Core Viewpoints - The June economic data reveals five significant "anomalies," indicating new changes in the economy lurking in hidden corners [3][9][110] - Despite strong performance in exports and industrial production, the second quarter GDP remained flat at 5.2%, aligning with market expectations [2][9][107] - The construction industry showed a notable decline, with total output value in the first half of the year growing only 0.2% year-on-year, significantly lower than the 2.5% growth in the first quarter [3][9][107] Economic Indicators - GDP: The second quarter GDP growth was 5.2%, matching expectations, while industrial value-added growth in June was 6.8%, exceeding expectations of 5.5% [2][7][107] - Retail Sales: June retail sales grew by 4.8%, below the expected 5.6%, with significant declines in both commodity retail and catering income due to misaligned e-commerce promotions and competitive subsidies from food delivery platforms [2][20][82] - Fixed Asset Investment: June's fixed asset investment growth fell to 0%, the lowest in three years, primarily due to a decline in investment prices and significant drops in construction and manufacturing investments [4][23][66] Sector Analysis - Real Estate: Although credit financing for real estate improved significantly in June, investment growth declined to -12.9%. The reduction in ongoing projects due to earlier declines in new starts continues to impact the sector negatively [4][30][109] - Industrial Production: The industrial value-added surged due to an increase in working days and "export rush," with textile and chemical raw materials sectors showing recovery, while automotive and steel production weakened [5][41][54] - Consumer Behavior: The decline in retail sales was influenced by the timing of e-commerce promotions, with significant drops in categories like home appliances and communication equipment [20][82][108] Long-term Outlook - The "front-loading effect" may lead to a switch in economic strength between the first and second halves of the year, with the concentrated adjustment phase of the economy since 2022 nearing its end [6][46][110] - The overall economic growth target for the year remains achievable at 5.0%, despite anticipated fluctuations in economic indicators in the second half [46][110]

Economic Overview - In June, the actual GDP growth for Q2 was 5.2%, aligning with market expectations, while nominal GDP growth slowed by 0.7 percentage points to approximately 3.9%[1] - The industrial added value for June increased by 6.8% year-on-year, exceeding market expectations, with a month-on-month growth of 0.5%[3] - The capacity utilization rate for large-scale industries in Q2 was 74.0%, down 0.1 percentage points from the previous quarter and 0.9 percentage points from the same period last year, indicating potential overcapacity[3][23] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) in the first half of 2025 was 248,654 billion yuan, growing by 2.8%, which was below market expectations of 3.8%[5] - Infrastructure investment grew by 4.6%, while manufacturing investment increased by 7.5%, and real estate development investment fell by 11.2%[7][39] - The marginal slowdown in investment demand is attributed to concerns over medium- to long-term uncertainties following tariff adjustments[5][39] Consumer Behavior - The total retail sales of consumer goods in June rose by 4.8% year-on-year, down from 6.4% in May, reflecting a 1.6 percentage point decline[4][31] - The "618" shopping festival significantly supported retail sales, with e-commerce sales reaching 8,556 billion yuan, a 15.2% increase year-on-year[33] - Automotive sales showed robust growth, with June retail sales increasing by 4.6% year-on-year, despite price promotions impacting overall retail revenue[36] Market Outlook - The second half of 2025 is expected to see a dual bull market in stocks and bonds, driven by a potential easing of Sino-US trade relations and risk-averse funds supporting market sentiment[2][21] - The 10-year government bond yield is projected to decline to around 1.5% amid low expectations for large-scale domestic demand stimulus[2][21]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the strong performance of China's economy in the first half of the year, with key indicators showing better-than-expected growth, which provides support for the market [1][2][3]. Economic Data Summary - The National Bureau of Statistics reported that China's GDP for the first half of the year reached 66,053.6 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.3%. The industrial added value in June grew by 6.8%, exceeding expectations of 5.5% [2][3]. - The service sector's added value increased by 5.5% year-on-year, and retail sales of consumer goods rose by 5.0%, indicating a positive trend in consumer spending [3]. - In terms of trade, China's total goods trade in the first half of the year was 217.9 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.9%, with exports growing by 7.2% [5][6]. Industrial Performance - The significant increase in industrial added value suggests improved production efficiency and higher sales revenue, which typically correlates with increased profits for companies [2][3]. Export Dynamics - Despite potential challenges in the second half of the year, long-term support for exports remains strong due to factors such as the competitive edge of Chinese products and a diversified trade structure [6][5]. Financial Data Insights - June financial data showed a substantial recovery, with M1 growth rising by 2.3 percentage points to 4.6%, marking a five-year high for the same period. Social financing also exceeded expectations, indicating robust credit demand [8][9]. - The increase in M1 is attributed to government projects, reduced debt repayment impacts, and high foreign trade settlement volumes [8][9]. Market Implications - The positive financial indicators, including the expansion of credit and social financing, are expected to support market risk appetite and potentially lead to favorable stock market performance [9].

