Investment Rating - The report suggests a positive outlook on Sichuan Road and Bridge as a leading player in Southwest infrastructure, highlighting its current combination of regional infrastructure growth and dividend yield [3][15]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of local manufacturing in Africa, particularly for companies like Keda Manufacturing, which is positioned as a leader in localized production and sales [4][16]. - The report notes a price increase in RTF copper foil, indicating a high demand for HVLP products, and suggests continued investment in copper foil and electronic cloth sectors [5][17]. - The report tracks the performance of various materials, indicating a downward trend in cement prices and a mixed outlook for glass and fiberglass markets [6][18][22]. Summary by Sections Weekly Discussion - Sichuan Road and Bridge is highlighted for its strong position in Southwest infrastructure, with a reported investment of 134.9 billion yuan in transportation construction, ranking second nationally and showing a 3.5% increase year-on-year [3][15]. Cyclical Linkage - Cement prices averaged 340 yuan per ton, down 43 yuan year-on-year, with an average shipment rate of 44.7% [6][18]. - Glass prices increased to 1295.28 yuan per ton, reflecting a 4.58% rise, while concrete mixing stations reported a capacity utilization rate of 7.12% [6][18]. - The report warns of potential price declines in steel due to market fundamentals [6][18]. National Subsidy Tracking - The report mentions the allocation of 690 billion yuan for consumer goods replacement subsidies, with plans for further funding in October [7][19]. Important Changes - Notable acquisitions include Defu Technology's purchase of Circuit Foil Luxembourg for 174 million euros and the listing of Hanhai Group on the A-share market [8][20][21]. Market Performance - The construction materials index fell by 3.96% over the week, with specific declines in glass manufacturing and fiberglass sectors [24]. Material Price Changes - Cement prices continued to decline, with a national average of 340 yuan per ton, while glass prices showed a slight increase [32][41]. - Fiberglass prices remained under pressure, with a reported average of 3595.25 yuan per ton [66].

Economic Outlook - The core viewpoint of the article indicates a mixed economic outlook, with some indicators showing improvement while others reflect weakness. The overall sentiment suggests a cautious optimism amid ongoing challenges in various sectors [2][3][4]. Group 1: Economic Indicators - Domestic resource prices continue to rise significantly, with various indices showing increases: Shanxi thermal coal price up 1.7%, coking coal price up 16.7%, and rebar price up 5.5% [2][35]. - The land premium rate has rebounded to 7.8% as of July 20, compared to 5.47% in June, indicating a recovery in the real estate market [2][11]. - Port container throughput has rebounded, with a week-on-week increase of 2.6% as of July 20, reflecting a slight recovery in trade activities [2][20]. Group 2: Weakness Indicators - The Huachuang Macro WEI index has continued to decline, reaching 5.84% as of July 20, down from 5.96% on July 13, indicating a slowdown in economic activity [3][7]. - The transaction volume of commercial housing remains weak, with a year-on-year decrease of 20.5% in the first 25 days of July, compared to a 17.6% decline in June [3][11]. - The operating rate of petroleum asphalt facilities has decreased to 28.8%, down 4% week-on-week, suggesting a slowdown in construction-related activities [3][16]. Group 3: Trade Dynamics - There has been a significant drop in the number of cargo container ships from China to the U.S., with a year-on-year decrease of 5.5% as of July 26 [3][21]. - The trade negotiations between the U.S. and other countries, including Japan and the Philippines, have resulted in reduced tariffs, which may impact trade flows [3][22][33]. - The overall export performance from South Korea has weakened, with a year-on-year decline of 2.2% in July, compared to an increase of 8.3% in June [3][19]. Group 4: Debt and Interest Rates - New special bond issuance has accelerated, reaching 2.78 trillion yuan as of July 25, which is 63% of the annual target, outperforming last year's 44% [4][39]. - Government bond yields have risen, with the 1-year, 5-year, and 10-year yields reported at 1.3490%, 1.5256%, and 1.6652%, respectively, reflecting an upward trend in interest rates [4][55]. Group 5: Price Trends - The overall commodity price index in China has increased by 2.7%, while international commodity prices have seen a decline of 1.3% [35][38]. - Agricultural product prices have shown mixed trends, with egg prices rising significantly by 6.8%, while vegetable prices increased by 1.1% [36][38]. - The domestic cement price index has decreased by 1.6%, indicating potential challenges in the construction sector [35][38].

Economic Indicators - The Huachuang macro WEI index decreased to 5.84% as of July 20, down 0.12% from July 13[6] - The land premium rate rose to 7.8% for the week of July 20, with a three-week average of 6.5%[10] - Container throughput at Chinese ports increased by 2.6% week-on-week as of July 20, with a four-week cumulative year-on-year growth of 4.3%[23] Price Trends - Domestic resource prices continued to rise significantly, with Shanxi thermal coal price up 1.7%, coking coal up 16.7%, and rebar price up 5.5%[41] - The South China Glass Index surged by 26% during the same period[41] Real Estate Market - The transaction area of commercial housing in 67 cities decreased by 20.5% year-on-year for the first 25 days of July, compared to a 17.6% decline in June[8] Infrastructure and Production - The operating rate of asphalt plants fell to 28.8%, down 4% week-on-week but up 4% year-on-year[17] - The average operating rate for asphalt plants from June 26 to July 23 was 31.5%, roughly stable compared to June[17] Trade Dynamics - The number of container ships from China to the U.S. dropped by 5.5% year-on-year as of July 26, compared to a 16.4% increase at the end of June[30] - U.S. imports from China saw a decline of 20.2% year-on-year for the 22 days leading up to July 22[30]

