Group 1 - The infrastructure ETF (159619) rose over 1.6% on August 8, indicating positive market sentiment towards infrastructure investments [1] - Looking ahead to the second half of the year, the gradual implementation of special bonds and policies from the Central Urban Work Conference is expected to enhance fiscal policy support and improve financing conditions, leading to a noticeable impact on investment and physical volume [1] - There is an expectation for increased domestic demand, with infrastructure investment and key regional construction likely to receive policy boosts, suggesting that overall infrastructure investment is poised for steady growth throughout the year [1] Group 2 - The infrastructure ETF (159619) tracks the CSI Infrastructure Index, which is compiled by the China Securities Index Company and selects listed companies in the infrastructure construction sector from the A-share market [1] - The index constituents include representative enterprises from construction, building materials, and engineering machinery sectors, reflecting the overall performance of listed companies in the infrastructure industry [1] - Investors without stock accounts can consider the Guotai CSI Infrastructure ETF Initiated Linkage C (016837) and Guotai CSI Infrastructure ETF Initiated Linkage A (016836) for investment opportunities [1]

Group 1 - The ETF market on August 8 showed mixed performance, with the construction materials ETF from E Fund (159787) leading gains at 2.18% [2] - The photovoltaic ETF (560980) and the infrastructure ETF (516950) both increased by 2.05% [2] - The software index ETF (560360) experienced the largest decline, falling by 3.07%, followed closely by the innovation-driven ETF (562570) which dropped 3.02% [2] - The computer ETF from Southern (159586) decreased by 2.87% [2]

Market Overview - A-shares experienced a slight pullback with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.12%, Shenzhen Component down 0.26%, and ChiNext down 0.38% as of August 8, 2025, with a total trading volume of 171.02 billion [1] ETF Performance - The top-performing ETF was the Building Materials ETF (159787) with a gain of 2.18%, followed by the Photovoltaic ETF (260980) and Infrastructure ETF (216950), both up 2.05% [1] - The worst-performing ETFs included the Software Index ETF (260360) down 3.07% and the Innovation ETF (562570) down 3.02% [3] Policy Insights - Recent anti-involution policies are expected to enhance market competition and improve the valuation of low-valued manufacturing sectors, particularly in the photovoltaic industry [2] - The focus is on sectors with low stock prices and those benefiting from policy expectations, such as float glass and certain consumer building materials [2] Trading Activity - The Short-term Bond ETF (511360) had the highest trading volume at 25.82 billion, followed by the Silver Day Benefit ETF (211880) at 17.91 billion [4] - The Benchmark Government Bond ETF (511100) led in turnover rate at 283.49%, indicating high trading activity [5] Upcoming ETF Launches - Five new ETFs are set to begin fundraising on August 11, 2025, including the Growth ETF (159559) and the Hong Kong Innovative Drug ETF (159286) [6] - The upcoming ETFs will track various indices focusing on high-growth companies and innovative drug sectors [7]

Core Viewpoint - The domestic commodity futures market has seen a rapid increase in prices for various industrial products, driven by policy initiatives and infrastructure projects, although there are increasing divergences among private equity firms regarding the outlook for cyclical stocks [1][2]. Policy and Market Dynamics - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced a new plan to stabilize growth in ten key industries, focusing on structural adjustments, supply optimization, and phasing out outdated capacity [1]. - The commencement of the Yarlung Tsangpo River downstream hydropower project has sparked optimism in the infrastructure sector [1]. Commodity Price Trends - There is a clear divergence in the long-term price trends of commodities, with some analysts noting that the current environment differs from the commodity boom of 2016 due to a lack of short-term demand resonance [2]. - The current demand cycle for real estate and traditional infrastructure is expected to be weaker than in previous cycles, impacting overall commodity prices [2]. Market Sentiment and Valuation - The recent strong rebound in A-share cyclical stocks is attributed to favorable policies and the fact that these stocks are currently at historically low valuations, with institutions holding fewer shares [4]. - The economic recovery is expected to boost demand for bulk commodities, supported by government measures aimed at optimizing supply-demand relationships [4]. Investment Strategies - Private equity firms are focusing on structural opportunities, particularly in sectors with limited new supply, such as non-ferrous metals, which are expected to benefit from global market competitiveness [6]. - There is a strategy of combining short-term speculation with long-term investments, particularly in industry leaders that may perform well post-merger and restructuring [7]. Sector-Specific Focus - Investment interest is particularly directed towards upstream resource sectors, especially industrial products with limited new supply, such as copper and aluminum, which are expected to benefit from overseas demand expansion [7]. - Some private equity firms have begun to build positions in sectors like new energy, coal, and building materials, which have seen significant price adjustments in recent years [7].

