Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - In the second half of 2025, external demand drag will gradually emerge, and the macro - economy is expected to face mild downward pressure due to the high base in Q4 of last year. The "supply stronger than demand" pattern will continue, and the pressure on both supply and demand will increase marginally. [3] - Policy will continue the tone of stabilizing growth, confidence, and assets. Active fiscal and monetary tools will be implemented to boost domestic demand, stabilize the real estate market, and promote industrial transformation and upgrading. [3] - In the second half of the year, RMB asset allocation will enter a rhythm where the bond market fluctuates at a high level, the stock market captures structural opportunities, and commodities fluctuate at the bottom waiting for a driver. [4] 3. Summary by Directory 2025 H2 Domestic Macroeconomic: New Balance of Supply and Demand - **Total**: The annual GDP growth rate is expected to remain stable, with a quarterly rhythm of high in the first half and low in the second half. The full - year GDP growth rate is predicted to be 4.74%. [6] - **Structure**: The "supply stronger than demand" pattern will continue. Supply - side indicators are expected to slow down slightly, and demand - side indicators may continue to hover at a relatively low level. [8][9] - **Export**: Although exports showed resilience in Jan - May 2025, the "front - loading of demand" caused by "rush - export" will lead to a decline in external demand later. [11] - **Manufacturing Investment**: The peak of the Juglar cycle has passed, and the growth rate of manufacturing investment is expected to be 8.3%, lower than the previous high - growth state. [16] - **Real Estate Chain Data**: China is in the middle - late stage of the downward Kuznets cycle. Real estate data is hovering at a low level, but policy support may reduce its impact on the economy. [23] - **Consumption**: Consumption growth is driven by policies, but the endogenous repair momentum is still weak. The total retail sales of consumer goods are expected to grow by 4.8%. [29] Policy: Stabilize Growth and Focus on Precise Regulation - **Monetary Policy**: It will maintain a moderately loose tone. The next round of easing is more likely to occur from September to Q4, with structural policies being the main focus before that. The 7 - day reverse repurchase rate is expected to have a 10BP cut. [34][36] - **Fiscal Policy**: It is divided into in - budget and off - budget policies. In - budget policies are expected to increase the fiscal deficit in the second half of the year. The actual fiscal expenditure in Jan - Apr increased by 7.2% year - on - year. [39][42] Tactics of Asset Allocation under Macroeconomic Contradictions - **Macroeconomic Contradictions**: The economy showed a good start in Q1 but returned to normal in Q2. Real - economy profit recovery and domestic consumption repair need stronger policy support. [46] - **Asset Performance**: Commodities are in a bottom - oscillating market without a clear upward driver. Bonds will fluctuate at a high level, and the stock market will present a dumbbell - shaped structural market. [60][63]

Core Viewpoint - The A-share market remains stable despite tensions in the Middle East, continuing a pattern of slow upward movement amidst trade conflict concerns [1][2]. Market Outlook - The window for tariff events is closing, with a new policy window opening in late June, which may lead to a break in the current consolidation pattern if effective policies are implemented [2]. - The market is currently focused on tariff-related expectations, including U.S. court rulings and potential trade negotiations between China and the U.S. [2]. Hot Sectors - Consumption and healthcare sectors are expected to be key areas of focus, with an emphasis on domestic demand expansion as a priority for 2025 [3]. - The robotics sector is anticipated to grow, with advancements in various types of robots and related technologies [3]. - The semiconductor industry is on a path toward domestic production, with attention on equipment, wafer manufacturing, and IC design [3]. - The military industry is expected to see a rebound in orders by 2025, with signs of recovery in various sub-sectors [3]. - The innovative pharmaceutical sector is entering a growth phase after several years of adjustment, with positive profit growth expected [3]. - The AI sector is poised for new catalysts, particularly with updates from emerging models that are competitive with leading international models [3]. Market Review - The A-share market experienced narrow fluctuations, with previous leaders like innovative pharmaceuticals and banking showing signs of adjustment [4]. - Defensive sectors such as coal, utilities, and oil & gas led the market, indicating a shift in investor preference [4]. - Overall, the market maintained a positive earning effect, with over 2200 stocks rising despite some sectors facing declines [4].

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Economic Growth Indicators - In May, the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 6.4% year-on-year, marking a recovery in growth[2] - Industrial added value growth in May fell to 5.8%, while the service sector's growth rose to 6.2%[6] - Fixed asset investment growth in May dropped to 2.9%, indicating weakened economic support[6] Demand and Production Concerns - Export delivery value growth remained below 1% in May, reflecting weak production related to exports[6] - The production-sales ratio fell to 95.9%, the lowest level for the same period since 2001[6] - High growth in consumption carries risks of overextension, with infrastructure investment growth continuing to decline[6] Price and Inflation Trends - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 3.3% year-on-year in May, the lowest since August 2023[6] - The average price of second-hand homes in 70 cities fell by 0.5% month-on-month, the weakest since November 2024[6] Future Economic Outlook - Q2 GDP growth is expected to stabilize above 5%, better than market expectations of 4.9%[6] - The interaction between policy measures and economic growth will determine market risk appetite moving forward[6]

