Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a series of research methodology seminars held by Guotai Junan Securities across three major cities in China, focusing on various industries and their cyclical trends [3][6]. Group 1: Seminar Topics - The seminars cover a wide range of topics including the cyclical manufacturing research methods in the building materials sector, urban cycle research in real estate, and frameworks for steel industry research [6][7]. - Specific sessions include discussions on the aviation and express delivery sectors under the context of "anti-involution," as well as the outlook for refrigerant market cycles in the chemical industry [7]. - Other topics include the analysis framework for the petrochemical industry, coal market assessments, and the comprehensive view of electricity market reforms [7]. Group 2: Industry Insights - The seminars aim to provide insights into the financial cycles of real estate and the consumption trends in building materials [7]. - The discussions also highlight the trends in small metals research and the implications of fiscal funding on infrastructure development [7]. - The sessions conclude with a review of the shipping super bull market and its lessons for future investments [7].

Group 1 - The dividend sector is highlighted as a focus area, with expectations that it may outperform due to rising market risk aversion [1] - There are fewer companies registering for equity after August, indicating that the impact of carry trades may have settled [1] - The dividend sector has faced significant pressure, particularly in banking, public utilities, and transportation, due to increased market risk appetite and clearer trading cues in sectors like infrastructure and technology [1] Group 2 - The Hongguo Dividend ETF (510720) tracks the Hongguo Dividend Index (000151), which selects state-owned enterprises with high dividend characteristics, stable cash flow, and good profitability from the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets [1] - The index emphasizes sustainable dividend capacity and financial stability, reflecting a value investment style [1] - Investors without stock accounts can consider the Guotai Shanghai Stock Exchange State-Owned Enterprise Dividend ETF Initiated Link A (021701) and Link C (021702) [1]

Economic Overview - In July, the US economy showed resilience, with market risk aversion decreasing and the probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September fluctuating [1] - Emerging markets continued to outperform developed markets, while domestic "anti-involution" policies and the Yajiang hydropower project led to a surge in commodity futures prices [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index broke through 3600 points, reaching a new high for the year, with the Wind All A Index rising by 4.75% for the month [1][3] Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index recorded a 2.91% gain in July, with southbound funds net buying approximately 124 billion yuan [1] - The bond market remained stable in early July but adjusted later in the month due to the impact of "anti-involution" policies and market sentiment fluctuations [1] - By the end of July, the yield on 10-year government bonds rose by nearly 6 basis points to 1.70%, indicating a steepening yield curve [1] Commodity Market - The commodity market experienced overall fluctuations, with precious metals showing high volatility; international gold prices fell by 0.72% to $3288.26 per ounce [2] - Oil prices showed a strong upward trend, with Brent crude oil rising by 7.73% to $71.78 per barrel [2] - The black metal sector rebounded significantly, with rebar prices increasing by 6.94% to 3205 yuan per ton [2] Economic Data - The National Bureau of Statistics reported that China's GDP for the first half of the year was 66,053.6 billion yuan, growing by 5.3% year-on-year [3][4] - Industrial production accelerated, with a year-on-year increase of 6.4% in the first half of the year, driven by strong export resilience and domestic demand policies [3] - Retail sales growth slowed to 5.0% year-on-year, with June's growth at 4.8%, below market expectations [4] Policy Insights - The Political Bureau of the Central Committee emphasized the need for stable and flexible macroeconomic policies to support employment and market expectations [7][8] - The meeting highlighted the importance of maintaining policy continuity and implementing proactive fiscal policies alongside moderate monetary easing [7] - The focus on expanding domestic demand and improving consumption was reiterated, with an emphasis on high-quality development [7] Investment Strategies - The market showed a significant increase in trading volume, with daily average turnover rising to approximately 1.6 trillion yuan [11] - The A-share financing balance reached a five-year high of 1.98 trillion yuan, indicating increased investor confidence [11] - The overall market sentiment remains positive, with expectations of a potential "risk-on" environment driven by favorable monetary policies and economic data [12][18]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the given text. