Group 1 - In July, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed positive changes, with a month-on-month increase of 0.4%, reversing the previous month's decline of 0.1% [1] - The rise in CPI was primarily driven by increases in service and industrial consumer goods prices, with significant price hikes in transportation-related services due to the summer travel season [1][2] - The core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices, increased by 0.8% year-on-year, marking a 0.1 percentage point increase from the previous month, indicating a steady upward trend [2][3] Group 2 - The increase in core CPI is attributed to effective implementation of consumption-boosting policies and gradual release of consumption potential, alongside the establishment of a unified domestic market [3] - Prices of industrial consumer goods, excluding energy, rose by 1.2% year-on-year, with household appliances seeing a 2.8% increase, reflecting a positive impact on CPI [3] - Service prices also experienced a year-on-year increase of 0.5%, with notable rises in household and educational services, contributing to the overall CPI growth [3][4] Group 3 - Overall, the CPI in July remained stable, with positive changes continuing to emerge, although the market still faces a situation of strong supply and weak demand [4] - Future policies aimed at expanding domestic demand and furthering the construction of a unified national market are expected to continue yielding positive effects on price levels [4]

Group 1: Inflation Trends - July CPI year-on-year growth was 0%, while core CPI growth was 0.8%, compared to previous values of 0.1% and 0.7% respectively[5] - Food prices are expected to exert downward pressure on CPI, with July food CPI at -1.6%[5] - The core CPI is anticipated to continue rising due to policies aimed at boosting domestic demand and improving living standards[5] Group 2: Policy Impact - Policies promoting consumption are expected to support high-end consumer goods and high-tech industries, maintaining elevated price indices[5] - The construction of a unified market and enhanced competition review is projected to help traditional and emerging industries recover prices[5] - The "anti-involution" policies are broadening their impact across various sectors, leading to positive changes in PPI, especially in technology and domestic demand-driven sectors[5] Group 3: PPI Performance - July PPI for certain sectors like arts and crafts, sports equipment, and nutritional food manufacturing showed year-on-year growth of at least 1.3%[5] - However, PPI in the mining sector remains under pressure, with July mining PPI at -14%[5] - External trade environment deterioration is causing PPI declines in key export sectors, with July PPI for general equipment manufacturing at -1.6%[5]

Group 1: CPI and Core CPI Analysis - In July, CPI turned from a decrease of 0.1% to an increase of 0.4% month-on-month, better than the historical average of 0.3%, driven by rising prices in services and industrial consumer goods [2] - Core CPI increased by 0.4% month-on-month and 0.8% year-on-year, marking the highest level since March of the previous year, reflecting improved market supply-demand dynamics due to ongoing consumption promotion policies [3] - Service prices rose by 0.6% month-on-month, contributing significantly to the CPI increase, with notable price hikes in travel and entertainment services during the summer [3] Group 2: PPI and Production Material Prices - In July, PPI decreased by 0.2% month-on-month, but the decline was the smallest since March, indicating signs of stabilization in some industrial product prices [4] - Production material prices saw a month-on-month decline of 0.2%, with the decrease narrowing compared to previous months, suggesting a potential bottoming out in certain sectors [4] - Prices in coal, steel, photovoltaic, cement, and lithium battery industries showed reduced declines, indicating improved market competition and pricing stability [5] Group 3: Policy and Market Outlook - The "anti-involution" policy is expected to be a key focus in the second half of the year, aiming to regulate low-price competition and enhance product quality across various industries [7][8] - Financial measures are being implemented to guide industries away from excessive competition, with the central bank adjusting credit management to raise financing costs for overcapacity sectors [8] - The effectiveness of the "anti-involution" measures in sustaining price recovery remains uncertain, as it involves both traditional and emerging industries, and the impact on upstream demand could suppress prices [9]