Valuation Summary - The overall PE of the CSI A-shares is 19.7 times, positioned at the historical 78th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the Shanghai 50 Index is 11.4 times, at the historical 59th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the CSI 500 Index is 29.5 times, at the historical 51st percentile [2][5] - The PE of the ChiNext Index is 33.1 times, at the historical 16th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the CSI 1000 Index is 39.7 times, at the historical 55th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the National CSI 2000 Index is 52.1 times, at the historical 69th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the Sci-Tech 50 Index is 137.8 times, at the historical 98th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the North Exchange 50 Index is 67.5 times, at the historical 94th percentile [2][5] - The ChiNext Index PE relative to the CSI 300 is 2.5 times, at the historical 7th percentile [2][5] Industry Valuation Comparison - Industries with PE valuations above the historical 85th percentile include Real Estate, Steel, Electric Equipment (Photovoltaic Equipment), National Defense and Military Industry, Aviation and Airports, Light Industry Manufacturing, Chemical Pharmaceuticals, and Computer (IT Services, Software Development) [2][6] - The Passenger Vehicle industry has a PB valuation above the historical 85th percentile [2][6] - No industries have both PE and PB valuations below the historical 15th percentile [2][6] Industry Midstream Prosperity Tracking New Energy - In the photovoltaic sector, upstream prices continue to rebound due to expectations of "anti-involution" policies, with polysilicon futures prices rising by 15.5% and spot prices by 17.1% [2][3] - In the battery sector, cobalt and nickel prices decreased by 1.7% and 1.0% respectively, while lithium carbonate prices increased by 3.1% [2][3] - In June 2025, the retail sales of narrow passenger vehicles in China increased by 18.1% year-on-year, with new energy vehicles seeing a 29.7% increase [2][3] Real Estate Chain - The spot price of rebar increased by 1.7%, while iron ore prices rose by 2.8% [2][3] - The national cement price index decreased by 1.6% due to slow inventory digestion [2][3] - Glass prices saw a slight increase, with spot prices up by 0.5% [2][3] Consumption - The average price of live pigs decreased by 3.5%, while wholesale pork prices increased by 0.1% [2][3] - The wholesale price index for liquor increased slightly by 0.04% [2][3] - Corn prices fell by 0.7%, while wheat prices decreased by 0.2% [2][3] Technology TMT - China's semiconductor sales increased by 13.0% year-on-year in May 2025, although the growth rate slowed compared to April [2][3] Cyclicals - Brent crude oil futures prices rose by 3.1% to $70.63 per barrel, driven by summer travel and power generation demand [2][3] - The price of thermal coal increased by 1.4% due to rising consumption during the summer peak [2][3]

Valuation Summary - The overall PE of the A-share market is 19.2 times, positioned at the historical 74th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the Shanghai 50 Index is 11.2 times, at the historical 57th percentile [2][5] - The PE of the ChiNext Index is 31.9 times, at the historical 13th percentile, indicating a relatively low valuation compared to historical levels [2][5] - The PE of the Science and Technology Innovation 50 Index is 136.8 times, at the historical 98th percentile, suggesting a high valuation [2][5] Industry Valuation Comparison - Industries with PE valuations above the historical 85th percentile include Real Estate, Steel, Electric Equipment (Photovoltaic Equipment), National Defense, Aviation, Chemical Pharmaceuticals, and IT Services [2][6] - No industries have PB valuations above the historical 85th percentile [2][6] - Industries with both PE and PB valuations below the historical 15th percentile include Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Fishery, and Medical Services [2][6] Industry Midstream Prosperity Tracking New Energy - In the photovoltaic sector, the spot price of the photovoltaic industry chain continues to decline, while the futures price of polysilicon has increased by 5.8% [2] - The price of silicon wafers has decreased by 1.4%, and the price of battery cells has remained stable [2] - The cumulative year-on-year growth rate of newly installed wind power from January to May 2025 has increased by 134.2% [2] Financial Sector - Insurance companies' premium income from January to May 2025 has increased by 3.8% year-on-year, with a growth rate improvement of 1.5 percentage points compared to the first three months [3] Real Estate Chain - The price of rebar has remained stable, while the price of cement has decreased by 1.6% due to weak demand from real estate and traditional infrastructure projects [3] Consumer Sector - The average price of live pigs has increased by 3.5%, while the wholesale price of pork has decreased by 0.5% [3] - The wholesale price index of liquor has decreased by 0.11% [3] Midstream Manufacturing - The cumulative year-on-year growth rate of foreign contracted engineering business from January to May 2025 has increased by 5.4% [3] Cyclical Industries - The price of Brent crude oil has decreased by 12.9%, closing at $67.31 per barrel [3] - The price of thermal coal has increased by 1.8%, closing at 620 yuan per ton [3]