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In the short - term, the investment demand for convertible bonds from insurance and annuity remains. With the shrinking of traditional high - quality underlying bonds like banks, convertible bond funds may flow to low - price, high - grade medium - large - cap convertible bonds in sectors such as utilities, transportation, environmental protection, and construction. The valuation decline of medium - low - price and balanced convertible bonds is controllable, and the valuation of high - grade convertible bonds may rise. In the long - term, if the new issuance space of convertible bonds remains unopened, it may significantly affect the market positioning of convertible bond assets, especially if new medium - high - grade convertible bonds are continuously absent, which may impact the basic demand for convertible bond allocation of low - risk - preference investors such as annuities and disrupt the logic of "tight supply - demand supporting high convertible bond valuations" [22] - The current A - share market valuation is recovering. Large - scale equipment updates and consumer goods trade - in measures are expected to boost domestic demand, while export growth may decline. A weak resonance between the domestic economic fundamentals and the capital market is expected to gradually start. For convertible bonds, considering the impact of refinancing policies, the subsequent issuance pressure is not expected to be high. As the stock market recovers, the return of incremental convertible bond funds drives the valuation to a relatively high historical level, and attention should be paid to the risk of valuation correction. In terms of clauses, attention should be paid to the game space of downward revisions, be vigilant against the forced redemption risk, and appropriately focus on the short - term game opportunities of near - maturity convertible bonds [42] 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1. Convertible Bond Weekly Special and Outlook 3.1.1. Supply - Demand Structure and Convertible Bond Valuation - Since the fourth quarter of 2023, the new issuance of convertible bonds has significantly declined, while the amount of conversion and maturity has increased. The scale of outstanding convertible bonds has entered a downward channel, with AAA - rated convertible bonds being the main force of contraction. The scale of convertible bonds in industries such as banks, public utilities, environmental protection, and transportation has decreased significantly. As of August 8, 2025, the convertible bond scale has decreased by nearly 70 billion yuan this year [10] - Starting from 2025, the convertible bond market will enter a maturity peak. In 2025, 134 convertible bonds will mature, with an initial issuance scale of 279.3 billion yuan. As of July 31, 2025, 20 of these 134 convertible bonds remain, with a total remaining scale of 48.178 billion yuan. From 2026 to 2028, the theoretical maturity scale of convertible bonds will exceed 200 billion yuan each year. In terms of ratings, from 2025 to 2027, the maturity scale of AAA - rated convertible bonds will be 39.1 billion yuan, 31.3 billion yuan, and 81.8 billion yuan respectively, remaining the main force of future contraction. The maturity scale of AA - and above - rated convertible bonds will be 47.4 billion yuan, 83.5 billion yuan, and 153.3 billion yuan respectively during the same period [16] - On the demand side, compared with the end of 2021, the investor structure of convertible bonds has changed. The influence of public funds and insurance institutions has increased, while the proportion of enterprise annuities has decreased. Public funds are the main direct investors in convertible bonds, with relatively few restrictions on convertible bond ratings. Pension and insurance institutions usually have clear convertible bond rating restrictions and focus on the safety margin and return certainty of convertible bond prices [21] 3.1.2. Weekly Review and Market Outlook - This week, the market showed an oscillating upward