Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the securities and banking sectors, while also suggesting a positive outlook for the insurance sector [10][40]. Core Insights - The report highlights a structural monetary policy shift with a focus on "increasing quantity and reducing price," indicating potential for further interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions [12][41]. - The A-share market remains active, with an average daily trading volume of 3.47 trillion yuan and a financing balance exceeding 2.7 trillion yuan, marking a new high [12][28]. - The report emphasizes the importance of the recent increase in the minimum margin requirement for financing from 80% to 100%, which aims to stabilize market conditions and reduce leverage [14][18]. Securities Sector Summary - The securities sector is expected to benefit from improved market conditions, with a focus on high-quality brokerage firms such as CITIC Securities and Guotai Junan [3][27]. - The report notes that the recent increase in financing margin requirements is a regulatory measure to control leverage and stabilize market sentiment [14][15]. - CITIC Securities reported a 38% year-on-year increase in net profit for 2025, reflecting strong performance in brokerage and investment banking [27]. Insurance Sector Summary - The insurance sector is advised to focus on high-quality leading companies, as the market has recognized the strong performance of life insurance sales [39]. - The report indicates that the main drivers for insurance stock prices are currently on the asset side rather than the liability side, leading to some price corrections [12][39]. Banking Sector Summary - The banking sector is characterized by a stable performance, with major banks like Shanghai Bank and Nanjing Bank recommended for investment due to their solid fundamentals [3][40]. - The report highlights a decrease in social financing growth, primarily due to high government debt base effects, but notes an increase in corporate loans [42][43]. - The Central Bank's recent policies suggest room for further interest rate cuts, which could enhance the banking sector's profitability [41][40].

Report Information - Report Date: January 19, 2026 [1] - Title: Tin: Focus on Resource Stockpiling [1] - Analysts: Liu Yuxuan (Investment Consulting Qualification No.: Z0020476), Tang Wenhao (Contact, Futures Qualification No.: F03152608) [2] Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - The report focuses on tin resources and suggests paying attention to resource stockpiling. The trend strength of tin is 0, indicating a neutral outlook [1][3] Summary by Directory 1. Fundamental Tracking - **Futures Data**: The closing price of the Shanghai Tin main contract was 405,240, down 6.41%, and the night - session closing price was 379,400, down 8.42%. The closing price of the LME 3M electronic tin plate was 47,708, down 9.60%. Trading volume and positions of both contracts decreased compared to the previous day [2] - **Inventory Data**: Shanghai Tin inventory was 9,462, down 64; LME Tin inventory was 5,935, up 10. The LME Tin cancellation warrant ratio was 6.57%, down 0.38% [2] - **Spot and Price Difference**: SMM 1 tin ingot price was 414,050, down 11,950; Yangtze River Non - ferrous 1 tin average price was 414,500, down 20,500. Various price differences also showed changes [2] - **Industrial Chain Key Price Data**: The prices of 40% tin concentrate in Yunnan and 60% tin concentrate in Guangxi decreased by 13,950. The prices of 63A and 60A solder bars decreased by 7,500 [2] 2. Macro and Industry News - Macron responded to US tariff threats, not ruling out the activation of the EU's toughest trade counter - measures - Trump said he would impose tariffs on 8 European countries until "fully acquiring Greenland" - Trump said he "persuaded himself" to postpone military action against Iran - The US Supreme Court set next Tuesday (January 20) as the next tariff opinion day [4] 3. Trend Strength - The trend strength of tin is 0, with the range of values being integers from - 2 to 2, where - 2 means most bearish and 2 means most bullish [3]

Core Viewpoint - The report from Guotai Junan Securities' fixed income team indicates that while the Chinese bond market has shown some recovery, the 30-year bonds are expected to remain under pressure in the first half of the first quarter [1] Group 1: Market Conditions - The 30-year government bonds face directional operations due to rising interest rates, with strategies such as credit bond/ local bond duration reduction and neutral strategies being employed [1] - The expectation for a narrow downward space in bond yields is difficult to change, alongside a relatively strong stock market [1] Group 2: Issuance and Liquidity - There is an increase in the issuance of ultra-long bonds, which constrains the demand for 30-year government bonds [1] - The characteristics of high elasticity and high liquidity of 30-year government bonds are unlikely to change [1] Group 3: Yield Spread - The yield spread between 30-year and 10-year government bonds, as well as the central tendency of the yield spread between 10-year policy bank bonds and government bonds, may continue to remain elevated [1] - The yield spread between ultra-long local bonds and government bonds is expected to stay at relatively low levels [1]

