Group 1 - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.1% year-on-year in June, marking the first rise after four consecutive months of decline [2][3] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 3.6% year-on-year, indicating ongoing pressure on industrial prices, particularly in coal, electricity, and black metal smelting sectors [2][5] - The marginal improvement in CPI is attributed to the recovery in industrial consumer goods prices, which saw a reduction in the year-on-year decline from 1.0% to 0.5% [3][4] Group 2 - Food prices experienced a year-on-year decline of 0.3%, with beef prices rising by 2.7% after 28 months of continuous decline, while pork prices fell by 8.5% [3][4] - Energy prices showed a slight recovery, with gasoline prices increasing by 0.4% month-on-month, contributing to a 0.1% rise in overall energy prices [4] - The core CPI rose by 0.7% year-on-year, the highest increase in nearly 14 months, indicating a stable rise in service prices [4][5] Group 3 - Industrial prices remain under significant pressure, with coal mining and washing prices dropping by 5.5% and 3.4% respectively, primarily due to ample supply and reduced thermal power demand [5][6] - Export-oriented industries, such as computer communication equipment and textiles, are facing price declines, reflecting weak external demand and trade barriers [5][6] - Some high-tech sectors, including wearable smart devices and aerospace manufacturing, are showing positive price growth, indicating resilience in new momentum industries [6]

Group 1: Overview of "Anti-Involution" Policy - The recent "anti-involution" initiative is characterized by a higher stance, broader coverage, and stronger coordination among local governments, enterprises, and residents[2] - The Central Financial Committee emphasized "lawful governance of low-price disorderly competition" and "orderly exit of backward production capacity" as key directions for the "anti-involution" policy[2] - Revenue growth in "involution" industries dropped from 28.5% in 2021 to -0.4% in 2024, while fixed cost growth remained rigid at 12.3%[2] Group 2: Negative Feedback from Involution - Involution industries experienced a significant decline in average net profit growth to -28.2% in 2024, contrasting with a positive growth of 3.5% in non-involution industries[2] - The accounts payable turnover rate for involution industries decreased to 4.6% in 2024, indicating a shift in cost management strategies[3] - Sales expenses in involution industries fell by 9.7% in 2024, while management expenses grew at a slower rate of 2.6%[3] Group 3: Strategies to Address Involution - To resolve the "involution" dilemma, it is crucial to alleviate supply-demand contradictions and promote the orderly exit of backward production capacity[5] - Structural transformation can be achieved through policy guidance, industry self-discipline, and market mechanisms to encourage supply innovation[5] - Accelerating the development of the service industry is essential to address structural unemployment issues during the transformation process[6]

Core Viewpoint - The June CPI increased by 0.1% year-on-year, surpassing the previous value of -0.1%, while the PPI decreased by 3.6% year-on-year, lower than the previous value of -3.3%. The simulated deflation index based on CPI and PPI remains at -1.38%, consistent with May and at a low since February 2024 [1][5]. Summary by Sections CPI and PPI Analysis - The CPI data met expectations, with high-frequency data estimating a 0.14% year-on-year increase, while the PPI was significantly lower than the expected -3.0% [1][5]. - The PPI showed a base effect advantage with a 0.2% month-on-month recovery, but year-on-year figures continued to decline, indicating potential discrepancies in high-frequency data representation [1][7]. Price Movements in Industries - In June, the PPI for coal processing fell by 5.5% month-on-month, and the prices in coal mining and black metal industries also decreased, reflecting weaker performance compared to high-frequency data [1][7]. - The durable consumer goods segment of PPI fell from 0.1% to -0.1%, with notable declines in the computer and textile sectors, possibly influenced by tariff uncertainties and the "618" e-commerce promotions [2][8]. Positive Trends in PPI - The automotive manufacturing sector saw a month-on-month PPI increase of 0.2%, indicating initial positive effects of the "anti-involution" trend in production [3][9]. - The prices for complete vehicles and new energy vehicles rose by 0.5% and 0.3% respectively, suggesting a narrowing of year-on-year declines in these categories [10]. Notable CPI Details - Key details in CPI include a 0.3% month-on-month decrease in alcohol prices, a shift in clothing prices from increase to decrease during the "618" sales, and a 0.4% decline in transportation tools, indicating ongoing price reductions in the automotive retail sector [4][10]. - Medical service prices have shown a consistent upward trend, with a year-to-date increase of 0.7%, while pork prices fell by 1.2% month-on-month, although a rebound was noted post-June 26 [4][10]. Overall Price Stability and Future Outlook - The current task of stabilizing prices remains significant, with no signs of a turning point in the simulated deflation index. Various factors, including supply-demand fundamentals and external demand fluctuations, are influencing prices [4][13]. - Positive signs include a moderate rise in core CPI year-on-year, improvements in coal and meat prices since July, and initial positive signals in automotive manufacturing prices [4][13]. Key future indicators will be the recovery of local project starts and the continued effectiveness of the "anti-involution" trend [4][13].