Group 1 - The average contribution rate of domestic demand to China's economic growth over the past four years reached 86.4%, with an annual economic growth rate of 5.5% [1][3] - The strong domestic demand has become a stabilizing force for China's economy amidst rising external uncertainties and geopolitical complexities [1][2] - Consumer confidence has gradually recovered, with retail sales of consumer goods exceeding 47 trillion yuan in 2023, and service consumption emerging as the fastest-growing sector [1][2] Group 2 - Investment is shifting from "quantitative expansion" to "qualitative improvement," focusing on new infrastructure, high-tech manufacturing, and green low-carbon projects [2] - Emerging sectors such as new energy vehicles, smart home appliances, and digital healthcare are becoming new drivers of domestic demand [2] - The new development pattern emphasizes domestic circulation as the mainstay, with a strategic shift from export-driven growth to domestic-driven growth [3]

Core Insights - Wuhan's Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.4% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, surpassing the national average and ranking third among 19 sub-provincial cities, leading among central provincial capitals [1][2] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.9%, indicating a recovery in consumer demand, particularly for services and durable goods [2][3] - The "National Subsidy" policy has significantly stimulated the purchase of home appliances and 3C digital products, contributing to a rise in prices for certain durable goods [4] CPI Trends - In the first half of 2025, Wuhan's CPI growth was 0.5 percentage points higher than the national average, which saw a decline of 0.1% [2] - Monthly CPI trends showed a "V" shape, with a peak increase of 0.7% in January, followed by a decline in February, and a return to positive growth in March through June [2] Service and Durable Goods Consumption - Service prices increased by 1.0%, outpacing the 0.6% rise in non-food prices, reflecting a robust growth in service consumption [4] - The prices of communication tools rose by 3.0%, while entertainment durable goods saw a 2.7% increase, driven by consumer confidence and demand for product upgrades [4] Emerging Consumption Trends - New consumption formats and experiences, such as immersive cultural tourism and sports activities, are gaining popularity, with related service prices increasing by 1.7% [5] - The demand for personalized and participatory sports consumption is on the rise, indicating a shift in consumer preferences [5] Food and Energy Prices - Food prices in Wuhan decreased by 0.7%, primarily due to a 4.4% drop in fresh vegetable prices, influenced by favorable climate conditions [5] - Energy prices also saw a decline, with gasoline and diesel prices dropping by 7.2% and 7.7%, respectively, contributing to a 3.7% decrease in overall energy prices [5]

Group 1 - Singapore's OCBC Bank raised its GDP growth forecast for 2025 from 1.6% to 2.1% due to stronger-than-expected economic performance in Q2 2025 [1] - The preliminary estimate indicates that Singapore's GDP grew by 4.3% year-on-year in Q2 2025, with a seasonally adjusted quarter-on-quarter annualized growth rate of 1.4%, surpassing market expectations [1] - The economic growth in Q2 was driven by robust performances across multiple sectors, including manufacturing (5.5% YoY), services (4.1% YoY), and construction (4.9% YoY) [1] Group 2 - The report highlights significant uncertainties and downside risks in the global economy, particularly regarding the unclear direction of U.S. tariff policies in the second half of 2025, which may lead to a sharp slowdown in Singapore's growth momentum [1] - The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is expected to adopt a "wait-and-see" approach in its upcoming policy review, with the core Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaging a 0.6% year-on-year increase from January to May 2025 [2] - The official forecast for overall and core inflation for 2025 remains at 0.5% to 1.5% [2]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Views - The US has extended the tariff exemption period for various countries until August 1st. The impact of US tariff policies on the market remains uncertain, and there is a risk of emotional shocks similar to the situation in 2018. The domestic economy is entering a seasonal recovery window, and there are strong expectations for macro - policies before the Politburo meeting at the end of July [4]. - The real - estate sales are seasonally declining at a low level, and the service industry is experiencing