浙江威星智能仪表股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"或"威星智能"）于2024年4月23日召开第五届董事会 第十六次会议及第五届监事会第十四次会议，审议通过了《关于2024年度使用闲置自有资金进行委托理 财的议案》，并于2024年5月17日召开2023年年度股东会，审议通过了该议案，同意公司及控股子公司 在不影响正常经营的情况下，使用闲置自有资金进行委托理财，单笔额度不超过人民币10,000万元，委 托理财的额度在股东会审议通过之日起一年内可以滚动使用。 登录新浪财经APP 搜索【信披】查看更多考评等级 证券代码：002849 证券简称：威星智能 公告编号：2025-027 浙江威星智能仪表股份有限公司关于使用闲置自有资金进行委托理财到期赎回的公告 本公司及董事会全体成员保证信息披露的内容真实、准确、完整，没有虚假记载、误导性陈述或重大遗 漏。 三、备查文件 1、理财产品到期赎回凭证。 以上内容详见公司于2024年4月25日及2024年5月18日在巨潮资讯网（www.cninfo.com.cn）发布的相关 公告。 公司此前购买的交通银行股份有限公司的结构性存款理财产品已到期赎回，现将具体情况公告如下： 一、本次使用 ...

Group 1 - The Shanghai Gold Exchange will establish a delivery vault in Saudi Arabia, with plans for additional vaults in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Switzerland, allowing global citizens to exchange their RMB for gold [1] - The internationalization of the RMB is accelerating, with the first version of the Bretton Woods system introduced in 2018, allowing oil-exporting countries to exchange RMB for gold at the Shanghai Gold Exchange [3] - The transition from "petrodollar" to "petro-RMB" is underway, with Saudi Arabia beginning to accept RMB for oil purchases, marking a significant shift in currency dynamics [5] Group 2 - The establishment of a delivery vault in Saudi Arabia addresses concerns about the accessibility of gold, enabling immediate exchange of RMB for physical gold without leaving Saudi borders [5] - The internationalization of the RMB is entering a fast track, potentially positioning it as a major global payment currency, especially as the U.S. faces significant debt pressures [7] - The decoupling of Chinese assets from the U.S. dollar is expected to enhance China's pricing power in global markets, reducing reliance on the dollar [7]

Group 1 - The dominance of the US dollar is a significant asset for the US, allowing it to easily create wealth through unchecked money printing and benefiting from the "seigniorage" effect [1] - However, this privilege has become a double-edged sword, leading to neglect of industrial development, a decline in overall national strength, increasing wealth disparity, and escalating social tensions [2][3] - The transition from a commodity-based currency system to a pure fiat currency system raises challenges in restraining the issuing country's tendency to abuse its power [2][3] Group 2 - Historical examples show that countries with poor performance inevitably face a loss of currency credibility, while even well-performing nations struggle with long-term currency depreciation [3] - The current global trade still necessitates an international monetary system, but the US's actions reveal a mismatch between its moral standing and actual power, potentially undermining its currency dominance [5] - The historical context of Spain's financial situation during the colonial era parallels the current US scenario, where excessive money supply led to inflation and economic decline despite initial wealth accumulation [7][9][10] Group 3 - The detachment of the US dollar from gold in 1971 marked a shift to a system reliant on national self-restraint, yet many countries now face significant fiscal deficits, with the Eurozone averaging a deficit of 3.6% in 2023 [12] - The US's financial situation reflects a growing debt crisis, exacerbated by inflation, with government debt expected to continue rising, highlighting the urgency for a new monetary system [13] - In contrast, China's gradual internationalization of the renminbi is gaining momentum, with significant cross-border financing initiatives and increasing global acceptance [15][16]

