Price Trends - June CPI increased by 0.1% year-on-year, marking a return to positive growth after four months of negative figures[7] - June PPI decreased by 3.6% year-on-year, with the decline continuing to expand compared to the previous month[7] - Core CPI rose to 0.7% year-on-year, the highest in nearly 14 months, supported by the "trade-in" policy[14] Consumer Behavior - The "trade-in" subsidy policy has been a significant factor in supporting durable goods prices, leading to a slight recovery in core CPI[7] - Food prices saw a marginal improvement, with fresh vegetable prices rising by 0.7% month-on-month, better than seasonal trends[12] - Service-related prices remained weak, indicating limited progress in the recovery of household balance sheets[7] Economic Risks - The ongoing uncertainty in the real estate market poses risks to economic stability[3] - External pressures, including tariff issues and uncertain foreign demand, continue to affect the economy[30] - The potential overspending of future consumption demand due to the "trade-in" policy could lead to economic challenges[30]

Group 1: Inflation Data Overview - In June, the CPI increased by 0.1% year-on-year, while the PPI decreased by 3.6% year-on-year, exceeding expectations of a 3.2% decline[4] - The nominal GDP growth rate for Q2 is estimated at 4.4%, slightly down from 4.6% in Q1[5] - The GDP deflator index is projected to be around -0.9% for Q2, compared to -0.8% in Q1[5] Group 2: CPI and PPI Analysis - The core CPI rose by 0.7% year-on-year, up from 0.6% in the previous month[6] - The PPI's year-on-year decline widened from 3.3% to 3.6%, with production materials dropping by 4.4% year-on-year[35] - The PPI's month-on-month decline was 0.4%, consistent with the previous month[35] Group 3: Inventory and Price Dynamics - Actual inventory growth has increased from 5.7% at the end of last year to 7.0% in May, indicating potential price pressures[12] - The actual inventory growth in the mining and upstream manufacturing sectors has decreased significantly, impacting PPI positively when it approaches zero[13] - Among 39 comparable industries, 23 have higher inventory levels than last year, but only 8 exceed levels from the first half of 2015[17]

Group 1 - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.1% year-on-year in June, marking a turnaround after four consecutive months of decline, primarily driven by a recovery in industrial consumer goods prices [1] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.7% year-on-year, indicating a continued upward trend [1] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.4% month-on-month and 3.6% year-on-year, with the year-on-year decline widening by 0.3 percentage points compared to the previous month [2] Group 2 - The decrease in PPI is attributed to seasonal declines in domestic raw material manufacturing prices, increased green electricity leading to lower energy prices, and price pressures in export-oriented industries [2] - The prices of gasoline and diesel vehicles increased by 0.5% and 0.3% month-on-month, respectively, with year-on-year declines narrowing by 1.9 and 0.4 percentage points compared to the previous month [2] - Consumption-boosting policies have led to a recovery in prices of certain living materials, while high-tech industries have seen year-on-year price increases due to the accumulation of new growth drivers [2]

Group 1: CPI Analysis - In June, China's CPI showed a year-on-year increase of 0.1%, up by 0.2 percentage points from the previous value[1] - The food item CPI recorded a year-on-year decrease of 0.3%, while non-food items increased by 0.1%, both showing a 0.1 percentage point rise from prior values[2] - Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose to 0.7%, also an increase of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month[6] Group 2: PPI Analysis - The PPI in June decreased by 3.6% year-on-year, a further decline of 0.3 percentage points compared to the previous month[14] - The PPI's month-on-month change was a decrease of 0.4%, consistent with the prior value[14] - Factors contributing to PPI pressure include falling raw material prices, increased green electricity leading to lower energy prices, and tariffs affecting global trade[16] Group 3: Investment Recommendations - The divergence in CPI and PPI trends suggests a need for stimulus policies to boost domestic demand and sustain inflation recovery[4] - The upcoming Politburo meeting in Q3 may present an opportunity for new policies, though the impact is expected to be limited[4] - CPI is projected to maintain positive growth in Q3, while the likelihood of PPI turning positive within the year remains low[4] Group 4: Risk Factors - Risks include weaker-than-expected consumer recovery, potential economic recession, and unforeseen impacts from tariffs on related industries[19]