trend, with most of the three major indices rising, but there was differentiation and a slight correction in the second half of the week. The defense, machinery, and non - ferrous metal sectors performed well, while sectors such as commerce and retail, petroleum and petrochemicals, and social services declined [41] - For the stock market outlook, the current A - share market valuation is recovering. Large - scale equipment updates and consumer goods trade - in measures are expected to boost domestic demand, while export growth may decline. A weak resonance between the domestic economic fundamentals and the capital market is expected to gradually start. For convertible bonds, considering the impact of refinancing policies, the subsequent issuance pressure is not expected to be high. As the stock market recovers, the return of incremental convertible bond funds drives the valuation to a relatively high historical level, and attention should be paid to the risk of valuation correction. In terms of clauses, attention should be paid to the game space of downward revisions, be vigilant against the forced redemption risk, and appropriately focus on the short - term game opportunities of near - maturity convertible bonds. Industries to focus on include hot topics, domestic demand - driven sectors, central state - owned enterprises represented by "China -字头", the "Belt and Road" theme, high - dividend sectors, and the military industry [42][43] 3.2. Weekly Tracking of the Convertible Bond Market 3.2.1. Equity Market Rises, with Military, Metal, and Machinery Leading - This week, the main equity market indices rose. The Wind All - A Index rose 1.94%, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 2.11%, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 1.25%, and the ChiNext Index rose 0.49%. The market style was more inclined to small - cap value. Among the small - cap indices, the CSI 1000 Index rose 2.51% and the STAR 50 Index rose 0.65% [46] - Among the 27 Shenwan industries, 27 rose and 4 fell. The defense, non - ferrous metal, and machinery industries led the market with increases of 5.93%, 5.78%, and 5.37% respectively, while the pharmaceutical, computer, and commerce and retail industries were among the top decliners [49] 3.2.2. Convertible Bond Market Soars, and the Median of the 100 - Yuan Premium Rate Increases - This week, the convertible bond market rose. The CSI Convertible Bond Index rose 2.31%, the Shanghai Convertible Bond Index rose 2.25%, the Shenzhen Convertible Bond Index rose 2.42%, the Wind Convertible Bond Equal - Weighted Index rose 2.73%, and the Wind Convertible Bond Weighted Index rose 2.23% [51] - The average daily trading volume of convertible bonds increased this week. The average daily trading volume of the convertible bond market was 84.475 billion yuan, an increase of 7.259 billion yuan compared with last week. The total trading volume this week was 422.376 billion yuan [51] - At the industry level of convertible bonds, 29 industries rose and 0 fell. The machinery, defense, and beauty care industries led the market with increases of 4.51%, 4.40%, and 4.04% respectively. At the corresponding underlying stock level, 26 industries rose and 3 fell. The household appliance, bank, and machinery industries led the market with increases of 6.75%, 4.97%, and 4.70% respectively, while the building material, computer, and petroleum and petrochemical industries led the decline [56] - Most individual convertible bonds rose this week (428 out of 459). Excluding the closing data of newly - listed convertible bonds this week, the top five convertible bonds in terms of weekly increase were Jiaojian Convertible Bond (23.15%), Julong Convertible Bond (21.65%), Gaoce Convertible Bond (16.82%), Dongjie Convertible Bond (16.32%), and Borui Convertible Bond (14.97%); the top five convertible bonds in terms of weekly decline were Qizheng Convertible Bond (- 22.67%), Haopeng Convertible Bond (- 11.77%), Saili Convertible Bond (- 10.79%), Yingji Convertible Bond (- 7.58%), and Tianlu Convertible Bond (- 6.95%); the top five convertible bonds in terms of weekly trading volume were Dongjie Convertible Bond (19.443 billion yuan), Jinxian Convertible Bond (17.852 billion yuan), Tianlu Convertible Bond (16.819 billion yuan), Julong Convertible Bond (15.168 billion yuan), and Qizheng Convertible Bond (14.694 billion yuan) [58] - The number of absolute low - price convertible bonds decreased, and the median price of convertible bonds rose significantly. As of Friday, the median price of the entire market's convertible bonds closed at 130.41 yuan, an increase of 2.78 