Group 1 - A recent poll indicates that a majority of Swiss citizens oppose making concessions to the U.S. regarding tariffs, despite the potential negative impact on the Swiss economy [1][3] - Approximately two-thirds of respondents believe that the new U.S. tariff measures will severely impact the Swiss economy, with only 5% believing there will be little to no damage [3] - The U.S. has imposed a 39% tariff on Swiss imports, the highest among European countries, which poses significant pressure on the export-oriented Swiss economy [5] Group 2 - About 18% of Swiss exports are directed to the U.S., and nearly 60% of goods exported to the U.S. will be affected by the new tariffs [5] - Half of the respondents in the poll believe that Switzerland should rely more on domestic products, even if it leads to higher prices [3] - 41% of respondents oppose significant investments by Swiss companies in the U.S. [3]

Group 1 - Japan's economy showed unexpected resilience in Q2, with GDP growth at an annualized rate of 1.0%, significantly above economists' expectations of 0.4% [1][2] - The first quarter's GDP was revised from a contraction to a growth of 0.6% [1] - Year-on-year GDP growth for Q2 was 1.2%, down from 1.8% in Q1 [1] Group 2 - Domestic demand was the main driver of the strong performance, with corporate investment rising by 1.3%, exceeding the expected 0.7% [4] - Private consumption, which accounts for nearly 60% of the economy, increased by 0.2%, supported by robust wage growth from this year's salary negotiations [4] Group 3 - Net exports contributed 0.3 percentage points to economic growth, with actual export values increasing by 2% despite higher tariff barriers [5] - Inbound tourism also bolstered net exports, with foreign tourist spending in Japan rising by 18% [5] Group 4 - The strong GDP data supports the Bank of Japan's path towards policy normalization, with expectations of potential interest rate hikes in the near future [6] - Approximately 42% of economists anticipate action from the Bank of Japan in October, despite expectations to maintain rates in the upcoming September meeting [6]

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Economic Overview - China's GDP exceeded 66 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, growing by 5.3% year-on-year, laying a solid foundation for the annual target of around 5% [1][4] - The economy showed resilience with a 5.2% growth in Q2, supported by unexpected export performance and a series of incremental policies that boosted consumption [1][4] Export Performance - Exports grew by 5.9% year-on-year in the first half, outperforming expectations despite pressures from U.S. tariffs, indicating a shift towards a more competitive and innovative export structure [6][4] - The export sector is expected to face challenges in the second half due to uncertainties in U.S.-China trade negotiations, but the overall impact may be less severe than anticipated [6][4] Investment Trends - Investment growth has slowed, with declines in real estate and infrastructure investments, necessitating stronger policy support to stabilize investment levels [7][4] - Industrial profits and profit margins have decreased compared to the previous year, indicating a need for enhanced investment policies [7][4] Consumption Outlook - Consumption is projected to maintain steady growth, supported by policies such as the 1.38 billion yuan "old-for-new" subsidy and potential increases in social security and income [7][4] - The long-term strategy for boosting consumption involves addressing supply bottlenecks and improving income distribution [15][4] Fiscal and Monetary Policy - A more proactive fiscal policy and moderately loose monetary policy are essential to stimulate demand and support economic recovery [10][4] - The broad fiscal expenditure increased by 8.9% year-on-year in the first half, contributing significantly to economic growth [10][4] Real Estate Market - The real estate market is experiencing increased sales area and sales volume declines, necessitating stronger measures to stabilize the market [16][4] - Policies aimed at improving liquidity for real estate developers and addressing debt issues are expected to be introduced in the second half [17][4] Anti-"Involution" Measures - Efforts to combat "involution" in competitive sectors are crucial for restoring market equilibrium and improving investment returns [18][4] - Regulatory measures are needed to prevent irrational pricing behaviors and ensure fair competition in the market [19][4]

