Group 1 - The number of newly established foreign-invested enterprises in China increased by 11.7% year-on-year in the first half of the year [11] - The Southwest Oil and Gas Field achieved a record high in natural gas production in the first half of the year [13] - A series of key energy and transportation projects under the "14th Five-Year Plan" are steadily advancing [5] Group 2 - The third Chain Expo reached over 6,000 cooperation intentions [10] - The typhoon "Wipha" made landfall in the coastal area of Guangdong [9] - The first batch of "good housing" construction experience lists has been released [12]

Group 1 - The report emphasizes the establishment of a theme investment database aimed at identifying high-quality price-volume patterns and monitoring the peak rhythm of popular themes and the adjustment levels of leading stocks [2][9]. - The report identifies a total of 30 theme indices in various stages: 0 at the bottom, 5 in breakout, 24 in main rise, and 1 in acceleration, with the automotive industry being prominent among the breakout indices and the pharmaceutical, computer, and communication industries among the main rise indices [12]. - The trading heat for humanoid robots and Deepseek themes has shown a slight recovery, with both themes reaching a trading heat of 82%, indicating a positive market sentiment [3][17]. Group 2 - The report outlines two main objectives of the theme database: to find investment opportunities and to provide warnings for potential peaks in the market [9]. - The report highlights the importance of monitoring leading stocks' positions, with Longsheng Bearing's closing price exceeding its 60-day moving average by 9.2% and Daily Interaction's closing price exceeding its 60-day moving average by 2.1% [17][22]. - The report indicates that the trading heat rising to 90%-95% may suggest that the theme or stage is becoming overheated, which could be a critical indicator for investors [20].

Domestic Macro - Demand Side - The travel market is heating up during the summer, with domestic flight numbers averaging 14,500 per day, a 13.08% increase month-on-month and a 2.28% increase year-on-year[2] - Retail sales of passenger cars reached 571,000 units in the first two weeks of July, a year-on-year increase of 5.7%, but a month-on-month decrease of 6.7%[2] Domestic Macro - Production Side - The average operating rate of blast furnaces decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 83.35% as of July 20, while the operating rate of coke ovens fell by 0.94 percentage points to 72.93%[2] - The operating rate of asphalt plants increased by 6.58 percentage points to 32.4%, indicating significant growth in real estate infrastructure[2] Price Performance - As of July 18, the average wholesale price of pork rose by 0.2% week-on-week, while the average wholesale price of 28 monitored vegetables fell by 0.09%[2] - The PPI showed a decline in oil prices, with WTI and Brent crude oil prices dropping by 1.44% and 1.05%, respectively[3] Fiscal and Investment - This week saw the issuance of special government bonds increase significantly, with 123 billion yuan in new special bonds and 1,315 billion yuan in new special bonds (excluding debt relief) issued, marking a notable acceleration in issuance[3] - The cement shipment rate has rebounded, indicating an increase in construction activity, particularly in water conservancy and public facilities projects[3] Overseas Macro - The U.S. inflation rate for June was 2.7% year-on-year, with core inflation at 2.9%, indicating manageable inflation levels despite tariff impacts[4] - The U.S. "GENIUS Act" and other cryptocurrency-related bills have passed the House, supporting the development of private sector digital currencies and reinforcing the dollar's position[3]

Group 1 - The core index, the CN Industrial Composite Index, has shown a significant increase of 5.77% over the past month, 11.65% over the past three months, and 6.12% year-to-date, reaching 2538.90 points [1] - The index is designed to reflect the overall performance of different industry securities from mainland Chinese enterprises, categorized according to the China Securities Index industry classification standards [1] - The top ten weighted stocks in the index include CATL (6.36%), China Railway Shanghai Group (1.49%), China State Construction Engineering (1.15%), and others, indicating a diverse representation of key sectors [1] Group 2 - The market capitalization distribution of the index shows that Shenzhen Stock Exchange accounts for 47.12%, Shanghai Stock Exchange for 44.98%, and other exchanges like Hong Kong and New York have smaller shares [2] - In terms of industry representation, the index is heavily weighted towards electric power equipment (29.21%) and machinery manufacturing (28.67%), with transportation and construction also holding significant portions [2] - The index samples are adjusted biannually, with changes implemented on the next trading day following the second Friday of June and December, ensuring the index remains relevant to current market conditions [3]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market shows a mixed performance with a slight increase in the Shanghai Composite Index, while the non-ferrous metals sector leads the gains among various industries [2] Industry Performance - The non-ferrous metals sector experienced the highest increase of 1.66%, with a transaction volume of 806.93 billion yuan, up by 82.56% from the previous trading day [2] - The steel industry rose by 0.98%, with a transaction volume of 114.66 billion yuan, an increase of 35.33% compared to the last trading day [2] - The coal industry saw a rise of 0.84%, with a transaction volume of 68.80 billion yuan, up by 83.14% from the previous day [2] - Other notable sectors include basic chemicals and defense industry, both increasing by 0.74% [2] Stock Highlights - Leading stocks in the non-ferrous metals sector include Haixing Co., which rose by 10.03% [2] - In the steel sector, Baogang Co. increased by 5.97% [2] - Yunmei Energy in the coal sector saw a rise of 10.05% [2] - Other significant gainers include Fumiao Technology in basic chemicals, which surged by 20.02% [2]