Group 1 - In June, China's Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.4% month-on-month, with some industries showing signs of price stabilization and recovery [1] - The main reason for the month-on-month decline in PPI was the seasonal decrease in prices of certain raw material manufacturing industries, influenced by high temperatures and increased rainfall affecting construction progress in real estate and infrastructure projects [1] - The increase in green energy production contributed to a decrease in energy prices, with the electricity and heat production and supply industry seeing a month-on-month price drop of 0.9% [1] Group 2 - The year-on-year decline in PPI expanded by 0.3 percentage points to 3.6% in June, influenced by both month-on-month declines and changes in comparison bases [1] - The construction of a unified national market has led to a narrowing of year-on-year price declines in certain industries, with prices for gasoline and diesel vehicle manufacturing and new energy vehicle manufacturing increasing by 0.5% and 0.3% respectively [2] - Policies aimed at boosting consumption have led to a year-on-year increase in prices of daily necessities, with general daily goods and clothing prices rising by 0.8% and 0.1% respectively in June [2]

Group 1: CPI Analysis - In June 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.1% year-on-year, marking a shift from a decline that lasted for four consecutive months [3][9] - The rise in CPI was primarily influenced by the recovery in industrial consumer goods prices, with the year-on-year decline narrowing from 1.0% to 0.5% [3][4] - Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.7% year-on-year, the highest increase in nearly 14 months [3][4] Group 2: PPI Analysis - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.4% month-on-month, with the decline remaining consistent with the previous month [6][7] - The year-on-year decline in PPI expanded by 0.3 percentage points, influenced by seasonal price decreases in raw material manufacturing and pressures in export-oriented industries [6][7] - Some industries showed signs of price stabilization and recovery, particularly in sectors benefiting from domestic market improvements and consumption policies [7][6] Group 3: Price Changes by Category - Food prices decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, with notable declines in pork prices by 8.5% and egg prices by 7.7% [9][17] - Non-food prices increased by 0.1% year-on-year, with service prices rising by 0.5% [9][10] - Among various categories, prices for durable goods and entertainment-related items showed increases, reflecting ongoing consumer demand [7][12]

Core Viewpoint - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in June turned from a decline to an increase of 0.1% year-on-year, ending four months of negative growth, influenced by the recovery of industrial product prices [3][4]. CPI Analysis - The CPI's year-on-year increase was primarily driven by a reduction in the decline of industrial consumer goods prices, which narrowed from 1.0% to 0.5% [4]. - Energy prices saw a reduced decline of 1.0 percentage points, contributing to a lesser downward impact on the CPI [4]. - Gold and platinum jewelry prices increased significantly, by 39.2% and 15.9% respectively, collectively contributing approximately 0.21 percentage points to the CPI increase [4]. - Food prices experienced a slight narrowing in their decline, with a year-on-year decrease of 0.3%, and beef prices turning to an increase of 2.7% after 28 months of decline [4]. PPI Analysis - The Producer Price Index (PPI) in June decreased by 0.4% month-on-month, maintaining the same decline rate as the previous month [7]. - The PPI's year-on-year decline expanded by 0.3 percentage points, influenced by seasonal price decreases in raw materials and increased green energy leading to lower energy prices [7][8]. - The construction sector faced challenges due to weather conditions, impacting the prices of black metal and non-metal mineral products, which fell by 1.8% and 1.4% respectively [8]. - Export-oriented industries are under pressure, with prices in the computer and communication equipment manufacturing sector declining by 0.4% [8]. Future Outlook - The future trajectory of industrial product prices will largely depend on the effectiveness of counter-cyclical adjustment policies, particularly those supporting the real estate sector [9]. - The government aims to promote a reasonable recovery in price levels, which will facilitate fiscal measures to boost consumption and investment [10].