structural differentiation and a decline due to high summer temperatures. The manufacturing's rush - to - export phase is ending, and there may be a decline in the third quarter. The PPI deteriorated significantly in June, and domestic anti - involution policies are expected to reverse the commodity supply - demand balance and lead to a recovery in prices [4]. - Domestic liquidity is generally neutral, with marginal tightening. Overseas liquidity is also tightening marginally. The US dollar index is expected to rebound from an oversold position. The domestic stock market will receive south - flowing return funds, but there is an outflow from passive ETF shares. IPO and other equity financing are increasing, and margin trading funds are continuously flowing in, while the pressure of share unlocks is decreasing marginally [4]. - After a short - term rebound, the valuations of various indices are still at a relatively high level in the historical range. The stock - bond risk premium at home and abroad has further declined, and the attractiveness of allocation funds is average [4]. - In the next 1 - 2 weeks, the broad - based index market is expected to oscillate, reach a peak, and then decline. It is recommended to reduce long positions in stock index futures after a sharp rise this week. In terms of style, hold long positions in IC and IM, and short IF and IH on rallies, or conduct an arbitrage strategy of long IM and short IF [4]. Summary by Directory 1. Market Review - **Global Stock Market Performance**: A - shares led the rise last week, while US stocks led the decline. The ranking of index increases is: ChiNext Index > German stock market > Shenzhen Component Index > FTSE Europe > Hang Seng Index > FTSE Emerging Markets > Nikkei 225 > NASDAQ Index. Specific increases include: the Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.09%, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 1.78%, and the ChiNext Index rose 2.36% [8][9]. - **Industry Performance**: The comprehensive finance industry led the rise, while the automobile industry led the decline [12]. - **Futures Basis and Spread**: The basis rates of the four major stock index futures (IH, IF, IC, and IM) changed by 0.56%, 0.46%, 0.56%, and 0.67% respectively last week, with the discounts of IF and IH narrowing significantly. The inter - period spread rates (between the current month and the next month) of the four major stock index futures changed by 0.08%, 0.12%, 0.08%, and 0.22% respectively, with the inter - period discounts of IF and IM narrowing slightly. The inter - period spread rates (between the next quarter and the current month) of the four major stock index futures changed by 0.1%, 0.17%, 0.15%, and 0.33% respectively, with the long - term discounts of the four major index futures converging significantly, especially for IM [21]. 2. Fund Flows - **Margin Trading and Market - Stabilizing Funds**: Margin trading funds flowed in 20.78 billion yuan last week, reaching 1.87 trillion yuan. The proportion of margin trading balance to the circulating market value of the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets decreased by 0.01% to 2.25%. The scale of passive stock ETF funds was 3065.57 billion yuan, an increase of 39.88 billion yuan from the previous week, and the share was 1988.43 billion shares, with a redemption of 1.09 billion shares from the previous week [24]. - **Industrial Capital**: In the first two weeks of July, equity financing was 19.42 billion yuan, with 3 companies. Among them, IPO financing was 3.98 billion yuan, private placement was 15.44 billion yuan, and convertible bond financing was 8.45 billion yuan. The scale of equity financing increased marginally. The market value of stock unlocks last week was 39.21 billion yuan, a decrease of 51.58 billion yuan from the previous week [28]. 3. Liquidity - **Monetary Injection**: Last week, the central bank's OMO reverse repurchase expired 652.2 billion yuan, and the reverse repurchase injection was 425.7 billion yuan, resulting in a net monetary withdrawal of 226.5 billion yuan. The MLF had a net injection in June, with a total of 300 billion yuan injected and 182 billion yuan expired. The overall liquidity supply is neutral, with marginal tightening [30]. - **Monetary Demand**: The net monetary demand from national debt, local debt, and other bonds was 193.14 billion yuan, 152.2 billion yuan, and 405.57 billion yuan respectively last week. The total net monetary demand from the bond market was 750.91 billion yuan. The debt financing demand in the bond market remained high [33]. - **Fund Price**: The DR007, R001, and SHIBOR overnight rates changed