Market Overview - The market opened low and closed high, with the ChiNext Index leading the gains [4] - Major indices showed positive performance, with the Shanghai Composite Index up by 0.37%, Shenzhen Component Index up by 1.43%, and ChiNext Index up by 1.75% [2][4] - Over 3,500 stocks in the market rose, indicating a broad-based rally [4] Sector Performance - The top-performing sectors included Defense and Military (+2.74%), Communication (+2.41%), Electronics (+2.18%), Biomedicine (+1.77%), and Comprehensive (+1.42%) [3] - Conversely, the worst-performing sectors were Banking (-0.42%), Transportation (-0.39%), Environmental Protection (-0.26%), Public Utilities (-0.24%), and Construction Decoration (-0.19%) [3] Concept Index Highlights - The leading concept indices were Co-packaged Optics (CPO) (+3.34%), PCB Concept (+3.07%), AI Mobile (+3.01%), AI PC (+3.01%), and Recombinant Protein (+2.92%) [3] - The lagging concept indices included Gold Concept (-0.13%), Control Shares (-0.12%), Cement Concept (-0.06%), Solid Waste Treatment (-0.03%), and New Urbanization (-0.03%) [3] Future Outlook - The market is expected to continue its upward trend, with a focus on sectors such as Machinery Equipment, Consumer Goods, TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications), and Financials [6] - The upcoming political bureau meeting and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision are key events to watch [6] - The overall economic performance remains resilient, with a GDP growth of 5.3% year-on-year in the first half of the year [6] Investment Opportunities - The robotics sector is highlighted as a key area of growth, driven by advancements in AI and automation [5] - The innovative drug sector remains strong, with recent government policies favoring the procurement of established drugs while excluding innovative drugs from centralized purchasing [5] - Chinese biotech companies are seen as undervalued compared to their U.S. counterparts, presenting potential investment opportunities [5]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Citigroup upgraded its rating on the Chinese stock market to "Overweight," with a year - end target of 25,000 for the Hang Seng Index and 4,200 for the CSI 300 Index [1] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Overseas markets: Driven by strong growth in US retail sales data in June and a continuous decline in the number of initial jobless claims, the three major US stock indexes closed higher [2] - Domestic markets: The A - share market continues its structural market characteristics. The national defense and military industry sector leads the gains, highlighting the performance - driven main line. Sectors with performance support such as rare earth permanent magnets, biomedicine, and consumer electronics are expected to regain upward momentum based on fundamental advantages after a short - term technical correction [2] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Macro - economic Charts - The report includes charts showing the relationship between the US dollar index and A - share trends, US Treasury yields and A - share trends, RMB exchange rates and A - share trends, and US Treasury yields and A - share style trends [5][7][9] Spot Market Tracking Charts - **Stock Index Performance**: On July 17, 2025, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.37% to 3,516.83 points, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 1.43% to 10,873.62 points, the ChiNext Index rose 1.76% to 2,269.33 points, the CSI 300 Index rose 0.68% to 4,034.49 points, the SSE 50 Index fell 0.23% to 2,744.26 points, the CSI 500 Index rose 1.08% to 6,082.46 points, and the CSI 1000 Index rose 1.14% to 6,535.67 points [12] - **Transaction Volume**: The trading volume of the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets rebounded to 1.5 trillion yuan [1] - **Charts**: Include charts of the trading volume of the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets and the margin trading balance [5][13] Stock Index Futures Tracking Charts - **Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volume and open interest of IH and IF contracts increased synchronously. The trading volume of IC and IM contracts decreased, while the open interest increased [1][16] - **Basis**: The basis of the current - month contracts basically converged. The report details the basis of IF, IH, IC, and IM contracts for the current - month, next - month, current - quarter, and next - quarter contracts [1][36][38] - **Inter - period Spread**: The report provides the inter - period spreads of IF, IH, IC, and IM contracts, including next - month minus current - month, next - quarter minus current - month, etc., along with their changes [46][47] - **Charts**: Include charts of contract open interest, open - interest ratios, foreign - funded net open positions, basis, and inter - period spreads for IH, IF, IC, and IM contracts [5]