Group 1: Inflation Data Overview - In June, the CPI increased by 0.1% year-on-year, compared to a previous value of -0.1% and an expectation of 0%[12] - The PPI decreased by 3.6% year-on-year, down from a previous value of -3.3% and an expected -3.2%[12] Group 2: Divergence in Price Trends - The PPI for upstream commodities like coal and steel fell, while CPI for food and platinum rose, leading to a contrasting trend between CPI and PPI[3] - The PPI decreased by 0.4% month-on-month, with significant contributions from steel, cement, and coal prices[3] - Core commodity PPI remains at historical lows, reflecting tariff impacts and low utilization rates in downstream capacities[4] Group 3: Consumer Price Index Insights - Core commodity CPI rose by 0.3 percentage points to 0.6% year-on-year, driven by consumer stimulus policies[4] - Prices for entertainment durable goods, household textiles, and household appliances increased by 2.0%, 2.0%, and 1.0% respectively[4] - The rental CPI showed weak performance, with a month-on-month increase of only 0.1%, below the historical average of 0.2%[4] Group 4: Future Outlook - Policy measures and recovery in domestic demand are expected to alleviate inflationary pressures, but commodity prices may face downward pressure in the second half of the year[5] - The PPI is anticipated to remain weaker than CPI due to ongoing low capacity utilization rates in downstream industries[5]

Group 1: Inflation Data Overview - In June, the CPI increased by 0.1% year-on-year, compared to a previous value of -0.1% and an expectation of 0%[8] - The PPI decreased by 3.6% year-on-year, down from a previous value of -3.3% and below the expected -3.2%[8] - Month-on-month, the CPI fell by 0.1%, while the PPI decreased by 0.4%[8] Group 2: Price Divergence Analysis - Commodity prices for upstream coal and steel fell, negatively impacting the PPI, while food and platinum prices rose, supporting the CPI[2] - The core PPI remains at historical lows, reflecting tariff impacts and low capacity utilization in downstream industries, with a core PPI of -1%[21] - Core CPI rose by 0.3 percentage points to 0.6%, driven by consumer stimulus policies and increased domestic demand[3] Group 3: Service Sector Insights - The service CPI remained stable at 0.5% year-on-year, with core service CPI unchanged at 0.8%[50] - Rent CPI showed weakness, with a month-on-month increase of only 0.1%, below the historical average of 0.2%[25] Group 4: Future Outlook - Policy measures and recovery in domestic demand are expected to alleviate inflationary pressures, but commodity prices may face downward pressure in the second half of the year[27] - The PPI is anticipated to underperform compared to the CPI due to ongoing low capacity utilization and external factors such as tariffs and global oil supply constraints[27]

Core Viewpoint - The concept of "anti-involution" is essential for promoting sustainable and healthy industrial development, as it addresses the negative impacts of irrational competition on corporate profits and overall industry growth [2][3][10]. Group 1: Impact on Industries - Involution leads to a decline in corporate profits and creates issues in industry development, contradicting the goal of high-quality growth [2][3]. - The comprehensive governance of involution is crucial for the current Chinese economy, as it helps break the downward pressure on inflation and promotes a positive economic cycle [3][10]. - The focus of "anti-involution" policies will likely target key industries such as new energy vehicles, photovoltaic components, and e-commerce platforms, which are currently facing significant challenges [9][10]. Group 2: Policy Implementation - The current approach to "anti-involution" relies heavily on industry self-regulation, with expectations for more structured policies to emerge following government meetings [5][6]. - A balanced approach, termed "symptomatic and fundamental treatment," is recommended, which includes regulating irrational price wars and addressing local protectionism [7][8]. - The implementation of "anti-involution" policies is expected to be gradual and tailored to different industries, ensuring that the measures do not adversely affect macroeconomic stability or consumer experience [6][7]. Group 3: Potential Benefits - Emerging industries such as photovoltaic, new energy vehicles, and lithium battery storage are anticipated to benefit from improved competitive dynamics under "anti-involution" policies [9][10]. - The restructuring and consolidation of industries, particularly in sectors dominated by state-owned enterprises, will face fewer obstacles, while private sectors may see increased self-regulation and price stabilization efforts [9][10].

