Core Insights - The U.S. private sector employment unexpectedly declined by 33,000 in June, marking the first negative growth since March 2023, with significant losses in the service sector [1][3] - The labor market's weakness has raised concerns among market participants, with employers becoming increasingly cautious amid economic slowdown [3][11] Employment Trends - The ADP report indicated a decrease of 33,000 jobs in June, against an expectation of an increase of 98,000, with May's figures revised down to a mere 29,000 increase [1][3] - Job losses were primarily concentrated in small businesses, while manufacturing, construction, and mining sectors saw job gains [5][8] Sector Performance - The service sector experienced a notable decline, losing 66,000 jobs, particularly in professional and business services, healthcare, and education [3][9] - In contrast, the goods-producing sector added 32,000 jobs, with manufacturing contributing 15,000, construction 9,000, and mining 8,000 [9] Wage Growth - Despite the slowdown in hiring, wage growth remains relatively stable, with year-over-year wage growth for employed workers at 4.4%, slightly down from 4.5% in May [10] - The wage growth for job switchers decreased from 7.0% to 6.8% [10] Market Reactions - Following the employment data release, traders increased bets on at least two rate cuts by the Federal Reserve by the end of 2025 [12] - The dollar index fell by approximately 20 points, while U.S. stock futures showed minimal fluctuations [14] Broader Labor Market Indicators - Average job growth over the past three months has slowed to 18,700 per month, the weakest level since the onset of the pandemic [15] - Additional indicators of labor market weakness include longer job search times and a significant drop in consumer confidence regarding job availability [16]

Core Viewpoint - The 22nd China International Housing Industry and Building Industrialization Products and Equipment Expo (China Housing Expo) will be held from November 6 to November 9 in Beijing, focusing on technological empowerment and industry upgrading in housing construction [1][2]. Group 1: Event Overview - The theme of this year's expo is "Technology Empowering Good Housing, Industry Upgrading Promotes Development" [1]. - The event is organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development's Science and Industrialization Development Center, the China Real Estate Association, and the China Construction Culture Center [1]. - The expo will showcase 13 key areas, including green low-carbon buildings, new building industrialization, smart construction, and digital homes [1]. Group 2: Key Exhibits and Participants - Over 200 domestic and international units will participate, highlighting the latest technologies and products in the housing and urban construction sector [2]. - The smart construction section will feature advancements in digital design, intelligent production, and construction robotics [2]. - The expo aims to promote the application of technological innovations and lead the transformation of the construction industry [2]. Group 3: Future Prospects - The China Housing Expo has been successfully held 21 times and is recognized as a significant professional exhibition in the housing and urban construction field [2]. - Future editions of the expo will focus on enhancing quality and scale, showcasing the latest achievements in the housing and urban construction industry [2].

Group 1 - Jinan government is implementing multiple measures to stabilize the real estate market, including hosting housing fairs and issuing 50 million yuan in housing consumption vouchers to boost sales [1] - The city has launched a "sell old buy new" policy, providing home purchase subsidies of 0.8%-1% of the total price for eligible buyers, aimed at stimulating consumer potential [1] - A total of 56 high-quality residential projects have been submitted for evaluation, with a focus on creating a high-quality living demonstration area centered around the Jinan Steel area [1] Group 2 - Jinan has initiated 80 urban renewal projects this year, with an annual investment of 16.06 billion yuan, and two projects have been recognized as typical cases by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development [2] - In the context of village renovation, 51 projects have been started, with an investment of 14.46 billion yuan, while safety upgrades for gas facilities have been completed for 209,000 households [2] - The city is promoting the transformation and upgrading of the construction industry through measures that enhance market conditions, encourage technological innovation, and reduce costs [2] Group 3 - Jinan aims to achieve the goal of "stopping the decline and stabilizing" in the real estate sector by enhancing market monitoring and analysis, and planning diverse promotional activities [3] - The city will continue to implement policies for high-quality residential development and conduct evaluations for city-level high-quality housing projects to improve housing quality [3] - There will be a systematic approach to the distribution of affordable housing to meet diverse market demands [3]

