Group 1: Summary of the Core View - The current economic readings are rather dull, with the overall production growth slowing down in August. The single - month economic data is prone to fluctuations, but the internal economic momentum continues to recover [4][5][7] - The contradiction in current asset pricing does not lie in the fundamentals. The "stock - strong, bond - weak" situation is the result of institutional re - allocation of stock and bond assets, and single - month data fluctuations will not change the current risk - preference environment or the expected direction of institutional asset re - allocation [6] - When dealing with the bond market, one should adopt a trading - based approach, focus on the opportunities of structural term spreads and variety spreads, as the bond market remains a "weak asset" and single - month economic data is unlikely to change the trend [9] Group 2: Industry Data Analysis Industrial Industry - In the upstream of the industrial industry, the production of non - ferrous metal processing, non - metallic products, and chemical raw material products has accelerated year - on - year. In the mid - and downstream equipment and consumer goods manufacturing, the output growth of the pharmaceutical and special equipment production has accelerated. The growth rate of industrial added value in other industries has declined compared with last month [4] - In August, the industrial added value increased by 5.2% year - on - year, with a growth rate 0.5 percentage points lower than that of last month. Among the three major sectors, the production growth rate of the mining industry has rebounded, while the year - on - year growth rates of the manufacturing and the production and supply of electricity, heat, gas, and water have declined [7] Service Industry - The growth rate of service industry production has slowed down. In August, the service industry production index increased by 5.6% year - on - year, with a growth rate 0.2 percentage points lower than that of last month. The prosperity of producer services such as information technology, finance, and leasing is higher than the overall service industry [4] Investment - The growth rate of fixed - asset investment has slowed down. In August, the completed amount of fixed - asset investment decreased by 7.15% year - on - year, 1.81 percentage points lower than that of last month. Among them, real estate, infrastructure, and manufacturing investments decreased by 19.5%, 6.4%, and 1.3% year - on - year respectively [8] - Real estate sales and investment continue to bottom out, with the decline in sales prices narrowing. In August, the sales volume and sales area of commercial housing decreased by 14% and 10.6% year - on - year respectively. The real estate new construction area and completion area decreased by 20.3% and 21.4% year - on - year respectively [8] Consumption - In terms of consumption, catering consumption is recovering, while commodity consumption has slowed down, which may be affected by the "national subsidy" rhythm adjustment in some provinces. In August, the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 3.4% year - on - year, with a growth rate 0.3 percentage points lower than that of last month [8] - Among commodity consumption, the year - on - year growth rates of gold and silver jewelry, household appliances, and communication equipment have changed significantly compared with last month. The sales volume of gold and silver jewelry may be related to the rapid rise in precious metal prices, while the slowdown of household appliances and communication equipment may be affected by the "national subsidy" rhythm adjustment after the "618" promotion [8] Group 3: Impact of Economic Data - After the release of economic data, bond yields first declined and then rose. The bond market has experienced an oversold rebound recently. After the release of economic data, the long - term bond yields rebounded, but then rose again [7] - Single - month economic data is affected by policy rhythm changes and structural transformation, and its fluctuations are unlikely to change the overall trend. Although the overall economic data in August is not outstanding, the internal economic momentum continues to recover [5][6]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to address "involution" in various sectors, highlighting the importance of policy coordination and market mechanisms [2][6][65] - The recent meeting of the Central Financial Committee outlines a higher-level and broader coverage for the "anti-involution" initiative, focusing on the integration of local governments, enterprises, and residents [2][65] - The article identifies a significant decline in revenue growth for "involution" industries, dropping from 28.5% in 2021 to -0.4% in 2024, while fixed costs remain rigid, leading to a drastic reduction in average net profit growth to -28.2% [20][19][66] Group 2 - "Involution" is primarily manifested through low-price competition, which compresses supply chain costs, with accounts payable turnover decreasing to 4.6% in 2024, down by 1 percentage point from 2021 [26][31][66] - The internal cost-cutting measures in "involution" industries include a significant reduction