by 4.9bp, 4.3bp, and 2bp respectively to 1.47%, 1.4%, and 1.33%. The issuance rate of inter - bank certificates of deposit decreased by 4.1bp, and the CD rate of joint - stock banks rebounded by 3.6bp to 1.63%. The overall fund price rebounded slightly [36]. - **Term Structure**: Last week, the yields of 10 - year, 5 - year, and 2 - year treasury bonds changed by 2.2bp, 3.5bp, and 4.2bp respectively; the yields of 10 - year, 5 - year, and 2 - year policy - bank bonds changed by 3.2bp, 4.7bp, and 3.7bp respectively. The yield term structure continued to flatten, and the credit spread between treasury bonds and policy - bank bonds widened at the long - end [40]. - **Sino - US Interest Rate Spread**: As of July 11th, the US 10 - year treasury bond yield changed by 8.0bp to 4.43%, the inflation expectation changed by 4.0bp to 2.37%, and the real interest rate changed by 4.0bp to 2.06%. The inversion of the Sino - US interest rate spread widened by 5.76bp to - 276.54bp, and the offshore RMB depreciated slightly by 0.12% [43]. 4. Macroeconomic Fundamentals - **Real - Estate Demand**: As of July 10th, the weekly transaction area of commercial housing in 30 large - and medium - sized cities was 1.549 million square meters, a significant seasonal decline from 3.329 million square meters in the previous week. The second - hand housing sales also declined seasonally, reaching the lowest level in nearly seven years. The real - estate market sales are generally at a low level, and the financial market expects the introduction of urban renewal policies [45]. - **Service Industry Activities**: As of July 11th, the average daily subway passenger volume in 28 large - and medium - sized cities was 83.91 million, a 0.5% decrease from the same period last year but a 25.2% increase from 2021. The congestion delay index in 100 cities decreased slightly from the previous week. The service industry economic activities are approaching a natural growth and stable level [48]. - **Manufacturing Tracking**: Last week, the capacity utilization rates of the manufacturing industry showed a mixed trend. The capacity utilization rate of steel mills changed by - 0.39%, that of asphalt changed by 1%, that of cement clinker enterprises changed by 0.73%, and that of coke enterprises changed by - 0.3%. The average operating rate of the chemical industry chain related to external demand decreased significantly by 0.67% from the previous week [52]. - **Goods Flow**: The goods and passenger flows are at a relatively high level, with strong growth in the postal express and civil aviation sectors. However, the highway and railway transportation are relatively weak, and there is a risk of a seasonal decline in July - August [57]. - **Import and Export**: The logic of the rush - to - export after the Sino - US trade talks is coming to an end, and the port cargo throughput and container throughput have declined significantly. There is a risk of a second decline after the end of the 90 - day tariff exemption period in July - August [60]. - **Overseas**: The Fed's monetary policy meeting minutes are still hawkish. Most officials support a rate cut in September due to concerns about the impact of tariffs. The market expects the Fed to cut rates twice in 2025, with a rate cut of about 25 - 50bp, and the rate cut times are expected to be in September and December [62]. 5. Other Analyses - **Valuation**: The stock - bond risk premium was 3.27%, a decrease of 0.08% from the previous week, and was at the 65.4% quantile. The foreign capital risk premium index was 4.07%, a decrease of 0.17% from the previous week, and was at the 22.4% quantile. The valuations of the Shanghai 50, CSI 300, CSI 500, and CSI 1000 indices are at the 81.1%, 73.9%, 82.9%, and 65.7% quantiles respectively in the past five years, and the attractiveness of the valuations decreased marginally [64][69]. - **Quantitative Diagnosis**: According to seasonal patterns, the stock market is in a period of seasonal oscillation and growth with structural differentiation in July. The growth style is relatively dominant, and the cyclical style first rises and then falls. There is a risk of the market reaching a peak and adjusting in the middle and late July. It is recommended to pay attention to the opportunities of going long on IC and IM on dips and shorting IF and IH on rallies [72]. - **Financial Calendar**: This week, China will release data on June's currency and real economy. Overseas markets should pay attention to the US June CPI, PPI, retail sales, and the Fed's economic situation beige book, which will affect the market's expectations for the Fed's interest rate path [75].