yuan compared with last weekend. The weighted conversion value of the entire market increased, and the premium rate rose. The median implied volatility of the entire market increased, and the pure - bond premium rate of debt - biased convertible bonds increased [62][66] 3.2.3. High - Frequency Tracking of Different Types of Convertible Bonds 3.2.3.1. Classification Valuation Changes - This week, the valuations of equity - biased and balanced convertible bonds slightly declined, with the decline in equity - biased convertible bonds being higher. The valuation of convertible bonds with a conversion value of 110 - 120 yuan declined, while the valuations of other convertible bonds increased, especially those with a conversion value of 0 - 80 yuan and 100 - 110 yuan. The valuations of most convertible bonds of each rating increased, except for AAA and A and below. The valuations of small - cap and large - cap convertible bonds decreased, while those of medium - small - cap and medium - cap convertible bonds increased [75] - Since the beginning of 2024, the conversion premium rates of equity - biased and balanced convertible bonds have both rebounded from the bottom. As of Friday, the conversion premium rate of equity - biased convertible bonds is above the 35th percentile since 2017, and that of balanced convertible bonds is below the 50th percentile since 2017 [75] 3.2.3.2. Market Index Performance - This week, convertible bonds of all ratings rose. AAA convertible bonds rose 1.88%, AA + convertible bonds rose 2.11%, AA convertible bonds rose 2.16%, AA - convertible bonds rose 2.69%, A + convertible bonds rose 3.17%, and A and below convertible bonds rose 2.37%. Since 2023, AAA convertible bonds have recorded a 20.01% return; AA + convertible bonds, 9.93%; AA convertible bonds, 14.85%; AA - convertible bonds, 22.79%; A + convertible bonds, 26.17%; and A and below convertible bonds, 30.78%. Historically, high - rating AAA convertible bonds have shown stable performance, while low - rating convertible bonds have shown weaker anti - decline properties and greater rebound strength [89] - This week, convertible bonds of all scales rose. Small - cap convertible bonds rose 3.48%, medium - small - cap convertible bonds rose 2.26%, medium - cap convertible bonds rose 2.65%, and large - cap convertible bonds rose 1.72%. Since 2023, small - cap convertible bonds have recorded a 27.20% return; medium - small - cap convertible bonds, 23.63%; medium - cap convertible bonds, 19.43%; and large - cap convertible bonds, 16.63% [89] 3.3. Tracking of Convertible Bond Supply and Clauses 3.3.1. This Week's Primary - Market Issuance Plans - This week, there were no newly - listed convertible bonds, and there was 1 convertible bond issued but not yet listed - Weidao Convertible Bond with a scale of 1.17 billion yuan. The number of primary - market approvals this week was 7. Among them, 2 convertible bonds, Huafa Co., Ltd. (private placement convertible bonds, scale 4.8 billion yuan) and Jindawei (1.292 billion yuan), obtained the approval of the China Securities Regulatory Commission; 2 convertible bonds, Tianzhun Technology (0.872 billion yuan) and Chunfeng Power (2.5 billion yuan), were accepted by the stock exchange [94] - From the beginning of 2023 to August 8, 2025, the total number of planned convertible bonds was 89, with a total scale of 137.717 billion yuan. Among them, 15 convertible bonds passed the board of directors' proposal, with a total scale of 16.218 billion yuan; 36 convertible bonds passed the shareholders' meeting, with a total scale of 65.707 billion yuan; 28 convertible bonds were accepted by the stock exchange, with a total scale of 38.842 billion yuan; 4 convertible bonds passed the listing committee, with a total scale of 8.979 billion yuan; and 6 convertible bonds obtained the approval of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, with a total scale of 7.971 billion yuan [95] 3.3.2. Downward Revision and Redemption Clauses - As of August 9, 2025, 10 convertible bonds announced that they were expected to trigger a downward revision this week; 7 convertible bonds announced that they would not be downward - revised, among which Heda Convertible Bond, Shengtai Convertible Bond, and Yirui Convertible Bond announced that they would not be downward - revised within 6 months; Ou 22 Convertible Bond proposed a downward revision, and Zhongzhuangzhuan 2 announced the result of the downward revision, which was revised to the lowest price [98] - This week, 9 convertible bonds announced that they were expected to trigger redemption; 3 convertible bonds announced