Core Viewpoint - The economic growth rate of Mongolia for the first half of 2025 is reported at 2.4%, significantly impacted by lower-than-expected performance in the mining sector, which adversely affected related transportation, logistics, and trade industries [1] Group 1: Economic Growth - Mongolia's economic growth rate for the first half of 2025 is 2.4% [1] - The mining sector's output growth was notably below expectations, leading to negative repercussions for transportation, logistics, and trade sectors [1] Group 2: Banking Sector - The overall development of the banking sector in Mongolia is reported to be stable [1] - The top five banks in Mongolia experienced a year-on-year revenue growth of 27% [1] - There was a reduction in the scale of non-performing loans across major banks, alongside a significant increase in loan applications from individuals and businesses [1] - The number of individuals opening Mongolian Tugrik accounts has also increased [1]

Economic Performance - Shenzhen's GDP for the first half of 2025 reached CNY 18,322.26 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 5.1%[3] - The GDP growth rate in Shenzhen exceeded that of Guangdong Province by 0.9 percentage points, with Guangdong's GDP growing by 4.2%[3] Trade Dynamics - Total import and export volume in Shenzhen decreased by 1.1% year-on-year, totaling CNY 21,675.45 billion[8] - Exports fell by 7.0% to CNY 13,086.81 billion, while imports increased by 9.5% to CNY 8,588.64 billion[8] - Shenzhen's share of Guangdong's total trade rose from 46.31% in Q1 to 47.65% in H1 2025[10] Industrial Production - Industrial added value in Shenzhen grew by 4.3% year-on-year, slightly above Guangdong's 4.0%[15][16] - Key sectors such as general equipment manufacturing and electrical machinery saw growth rates of 17.1% and 8.2%, respectively[15] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment in Shenzhen declined by 10.9%, with real estate development investment down by 15.1%[18] - Industrial technology renovation investment surged by 47.1%[18] Consumer Market - Retail sales in Shenzhen reached CNY 4,948.68 billion, growing by 3.5% year-on-year[23] - The proportion of Shenzhen's retail sales to Guangdong's total increased from 20.54% at the beginning of 2025 to 21.58% in H1[24] Financial Sector - Financial institutions in Shenzhen reported a deposit balance of CNY 141,600.14 billion, up 5.7% year-on-year[31] - Loan balances increased by 3.5% to CNY 98,469.91 billion[31] Price Levels - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Shenzhen rose by 0.1% year-on-year, while Guangdong's CPI fell by 0.4%[37]

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Core Viewpoint - In the first half of the year, the total profit of industrial enterprises above designated size in China decreased by 1.8% year-on-year, indicating a challenging economic environment for the industrial sector [1][4]. Group 1: Profit Performance - In the first half of the year, state-controlled enterprises reported a profit of 1,109.12 billion yuan, down 7.6% year-on-year, while joint-stock enterprises saw profits of 2,533.04 billion yuan, a decline of 3.1% [1]. - Foreign and Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan-invested enterprises achieved a profit of 882.31 billion yuan, an increase of 2.5%, and private enterprises reported a profit of 938.97 billion yuan, up 1.7% [1]. - The mining industry experienced a significant profit drop of 30.3%, while the manufacturing sector saw a profit increase of 4.5% [1]. Group 2: Revenue and Cost Analysis - In the first half of the year, industrial enterprises above designated size achieved operating revenue of 66.78 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.5%, with operating costs rising by 2.8% to 57.12 trillion yuan [2]. - The operating profit margin was recorded at 5.15%, a decrease of 0.22 percentage points compared to the previous year [2]. Group 3: Financial Health Indicators - As of the end of June, total assets of industrial enterprises above designated size reached 183.17 trillion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 5.1%, while total liabilities increased by 5.4% to 105.98 trillion yuan [3]. - The asset-liability ratio stood at 57.9%, reflecting a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points year-on-year [3]. - Accounts receivable amounted to 26.69 trillion yuan, up 7.8%, and finished goods inventory was 6.60 trillion yuan, an increase of 3.1% [3].