Group 1: Macro Overview - In June, the overseas market saw a resurgence of the "Goldilocks" trade, while domestic market sentiment was buoyed by a mild economic recovery[1] - The "Goldilocks" trade was driven by three factors: successful implementation of the "Beautiful America Act," lower-than-expected inflation data in May, and resilient employment data despite a mild economic slowdown[2] - The S&P 500 index experienced a slight decline of 0.3% since July 7, while the US dollar rebounded by 0.9%[5] Group 2: Domestic Market Focus - Domestic economic recovery was supported by effective consumption policies, with retail sales growth in May reaching a new high since 2024[3] - The core CPI in June rose by 0.3 percentage points to 0.6%, indicating sustained domestic demand release[3] - Manufacturing PMI in June exceeded expectations, with domestic orders recovering faster than new export orders[3] Group 3: Key Concerns for July - Overseas, the focus shifted to potential inflation risks, with rising retail prices and manufacturing price indices indicating upward inflation pressure in the US[4] - Domestic attention remains on "anti-involution" policies aimed at balancing supply and demand, with a focus on structural upgrades in industries[4] - The US announced tariff increases on 14 countries effective August 1, with rates including 25% on Japan and South Korea, and 30% on South Africa[5] Group 4: Economic Indicators - The US unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, with non-farm payrolls in June adding 147,000 jobs, primarily supported by government sectors[3][4] - The US fiscal deficit for 2025 is projected to reach $804.4 billion, indicating a significant increase compared to previous years[5]

Economic Growth Overview - Cameroon’s GDP growth for Q4 2024 is projected at 1.6%, a decrease of 0.6 percentage points from 2.2% in the same period of 2023 [1] - The slowdown in economic growth is primarily attributed to the decline in the secondary sector, which shrank from 1.1% to -0.7% during the same period [1] Sector Performance - The mining and extraction sector experienced a significant contraction of 19.2%, contributing to the overall decline in the secondary sector [1] - The extraction industry has been in recession since Q2 2023, facing challenges from aging oil fields and international price fluctuations [1] Revenue Adjustments - The government has revised its expected revenue for 2025 from an initial budget of 734.8 billion CFA francs (approximately $1.225 billion) down to 641.5 billion CFA francs (approximately $1.069 billion), reflecting a reduction of 93.3 billion CFA francs (12.7% decrease) [1] Resilience in Other Sectors - The tertiary sector showed strong performance with a growth rate of 4.4%, while the primary sector grew by 3% [2] - Growth in the tertiary sector is driven by robust development in financial and administrative services, while the primary sector benefits from strong outputs in food crops, export agricultural products, fisheries, and livestock [2] Structural Limitations - The weakness in the secondary sector highlights the structural limitations of Cameroon’s economy, which remains heavily reliant on the export of primary raw materials and lacks local deep processing capabilities [2]

Group 1 - The UK services sector index for May showed a month-on-month increase of 0.1%, aligning with expectations of 0.10% [1] - The previous value was revised from -0.40% to -0.3%, indicating a slight improvement in the services sector [1]