in sales expenses, projected at -9.7% for 2024, and a decrease in management expenses growth to 2.6% [31][66] - The profitability of "involution" industries remains under pressure, with a return on assets (ROA) of 2.9% in 2024, a decline of 2.7 percentage points from the 2021 peak, which may hinder long-term industry transformation and development [40][66] Group 3 - To resolve the "involution" dilemma, the focus should be on alleviating supply-demand contradictions and promoting the orderly exit of outdated production capacity, while also restructuring demand expansion dynamics [44][50][66] - Structural transformation can be driven by policy guidance, industry self-discipline, and market mechanisms, encouraging innovation and moving away from price competition [50][66] - Addressing structural unemployment during the transformation process by accelerating the development of the service sector is crucial, as recent trends show a decline in employment in key service industries [56][66]

Group 1 - The article discusses the monitoring framework for the economic impact of tariffs in the U.S., focusing on trade, prices, and risks [6] - It highlights the significant effects of tariffs on the Producer Price Index (PPI) and the support for the core Consumer Price Index (CPI) due to improved consumer demand [18] - The article emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to address "involution" in various industries, identifying sectors that may be caught in this competitive spiral [8][27] Group 2 - The analysis of April economic data indicates a transition from strong "old forces" to a recovery phase for "new forces" in the economy [15] - The article points out the challenges in service consumption recovery, which is facing a supply-demand dilemma beyond just income factors [11] - It notes the differentiation in shipping prices and the stable operation of industrial production, alongside improvements in infrastructure construction [24]

Deep Dive - The article discusses a monitoring framework for assessing the economic impact of tariffs in the U.S., focusing on three main modules: trade, prices, and risks [6]. Hot Topics - The concept of "anti-involution" is introduced, highlighting the government's new approach to address "involution-style" competition, identifying industries potentially caught in this phenomenon [8]. - The article examines the blind spots affecting consumer recovery, noting that while goods consumption is returning to normal, service consumption faces supply-demand challenges [11]. Economic Data Review - The analysis indicates that the previous strong "old forces" in the economy are entering a decline phase, while "new forces" continue to build momentum for recovery [15]. - The fiscal data review suggests that there is still room for acceleration in fiscal policy, with tariffs significantly impacting PPI, but improving consumer demand providing substantial support for core CPI [18]. High-Frequency Tracking - The article reports on the recent U.S. CPI data, which was weaker than market expectations, while retail sales showed stronger performance [20]. - Domestic industrial production remains stable, with improvements in infrastructure projects, although shipping prices are showing divergent trends [24]. Policy Insights - The article outlines recent policy measures aimed at maintaining fair competition in the market and addressing "involution-style" competition [27]. Top Charts - The discussion on the "irreplaceability" of Chinese manufacturing highlights certain phenomena that demonstrate this characteristic [29].

Group 1: Report Title and Analyst Information - Report Title: "De-stocking Pressure Remains, Focus on Raw Material Industries - Industry Prosperity Series II" [1] - Analyst: Xu Wenyu,从业资格号: F0299877, Investment Consulting Number: Z0011454, Email: xuwenyu@htfc.com [2] Group 2: Report Investment Rating - No investment rating information provided Group 3: Core Views Manufacturing - Overall: In April, the manufacturing PMI's five - year percentile was 6.7%, with a change of - 62.7%. Five industries' manufacturing PMI was in the expansion range, a decrease of 3 month - on - month and 4 year - on - year [4] - Supply: On hold. In April, the manufacturing PMI production index was 49.8, a decrease of 2.8 percentage points month - on - month. Nine industries improved month - on - month, and 6 declined [4] - Demand: On hold. In April, the manufacturing PMI new orders were 49.2, a decrease of 2.6 percentage points month - on - month. Eight industries improved month - on - month, and 7 declined [4] - Inventory: De - stocking continued. In April, the manufacturing PMI finished - goods inventory increased by 0 percentage points to 47.6. Four industries' inventory increased month - on - month, and 11 declined. In March, the manufacturing PMI raw material inventory decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 47.3. Five industries' inventory increased month - on - month, and 10 declined [4] Non - manufacturing - Overall: In April, the non - manufacturing PMI's five - year percentile was 23.7%, with a change of - 10.1%. Eleven industries' non - manufacturing PMI was in the expansion range, unchanged month - on - month and a decrease