Core Insights - The light industry sector has shown mixed performance in H1 2025, with traditional cyclical and manufacturing companies facing valuation pressure, while domestic personal care brands have gained market share from foreign brands due to product optimization and channel expansion [4] - The report recommends focusing on four main investment themes: 1) High-quality domestic personal care brands with upward market trends and optimized product structures; 2) Export companies with strong demand resilience and minimal tariff impact; 3) Undervalued cyclical assets in home furnishings and paper; 4) New consumption trends in AI glasses, new tobacco, pet products, and trendy toys [4] Sector Review - The light industry sector's overall revenue in Q1 2025 was 137.76 billion yuan, a slight decline of 0.8% year-on-year, with net profit down 18.8% to 6.46 billion yuan [19] - The packaging and entertainment sectors performed well, with respective revenue growth rates of 9.4% and 2.4%, while the paper sector faced significant challenges with a revenue decline of 13% [19][22] - The report highlights that the home furnishings sector is benefiting from the "old-for-new" policy, which is expected to stabilize demand [4][19] Personal Care Sector - The personal care market is projected to grow, with the oral care segment expected to reach a market size of 50.51 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 1.9% [40][41] - Domestic brands are rapidly gaining market share in the sanitary napkin market, which is expected to reach 107.96 billion yuan in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 3.0% from 2025 to 2029 [54][55] - The report emphasizes the importance of product safety and quality in the sanitary napkin market, especially with the implementation of stricter national standards [64] Export Sector - The report notes that the export sector is experiencing a "rush to export" phenomenon due to fluctuating tariff policies, with companies that have strong manufacturing capabilities and minimal tariff impacts being favored [4][82] - The export of pet food and supplies, as well as non-woven fabrics, has shown resilience despite tariff disruptions, indicating strong demand in these categories [93]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the light industry and paper-making sector for the mid-2025 earnings forecast, indicating a favorable investment rating for these industries [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights a divergence in performance within the export sector for Q2 2025, with companies that have a global supply chain showing resilience against external tariff disruptions. Notable performers include Jiangxin Home, Jiayi Co., and Tianzhen Co. [4][5]. - The two-wheeler segment is expected to benefit from government subsidies and new standards, with companies like Yadi Holdings and Aima Technology showing strong growth potential [4]. - The light consumer goods sector is characterized by a robust domestic demand, particularly in personal care products, with companies like Baiya Co. and Dengkang Oral Care expected to perform well [4]. - The packaging industry is undergoing consolidation, with leading companies experiencing a slowdown in capital expenditure, indicating a shift towards a harvest phase [4]. - The home furnishing sector is facing short-term order impacts due to the pause in government subsidies, but long-term growth is anticipated through market integration and new product categories [4]. - The paper-making sector is expected to see stable profitability due to low raw material costs and improved supply-demand dynamics [4]. Summary by Sections Export Sector - Q2 2025 shows performance divergence due to increased external disruptions, with companies like Jiangxin Home expected to see a 40%+ growth in net profit [5][6]. - Jiayi Co. anticipates a 30%+ revenue increase, while Tianzhen Co. is expected to recover orders significantly [4][5]. Two-Wheeler Sector - Companies like Aima Technology and Ninebot are projected to grow by 20% and 50% respectively in Q2 2025, driven by new product launches and market demand [8][9]. Light Consumer Goods - The sector is expected to show resilience, with companies like Chaohongji and Baiya Co. projected to grow by 20% and 2% respectively in revenue [10][11]. Packaging Industry - The report notes a continued consolidation trend, with companies like Yutong Technology and Baosteel Packaging expected to maintain stable revenue growth [12][14]. Home Furnishing Sector - The sector is facing challenges due to subsidy pauses, but companies like Mousse and Zhizhong Home are expected to adapt and show growth in the long term [13][15]. Paper-Making Sector - The report indicates stable profitability for the paper-making sector, with companies like Sun Paper and Huawang Technology expected to benefit from improved market conditions [17].

Group 1 - The upcoming Japanese Senate elections may lead to the ruling coalition losing its majority, which could negatively impact the country's $6.8 trillion stock market [1] - The Japanese stock market has underperformed compared to the MSCI global index this month, raising concerns about the potential governance capabilities of a weak minority government [1][4] - Political uncertainty is eroding investor confidence, as evidenced by a 1.2% decline in the Tokyo Stock Exchange index after three months of gains [4] Group 2 - Historical data indicates that if the ruling party loses in elections, the market may take 35 to 75 days to bottom out, with an average total decline of about 8% [4] - Analysts warn of a potential "triple whammy" in the Japanese financial market, affecting stocks, bonds, and currency if extreme political factions gain power [6] - A weaker yen could benefit exporters affected by U.S. tariffs, while