Core Viewpoint - The construction of a national unified market is essential for building a new development pattern and promoting high-quality development, as emphasized by President Xi Jinping during the recent Central Financial Committee meeting [1] Group 1: Importance of "Hubs" and "Pivots" - Henan has the natural conditions and comprehensive advantages to become a hub in the construction of a national unified market, facilitating the flow of people, goods, and information [2] - Establishing hubs will enable Henan to serve as a center for the circulation of various resources, enhancing the efficiency of economic cycles [2] Group 2: Advantages of Henan - Henan benefits from favorable national policies aimed at accelerating the construction of a unified market, providing a significant opportunity for institutional innovation and regulatory collaboration [3] - The province has a large market scale with a population of 100 million and over 11 million business entities, which is a key comparative advantage [3] - Henan's geographical location in the Central Plains and its modern transportation system enhance its connectivity and logistical capabilities [3] Group 3: Collaborative Efforts - There is a strong consensus and active participation among various stakeholders in Henan to integrate and support the construction of a national unified market [4] - The leadership in Henan is committed to seizing opportunities and leveraging advantages to gain a competitive edge in high-quality regional development [4] Group 4: Strategic Actions - The recent meeting outlined six key actions to strengthen the hub economy and enhance the pivot effect, including market expansion and infrastructure connectivity [5] - Focus on overcoming challenges and releasing the potential of scale and agglomeration effects to facilitate investment, production, trade, and logistics [6] - The construction of hubs and pivots is aligned with national needs and the expectations of business entities, positioning Henan for a robust integration into the national market [6]

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.37% on July 17, with 25 out of 28 sectors experiencing gains, led by defense and military industry (up 2.74%) and communication (up 2.41%) [2] - The transportation sector saw a decline of 0.39%, ranking second in terms of daily losses [2] Capital Flow - The net inflow of capital in the two markets was 11.662 billion yuan, with 15 sectors experiencing net inflows [2] - The computer sector had the highest net inflow of 5.202 billion yuan, with a daily increase of 1.33%, followed by the electronics sector with a net inflow of 4.455 billion yuan and a daily increase of 2.18% [2] Transportation Sector Analysis - The transportation sector had a net inflow of 63.887 million yuan, with 125 stocks in the sector; 44 stocks rose while 70 fell [3] - The top three stocks with the highest net inflow in the transportation sector were HNA Technology (1.89 billion yuan), Dazhong Transportation (1.39 billion yuan), and HNA Holding (482.217 million yuan) [3] - The stocks with the highest net outflow included COSCO Shipping Holdings (-1.68 billion yuan), China Eastern Airlines (-361.695 million yuan), and Wuchan Zhongda (-319.786 million yuan) [5] Transportation Sector Capital Inflow and Outflow - The top inflow stocks in the transportation sector included: - HNA Technology: +10.03%, 6.50% turnover, 189.117 million yuan inflow [4] - Dazhong Transportation: +2.89%, 6.91% turnover, 139.370 million yuan inflow [4] - HNA Holding: +0.71%, 0.90% turnover, 48.221 million yuan inflow [4] - The top outflow stocks included: - COSCO Shipping Holdings: -1.43%, 0.77% turnover, -1.677 billion yuan outflow [5] - China Eastern Airlines: 0.00%, 0.27% turnover, -361.695 million yuan outflow [5] - Wuchan Zhongda: +0.18%, 1.24% turnover, -319.786 million yuan outflow [5]

Market Overview - The net inflow of large orders in the two markets reached 16.628 billion yuan, with 44 stocks seeing net inflows exceeding 200 million yuan, led by Changshan Beiming with a net inflow of 2.333 billion yuan [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed up 0.37%, with a total of 2,101 stocks experiencing net inflows and 2,633 stocks seeing net outflows [1] Industry Analysis - Among the 19 industries with net inflows, the computer sector had the highest net inflow of 5.790 billion yuan, with an index increase of 1.33%. The electronics sector followed with a net inflow of 4.318 billion yuan and a rise of 2.18% [1] - The public utilities sector experienced the largest net outflow of 809 million yuan, followed by the banking sector with a net outflow of 741 million yuan [1] Individual Stock Performance - 44 stocks had net inflows exceeding 200 million yuan, with Changshan Beiming leading at 2.333 billion yuan, followed by Jianghuai Automobile at 1.193 billion yuan [2] - Stocks with significant net inflows saw an average increase of 7.58%, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index, with 43 stocks closing higher, including Man Kun Technology and Jin Modern, which hit the daily limit [2] - The top sectors for net inflows among individual stocks were computer, electronics, and communication, with 10, 9, and 4 stocks respectively [2] Top Net Inflow Stocks - The top stocks by net inflow include: - Changshan Beiming: 2.333 billion yuan, 10.02% increase [2] - Jianghuai Automobile: 1.193 billion yuan, 10.01% increase [2] - Runhe Software: 903 million yuan, 9.68% increase [2] - Construction Industry: 771 million yuan, 10.01% increase [2] - AVIC Shenyang Aircraft: 745 million yuan, 10.00% increase [2] Top Net Outflow Stocks - The stocks with the largest net outflows include: - ST Huatuo: 398 million yuan, -4.77% decrease [4] - Sunshine Power: 329 million yuan, -0.55% decrease [4] - Zhongdian Port: 307 million yuan, -1.21% decrease [4] - Zijin Mining: 267 million yuan, -0.37% decrease [4] - C Huaxin: 240 million yuan, -9.19% decrease [4]