Group 1 - In July, the issuance of new special bonds reached 616.936 billion yuan, an increase of 89.842 billion yuan from the previous month, marking a new high for the year [1] - In the first half of the year, the cumulative issuance of new special bonds amounted to 2.16 trillion yuan, a significant year-on-year increase of 45%, with a noticeable acceleration in the pace of issuance [3] - The acceleration of new special bond issuance is crucial for providing sufficient funding for major project construction, with over 1.6 trillion yuan available for use from August to December [4] Group 2 - The new special bond issuance will significantly support infrastructure investment, with funds primarily directed towards municipal and industrial park infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, and public services [5] - The timely availability of special bond funds helps alleviate the funding pressure on infrastructure projects, playing an important role in stabilizing investment and growth [5] - The acceleration of new special bond issuance is expected to provide strong support for the rebound of infrastructure investment growth in the second half of the year, benefiting related industries such as steel, cement, and construction machinery [5]

Group 1: Inflation and Policy Response - The core focus of July's policy is on "anti-involution," with multiple departments addressing the phenomenon of market "involution" [2][11] - The expected inflation rates for July are projected at -3.1% for PPI and 0% for CPI, indicating weak price performance despite rising commodity prices [2][11] - The increase in commodity prices is driven by expectations of supply contraction, but excess supply in downstream sectors limits the transmission of price increases from upstream to downstream [2][24] Group 2: Supply Dynamics - Industrial production remains resilient, with July's industrial value added expected to be around 6.4%, despite a decline in new orders [4][61] - The PMI production index indicates that production is still expanding, with notable increases in sectors like general equipment and black metal rolling [4][55] - The supply situation is characterized by a divergence, where production is better than demand, contrary to market expectations of significant supply contraction [4][48] Group 3: Demand Structure - Demand is showing signs of differentiation, with weak goods demand but stronger service demand, leading to a projected slight decline in actual GDP to 4.9% for July [6][73] - Export performance is expected to exceed expectations in July due to the residual effects of "export grabbing," but there are concerns about a potential decline in exports in September [6][73] - The consumer market is experiencing a potential decline in goods consumption due to a "subsidy gap" in the "old-for-new" program, while service consumption is expected to improve due to increased travel activity [8][89] Group 4: Investment Trends - Investment performance is mixed, with real estate and manufacturing investments likely to decline, while infrastructure and service sector investments may see improvement [8][102] - The acceleration of special bond issuance is expected to support infrastructure investment, with asphalt construction rates showing an upward trend [8][102] - The manufacturing sector faces downward pressure due to the nearing end of equipment renewal demand, while real estate investment is likely to continue weakening [8][102] Group 5: Economic Outlook - The main logic of economic operation in July revolves around "price increases," but the sustainability of these increases is relatively weak due to supply-side production increases and weak demand [9][112] - The overall economic indicators suggest a nominal GDP growth of 3.9% and an actual GDP growth of 4.9% for July, reflecting the current economic conditions [9][112]

Group 1: Grid Trading Strategy Overview - The essence of "grid trading" is a high buy low sell trading strategy, which does not predict market trends but utilizes natural price fluctuations within a certain range to generate profits, suitable for frequently fluctuating markets [3][12] - Characteristics of suitable grid trading targets include: selecting on-market targets, stable long-term trends, low transaction costs, good liquidity, and high volatility, with equity ETFs being relatively suitable for grid trading [3][12] Group 2: ETF Grid Strategy Target Analysis - The Hang Seng Technology ETF (513010.SH) benefits from improved liquidity in the Hong Kong stock market and the return of quality listed companies, making it a cost-effective investment tool in a low-interest-rate environment. In the first half of 2025, net inflows from southbound funds into Hong Kong stocks reached HKD 731.2 billion, equivalent to 91% of last year's total net purchases [3][13] - The Robotics ETF (562500.SH) is positioned in a strategic core area of China's technological innovation and high-end manufacturing, supported by government policies aimed at accelerating technological autonomy and industrial cluster breakthroughs [4][16] - The Chip ETF (159995.SZ) sees a temporary easing of overseas suppression factors, while "domestic substitution" remains the long-term development theme, with significant investments planned in critical areas of the semiconductor industry [5][17] - The Infrastructure ETF (516950.SH) is expected to benefit from fiscal expansion and the implementation of major projects, with the government planning to issue special bonds totaling CNY 1.3 trillion and project lists supporting 1,459 projects in key areas [6][18]