Economic Indicators - The manufacturing PMI for June is at 49.7%, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a recovery trend in manufacturing sentiment[8] - The new orders index for manufacturing PMI is at 50.2%, rising 0.4 percentage points, signaling a return to expansion[9] - The production index for manufacturing PMI is at 51%, an increase of 0.3 percentage points, reflecting ongoing recovery in production[12] Employment and Market Sentiment - The employment index within the manufacturing PMI is at 47.9%, down 0.2 percentage points, indicating a contraction in employment sentiment[14] - Small enterprises show a PMI index of 47.3%, down 2 percentage points, highlighting challenges in the employment market[13] - The overall employment market sentiment is showing signs of slowing down, with expectations for income and employment potentially weakening[26] Inflation and Pricing Trends - The PPI year-on-year growth rate is estimated to be around -3.4% for June, indicating a continued decline in producer prices[18] - The gap between new orders and production PMI narrowed slightly to -0.8%, suggesting a minor improvement in supply-demand balance[18] Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing business activity index is at 50.5%, indicating continued expansion, with construction sector PMI at 52.8%, reflecting strong growth driven by fiscal policies[20] - The service sector PMI is at 50.2%, showing a slight decline, likely due to seasonal factors following holiday periods[24] Market Outlook - The report anticipates a recovery in market risk appetite, supported by easing concerns over U.S. tariff policies and rising expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September[27] - The probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September is assessed to be higher than in July, with current market expectations indicating a 76% chance of a 25 basis point cut[28]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints The report focuses on the economic and financial data for June 2025, which serves as a "report card" for the effectiveness of policies in the first half of the year and a "decision anchor" for policy - setting in the second half. It predicts various economic indicators and analyzes the factors influencing these indicators [1][12]. Summary by Directory 1. Industrial Added Value - Expected year - on - year growth in June is 6.0%. The production PMI in June rose 0.3 pct to 51.0%, entering the expansion range, and the procurement volume index increased significantly. High - frequency data shows that the operating rate of key industries mostly rebounded, indicating stable and positive production operations [2][14][21]. 2. Social Retail Sales - Expected year - on - year growth in June is 6.2%. The service industry PMI in June slightly declined to 50.1% but remained in the expansion range. Real - estate sales were weak, pressuring post - real - estate cycle consumption. Automobile sales increased both year - on - year and month - on - month, and the "trade - in" policy is expected to further release consumption potential [3][25][28]. 3. Fixed - Asset Investment - Expected cumulative year - on - year growth in June is 3.7%. In infrastructure, the cumulative year - on - year growth of infrastructure investment may rebound, with the construction industry PMI rising to 52.8%, the asphalt plant operating rate increasing, and the issuance of new special bonds accelerating. In real estate, investment growth remained weak, with new home sales improving month - on - month but still weak year - on - year, and land transaction area below the seasonal level. In manufacturing, investment may remain basically flat, with domestic demand improving but external demand weak, and the business expectation index declining [4][30][35]. 4. Trade 4.1 Exports - Expected year - on - year growth in June is 4.2%. The Geneva Agreement may boost exports to the US in June, and exports to Europe are expected to remain stable. However, the global manufacturing PMI continued to decline and remained in the contraction range, indicating weak external demand overall. The export growth rate is expected to decline slightly [37][40]. 4.2 Imports - Expected year - on - year growth in June is - 1.0%. Import demand rebounded after the tariff suspension in May and further increased in June. Although the export container price increased in June, the import price remained low. The import growth rate is expected to rise slightly from a low level [5][45]. 5. Inflation 5.1 CPI - Expected year - on - year growth in June is 0.04%. In June, pork prices fluctuated within a narrow range, while vegetable prices rebounded. Considering the increase in oil prices and the low - base effect, the CPI year - on - year may turn positive [6][50][51]. 5.2 PPI - Expected year - on - year growth in June is - 3.0%. In June, most commodity prices rebounded, including industrial products, crude oil, natural gas, and non - ferrous metals, which had a positive impact on the PPI. The year - on - year decline in PPI is expected to narrow marginally [54][55]. 6. GDP - Expected year - on - year growth in the second quarter is 5.3%. Since the second quarter, the economy and finance have shown a moderate recovery. The manufacturing PMI from April to June was in the contraction range, and most economic indicators declined in May except for social retail sales. Considering the historical pattern of GDP seasonally - adjusted quarter - on - quarter decline in the second quarter, the economic growth in the second quarter is expected to decline slightly quarter - on - quarter but reach about 5.3% year - on - year [7][64]. 7. Social Financing and Credit 7.1 Credit - Expected new credit in June is 232 billion yuan. June is a traditional large - credit month, but considering the low and stable bill rates, the probability of a significant and unexpected increase in new credit is low. The report also analyzes the new credit in different sectors, including enterprises, residents, bill financing, and non - bank loans [8][67][80]. 7.2 Social Financing - Expected new social financing in June is 4.1 trillion yuan, with the corresponding year - on - year growth rate of social financing stock expected to be 8.9%. The report analyzes the components of new social financing, including government bond net financing, corporate bond net financing, and non - standard financing [8][82][90].