that they would not be redeemed; and 6 convertible bonds, including Longhua Convertible Bond, Xince Convertible Bond, Haopeng Convertible Bond, Dongcai Convertible Bond, Youzu Convertible Bond, and Baidian Convertible Bond, announced early redemption [101] - As of the end of this week, there were 6 convertible bonds still in the put - option declaration period and 15 convertible bonds still in the company's capital - reduction settlement declaration period [103]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report The report analyzes the economic growth, inflation, and related price trends in multiple industries. It shows that steel inventory is accumulating faster, power plant daily consumption is rising moderately, and there are various changes in the prices of agricultural products, industrial products, and energy commodities [1][3]. Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Economic Growth: Faster Accumulation of Steel Inventory 1.1 Production: Moderate Increase in Power Plant Daily Consumption - Power plant daily consumption increased moderately. On August 5, the average daily consumption of 6 major power - generation groups was 89.0 tons, up 0.9% from July 29. On August 1, the daily consumption of power plants in eight southern provinces was 223.1 tons, up 0.3% from July 24 [5][12]. - Blast furnace operating rate fluctuated at a high level. On August 1, the national blast furnace operating rate was 83.5%, unchanged from July 25; the capacity utilization rate was 90.2%, down 0.6 percentage points from July 25. The blast furnace operating rate of Tangshan steel mills was 93.3%, up 1.3 percentage points from July 25 [15]. - Tire operating rate declined slightly. On July 31, the operating rate of truck full - steel tires was 61.1%, down 3.9 percentage points from July 24; the operating rate of car semi - steel tires was 74.5%, down 1.4 percentage points from July 24. The operating rate of looms in Jiangsu and Zhejiang was weakly stable [17]. 1.2 Demand: Faster Accumulation of Steel Inventory - New home sales in 30 cities turned negative month - on - month. From August 1 - 5, the average daily sales area of commercial housing in 30 large and medium - sized cities was 162,000 square meters, down 20.1% from July, 21.2% from August last year, and 40.6% from August 2023 [23]. - The auto market retail was stable and relatively strong. In July, retail sales increased by 7% year - on - year, and wholesale sales increased by 12% year - on - year [24]. - Steel prices corrected. On August 5, the prices of rebar, wire rod, hot - rolled coil, and cold - rolled coil changed by - 2.3%, - 2.0%, - 1.4%, and + 0.4% respectively compared with July 29 [5][31]. - Cement prices declined at a low level. On August 5, the national cement price index fell 0.6% from July 29. The cement prices in East China and the Yangtze River region fell 1.3% and 0.2% respectively [32]. - Glass prices fell further. On August 5, the active glass futures contract price was 1,073 yuan/ton, down 9.2% from July 29 [36]. - The container shipping freight index continued to decline. On August 1, the CCFI index decreased by 2.3% and the SCFI index decreased by 2.6% compared with July 25 [38]. 2. Inflation: Agricultural Product Price Index at the Second - Lowest Level in the Same Period of the Past 5 Years 2.1 CPI: Agricultural Product Price Index at the Second - Lowest Level in the Same Period of the Past 5 Years - Pork prices remained weak. On August 5, the average wholesale price of pork was 20.3 yuan/kg, down 0.8% from July 29. In August, the average wholesale price of pork decreased month - on - month and the year - on - year decline widened [45]. - The agricultural product price index was at the second - lowest level in the same period of the past 5 years. On August 5, the agricultural product wholesale price index rose 0.7% from July 29. By variety, vegetables (+2.5%) > chicken (+0.9%) > beef (+0.4%) > pork (-0.8%) > eggs (-1.0%) > mutton (-1.1%) > fruits (-2.4%) [49]. 2.2 PPI: Oil Price Decline - Oil prices declined. On August 5, the spot prices of Brent and WTI crude oil were 69.6 and 65.2 dollars/barrel respectively, down 2.7% and 5.9% from July 29 [54]. - Copper and aluminum prices fell. On August 5, the prices of LME 3 - month copper and aluminum decreased by 1.4% and 1.6% respectively compared with July 29 [58]. - Most industrial product prices rose. Since August, most industrial product prices increased month - on - month, and most of them increased year - on - year. The prices of cement and glass decreased month - on - month, while other industrial products generally increased [62].

