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Macroeconomic Weekly Report Summary

Key Highlights

1. Supply and Demand Overview

• Overall demand remained mixed and relatively weak, with most indicators operating at historical lows.
• Infrastructure projects showed low utilization rates, while the automotive sector (especially semi-truck tires) remained relatively strong, keeping rates above 2019-2023 averages.

2. Price Trends

• Gold reached a new all-time high, reflecting a surge in demand.
• Domestic industrial commodities generally experienced deceleration, with a sharp decline in Coal, Steel, and other materials.
• The Pig Cycle showed signs of weakening, with pork prices falling approximately 14% monthly.

3. Housing Market

• New residential sales reached record lows (down over 600% YoY), but second-hand transactions held historical mid-range levels, indicating localized demand persistence.

4. Transportation & Logistics

• City metro traffic continued to rise YoY, but domestic airline traffic remained below 2023 levels.
• Logistics indices showed signs of recovery, while export freight rates continued to decline, signaling a mixed transportation outlook.

5. Financial Markets

• Short-term funding rates, such as R007 and DR007, showed frequent movement, reflecting an upward trend in rates.
• The Central Bank adopted a net monetary supply strategy, injecting ¥943.9 billion to maintain market liquidity.

English Translation Summary

Key Highlights

1. Supply and Demand Overview

• Overall demand remained mixed and relatively weak, with most indicators operating at historical lows.
• Infrastructure projects showed low utilization rates, while the automotive sector (semi-truck tires) remained relatively strong, keeping rates above 2019-2023 averages.

2. Price Trends

• Gold hit a new all-time high, driven by a strong surge.
• Domestic industrial commodities generally declined, with sharp drops in Coal, Steel, and other materials.
• The Pig Cycle weakened, with pork prices falling about 14% YoM.

3. Housing Market

• New residential sales plummeted YoY, reaching historical lows.
• However, second-hand transactions maintained historical mid-range levels, suggesting niche demand persistence.

4. Transportation & Logistics

• City metro traffic rose YoY, but domestic airlines lagged behind 2023 performance.
• Logistics indicators improved, while export freight rates saw continued declines.

5. Financial Markets

• Short-term funding rates (e.g., R007/DR007) exhibited upward trends, but the Central Bank supplied liquidity via net monetary injections.