Group 1: Manufacturing PMI Insights - Manufacturing PMI recorded at 49.7%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, but still below the critical threshold[8] - New orders index for manufacturing rose to 50.2%, indicating a return to expansion territory, while the backlog of orders index remains below the threshold at 45.2%[13] - Production index improved to 51%, indicating an increase in manufacturing activity, while the employment index fell to 47.9%, suggesting ongoing labor market challenges[15] Group 2: Service and Construction PMI Insights - Service sector PMI decreased to 50.1%, but remains in the expansion zone, with new orders index at 46.9%, indicating insufficient demand[23] - Construction PMI increased to 52.8%, reflecting improved business activity, although the new orders index is still below the threshold at 44.9%[29] - Employment index in the construction sector recorded at 39.9%, indicating a lack of hiring activity[29] Group 3: Inventory and Price Trends - Manufacturing raw material inventory index at 48%, and finished goods inventory at 48.1%, both below the critical point, indicating insufficient replenishment[17] - Input prices for manufacturing recorded at 48.4%, while output prices at 46.2%, both below the threshold, suggesting pressure on profit margins[17] - Service sector input prices index at 50.2%, while sales prices index at 48.9%, indicating insufficient pricing power in the service industry[25] Group 4: Trade and Economic Outlook - Manufacturing import index at 47.8% and new export orders index at 47.7%, both below the threshold, indicating trade challenges[20] - Overall economic outlook remains cautious, with risks including deviations from expected fundamental recovery and geopolitical uncertainties[36]

Economic Indicators - In June, the official manufacturing PMI recorded 49.7%, a slight increase from 49.5% in May, but still below the expansion threshold[2] - The non-manufacturing PMI rose to 50.5% from 50.3%, indicating continued expansion in the service sector[2] - The composite PMI output index increased to 50.7%, reflecting overall economic recovery[2] Manufacturing Sector Insights - The production index continued to expand, with new orders rising above the threshold, indicating improved demand[3] - New export orders showed a minor recovery, with domestic orders performing better than foreign ones[3] - The purchasing volume surged into the expansion zone, reflecting a positive shift in corporate procurement attitudes[3] Price and Inventory Dynamics - Both factory prices and major raw material purchase prices increased, indicating a balance between downstream demand recovery and upstream commodity price fluctuations[3] - Finished goods inventory rose significantly, while raw material inventory continued to recover, suggesting a cautious approach to inventory management[3] Sectoral Performance - The equipment manufacturing PMI increased by 0.2 percentage points to 51.4%, while the consumer goods sector PMI rose to 50.4%, marking six consecutive months of growth[4] - Large enterprises maintained strong PMI performance, while small enterprises saw a decline of 2 percentage points, highlighting resource imbalances within the industry[4] Future Outlook - The EPMI index fell to 47.9%, down 2.1 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a divergence from the PMI due to ongoing trade tensions and tariff issues[10] - Economic recovery remains uncertain, with the real estate sector still in a downturn and consumer prices under pressure, suggesting reliance on fiscal stimulus for demand recovery[13] - The bond market is expected to remain stable, supported by the current economic data and policy expectations, despite external uncertainties[16]