Group 1: Strategy Overview - The report emphasizes that the Chinese economy is undergoing a transformation, leading to a "transformation bull market" in the stock market, with expectations for new highs in the future [1][15][16] - Key investment themes include a focus on financials, growth sectors, and certain cyclical industries, as the market adjusts and gains confidence [1][2][3] Group 2: Key Investment Recommendations - The August stock selection includes: 1. Banking: China Merchants Bank 2. Non-bank: CICC and New China Life Insurance 3. Overseas Technology: Tencent Holdings and Kuaishou-W 4. Electronics: Cambricon Technologies, Chipone Technology, and Suzhou Tianmai 5. Computing: Dingjie Smart and Anheng Information 6. Machinery: Hengli Hydraulic and Mingzhi Electric 7. Military: AVIC Shenfei 8. Coal: Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry 9. Light Industry: Sun Paper 10. Agriculture: Muyuan Foods 11. Transportation: SF Express 12. Pharmaceuticals: MicroPort Medical 13. Real Estate: China Resources Mixc Lifestyle 14. Utilities: Huadian International Power [1][4][12] Group 3: Banking Sector Insights - The banking sector is expected to face revenue pressure but maintain positive net profit growth, with a gradual recovery in net interest margins anticipated [22][23] - China Merchants Bank is projected to benefit from economic recovery, with an upward revision of net profit growth forecasts for 2025-2027 [25][26][27] Group 4: Non-Banking Sector Insights - The impact of the new tax on bond interest income is expected to be limited for the non-banking sector, with continued optimism for growth in this area [30][32] - CICC is forecasted to see significant profit growth driven by active trading and investment recovery, with an increase in EPS estimates for 2025-2027 [33][34] Group 5: Technology Sector Insights - Major tech companies are increasing capital expenditures significantly, particularly in AI, indicating a robust growth trajectory for the sector [43][45] - Tencent is expected to leverage AI to enhance its core business, with revenue and profit projections being adjusted upwards for 2025-2027 [45][46][47]

Core Viewpoints - The market is currently in a short-term adjustment phase due to the significant rise of the US dollar and the pullback of leading sectors such as innovative pharmaceuticals in Hong Kong, but the overall upward trend remains intact [1][4][55] - The adjustment is expected to last approximately two weeks, with key technical supports at the 20-day moving average, lower gaps, and the upward trend line for the Shanghai Composite Index [1][4][55] - Even if the trend line is breached, the 60-day moving average will serve as a reliable medium-term support, indicating that the overall market outlook remains positive for a "slow bull" market [1][4][55] Market Overview - The market experienced an overall adjustment this week, with major indices such as the Shanghai Composite, Shanghai 50, and CSI 300 declining by 0.94%, 1.48%, and 1.75% respectively [11][53] - The technology growth sector showed relative strength, while cyclical sectors experienced significant pullbacks, with materials and coal down by 4.69% and 4.56% respectively [12][54] - The average daily trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets decreased to 17.9 trillion yuan, reflecting a decline in market sentiment [19] Industry Configuration - The recommended industry allocation strategy is a balanced approach of "1+1+X," focusing on large financials (banks and brokerages) alongside technology growth sectors such as military, computing, media, electronics, and new energy [1][4][56] - There is an emphasis on identifying low-position stocks above the annual line within sectors to optimize "high-low cut" operations [1][4][56] Future Market Outlook - The market is expected to continue its upward trend as long as the key technical supports hold, with potential short-term buying opportunities if the index maintains the upward trend line and the US dollar against the offshore RMB begins to decline [1][4][55] - Historical patterns suggest that the Shanghai Composite Index may aim to surpass its previous high of 3674 points, with reliable short-term supports identified at recent gaps and moving averages [4][52][55]