Core Points - The Zhengzhou Urban Circle aims to enhance its comprehensive strength, core competitiveness, and regional influence, positioning Zhengzhou as a national central city and a key city in Central China [3][4] - The urban circle will focus on building a modern transportation network, a collaborative industrial ecosystem, and a thriving cultural tourism sector, with the goal of becoming a strong engine for high-quality development in Henan [3][4][6] - Zhengzhou Urban Circle has been recognized as one of the 17 "national-level urban circles" in China, with plans for comprehensive development across transportation, industry, public services, energy, ecology, and water resources [4][6] Urban Development Strategy - The strategy includes constructing a modern transportation urban circle with a strong high-speed rail backbone, expanding urban rail coverage, and improving road accessibility to promote functional integration [3][4] - The industrial urban circle will focus on strengthening advanced manufacturing clusters and developing new productive forces tailored to local conditions, creating a tiered and chain-supported industrial structure [3][4] - The cultural urban circle aims to enhance cultural heritage protection and utilization, establishing a modern cultural tourism industry system to make it a pillar industry for the local economy [3][4] Competitive Landscape - Zhengzhou Urban Circle has entered the top 20 in the "2024 China Urban Circle Comprehensive Competitiveness Report," alongside other central urban circles like Wuhan and Hefei, indicating its competitive positioning [4] - Compared to other urban circles in Central China, Zhengzhou faces challenges in integrating into domestic and international dual circulation and must innovate its institutional mechanisms to avoid fragmentation [4][7] Spatial Planning - The urban circle's spatial planning outlines a "one main, one deputy, three axes, and four poles" development pattern, with Zhengzhou and Luoyang as the main engines and a focus on deep integration with surrounding cities [4][6] - The planning emphasizes the importance of collaboration between Zhengzhou and Luoyang, highlighting the need for coordinated development to enhance overall urban circle effectiveness [7]

Economic Performance - In May, the industrial added value of large-scale enterprises increased by 5.8% year-on-year, with a month-on-month growth of 0.61%[4] - Fixed asset investment from January to May grew by 3.7% year-on-year, marking the lowest level this year[4] - Retail sales in May reached 4.13 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 6.4%, exceeding market expectations of 4.85%[5] Industrial Sector Insights - The equipment manufacturing sector saw a 9.0% year-on-year increase in added value, contributing 54.3% to overall industrial growth[4] - High-tech manufacturing growth slowed to 8.6%, down by 1.4 percentage points from April, primarily due to high base effects and reduced policy stimulus[4] - The export delivery value of large-scale industrial enterprises increased by only 0.6% year-on-year, indicating weakened external demand[4] Investment Trends - Equipment and tool investment surged by 17.3% year-on-year, contributing 63.6% to overall investment growth, driven by policies like "old-for-new" and equipment upgrades[4] - Real estate investment in May fell by 10.7%, with residential investment declining by 10.0%, reflecting ongoing pressures in the property sector[5] - Infrastructure investment recorded a growth rate of 10.42%, supported by special bonds and long-term treasury bonds, despite a slight decline from April[5] Consumer Behavior - Essential consumer goods such as grain and oil saw a growth rate of 14.6%, indicating resilience in basic consumption[5] - The "old-for-new" policy significantly boosted retail sales in categories like home appliances and furniture, with growth rates of 53.0% and 25.6% respectively[5] - Automotive retail sales grew by only 1.1%, significantly lower than the overall retail growth, primarily due to the decline in subsidies for new energy vehicles[5] Future Outlook - Industrial growth may slow marginally in June, with high-frequency data indicating a shift towards the off-season for several upstream industries[5] - Manufacturing investment is expected to remain high, driven by policy support for equipment updates and green transformation, but may face constraints from low export demand[5] - Retail sales growth may slightly decline, with ongoing policy support being a key factor in sustaining consumer demand[5]

Economic Growth - In May, the industrial added value above designated size grew by 5.8% year-on-year, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from the previous month[1] - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 41,326 billion yuan in May, with a year-on-year growth of 6.4%, accelerating by 1.3 percentage points from the previous month[1] - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) in May was 191,947 billion yuan, growing by 3.7% year-on-year, down by 0.3 percentage points from the previous month[1] Consumption and Investment Trends - The monthly GDP growth rate for May was approximately 5.0%, a slight decrease of 0.1 percentage points from April, aligning with the annual economic growth target[2] - Domestic consumption growth significantly increased in May, offsetting the decline in investment and export growth, indicating a shift in economic momentum towards consumption[2] - The government’s focus on boosting consumption is expected to enhance its role in economic growth in the second half of 2025[3] Employment and Unemployment - The urban surveyed unemployment rate in May was 5.0%, down by 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, indicating an improvement in employment conditions[1][17] - The unemployment rate in major cities also showed a similar trend, reflecting seasonal adjustments and improvements in the job market[17] Export and Import Performance - The total import and export value in May was 38,098 billion yuan, with exports at 22,767 billion yuan, growing by 6.3%, while imports decreased by 2.1%[1] - The decline in both exports and imports suggests a cooling off from previous "export rush" activities[47] Inflation and Price Trends - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in May remained stable year-on-year at -0.1%, while the core CPI increased by 0.6%, indicating a mild upward trend in core prices[51] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) saw a year-on-year decline of 3.3%, with the drop in production material prices being a significant factor[63]