Economic Overview - In July, the industrial added value growth rate is expected to decline slightly to approximately 5.8% from June's 6.8%[1] - The total retail sales growth rate is projected to recover slightly to around 5.2% in July[2] - Urban fixed asset investment growth is anticipated to decrease to 2.6% from 2.8% in June[3] Inflation and Prices - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to drop to around -0.2% in July, while the Producer Price Index (PPI) decline is projected to narrow to 3.3%[4] - Agricultural product prices show mixed trends, with pork prices rising 2.2% month-on-month but down 18.4% year-on-year[4] Trade and Exports - July exports are expected to grow by about 8% year-on-year, supported by pre-tariff exemption "rush exports"[5] - Import growth is projected to decline to -2% from June's 1.1%[5] Financing and Credit - New RMB loans in July are estimated at approximately 220 billion, lower than last year's 260 billion[6] - The total social financing (TSF) is expected to increase by about 1.3 trillion, continuing to show year-on-year growth[6]

Production Side - As of the fourth week of July, the blast furnace operating rate was 83.48%, stable compared to the previous period and above last year's average[19] - The rebar operating rate increased to 43.95%, up 2.38 percentage points from the previous period, exceeding last year's average[19] - The cement mill operating rate recorded 36.95%, a slight decrease compared to the previous period[19] - The asphalt inventory saw a significant decline, indicating an acceleration in physical work volume in the infrastructure sector[7] Demand Side - In July, the real estate market remained weak, with the transaction area of commercial housing in 30 cities down by 27.43% month-on-month and 11.26% year-on-year[7] - The average daily sales of passenger cars were 53,006.50 units, reflecting a month-on-month decrease of 21.88%[8] - The total box office revenue for movies was 84,200.00 million yuan, showing a month-on-month increase of 99.53% but a year-on-year decline of 14.85%[8] Trade and Prices - The CCFI (China Containerized Freight Index) rose to 1,305.40, with a month-on-month growth of 2.19%[9] - The SCFI (Shanghai Containerized Freight Index) decreased to 1,684.07, reflecting a month-on-month decline of 16.42%[9] - The CPI showed a mild increase in consumer prices, while industrial product prices fluctuated, with PPI pressures from weak energy prices[9]

Production Insights - As of the fourth week of July, the national blast furnace operating rate was 83.48%, stable compared to the previous period and above last year's average[11] - The rebar operating rate increased to 43.95%, up by 2.38 percentage points from the previous period, also above last year's average[11] - The cement mill operating rate recorded 36.95%, showing a slight decline compared to the previous period[3] Inventory and Capacity Utilization - As of the fourth week of July, rebar inventory decreased by 4.29% compared to the previous period, indicating a reduction in stock levels[27] - The capacity utilization rate for electric furnaces was 53.48%, up by 2.51 percentage points from the previous month, slightly above last year's average[46] - Cement clinker capacity utilization was 58.10%, down by 0.45 percentage points from the previous month, below last year's average[46] Demand Trends - In July, the sales area of commercial housing in 30 cities decreased by 27.43% month-on-month and 11.26% year-on-year[4] - The average daily sales of passenger cars were 53,006.50 units, reflecting a month-on-month decline of 21.88%[4] - The volume of postal express collection was 3.704 billion pieces, down by 5.29% month-on-month but up by 15.14% year-on-year[4] Price Movements - The average price of cement was 338.17 yuan/ton, down by 0.33% month-on-month, below last year's average[67] - The price of rebar increased by 4.14% month-on-month to 3,310.40 yuan/ton, still below last year's average[68] - The price of asphalt rose by 0.40% month-on-month to 3,823.00 yuan/ton, above last year's average[69]