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index closed down 13.26 points, a decline of 0.37%, at 3559.95 points, with a trading volume of 684.6 billion yuan [1] - The Shenzhen Component Index fell 18.45 points, down 0.17%, closing at 10991.32 points, with a trading volume of 913.7 billion yuan [1] - The total trading volume of both markets was approximately 1.6 trillion yuan, a decrease of over 300 billion yuan compared to the previous day [1] - Small-cap stocks were favored, with over 3300 stocks rising in the market [1] Global Economic Impact - On July 31, U.S. President Trump signed an executive order imposing "reciprocal tariffs" ranging from 10% to 41% on multiple countries and regions [1] - This news caused significant volatility in global capital markets, with the South Korean Composite Index experiencing a maximum drop of 3.7% and the Nikkei 225 Index dropping over 1% before stabilizing [1] Investment Strategy - In light of the increasing asset price volatility, a balanced asset allocation strategy of "stocks-bonds-commodities" is recommended to mitigate risks [2] - The China A500 ETF is suggested for capturing long-term economic growth opportunities in China [2] - Ten-year government bonds are highlighted for their defensive and offensive attributes, making them worthy of investor attention [2] - Gold is recommended for its safe-haven and monetary properties, supporting both short-term and long-term price trends [2] Economic Policy Insights - The "anti-involution" policies reflect a shift in focus from quantity to price by policymakers, fostering growing confidence in China's long-term economic outlook [3] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) has been below zero for 33 consecutive months since October 2022, indicating a need for policy intervention [3] Technical Analysis - The A-share market showed strong performance in July, with a significant increase in trading volume and price, although a recent pullback occurred due to profit-taking [4] - The Shanghai Composite Index had ten consecutive trading days where the closing price was above the five-day moving average, indicating a strong upward trend [4] Bond Market Insights - The ten-year government bond ETF is recommended for its unique advantages, including T+0 trading, low fees, transparency in holdings, and the ability to pledge for repurchase [7] - The ten-year government bond serves as a benchmark in the bond market, providing a stable base for asset allocation [8] Gold Market Dynamics - Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, India-Pakistan, and Russia-Ukraine have heightened market risk aversion, supporting gold prices [9] - The weakening of the U.S. dollar's credit system due to challenges to the Federal Reserve's independence further strengthens the case for gold as a stable asset [10] - The U.S. economy faces challenges, with concerns about "stagflation" emerging, which may increase demand for gold as a hedge against inflation [11]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report The report analyzes the economic growth, inflation, and related market trends in July 2025, including production, demand, CPI, and PPI indicators, and points out the price changes and influencing factors of various products and industries [4]. 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 Economic Growth: Cement Prices Approach Previous Lows 3.1.1 Production: Power Plant Daily Consumption Fluctuates at a High Level - Power plant daily consumption fluctuates at a high level. On July 29, the average daily consumption of 6 major power - generation groups was 882,100 tons, a 0.01% decrease from July 22. On July 22, the daily consumption of power plants in eight southern provinces was 2.18 million tons, a 4.0% decrease from July 15 [4][11]. - The blast furnace operating rate remains at a high level. On July 25, the national blast furnace operating rate was 83.5%, unchanged from July 18; the capacity utilization rate was 90.8%, a 0.1 - percentage - point decrease from July 18. On July 25, the blast furnace operating rate of steel mills in Tangshan was 92.0%, unchanged from July 18 [4][14]. - The tire operating rate shows weak and stable operation. On July 24, the operating rate of all - steel truck tires was 65.0%, a 0.1 - percentage - point decrease from July 17; the operating rate of semi - steel car tires was 75.9%, a 0.1 - percentage - point decrease from July 17. The operating rate of looms in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions declined moderately [4][16]. 