Manufacturing PMI Overview - June manufacturing PMI in China is 49.7%, a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, remaining in the contraction zone below 50%[3] - Large enterprises reported a PMI of 51.2%, up 0.5 percentage points; medium enterprises at 48.6%, up 1.1 percentage points; small enterprises at 47.3%, down 2 percentage points, indicating significant divergence in performance across different enterprise sizes[4] Production and Demand Indicators - The production index for June is 51%, an increase of 0.3 percentage points from May, indicating continued expansion[4] - New orders index stands at 50.2%, up 0.4 percentage points, while new export orders are at 47.7%, up 0.2 percentage points, suggesting stronger domestic demand compared to external demand[4][12] - The index representing supply-demand balance (new orders minus finished goods inventory) is at 2.1%, down 1.2 percentage points, indicating weakened effective demand[4][13] Inventory and Price Trends - Finished goods inventory index is at 48.1%, up 1.6 percentage points; raw materials inventory index is at 48%, up 0.6 percentage points, reflecting a slight recovery in inventory levels[5][20] - The factory price index is at 46.2%, up 1.5 percentage points, while major raw material purchase price index is at 48.4%, also up 1.5 percentage points, indicating ongoing deflationary pressures in the manufacturing sector[5][20] Employment and Supplier Dynamics - Employment index for June is at 47.9%, down 0.2 percentage points, indicating a contraction in employment conditions, particularly among small enterprises[22] - Supplier delivery time index is at 50.2%, up 0.2 percentage points, suggesting slight delays in supplier deliveries[22] Overall Economic Outlook - The overall expectation for production activities in June is at 52.0%, down 0.5 percentage points, reflecting a pessimistic outlook among manufacturing enterprises[14][16] - The non-manufacturing PMI is at 50.5%, up 0.2 percentage points, with the construction sector showing a notable increase to 52.8%, while the service sector slightly declined to 50.1%[5][12]

Group 1: Macro Insights - The PMI for June is reported at 49.7, indicating continued improvement in manufacturing sentiment, with production and demand returning to expansion territory [8][9][13] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" is nearing completion, with most economic and social development indicators expected to be met, while some targets in innovation and green ecology still require effort [3][4] - The upcoming "15th Five-Year Plan" is anticipated to emphasize three key themes: transitional guidance, unwavering commitment to new productive forces, and adaptive economic strategies [2][4][5] Group 2: Agricultural Sector - The number of breeding sows slightly increased in May, while the price of pork is expected to show a downward trend year-on-year, with stable operations anticipated throughout the year [20][22] - The pet food industry is experiencing growth, with an increase in market share for quality enterprises, despite a decline in export volume in May [20][23] - The price of yellow chickens is correlated with pork prices, suggesting potential upward movement in the future due to low supply levels [24]

Group 1: Manufacturing PMI Insights - China's June official manufacturing PMI is 49.7, matching expectations and up from 49.5 in May, indicating a marginal improvement[4] - The production index rose to 51.0, up 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, signaling recovery in production activities[9] - New orders index increased to 50.2, up 0.4 percentage points, marking a return to the expansion zone after two months below the threshold[9] - The PMI for large enterprises is 51.2, up 0.5 percentage points, while medium-sized enterprises improved to 48.6, up 1.1 percentage points[13] Group 2: Non-Manufacturing Sector Performance - The non-manufacturing PMI for June is 50.5, up 0.2 percentage points, indicating continued expansion[19] - The construction activity index rose to 52.8, up 1.8 percentage points, driven by infrastructure investments[25] - The service sector index is at 50.1, slightly down by 0.1 percentage points, reflecting seasonal adjustments in travel-related services[22] Group 3: Price and Demand Dynamics - The raw material purchase price index is at 48.4, and the factory price index is at 46.2, both showing a 1.5 percentage point increase from the previous month[16] - New export orders index is at 47.7, up 0.2 percentage points, while the import index is at 47.8, up 0.7 percentage points, indicating a slight recovery in external demand[9]