of the Spring Festival month shift, the CPI still increased year - on - year [60][111]. - **Industry Logic**: Under the background of the normalization of diseases after African swine fever, passive capacity reduction leads to significant periodic fluctuations in pig prices, with a shorter cycle and higher frequency. The process of large - scale concentration in the breeding end is not over, and enterprises with low costs and good financial conditions continue to increase capacity utilization and expand market share [61][112]. - **Supply - Demand Logic** - **Supply**: Excluding the impact of winter diseases, the pig supply in 2025 enters an upward cycle. The sow存栏 data and new - born piglet data indicate that the supply in the second quarter will continue to increase, especially the incremental pork from group weight - gain and second - fattening after the Spring Festival. The spot price may be under pressure, and the support level is 13 yuan/kg [62][64][113]. - **Consumption**: The pork consumption is relatively rigid, mainly following seasonal patterns in the short - term, and long - term attention should be paid to the transformation of the consumption structure [81]. - **Trading Strategy**: The futures price will follow the spot price for basis repair trading. Pay attention to the band trading opportunities when the price rises and meets resistance. The upper pressure levels for LH2505, LH2507, and LH2509 are 13700 - 14000, 13600 - 13700, and 14300 - 14500 respectively [64][115]. 3.2.3 Eggs - **Macro Logic**: The domestic and foreign liquidity release is less than expected. Domestically, focus on raw material prices and CPI changes [84][117]. - **Industry Logic**: The egg - laying chicken breeding industry has been profitable for 4 years, and the large - scale rate continues to increase, which will change the breeding subject structure and production efficiency [84][117]. - **Supply - Demand Logic** - **Supply**: The存栏 of grandparent - stock egg - laying chickens increases, and the import proportion rises significantly. The存栏 of laying hens is slowly increasing. The culling rhythm is slow due to breeding profits. In the second quarter, the supply is expected to increase, and the inventory level may be higher than the same period [85][87][118]. - **Consumption**: The downstream consumption improved in late February, and it is expected to increase in March, but the increase may be limited due to lower vegetable prices [85][118]. - **Trading Strategy**: Before large - scale culling, maintain a short - selling idea. If large - scale culling starts, close short positions on near - term contracts and consider long positions on far - term contracts [90][122].