Group 1: Economic Overview - China's retail sales of consumer goods in the first half of 2025 showed a cumulative year-on-year growth rate of 5.0%, consistent with the growth rate from January to May[18] - The average year-on-year growth rate of retail sales from June 2024 to June 2025 was 4.1%, indicating an overall upward trend[18] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) year-on-year growth rate during the same period was only 0.1%, highlighting a divergence between the volume and price of consumer spending[18] Group 2: Low Inflation Factors - Low inflation is primarily influenced by weak domestic demand, external input factors, and "involutionary competition" in the market[1] - The correlation coefficient between the year-on-year growth rates of production materials and living materials, after shifting the production materials curve back by 10 months, is 0.7, indicating a strong relationship[22] - The year-on-year decline in profits for coal mining, oil and gas extraction, and black metal mining industries was 53.0%, 11.5%, and 36.2% respectively, contributing to a 5.5 percentage point drag on industrial profits in the first half of 2025[3] Group 3: Impact of Low Inflation - As of June 2025, the average yield on ten-year government bonds was 1.66%, down 44 basis points from September 2024, while the actual interest rate rose slightly to 2.84%, up 12 basis points[3] - The weak inflation level has interfered with the downward path of actual interest rates, limiting the reduction in financing costs for the real economy[46] - The correlation coefficient between urban residents' future income confidence index and the year-on-year growth rate of industrial profits from 2020 to 2024 is 0.5, indicating a positive correlation[3] Group 4: Risks and Challenges - Risks include persistent inflation in developed economies, complex geopolitical situations, and slow recovery of expectations in the real estate sector[4] - The significant decline in real estate investment has negatively impacted construction industry investment growth, further affecting demand in the building materials sector[37]

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Employment Data Summary - In July 2025, the U.S. non-farm payrolls increased by 73,000, significantly below the expected 110,000, and the previous value was revised down from 147,000 to 14,000[1][11]. - The unemployment rate in July 2025 was 4.2%, matching expectations but up from the previous 4.1%[1][14]. - Average hourly earnings rose by 3.9% year-on-year, exceeding the expected 3.8% and revised from a previous increase of 3.7%[1][14]. Data Revision Insights - The June non-farm payrolls were revised down by a total of 258,000, with significant downward adjustments in government, leisure, and construction sectors, accounting for 90,000 of the total revision[2][12]. - The downward revision reflects the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy, indicating a decline in the accuracy of the "birth-death model" used for employment predictions[2][5]. Sector Performance - In July, the financial activities, education, and healthcare sectors added 15,000, 79,000, and 16,000 jobs respectively, showing stability in service sector demand[3][27]. - The goods-producing sector continued to show negative job growth for three consecutive months, indicating weak production intentions among businesses[3][28]. Labor Market Dynamics - The labor force participation rate fell to 62.2% in July, down from 62.3% in June, with a notable decline in employment willingness among younger demographics[4][35]. - The number of unemployed individuals increased by 221,000 in July, contributing to the rise in the U3 unemployment rate to 4.2%[4][35]. Economic Outlook - The Federal Reserve is expected to initiate rate cuts, with market predictions indicating three rate cuts in 2025, starting in September with an 83.4% probability[5][26]. - The overall economic environment remains challenging, with the second quarter GDP growth at 3.0%, driven by a "import rush" effect, but core GDP growth showing signs of decline[5][23].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The GDP growth in Q2 2025 met market expectations, but the fixed - asset investment, social consumption, and real estate sectors faced challenges. The export and industrial added - value in June exceeded expectations. The domestic real estate market continued to decline, and the Chinese economy may face challenges in maintaining rapid growth in the second half of the year, requiring continuous efforts to expand domestic demand. The "anti - involution" policies may have a more moderate and long - term impact. Policy decisions may be made based on economic changes, and new policies may be introduced at the end of the third quarter or the beginning of the fourth quarter [84]. Summary by Related Content GDP and Industry Contribution - In Q2 2025, China's GDP grew 5.2% year - on - year, meeting market expectations. The GDP grew 5.3% year - on - year in the first half of the year. The primary, secondary, and tertiary industries grew 3.8%, 4.8%, and 5.7% year - on - year respectively in Q2. The contributions of the three industries to GDP in Q2 were 4.6%, 34.2%, and 61.2% respectively [4][6]. GDP Growth Contribution Factors - In Q2 2025, the contributions of final consumption expenditure, capital formation, and net exports of goods and services to GDP growth were 52.3%, 24.7%, and 23.0% respectively [9]. GDP Deflator - The GDP deflator in Q2 2025 decreased 1.20% year - on - year, showing a negative growth for nine consecutive quarters since Q2 2023 [12]. Fixed - Asset Investment - In the first half of 2025, the national fixed - asset investment grew 2.8% year - on - year, lower than the market expectation of 3.7%. General infrastructure investment (including power) grew 8.9% year - on - year, while narrow infrastructure investment (excluding power) grew 4.6% year - on - year. Manufacturing investment grew 7.5% year - on - year, and real estate development investment decreased 11.2% year - on - year [15]. Real Estate Market - In the first half of 2025, the sales area of new commercial housing decreased 3.5% year - on - year, and the sales volume decreased 5.5% year - on - year. In June, the second - hand housing prices in first - tier cities decreased 0.7% month - on - month, and those in second - and third - tier cities decreased 0.6% month - on - month. In July, the decline rate of national new housing sales area accelerated [18][21][23]. Social Consumption - In June 2025, the total retail sales of consumer goods grew 4.8% year - on - year, lower than the market expectation of 5.6%. The growth rates of most categories of consumer goods in units above the designated size decreased compared with May [26][28]. Service Industry - In June 2025, the service industry production index grew 6.0% year - on - year. The growth rates of information transmission, software and information technology services, leasing and business services, and wholesale and retail industries were relatively high [30]. Foreign Trade - In June 2025, China's exports in US dollars grew 5.8% year - on - year, and imports grew 1.1% year - on - year. Exports to ASEAN and the EU increased, while exports to the US decreased. In July, the China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) declined slightly, and the decline of the US - West route was faster [33][36][38]. Industrial Sector - In June 2025, the added - value of industrial enterprises above the designated size grew 6.8% year - on - year, exceeding the market expectation. The product sales rate was 94.3%, and the industrial capacity utilization rate in Q2 was 74.0% [41][43][45]. Employment and Prices - In June 2025, the national urban surveyed unemployment rate was 5.0%. The CPI increased 0.1% year - on - year, and the PPI decreased 3.6% year - on - year. In July, agricultural product prices hovered at a low level, and the average domestic gasoline price was higher than that in June [47][49][57]. Manufacturing and Non - Manufacturing PMI - In July 2025, the official manufacturing PMI was 49.3%, remaining below the boom - bust line for four consecutive months. The non - manufacturing business activity index was 50.1%. The manufacturing production continued to expand, while the demand re - entered the contraction range. The service industry activity expectation index increased slightly [68][71][81].