Core Viewpoint - In July, the "anti-involution" policy led to a narrowing of the PPI month-on-month decline to -0.2%, while the CPI for industrial consumer goods improved, contributing to a third consecutive month of core CPI year-on-year recovery. However, the impact of supply-side capacity management on prices is more moderate compared to 2016, with PPI year-on-year decline remaining at a two-year low of -3.6% and CPI year-on-year turning flat [2][19]. Group 1: CPI Analysis - The CPI year-on-year remained flat at 0.0% in July, primarily dragged down by food items, while core CPI rose to 0.8% [4]. - Food prices decreased by 1.6% year-on-year, with the decline widening by 1.3 percentage points compared to the previous month, contributing a marginal drag of 0.30 percentage points to the overall CPI [8]. - Seasonal supply of fresh vegetables and fruits was abundant, leading to a significant year-on-year decline in their prices, with fresh vegetables down 7.6% and fresh fruits up 2.8% [8][11]. Group 2: PPI Analysis - The PPI month-on-month decline narrowed from -0.4% to -0.2% in July, but the year-on-year decline remained at -3.6%, indicating limited effectiveness of the "anti-involution" measures on price uplift [19]. - Key industries such as coal, steel, and cement have implemented capacity management measures, which have led to a reduction in the month-on-month price declines for these sectors [19]. - International factors continue to pressure export-related prices, while domestic oil and non-ferrous metal prices have seen increases due to external input factors [20]. Group 3: Market Outlook - The "anti-involution" measures have led to a faster increase in futures prices compared to spot prices, indicating market expectations are ahead of actual supply-side adjustments [24]. - Looking ahead, the diminishing drag from tailing factors may lead to improvements in PPI year-on-year in August and CPI year-on-year in the fourth quarter, but sustained inflation recovery will require stronger policy support and a focus on expanding domestic demand [24]. - The current supply-side price uplift is more challenging and softer compared to 2016, with a broader range of industries involved, including upstream raw materials and downstream sectors [24].

Group 1 - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in July showed a month-on-month increase of 0.4%, indicating a shift from decline to growth, while the year-on-year CPI remained flat [1][2] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.8% year-on-year, marking the highest increase since March 2024, with a continuous expansion in growth for three consecutive months [2][6] - The increase in CPI was primarily driven by rising prices in services and industrial consumer goods, with service prices up 0.6% and industrial consumer goods prices up 0.5% month-on-month [2][3] Group 2 - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.2% month-on-month, but the decline was less than the previous month, indicating a potential improvement in supply-demand relationships in certain industries [3][5] - The domestic market's competitive order is improving, leading to a narrowing of price declines in industries such as coal, steel, photovoltaic, cement, and lithium batteries [5][6] - The overall judgment for the second half of the year suggests a mild recovery in prices, supported by stable economic conditions and effective demand expansion policies [6][10]

Group 1 - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a significant shift from a decrease to an increase in July, with a month-on-month rise of 0.4% compared to a decrease of 0.1% in June, while year-on-year remained flat [1] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 0.8% year-on-year, marking the highest level since March 2024 and reflecting a continuous expansion over three months [1] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.2% month-on-month and 3.6% year-on-year, with the decline rate unchanged from June [1] Group 2 - Service prices were the main driver of the CPI increase, rising by 0.6% month-on-month, contributing 0.26 percentage points to the CPI increase, accounting for over 60% of the total rise [3] - The peak summer travel season significantly boosted demand, with air ticket prices rising by 17.9%, tourism prices by 9.1%, hotel accommodation by 6.9%, and vehicle rental fees by 4.4%, collectively impacting the CPI increase by approximately 0.21 percentage points [3] - The active performance of service consumption reflects the positive effects of domestic demand expansion policies in the service sector [3] Group 3 - Industrial consumer goods prices increased by 0.5% month-on-month, with the rise rate expanding by 0.4 percentage points compared to June, contributing approximately 0.17 percentage points to the CPI increase [4] - Prices of fuel and new energy vehicles stabilized after more than five months of decline, indicating a recovery in consumer demand [4] - The prices of household appliances rose by 2.2%, and prices of durable consumer goods increased between 0.5% and 2.2%, closely related to the end of the "618" promotional event and various consumption-boosting policies [4]

Inflation Data Summary - July CPI year-on-year growth is 0%, exceeding the expected -0.1% and matching the previous month's 0.1%[1] - July CPI month-on-month growth is 0.4%, up from -0.1% in the previous month and down from 0.5% year-on-year[1] - Core CPI year-on-year growth is 0.8%, slightly above the previous value of 0.7%[1] PPI Analysis - July PPI year-on-year decline is -3.6%, worse than the expected -3.4% and unchanged from the previous month[1] - PPI month-on-month change is -0.2%, an improvement from -0.4% in the previous month[1] - The decline in PPI is primarily driven by weak demand, with upstream industry price declines narrowing more significantly[2] Sector Contributions - Service and industrial consumer goods support CPI growth, contributing over 60% to the total CPI increase[2] - Food prices decreased by 0.2%, underperforming compared to the seasonal average decline of 0.7%[2] - Upstream industries like coal mining and black metal smelting show reduced price declines, indicating some recovery in these sectors[3] Future Outlook - To achieve a positive year-on-year PPI by year-end, the average month-on-month growth over the next five months needs to reach at least 0.42%[3] - The "anti-involution" policy effects are beginning to show, but full transmission may take time[3] - The current inflation data suggests a moderate environment, supporting a loose monetary policy stance[3]

