Consumption - The consumption market shows a divergence between goods and services, with service consumption, particularly travel, experiencing a surge during the summer[2] - In the automotive sector, wholesale and retail sales increased compared to the previous week, with year-on-year growth rates also improving[4] - Food prices have seen a decline, with agricultural product prices dropping, while the price of Moutai liquor fell by 1.1% week-on-week[4] Investment - Special bond issuance accelerated, with a cumulative issuance of CNY 2.6 trillion by July 19, 2025, marking the highest issuance for the same period since 2020[18] - New home sales in 30 cities continued to decline seasonally, with a year-on-year drop of 25.7%, while the proportion of second-hand homes rose to a historical high of 72%[18] Trade - The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) surged by 29.9% week-on-week, driven by increased shipments of Brazilian iron ore and tight shipping capacity[21] - Port operations have become more frequent, with the number of ships docking for imports and exports increasing compared to the previous week[21] Production - Overall production is improving, with electricity demand rising due to high temperatures, and industries such as steel, petrochemicals, and automobiles showing increased operating rates[23] - The operating rate for PTA and polyester has also risen, indicating a recovery in the petrochemical sector[26] Prices - The Producer Price Index (PPI) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) are both showing marginal increases, with industrial prices rising by 1.2% week-on-week[37] - The price of carbon lithium has increased by 4.5% week-on-week, while prices for PTA and polyester continue to decline[37] Liquidity - The US dollar index rose by 59 basis points, surpassing 98 points, reflecting the resilience of the US economy[40] - The central bank's net liquidity injection was CNY 13.011 trillion, maintaining a reasonable level of liquidity in the market[39]