Core Viewpoint - The discussion around China's gold reserves, particularly the over 600 tons held in the U.S., raises questions about the feasibility of reclaiming these assets, which have transformed into a form of leverage for the U.S. in global finance [1][3][5] Group 1: U.S. Gold Reserves and Global Dynamics - The gold held by the U.S. is viewed as a "deposit" from countries that wish to engage in international trade using the U.S. dollar, which has become the dominant currency for transactions [3][5] - The U.S. is unlikely to easily relinquish control over these gold reserves, as they are integral to maintaining its financial dominance [5][7] - The ongoing geopolitical struggle involves countries like Russia, India, Brazil, and Argentina moving towards the internationalization of the Chinese yuan, challenging the U.S. dollar's supremacy [5][7] Group 2: China's Economic Strategy - China is actively working to enhance the influence of the yuan through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative and cooperation with BRICS nations, aiming to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar [7][9] - The potential reclamation of gold reserves hinges on the U.S. losing its dominant position in global finance, which is increasingly being challenged by China's growing economic power [7][9] - The narrative suggests that while immediate recovery of the gold may seem impossible, the long-term strategy involves building economic strength and waiting for the right moment to reclaim these assets [9]

Manufacturing PMI Insights - The official manufacturing PMI for February 2025 is recorded at 50.2%, an increase of 1.1 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a return above the growth threshold[1] - The average manufacturing PMI for the first two months of 2025 is 49.7%, lower than the average of 50.2% in the last quarter of 2024, suggesting a weaker manufacturing sentiment compared to seasonal norms[1] - The production index and new orders index for February are 52.5% and 51.1%, respectively, indicating that production is expanding faster than demand[2] Economic Trends and Risks - The new export orders index stands at 48.6%, reflecting a slight recovery but still indicating potential risks in external demand due to uncertainties in trade policies[2] - There is a notable divergence in sentiment among manufacturing enterprises, with large enterprises showing a PMI of 52.5%, while medium and small enterprises are at 49.2% and 46.3%, respectively, highlighting a reliance on large firms for recovery[2] - The manufacturing price indices indicate a potential narrowing of PPI declines, with the output price index at 48.5% and the main raw material purchase price index at 50.8%[2] Overall Economic Outlook - The comprehensive PMI average for the first two months of 2025 is 50.6%, down from 51.3% in the last quarter of 2024, suggesting a slower economic recovery trajectory[6] - The construction PMI for February is 52.7%, showing a strong recovery post-holiday, while the service sector PMI is at 50.0%, indicating a decline[5] - The overall economic sentiment remains cautious, with the need for further policy support for small and medium enterprises highlighted as crucial for sustained recovery[2]

Core Viewpoint - The manufacturing PMI for February returned above the threshold, indicating a relatively good state of manufacturing prosperity, with the average PMI for January and February overall better than in 2024 [1][3] Manufacturing PMI Analysis - The manufacturing PMI for February is 50.2%, an increase of 1.1 percentage points from the previous month, and 0.1 percentage points lower than the average of the past five years [2][3] - The average PMI for January and February is 49.65%, which is higher than the 49.15% in the same period of 2024, reflecting a better recent manufacturing climate [3] Economic Supply and Demand - Both supply and demand sides of the economy are performing well in the short term, with a potential short-term rebound in PPI readings [4] - The production index for February is 52.5%, up 2.7 percentage points from last month, and the average operating rate for six major industrial sectors is 71.0%, which is 2.0 percentage points higher than the same period in 2024 [4] Sector Performance - Among 15 major manufacturing industries, 7 have PMIs above the threshold, with the equipment manufacturing sector performing relatively well, such as electrical machinery at 57.1% and automotive manufacturing at 53.1% [5] - Conversely, some low-value-added industries are underperforming, such as non-metallic mineral products at 43.4% and petroleum processing at 42.6% [5] Non-Manufacturing PMI Insights - The non-manufacturing PMI for February is 50.4%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, driven mainly by seasonal recovery in the construction industry [6] - The service sector PMI decreased to 50.0%, while the construction PMI increased to 52.7%, indicating a seasonal rebound in construction activities post-Spring Festival [6] Future Economic Outlook - The overall economic performance is benefiting from previous consumption-boosting policies, tariff expectations, and the concentrated issuance of special bonds in the fourth quarter [7] - Future attention should be paid to the details of macro policies from the Two Sessions, the effects of consumption promotion on large items, and the impact of tariffs on exports [7]