3.1.2 Demand: Cement Prices Approach Previous Lows - The new - home sales in 30 cities turned negative month - on - month. From July 1 - 29, the average daily sales area of commercial housing in 30 large and medium - sized cities was 201,000 square meters, a 31.4% decrease compared to the same period in June, an 18.8% decrease compared to the same period in July last year, and a 34.7% decrease compared to the same period in July 2023 [4][22]. - The retail sales of the auto market are stable and relatively strong. In July, retail sales increased by 9% year - on - year, and wholesale sales increased by 17% year - on - year [4][23]. - Steel prices maintain resilience. On July 29, the prices of rebar, wire rod, hot - rolled coil, and cold - rolled coil increased by 2.1%, 0.8%, 0.9%, and 0.9% respectively compared to July 22 [4][30]. - Cement prices approach previous lows. On July 29, the national cement price index decreased by 1.6% compared to July 22, with prices in the East China and Yangtze River regions decreasing by 2.3% and 2.7% respectively [4][31]. - Glass prices corrected. On July 29, the active futures contract price of glass was 1,182 yuan/ton, a 1.7% decrease from July 22 [4][37]. - The container shipping freight index has declined for seven consecutive weeks. On July 25, the CCFI index decreased by 3.2% compared to July 18, and the SCFI index decreased by 3.3% [4][40]. 3.2 Inflation: Pig Prices Weaken 3.2.1 CPI: Pig Prices Weaken - Pig prices weaken. On July 29, the average wholesale price of pork was 20.5 yuan/kg, a 1.2% decrease from July 22 [4][46]. - The agricultural product price index fluctuates weakly. On July 29, the agricultural product wholesale price index decreased by 0.04% compared to July 22. By variety, eggs (+5.1%) > fruits (+1.7%) > mutton (+0.9%) > vegetables (+0.7%) > chicken (+0.4%) > beef (-0.02%) > pork (-1.2%) [4][50]. 3.2.2 PPI: Oil Prices Rise - Oil prices rise. On July 29, the spot prices of Brent and WTI crude oil were 71.6 and 69.2 dollars/barrel respectively, increasing by 2.2% and 6.0% compared to July 22 [4][53]. - Copper and aluminum prices decline. On July 29, the prices of LME 3 - month copper and aluminum decreased by 0.9% and 1.2% respectively compared to July 22 [4][58]. - The month - on - month increase of the domestic commodity index widens. On July 29, the Nanhua Industrial Products Index decreased by 0.8% compared to July 22, and the CRB index decreased by 0.3% [4][58]. - Most industrial product prices rise. Since July, most industrial product prices have increased, with wire rod, cement, and steam coal prices decreasing month - on - month, while other industrial product prices increasing month - on - month, with coking coal and coke having the largest increases. The year - on - year decline of most industrial product prices has narrowed [62].

Valuation Summary - The overall PE of the A-share market is 20.2 times, positioned at the historical 82nd percentile [2][5] - The PE of the Shanghai 50 Index is 11.4 times, at the historical 59th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the ChiNext Index is 34.8 times, at the historical 20th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the Science and Technology Innovation 50 Index is 146.2 times, at the historical 100th percentile [2][5] Industry Valuation Comparison - Industries with PE valuations above the historical 85th percentile include Real Estate, Steel, Building Materials, Electric Equipment (Photovoltaic Equipment), National Defense and Military Industry, Aviation and Airports, Light Industry Manufacturing, Chemical Pharmaceuticals, and IT Services [2][6] - The Passenger Vehicle industry has a PB valuation above the historical 85th percentile [2][6] - The Shipping and Port industry has both PE and PB valuations below the historical 15th percentile [2][6] Industry Midstream Prosperity Tracking New Energy - Photovoltaics: The price of polysilicon futures increased by 15.2% to 50,000 yuan, while the price of silicon wafers rose by 10.5% [2] - Battery materials: The prices of cobalt and nickel increased by 2.3% and 2.6%, respectively, while lithium prices saw increases of 7.1% for lithium hexafluorophosphate and 9.0% for lithium carbonate [2] Financial Sector - Insurance: The cumulative year-on-year growth of various insurance premiums was 5.3% for the first half of 2025, with an expected further reduction in the preset interest rate for life insurance products [3] Real Estate Chain - Steel: The spot price of rebar rose by 5.4%, and the futures price increased by 6.6% [3] - Cement: The national cement price index fell by 1.5% due to weak demand [3] Consumer Sector - Pork: The average price of live pigs decreased by 0.8%, while the wholesale price of pork increased by 1.0% [3] - Alcohol: The wholesale price index for liquor remained stable, with a slight decrease in the price of Moutai [3] Midstream Manufacturing - Excavators: Sales of excavators increased by 13.3% year-on-year in June 2025, with domestic sales up by 6.2% and exports up by 19.3% [3] Technology TMT - Optical Communication Modules: Exports decreased by 11.2% year-on-year, with a significant drop in export prices [3] Cyclical Industries - Precious Metals: COMEX gold and silver prices fell by 0.5% and 0.3%, respectively [3] - Coal: The price of thermal coal rose by 1.7%, while coking coal prices increased by 9.5% [3]