Group 1: CPI Trends - In June, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) turned from a decline to an increase of 0.1% year-on-year after four months of negative growth, influenced by the recovery of industrial product prices [1][3] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.7% year-on-year, marking a 14-month high, indicating effective policies to expand domestic demand and promote consumption [1][3] Group 2: PPI Trends - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.4% month-on-month, with a year-on-year decline of 3.6%, which is an increase in the rate of decline by 0.3 percentage points compared to the previous month [1][5] - The decline in PPI is attributed to seasonal price decreases in domestic raw material manufacturing, increased green electricity leading to lower energy prices, and price pressures in export-oriented industries [5][6] Group 3: Industry-Specific Insights - In the automotive sector, prices for both gasoline and new energy vehicle manufacturing increased by 0.5% and 0.3% month-on-month, respectively, with year-on-year declines narrowing by 1.9 and 0.4 percentage points [1] - The photovoltaic equipment and electronic components manufacturing prices fell by 10.9% year-on-year, with the decline narrowing by 1.2 percentage points [1] - High-tech industries such as integrated circuit packaging and testing saw price increases of 3.1% year-on-year, indicating a growth in new production capacities and innovation [6] Group 4: Policy Implications - The government aims to balance the expansion of domestic demand with supply-side structural reforms to improve market price order and promote reasonable price recovery [7][8] - The effectiveness of macroeconomic policies, particularly those supporting the real estate sector, will significantly influence future industrial product price trends [6]

Core Viewpoint - The recent discussions on "anti-involution" are driven by policy guidance and market expectations, with a focus on promoting product quality and orderly competition while addressing low-price chaos in various industries [2] Group 1: Impacted Industries - The industries most affected by the current "anti-involution" include upstream raw materials related to real estate and infrastructure (such as coal, steel, and cement), equipment manufacturing overlapping with new productive forces (including automotive, electrical machinery, and electronic device manufacturing), and certain downstream consumer goods sectors (such as pharmaceuticals and food manufacturing) [3] - Emerging industries may experience a greater impact from "anti-involution," as recent government reports emphasize the need to cultivate new and future industries while addressing homogeneous competition in sectors like new energy vehicles and photovoltaics [4] Group 2: Policy Implementation and Observations - The consensus is that the approach to "anti-involution" will be moderate, considering the significant presence of private enterprises in affected industries, with many sectors having a high proportion of private companies [6] - Employment concerns are also crucial, as the new industries most affected by "involution" employ a substantial number of workers, making abrupt capacity reductions potentially harmful to job stability [6] - The market is currently in a wait-and-see mode regarding the form and intensity of "anti-involution" policies, with future market movements dependent on clearer policy signals [7] Group 3: Need for Comprehensive Policy Support - High-intensity capacity reduction may require comprehensive policy support, balancing social stability and the specifics of capacity overhang, including timelines for exit and risk mitigation strategies [8] - Observations should not only focus on supply-side changes but also on demand-side updates, as changes in supply structure are necessary but not sufficient for industry recovery [8]