opposition parties' proposals to cut food consumption taxes may boost consumer stocks [6] Group 3 - The election may have profound implications for corporate governance reforms, a key driver of recent stock market gains in Japan [7] - The potential coalition formation by the ruling party could alter its stance on corporate governance, which investors may not be fully aware of [8] - Rising populism in Japan is reflected in increasing support for new political parties advocating for changes in profit distribution models [8]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core View of the Report The report updates the high - frequency data of the national economic fundamentals from July 7th to July 11th, 2025. It shows that the overall high - frequency index of fundamentals is stable, while different sectors have different trends, such as a decline in real estate sales, an increase in infrastructure investment growth rate, and a narrowing increase in export growth rate [1][9]. Summary by Directory Total Index: Fundamental High - Frequency Index Stable - The current Guosheng fundamental high - frequency index is 126.6 points (previous value was 126.5 points), with a year - on - year increase of 5.2 points (previous value was also an increase of 5.2 points), and the year - on - year increase rate remains unchanged. The long - short signal of interest - rate bonds remains unchanged, with a signal factor of 4.7% (previous value was 4.8%) [1][9]. Production: Electric Furnace Operating Rate Declines - The industrial production high - frequency index is 125.9 (previous value was 125.8), with a year - on - year increase of 4.9 points (previous value was also an increase of 4.9 points), and the year - on - year increase rate remains unchanged. The electric furnace operating rate drops to 57.1% from 59.0% [1][9][15]. Real Estate Sales: Property Transactions Decline - The high - frequency index of commercial housing sales is 44.0 (previous value was 44.1), with a year - on - year decrease of 6.4 points (previous value was also a decrease of 6.4 points), and the year - on - year decline rate remains unchanged. The transaction area of commercial housing in 30 large and medium - sized cities is 19.6 million square meters, down from 37.8 million square meters [1][9][29]. Infrastructure Investment: Petroleum Asphalt Operating Rate Declines - The high - frequency index of infrastructure investment is 119.3 (previous value was 119.0), with a year - on - year increase of 3.4 points (previous value was an increase of 3.0 points), and the year - on - year increase rate expands. The operating rate of petroleum asphalt plants is 32.7%, up from 31.7% [1][9][39]. Export: Export Container Freight Rate Index Continues to Decline - The export high - frequency index is 144.0 (previous value was 144.1), with a year - on - year increase of 4.4 points (previous value was an increase of 4.7 points), and the year - on - year increase rate narrows. The CCFI index drops to 1314 points from 1343 points [1][9][45]. Consumption: Passenger Car Manufacturers' Retail and Wholesale Decline - The consumption high - frequency index is 119.6 (previous value was 119.5), with a year - on - year increase of 2.1 points (previous value was an increase of 1.9 points), and the year - on - year increase rate expands. Passenger car manufacturers' retail is 39,660 units, down from 95,374 units; wholesale is 38,757 units, down from 154,429 units [1][9][57]. CPI: Fruit Prices Continue to Decline - The CPI monthly - on - monthly forecast is 0.0% (previous value was - 0.1%). The average wholesale price of 7 kinds of key - monitored fruits is 7.3 yuan/kg, down from 7.4 yuan/kg [1][9][65]. PPI: Copper and Aluminum Prices Decline - The PPI monthly - on - monthly forecast is 0.1% (previous value was 0.0%). The spot settlement price of LME copper is 9,769 US dollars/ton, down from 10,047 US dollars/ton; the spot settlement price of LME aluminum is 2,587 US dollars/ton, down from 2,598 US dollars/ton [1][9][74]. Transportation: Flight Numbers Continue to Rise - The transportation high - frequency index is 128.8 (previous value was 128.6), with a year - on - year increase of 8.6 points (previous value was an increase of 8.5 points), and the year - on - year increase rate expands. The number of domestic flights (excluding Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan) is 14,401 flights, up from 13,985 flights [2][10][87]. Inventory: Soda Ash Inventory Increases - The inventory high - frequency index is 160.8 (previous value was 160.6), with a year - on - year increase of 9.5 points (previous value was an increase of 9.6 points), and the year - on - year increase rate narrows. The soda ash inventory is 185.6 million tons, up from 178.9 million tons [2][10][93]. Financing: 6M State - owned Joint - stock Bank Draft Rediscount Rate Decreases - The financing high - frequency index is 231.5 (previous value was 230.9), with a year - on - year increase of 29.5 points (previous value was an increase of 29.4 points), and the year - on - year increase rate expands. The 6M state - owned joint - stock bank draft rediscount rate is 0.91%, down from 1.01% [2][10][103].

