Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating No information about the industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - In March 2025, the decline of PPI widened, with a year - on - year decrease of 2.5% and a month - on - month decrease of 0.4%. The decline was mainly due to international input factors, seasonal decline in energy demand, and price drops in some raw material industries [1]. - China may reduce the import of American films in response to the US tariff measures [1]. - The industry credit spread showed a slight fluctuation [4]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1. Mid - view Event Overview - **Production Industry**: Concerns about the impact of tariff conflict escalation on exports. The decline of PPI was affected by international input factors, seasonal energy demand, and raw material industry price trends [1]. - **Service Industry**: China may moderately reduce the import of American films and introduce more excellent films from other countries [1]. 3.2. Industry Overview - **Upstream**: International oil prices fluctuated due to tariffs; prices of copper, zinc, and nickel dropped; cement and building material prices continued to fall [2]. - **Midstream**: PTA's operating rate increased, PX's operating rate declined recently, and the operating rates of polyester and urea were at a high level this year. The asphalt operating rate reached a three - year low [2]. - **Downstream**: The sales of commercial housing in first - and second - tier cities were weaker than the same period. International flight frequencies increased, while domestic flight frequencies decreased compared to the same period [3]. 3.3. Market Pricing - The industry credit spread showed a slight fluctuation. The credit spreads of various industries had different trends, with some showing a decline and others showing an increase or remaining stable [4][47]. 3.4. Key Industry Price Index Tracking - **Agriculture**: The prices of corn, eggs, palm oil, cotton, pork, etc. had different year - on - year changes, with some rising and some falling [48]. - **Non - ferrous Metals**: The prices of copper, zinc, aluminum, silver, etc. mostly declined year - on - year [48]. - **Metals**: The prices of steel products such as rebar, iron ore, and wire rod had different trends, with some showing a slight decline and some remaining stable year - on - year [48]. - **Non - metals**: The prices of natural rubber, glass, etc. had different year - on - year changes [48]. - **Energy**: The prices of WTI crude oil, Brent crude oil, and liquefied natural gas had different trends, with some rising and some falling year - on - year [48]. - **Chemical Industry**: The prices of PTA, polyethylene, urea, etc. had different year - on - year changes [48]. - **Real Estate**: The cement price index, building material comprehensive index, and concrete price index had different year - on - year trends [48].

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of boosting consumption as a key task for economic growth in 2025, highlighting the government's initiatives and policies aimed at stimulating consumer spending and improving living standards [2][4][5]. Group 1: Consumption Growth and Economic Impact - In the first two months of 2025, China's retail sales of consumer goods reached 83,731 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year growth of 4.0%, indicating a recovery trend in consumption [4]. - The growth in retail sales is supported by policies such as the "trade-in" program, which has significantly boosted sales in categories like home appliances and electric vehicles [5][6]. - The article suggests that achieving a consumption growth rate of over 5% this year is crucial for meeting GDP targets, with ongoing government policies expected to play a significant role [4][5]. Group 2: Policy Measures and Consumer Confidence - The government has increased the budget for the "trade-in" subsidy program to 300 billion yuan, which could potentially drive 2 trillion yuan in consumption, thereby enhancing consumer confidence [5][6]. - It is essential to differentiate between policy-driven consumption increases and natural consumer demand, as the effectiveness of subsidies may vary across different income groups [6][10]. - The article stresses the need for a comprehensive approach to improve consumer confidence, including long-term strategies to raise income levels and enhance social security [9][12]. Group 3: Targeting Low-Income Populations - The article highlights the importance of targeted measures to increase the income of low- and middle-income groups, as their consumption behavior is more sensitive to income changes [12][14]. - Suggestions include optimizing the wage system in state-owned enterprises and improving unemployment insurance processes to support those in need [14][15]. - The potential for rural consumption growth is noted, with a focus on providing targeted subsidies to narrow the income gap between urban and rural populations [13][15]. Group 4: Service Consumption and Urbanization - The article points out that service consumption is growing faster than physical goods consumption, indicating a shift in consumer preferences [15][16]. - Urbanization policies that encourage population movement to larger cities could further stimulate service consumption, as larger urban areas benefit from economies of scale [16].