of 3 year - on - year [5] - Supply: Employment slowed. In April, the non - manufacturing PMI employee index was 46.3, unchanged month - on - month. The service industry increased by 0.1 percentage points, and the construction industry decreased by 0.4 percentage points [5] - Demand: Demand declined. In March, the non - manufacturing PMI new orders were 46.4, a decrease of 0.7 percentage points month - on - month. The service industry's new orders decreased by 0.4 percentage points, and the construction industry's decreased by 2.6 percentage points [5] - Inventory: De - stocking continued. In March, the non - manufacturing PMI inventory was 45.3, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points month - on - month. The service industry decreased by 0.1 percentage points, and the construction industry decreased by 0.7 percentage points [5] Group 4: Summary by Directory Overview - Manufacturing PMI: In April, the manufacturing PMI's five - year percentile was 6.7%, with a change of - 62.7%. Five industries' manufacturing PMI was in the expansion range, a decrease of 3 month - on - month and 4 year - on - year [10] - Non - manufacturing PMI: In April, the non - manufacturing PMI's five - year percentile was 23.7%, with a change of - 10.1%. Eleven industries' non - manufacturing PMI was in the expansion range, unchanged month - on - month and a decrease of 3 year - on - year [10] Demand: Focus on the Improvement of Special - Purpose Equipment and Information - Manufacturing: Based on the three - month average, in April, the manufacturing PMI new orders were 49.2, a decrease of 2.6 percentage points month - on - month. Eight industries improved month - on - month, and 7 declined [17] - Non - manufacturing: Based on the three - month average, in April, the non - manufacturing PMI new orders were 45.9, a decrease of 0.5 percentage points month - on - month. The service industry's new orders decreased by 0.3 percentage points, and the construction industry's decreased by 1.7 percentage points. Five industries improved month - on - month, and 10 declined [17] Supply: Focus on the Contraction of Petroleum and Construction - Manufacturing: Based on the three - month average, in April, the manufacturing PMI production index was 49.8, a decrease of 2.8 percentage points month - on - month. Nine industries improved month - on - month, and 6 declined. In April, the manufacturing PMI employee index was 48.2, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points month - on - month. Eight industries improved month - on - month, and 7 declined [24] - Non - manufacturing: Based on the three - month average, in April, the non - manufacturing PMI employee index was 45.9, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points month - on - month. The service industry increased by 0.2 percentage points, and the construction industry decreased by 3.6 percentage points. Six industries improved month - on - month, and 8 declined [24] Price: Focus on the Pressure of Non - Metallic Products and Real Estate - Manufacturing: Based on the three - month average, in April, the manufacturing PMI ex - factory price index was 47.1, a decrease of 0.9 percentage points month - on - month. Four industries' ex - factory prices improved month - on - month, and 11 declined. In terms of profit, in March, the profit trend increased by 0.8 percentage points month - on - month, and the overall continued to converge [32] - Non - manufacturing: Based on the three - month average, in April, the non - manufacturing charge price index was 47.0, a decrease of 0.7 percentage points month - on - month. The service industry decreased by 0.8 percentage points, and the construction industry decreased by 0.2 percentage points. Four industries improved month - on - month, and 11 declined. In terms of profit, in March, the profit increased by 0.4 percentage points month - on - month. The service industry increased by 0.7 percentage points, and the construction industry decreased by 1.6 percentage points [32] Inventory: Focus on the Low Levels of the Ferrous Metal Smelting and Rolling Processing Industry and the Nation - Manufacturing: Based on the three - month average, in April, the manufacturing PMI finished - goods inventory increased by 0.3 percentage points to 47.9. Eight industries' inventory increased month - on - month, and 7 declined. In March, the manufacturing PMI raw material inventory decreased by 0.2 percentage points to 47.1. Six industries' inventory increased month - on - month, and 9 declined [41] - Non - manufacturing: Based on the three - month average, in April, the non - manufacturing PMI inventory was 45.3, an increase of 0.2 percentage points month - on - month. The service industry increased by 0.2 percentage points, and the construction industry decreased by 0.9 percentage points. Ten industries' inventory increased month - on - month, and 5 declined [41] Main Manufacturing Industry PMI Charts - The report provides PMI data for various manufacturing industries including special - purpose equipment, general equipment, automobiles, computers, motors, pharmaceuticals, etc., showing values, month - on - month and year - on - year changes, and three - year averages [48][49][52]