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Confidence75%model average

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Concentration8%

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Macro5

Macro30 Jul, 06:04positive

China's Light Industry Value-Added Grows 5% in First Half of 2026

China's light industry recorded a 5.0% year-on-year increase in value-added output for the first half of 2026, with revenue reaching 11.2 trillion yuan, according to the China Light Industry Council. Retail sales of 11 categories of light industrial goods exceeded 4.3 trillion yuan, up 4.4%, driven by consumption-boosting policies. High-efficiency home appliance sales surged over 30%, while wearable smart device sales more than doubled. Exports rose 6.7% to 487.04 billion USD, with 14 sectors including home appliances and batteries each exceeding 10 billion USD in export value.

Effective: +40
Intensity: 70
Confidence: 90%
Horizon: Medium term

Macro3 Aug, 11:10positive

Politburo Plans October 2026 Fifth Plenum, Pledges Faster Fiscal Spending; H1 Special Bond Sales Hit RMB2.07

The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee decided on July 30 that the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee will convene in Beijing in October 2026. The meeting analyzed the economic situation and set second-half priorities, stressing accelerated fiscal spending and bond fund use. New special bond issuance in the first half hit RMB2.07 trillion, or 47% of the annual quota. Consumption growth slowed to 1.3% in H1, with auto sales down 12.6% and appliance sales down 7.4%. The meeting pledged to expand domestic demand, build a modern industrial system, and advance opening-up, while setting a 2030 target of 100 trillion yuan for the services sector.

Effective: +36
Intensity: 60
Confidence: 65%
Horizon: Short term

Macro28 Jul, 06:55positive

China Retail Sales Up 1.3% in H1 2026, New Energy Car Penetration Over 54%, State Council Approves 60 Trillion

In the first half of 2026, China's total retail sales of consumer goods grew 1.3% year-on-year, while the broader measure including services rose 2.7%. Service retail sales increased 5.3%, outpacing goods. New energy passenger vehicle penetration exceeded 54%, reaching 62.4% in the second quarter. The State Council approved a plan targeting total retail sales of consumer goods of RMB 60 trillion by 2030.

Effective: +35
Intensity: 63
Confidence: 78%
Horizon: Medium term

Macro30 Jul, 17:24positive

China Politburo lays out H2 agenda: speed fiscal spending, bond use; push 'two major, two new' programs

The Politburo met on July 30 to set second-half priorities, calling for faster fiscal spending and bond deployment, advancement of "two major" national projects and "two new" equipment renewal and trade-in programs, and firm protection of the grassroots "three guarantees" (basic living, wage payments and government operations). Monetary policy will be used flexibly while fiscal-financial coordination is optimised to drive domestic demand. In H1, general public budget expenditure rose 1.5% to RMB14.33 trillion, boosted by 10.8% growth in healthcare and 7.6% in social security. The 2026 proactive fiscal stance includes RMB1.3 trillion in ultra-long special bonds, of which RMB572 billion has been issued. Basic pension subsidies reached RMB1.2 trillion and medical insurance subsidies RMB386.4 billion. A new RMB100 billion six-policy package combining fiscal interest subsidies drove more than RMB17 trillion in related lending and supported approximately RMB1.31 trillion in consumer spending, delivering 99 million person-times of subsidy benefits.

Effective: +35
Intensity: 60
Confidence: 70%
Horizon: Short term

Macro27 Jul, 11:35positive

China's H1 2026 Exports Surpass $2.1 Trillion, Growth 17.6%; Export Dependency at 30-Year High

In the first half of 2026, China's total export value exceeded $2.1 trillion, a new record. The growth rate was 17.6% for the period, with June recording a 27.0% year-on-year increase. Data from various indicators suggest that the Chinese economy's dependence on exports has reached its highest level in nearly three decades.

Effective: +33
Intensity: 70
Confidence: 70%
Horizon: Short term

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Industries28 Jul, 10:19positive

Europe Heat Wave Fuels Air Conditioner Demand, China-Europe Railway Express Becomes Trade 'Fast Track'

The National Development and Reform Commission said on July 28 that the China-Europe Railway Express has become a vital bridge for international trade, covering 53 major cargo categories and over 50,000 varieties. In June 2026, a European heat wave with temperatures above 40°C triggered a surge in air conditioner demand. Chinese manufacturers Midea and Gree switched from sea to rail, cutting transport time from 40 days to about 15 days, creating a fast track for China-Europe trade.

Effective: +40
Intensity: 78
Confidence: 82%
Horizon: Short term

Industries31 Jul, 14:52positive

Electronic Information Manufacturing Profit Surges 96.9% YoY in H1 2026, Revenue Up 18.5%

China's electronic information manufacturing industry saw a 96.9% year-on-year surge in profit to 577.7 billion yuan in the first half of 2026, with revenue rising 18.5% to 9.41 trillion yuan. Fixed asset investment grew 6.5%, while export delivery value increased 7.8%. In June alone, revenue expanded 24.7% and export delivery value rose 12.9%.

Effective: +38
Intensity: 60
Confidence: 80%
Horizon: Short term

Industries27 Jul, 10:58negative

China TV Shipments Fall 10.1% in H1 2026; 75-Inch+ Models Near 50%, Top Three Brands Hold 62%

China's TV market posted a 10.1% year-on-year decline in shipments to 14.95 million units in the first half of 2026, with the average online price rising 3.5% to RMB 3,568. 75-inch and larger models accounted for nearly half of sales. The top three brands Hisense, TCL and Skyworth held a combined 61.7% market share, while Xiaomi captured 18%.

Effective: -37
Intensity: 70
Confidence: 90%
Horizon: Immediate

Companies2

Companies29 Jul, 17:38positive

Midea Group Reports 200,000 European Orders in One Month; PortaSplit Orders Top 160,000

Midea Group said extreme heat in Europe triggered a surge in air conditioner demand, with its Wuhu and Guangzhou bases adding 200,000 European orders in one month. The company's PortaSplit mobile split air conditioner has received over 160,000 new orders since June. In July, an urgent order from France for 30,000 mobile units saw 20,000 units already shipped.

Effective: +32
Intensity: 70
Confidence: 85%
Horizon: Short term

Companies27 Jul, 09:47negative

Supor: Raw Material Costs Rose Significantly in First Half, Pressure to Continue in Q3 and Q4, Hedging and

Supor, the Chinese kitchenware maker, said that bulk raw materials including aluminum, stainless steel and plastics saw significant cumulative price increases in the first half of the year, driven by geopolitical conflicts. The company expects cost pressure to persist through the third and fourth quarters. It is using external hedging and internal cost-lean projects to mitigate the impact.

Effective: -24
Intensity: 60
Confidence: 80%
Horizon: Medium term