Group 1 - The global foreign exchange market is experiencing a shift where macroeconomic data, particularly inflation indicators, are becoming the primary drivers of currency movements, overshadowing political rhetoric such as tariff threats [1] - The recent performance of the US dollar illustrates this data-driven characteristic, as its strength is more attributed to fundamental support like rising US Treasury yields rather than political statements [2] - The Canadian dollar is under multiple pressures, including political uncertainty from US tariff threats and upcoming domestic employment data that may reveal economic weaknesses, leading to potential downward risks [3] Group 2 - The euro is facing a unique challenge as its strength, while enhancing its status as a strategic asset, is also eroding the competitiveness of European exporters amid global demand weakness and new tariff risks [4] - The European Central Bank is in a delicate policy dilemma due to the rapid appreciation of the euro, which has implications for its monetary policy considerations [4][5] - The current foreign exchange market is in a cautious wait-and-see mode, with pricing strategies becoming more precise, and the next major movement will depend on whether inflation data alters Federal Reserve policy expectations [6]

Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Core Viewpoints - The passing of the "Big Beautiful" tax and spending bill in the US marks a shift from the "tight fiscal expectation + neutral monetary" phase in the first half of the year to a policy phase of "easy to loosen, hard to tighten." In China, the Central Financial and Economic Commission's meeting has reignited market inflation trading [3]. - The inflation trading this round is not smooth. Overseas, the core is the inflation expectation dominated by currency, while in China, it is the supply - side. Further details of production reduction policies are needed to determine the main line of inflation trading [3]. - Attention should be paid to corresponding commodity sectors. Domestically, the black and new - energy metal sectors are most sensitive to the supply - side. Overseas, the energy and non - ferrous sectors benefit significantly from inflation expectations [4]. - For commodities and stock index futures, it is recommended to allocate long positions in industrial products on dips [5]. Summary by Related Catalogs Market Analysis - In July, a Politburo meeting in China is awaited. In May, domestic investment data weakened, especially in the real estate sector, which may drag down fiscal revenue and the entire real - estate chain. Exports were also under pressure, while consumption showed resilience. China's June manufacturing PMI rebounded, and the CPI turned positive year - on - year, with the core CPI rising 0.7% year - on - year, driven by industrial consumer goods. The PPI decreased 3.6% year - on - year in June, with the decline widening by 0.3 percentage points [2]. - Since July, policies to address low - price and disorderly competition in industries such as photovoltaics, lithium batteries, automobiles, and steel are expected to heat up, and some commodity prices have recovered. The low base of PPI in the second half of 2024 may boost the year - on - year PPI reading in the second half of this year [2]. - The US will impose tariffs ranging from 25% to 40% on imports from 14 countries including Japan and South Korea starting from August 1. The US and Japan will continue tariff negotiations, and the EU aims to reach a trade agreement with the US by August 1. The US Commerce Secretary plans to talk with China in early August [2]. Macro - inflation Trading - The "Big Beautiful" tax and spending bill in the US may increase the US government's debt by $3.4 trillion in the next decade, leading to a shift in US policies. In China, the Central Financial and Economic Commission's meeting has re - heated market inflation trading [3]. - Overseas, the US one - year inflation expectation in June dropped from 3.2% to 3.0%, a five - month low. However, the Fed's path to restarting easing is not smooth, and although the "Big Beautiful" bill has passed, Treasury bond issuance will still absorb market liquidity [3]. - In China, the core of inflation trading is on the supply - side. The 2025 Central Financial and Economic Commission meeting is different from the 2015 one, and more details of production reduction policies are needed to determine the main line of inflation trading [3]. Commodity Sectors - Domestically, the black and new - energy metal sectors are most sensitive to the supply - side. Overseas, the energy and non - ferrous sectors benefit significantly from inflation expectations [4]. - The black sector is still dragged down by downstream demand expectations. The supply shortage in the non - ferrous sector remains unresolved. In the energy sector, the short - term geopolitical premium has ended, and the medium - term supply is expected to be relatively loose. OPEC+ will increase production by 548,000 barrels per day in August, higher than expected [4]. - The EIA expects the Brent crude oil price to be $69 per barrel in 2025 (previously $66). The price of agricultural products has limited fluctuation in the short term due to the absence of weather disturbances [4]. Strategy - For commodities and stock index futures, it is recommended to allocate long positions in industrial products on dips [5]. Important News - The Chinese government supports enterprises in stabilizing employment positions, including expanding the scope of special loans for stabilizing and expanding employment, increasing the proportion of unemployment insurance refunds for enterprises, and allowing enterprises in difficulty to apply for deferred payment of social insurance premiums [7]. - In June, China's CPI turned positive year - on - year after four consecutive months of decline, mainly due to the recovery of industrial consumer goods prices. The year - on - year decline of PPI widened in June, but prices in some industries are showing signs of stabilization and recovery [7]. - Trump has determined that tariffs will be implemented on August 1, 2025. The US and Japan will continue tariff negotiations, and the EU aims to reach a trade agreement with the US by August 1. The US plans to talk with China in early August [2][7]. - COMEX copper futures maintained a 9.6% increase, and Trump intends to impose a 50% tariff on copper. The investigation of the pharmaceutical and semiconductor sectors will be completed by the end of the month [7]. - The US one - year inflation expectation in June dropped from 3.2% to 3.0%, a five - month low, and the three - year inflation expectation remained stable at 3% [7]. - US API crude oil inventories increased by more than 700,000 barrels last week. The EIA expects the Brent crude oil price to be $69 per barrel in 2025 and $58 per barrel in 2026 [7]. - Trump has approved the shipment of more defensive weapons to Ukraine and is considering further sanctions against Russia. He is also considering supporting a new bill for severe sanctions against Russia [7][8].