Group 1 - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in July showed a month-on-month increase of 0.4%, indicating a shift from decline to growth, while the core CPI excluding food and energy rose by 0.8%, marking the highest increase since March 2024 [1][6] - The rise in service prices by 0.6% in July contributed approximately 0.26 percentage points to the CPI increase, driven by seasonal factors such as summer travel, with significant price hikes in airfare, tourism, and accommodation [4][5] - Various local governments have implemented consumption-boosting measures, enhancing consumer activity during the summer season, which has positively impacted demand and prices in related sectors [4][5] Group 2 - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.2% in July, but the decline was less than the previous month, indicating an improvement in market competition and pricing stability in certain industries [7][8] - The central government's emphasis on regulating low-price competition and promoting product quality is expected to further optimize market conditions, particularly in industries like coal, steel, and lithium batteries [8][9] - The July data showed a narrowing of price declines in key sectors, suggesting a potential stabilization in pricing dynamics as supply and demand conditions improve [8][9] Group 3 - The ongoing macroeconomic policies are fostering new growth drivers in various industries, leading to improved supply-demand relationships and positive price changes [9][10] - Traditional industries are upgrading while emerging sectors are expanding, contributing to price increases in manufacturing, such as a 3.0% rise in aircraft manufacturing prices [10] - Consumer preferences are shifting towards quality upgrades, with significant increases in sales of advanced home appliances, indicating a trend towards improved consumption patterns [11][13]

Core Insights - The July Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows a month-on-month increase of 0.4%, reversing a previous decline of 0.1%, while year-on-year CPI remains flat [1] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.8% year-on-year, marking the highest increase since March 2024 [1] - The increase in CPI is attributed to the effects of domestic demand expansion policies, with notable price rises in services and industrial consumer goods [1] Group 1: CPI Trends - The month-on-month CPI increase of 0.4% is 0.1 percentage points higher than seasonal levels, driven by rising prices in the consumption sector [1] - Service prices increased by 0.6% month-on-month, contributing approximately 0.26 percentage points to the overall CPI increase [1] - Industrial consumer goods prices, excluding energy, rose by 0.2%, while energy prices increased by 1.6% month-on-month [1] Group 2: Consumer Behavior and Policy Impact - The demand recovery is supported by consumption promotion policies, particularly in the automotive and home appliance sectors [1] - The prices of fuel and new energy vehicles stabilized, while household appliance prices saw month-on-month increases ranging from 0.5% to 2.2% [1] - The "trade-in for new" policy is expected to further support consumer goods prices and mitigate price wars in the automotive sector [1] Group 3: Gold and Jewelry Market - The prices of gold and platinum jewelry increased significantly, with year-on-year rises of 37.1% and 27.3%, respectively, contributing approximately 0.22 percentage points to the year-on-year CPI [1] - The automotive price decline is at its smallest in nearly 34 and 28 months, indicating a stabilization in the market [1] Group 4: Future Outlook - Continued implementation of consumption promotion measures is anticipated to bolster demand and support price stability [1] - The proactive macroeconomic policies are expected to accelerate domestic demand recovery, countering deflationary pressures and leading to a slight rebound in prices [1]

Group 1: CPI and PPI Performance - July CPI year-on-year growth remained at 0%, against expectations of -0.1% and a previous value of +0.1%[3] - July PPI year-on-year remained at -3.6%, matching the previous value and slightly worse than the expected -3.4%[3] - Core CPI in July increased by 0.4% month-on-month, marking the fourth consecutive month above seasonal levels[6] Group 2: Price Trends - Food CPI month-on-month decline narrowed, with a 0.2% increase to -0.2%[5] - Prices of fresh vegetables and pork rebounded, with fresh vegetable CPI increasing by 0.6% month-on-month to +1.3%[16] - Physical consumption prices outperformed service consumption prices, with non-food CPI rising by 0.5% month-on-month[6] Group 3: Future Inflation Predictions - August CPI is expected to decline year-on-year to around -0.3%, with a month-on-month increase of approximately 0.1%[30] - PPI is anticipated to rise in August, with projections indicating a year-on-year increase due to base effects and expectations of price recovery[31] - The overall average CPI for 2025 is projected to be around 0% year-on-year, while PPI is expected to average between -2% and -3%[33] Group 4: Risk Factors - Potential risks include unexpected policy changes and significant fluctuations in commodity prices[36]