Economic Performance - In May, the retail sales of consumer goods increased by 6.4% year-on-year, up from 5.1% in April, significantly exceeding the market expectation of 4.9%[2] - The growth rate of fixed asset investment fell to 3.7% year-on-year, slightly below the market expectation and April's figure of 4.0%[3] - Industrial production growth declined to 5.8% in May from 6.1% in April, also below the expected 6.0%[7] Consumer Trends - The sales growth of communication equipment surged to 33.0% in May, up from 19.9% in April, while home appliance sales jumped to 53.0% from 38.8%[2] - Restaurant consumption growth rose to 5.9%, an increase of 0.7 percentage points from April[2] - The consumer price index (CPI) remained negative at -0.1% for the fourth consecutive month, indicating low inflation[8] Investment and Housing Market - Real estate development investment fell by 10.7% year-on-year in May, worsening from the previous month's decline of 10.3%[3] - The average price of new homes in 70 major cities decreased by 0.22% month-on-month in May, compared to a decline of 0.12% in April[6] - The sales area of commercial housing in early June dropped by 9.4% year-on-year, reflecting ongoing weakness in the housing market[8] Policy Outlook - The government is expected to introduce fiscal support of 0.5-1.0 trillion yuan (approximately 0.35%-0.7% of GDP) by September, given the current economic conditions[1] - A potential reduction in the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by 50 basis points and interest rate cuts of 10-20 basis points are anticipated in the second half of the year[1]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the current performance of various sectors in the stock market, with a focus on the oil and gas sector showing strong gains amidst geopolitical uncertainties and a supportive long-term outlook for oil supply and demand [1][5]. Sector Performance Summary - The oil and gas extraction and service sector has seen a significant increase of 4.42%, with major stocks like Zhen Oil and Beiken Energy hitting the daily limit [2][4]. - Other sectors showing positive performance include gaming (+3.50%), film and cinema (+3.09%), and wind power equipment (+2.96%), while sectors like precious metals (-1.79%) and traditional liquor (-0.79%) experienced declines [2]. - The overall market saw over 3,300 stocks rising, indicating a broad-based rally [1]. Institutional Insights - Everbright Securities maintains a positive long-term outlook on the "Big Three" oil companies and the oil service sector, citing a favorable supply-demand balance in the oil market [5]. - Minsheng Securities suggests monitoring geopolitical developments and OPEC+ production levels, recommending investments in resilient oil companies with strong resource advantages [5]. - Fund manager Wang Zhangliang notes that while the A-share market is currently in a weak technical phase, it is supported by fundamentals, with a focus on oil and gas as a leading sector [7]. - Guotai Junan Securities emphasizes the importance of technology and new production capabilities, suggesting a "dumbbell strategy" for investment, balancing between technology growth and stable consumer sectors [7].

Group 1: AH Premium Dynamics - The report discusses the current state of the AH premium, indicating that it has significantly narrowed and may have further room to decline, potentially returning to the lower levels seen between 2016-2019 [1][10][30] - The narrowing of the AH premium is attributed to two main factors: a record net inflow of southbound funds and a temporary improvement in liquidity conditions, which have alleviated pressure on H-share valuations [1][10][24] - The report highlights that as of June 12, 2025, the AH premium index was at 128.05, notably below the established mid-point of 140.68 since 2020, with the overall premium of A-shares over H-shares dropping to 27%, a five-year low [10][12][30] Group 2: Consumer Sector Insights - The report emphasizes that the core driver of the current consumer market rally is not merely a dichotomy between "new consumption" and "traditional consumption," but rather a deeper structural change, with Delta G (marginal change in profit growth) being a key indicator [2][32][36] - Three investment themes are proposed based on Delta G: focusing on sectors with improved economic forecasts, sectors with significant upward revisions in profit forecasts, and industries showing signs of profit recovery, particularly those transitioning from negative to positive growth [2][41][56] - Specific sectors highlighted for their structural opportunities include beverages, e-commerce, motorcycles, personal care products, and packaging, with notable profit growth expected in these areas [2][41][56] Group 3: Investment Strategy Recommendations - The report suggests a diversified investment strategy focusing on domestic consumption, technology growth, cost improvement sectors, and structural opportunities in international markets, particularly in light of easing geopolitical risks [3][64] - The recommended sectors for investment include clothing, automobiles (including electric two-wheelers), general retail, personal care products, food and beverage, and new retail, with a focus on areas showing marginal profit growth improvement [3][64] - The report also advises caution regarding exposure to high geopolitical risk sectors, suggesting a preference for stable dividend stocks and gold as long-term holdings [3][64]