Group 1 - The food and beverage sector continues to rise, with the Food ETF (515710) showing a gain of 0.49% at the close, marking two consecutive days of increases [1] - Major consumer goods stocks led the gains, with notable performances from leading liquor brands, including Yunnan Energy Investment hitting the daily limit, and both Jiu Gui Jiu and Jin Da Wei rising over 3% [1] - Retail sales of tobacco and alcohol showed a year-on-year increase, with July retail sales reaching 433 billion yuan, up 2.7%, and total retail sales for January to July at 3.74 trillion yuan, up 5.2% [2] Group 2 - The expansion of domestic demand policies is showing effects, with July CPI rising 0.4% month-on-month, and core CPI (excluding food and energy) increasing by 0.8% year-on-year [3] - The white liquor sector is expected to see a gradual release of pressure from quarterly reports, with low valuations in cyclical sectors likely to attract market attention [3] - The Food ETF (515710) is positioned at a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.97, indicating a favorable long-term investment opportunity [3] Group 3 - The white liquor consumption scene has improved since July, with a recovery in personal and social drinking occasions, leading to a marginal improvement in sales data [4] - The current valuation of the Shenwan White Liquor Index is at a historically low level, suggesting potential for recovery in consumer spending [4] - The Food ETF (515710) tracks the sub-index of the food and beverage industry, with a significant portion of its holdings in leading high-end liquor stocks [5]