Group 1 - The trade surplus of Côte d'Ivoire in Q1 2025 is approximately 1.5 trillion West African francs (about 25.5 billion USD), an increase of 423 billion West African francs (about 7.4 billion USD) compared to the same period last year, indicating a positive trend in foreign trade [1] - Agricultural exports are mixed, with coffee and cocoa exports reduced due to adverse weather conditions, while cashew production has recovered due to new plant inspection measures [1] - The secondary sector, driven by mining and manufacturing, saw industrial output grow by 3.7% in the first three months [1] Group 2 - The tertiary sector significantly contributed to foreign trade growth, with shipping volume increasing by 18.2% and overall foreign trade growing by 10% [1]

Domestic Developments - In the first half of 2025, profits of industrial enterprises above designated size in China totaled CNY 3.44 trillion, a year-on-year decrease of 1.8%, with the decline rate widening by 0.7 percentage points compared to the first five months[9] - The newly announced childcare subsidy scheme will provide CNY 3,600 per child per year for children under three years old starting January 1, 2025, aiming to alleviate childcare costs and enhance birth rates[11] - The National Development and Reform Commission emphasized the need for policy preparation focusing on employment and domestic demand, with a target of stabilizing investment and promoting consumption[15] International Developments - The U.S. Treasury Department projected a net borrowing of USD 1.007 trillion from July to September 2025, an increase of nearly 82% from earlier estimates[21] - The Bank of Japan maintained its interest rate at 0.5%, aligning with market expectations, while raising its inflation forecast for the fiscal year 2025 from 2.2% to 2.7%[23] - The U.S. Federal Reserve voted 9-2 to keep interest rates unchanged in the range of 4.25%-4.50%, with Chairman Powell indicating that it is too early to conclude on a rate cut in September[25] Market Trends - Brent crude oil prices increased by 2.73% week-on-week, while iron ore and copper prices decreased by 2.15% and 0.89%, respectively[27] - Real estate sales in 30 major cities rose by 34.72% week-on-week, with first-tier cities seeing a 64.47% increase in transaction volume[42]