Core Viewpoint - The concept of "anti-involution" is essential for promoting sustainable and healthy industrial development, as it addresses the negative impacts of involution on corporate profits and industry growth [2][3][10]. Group 1: Impact on Industry Development - Involution leads to a decline in corporate profits and creates issues in industry development, contradicting the goal of high-quality growth [2][3]. - Comprehensive governance of involution is crucial to break the downward pressure on inflation and promote an upward economic cycle [3]. - Encouraging companies to focus on technological innovation and high-quality products is necessary for sustainable development [2][3]. Group 2: Global Perspective - Chinese companies possess strong global supply capabilities, with manufacturing value added accounting for about 30% of the global total [4]. - The "anti-involution" approach can help establish stable supply-demand relationships in the context of rising de-globalization and supply chain fragmentation [4]. Group 3: Implementation Strategies - Current "anti-involution" efforts rely on industry self-regulation, but progress may be slow [5]. - The government is expected to introduce specific plans to address structural contradictions in key industries, with a focus on quantitative KPIs [6]. - The approach will be more gradual and tailored to different industries, avoiding a one-size-fits-all strategy [7]. Group 4: Focus Areas and Beneficiaries - Key areas for "anti-involution" include addressing supply-demand imbalances in sectors like new energy vehicles, photovoltaic components, and e-commerce platforms [9]. - Industries such as photovoltaic, new energy vehicles, and lithium battery storage are expected to benefit from improved competitive dynamics under "anti-involution" policies [9][10]. - The potential for mergers and acquisitions in state-owned enterprises is higher, while private sector-led industries may focus on self-regulation and price stabilization [9].

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating The provided content does not mention the industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoints - In 2025, the core contradiction throughout the upstream, midstream, and downstream industries is the "structural gap during the new - old kinetic energy conversion period." In the first half of the year, the industry was affected by external uncertainties, with intensified internal differentiation, and overall prosperity relied on policy support. In the second half of the year, with the "two new" policies further boosting domestic demand and upgrading the industrial structure, the industry is expected to achieve a systematic leap from "quantity" to "quality" expansion [2][7]. 3. Summary by Directory Market Overview - **Upstream Materials**: In H1 2025, raw material prices were under pressure due to weak demand and Sino - US trade conflicts, showing significant differentiation. In H2, the structural differentiation will continue. Enterprises should focus on capacity elimination, tariff negotiations, and climate risks [8]. - **Midstream Manufacturing**: In H1 2025, it presented a differentiated pattern of "traditional under pressure, high - tech doing well." In H2, policies will support both demand and supply - side reforms, and traditional manufacturing is expected to break through cost dilemmas through intelligent and digital transformation [8]. - **Downstream Consumption**: In H1 2025, it showed a "weak recovery" pattern. In H2, the consumption market will continue to be structurally differentiated, and the recovery highly depends on policy implementation efficiency and business model innovation [9][10]. Upstream: Raw Material Price Fluctuations - **H1 2025 Situation**: Raw material prices were under pressure. Metal mining showed a divergence between black and non - ferrous metals; chemical raw materials had multi - directional fluctuations; energy sources like crude oil and coal were more differentiated; most agricultural products were at near - five - year lows [8][15]. - **H2 2025 Outlook**: The price differentiation will continue. Traditional raw materials' rebound depends on supply - side reforms and policy support, while emerging demand - driven products are more resilient. Enterprises should focus on capacity elimination, tariff reviews, and extreme weather [15][16]. Midstream: Short - term Stabilization, Continued New - Old Kinetic Energy Conversion - **Overall Situation**: In H1 2025, the manufacturing industry was affected by external factors, with traditional manufacturing under pressure and high - tech manufacturing supported by policies. After the tariff war, there was short - term stabilization, and both external and internal demands recovered to some extent [43][53]. - **Traditional Manufacturing**: In H1 2025, profits declined due to over - capacity and weak demand. In H2, policies will expand to more traditional manufacturing sectors, promoting transformation and efficiency improvement [59][75]. - **High - tech Manufacturing**: In H1 2025, it recovered significantly compared to the beginning of the year, benefiting from strong policy support. In H2, it is expected to continue to improve [69][75]. Downstream: Intensified Retail Differentiation, Weak Real Estate Recovery - **Retail Industry**: In H1 2025, online e - commerce grew due to the "trade - in" policy, while traditional physical retail was under pressure. In H2, the differentiation will continue, with emerging formats having growth potential and traditional retail relying on policy and innovation [82][93]. - **Leasing Industry**: In H1 2025, it was in a downturn. In H2, the "price - for - volume" trend will continue, and the de - stocking of commercial land will continue [92][93]. - **Real Estate Industry**: In H1 2025, it achieved "weak stabilization" under policy support. In H2, it is expected to continue to recover slowly with further policy optimization and improved supply - demand balance [99][115].