Group 1 - The market is expected to experience a shift from a one-sided trend driven by narratives and capital to a more performance-focused environment as annual report forecasts approach [2][4] - The adjustment of financing margin ratios is seen as a signal to guide rational investment and maintain market stability, with a focus on sectors like traditional manufacturing and resource pricing [2][5] - The recent regulatory measures aim to prevent excessive speculation and market manipulation, leading to a more rational return of market sentiment [3][4] Group 2 - The focus is shifting towards sectors with strong demand support and industrial catalysts, particularly in low-position technology areas such as domestic computing power and new energy [3][4] - The upcoming earnings disclosures are expected to heighten the competitive sentiment around performance, with attention on sectors that may exceed expectations [4][9] - The market is likely to transition into a consolidation phase after reaching previous highs, with a recommendation for investors to adopt a stable allocation strategy [5][7] Group 3 - The "spring market" is facing short-term pressures due to various factors, including complex overseas macro environments and domestic regulatory intentions [6][8] - Despite recent market weaknesses, there is potential for continued upward movement in the AI application sector, driven by strong fundamentals [6][11] - The overall market valuation remains reasonable, supported by macro policies and a gradual recovery in corporate earnings [9][10]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Recommended" [5] Core Insights - The adjustment of the financing margin ratio from 80% to 100% aims to cool down excessive leverage and maintain market stability. This change will take effect on January 19, 2026, and applies only to new financing contracts [3][4][15][7] - As of January 14, 2026, the total market financing balance reached a historical high of 2.68 trillion yuan, with the margin balance accounting for 2.59% of the A-share market capitalization, indicating an increase from the average level of 2.40% in 2025 [4][15] - The non-bank financial sector index fell by 2.63%, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 2.06 percentage points, ranking 26th among all primary industries. The securities sector decreased by 2.21%, while the financial technology sector increased by 1.34% [2][13] Summary by Sections Market and Sector Performance - The average daily trading volume of A-shares for the week of January 11-17, 2026, was 34.651 billion yuan, a 21.5% increase week-on-week and a 189.4% increase year-on-year. The average trading volume for the first quarter of 2026 is 31.585 billion yuan, up 107.7% from the same period in 2025 [19] - In the same week, three new stocks were issued, raising 2.025 billion yuan, while two new stocks were listed, raising 1.484 billion yuan. Year-to-date, three A-share IPOs have raised 3.039 billion yuan [19] Financing Margin Ratio Adjustment - The financing margin ratio adjustment is a regulatory measure to prevent systemic risks and protect investors' rights. The increase in the minimum margin requirement is intended to curb market overheating and ensure a smooth market transition [4][7][15] Regulatory Developments - The National Financial Supervision Administration held a regulatory work meeting on January 15, 2026, outlining five key tasks for the year, including risk resolution for small and medium-sized financial institutions and enhancing regulatory quality. The focus for 2026 is on preventing systemic risks and ensuring high-quality industry development [8][16][17]

Core Insights - The report highlights that new regulations in derivatives are expected to release positive signals for the non-bank financial sector, with a focus on companies likely to announce performance increases [1][5]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of January 16, 2026, the Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4101.91, down 0.45%, while the Shenzhen Component Index rose by 1.14% to 14281.08 [10]. - The average daily trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 3.47 trillion yuan, an increase of 21.50% month-on-month [5]. Group 2: Industry Dynamics and Weekly Commentary Insurance Sector - Listed insurance companies are expected to continue high growth, with improvements in long-term interest rate spreads anticipated [12][16]. - As of January 12, 2026, the total scale of private equity securities investment funds by insurance capital reached 184.5 billion yuan, with 11 funds established [16]. - The report suggests focusing on companies such as China Ping An, China Life, and New China Life for potential investment opportunities [16]. Securities Sector - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) emphasized stability and quality improvement in its 2026 work meeting, aiming to prevent market volatility and enhance internal stability [17][18]. - The CSRC's new derivatives regulations aim to standardize the market, encourage risk management, and improve the income structure of brokerage firms [25][26]. - The report indicates that the derivatives market is expected to grow significantly, with the scale of over-the-counter derivatives increasing from 0.32 trillion yuan in 2015 to 2.38 trillion yuan in 2023, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 29% [26]. Group 3: Key Company Valuations and Financial Analysis - China Ping An (601318.SH) has a current price of 66.33 yuan, with a target value of 85.17 yuan, indicating a buy rating [6]. - New China Life (601336.SH) is rated as a buy with a current price of 82.09 yuan and a target value of 94.21 yuan [6]. - China Life (601628.SH) is also rated as a buy, with a current price of 47.52 yuan and a target value of 55.47 yuan [6].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Buy" [3] Core Insights - The introduction of the first derivative trading regulations by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is expected to enhance the leverage capacity of brokerage firms, supporting the steady development of the derivatives market and encouraging risk management activities [7][10]. - The derivatives business is projected to optimize revenue structures and enhance the anti-cyclical capabilities of brokerage firms, as it is driven by client needs and capital intermediation rather than relying on directional market returns [7][10]. - The report highlights that the derivatives market in China has significant room for growth compared to overseas markets, with the scale of over-the-counter derivatives increasing from 0.32 trillion CNY in 2015 to 2.38 trillion CNY in 2023, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29% [7][10]. Summary by Sections Regulatory Developments - On January 16, 2026, the CSRC released the "Interim Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Derivative Trading (Draft for Comments)," which aims to regulate derivative trading venues and institutions, and implement counter-cyclical management [7][10]. - The regulations encourage the use of derivatives for hedging and resource allocation while limiting excessive speculation [10]. Market Opportunities - The derivatives business is expected to create a "stronger stronger" moat for brokerage firms that can provide high-level services, including trading pricing, hedging, and risk control capabilities [7][10]. - The report suggests that leading institutions have significant room to increase leverage, especially in the context of continuous inflows of new capital and favorable industry policies [7][10]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on brokerage firms with strong balance sheets, outstanding trading capabilities, and extensive coverage of domestic and international institutional clients, such as Guotai Junan, Huatai Securities, CICC, and CITIC Securities [7][10].

Report Information - Report Title: "Ribbed Bar & Hot-Rolled Coil Weekly Report" [1] - Analyst: Li Yafei [2] - Date: January 18, 2026 [2] 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Report's Core View - The prices of ribbed bars and hot-rolled coils are facing resistance from previous highs, and chasing the rise should wait until the prices break through [3][5] 3. Summary Based on Directory Macro and Fundamental Analysis - **Macro Environment**: Domestic macro environment is generally positive. The Central Economic Work Conference mentioned "anti-involution", and an article in Qiushi Journal aimed to improve and stabilize the real estate market expectations [5][8] - **Black Industry Chain**: Coking coal supply is facing tightening disturbances, and coal and coke prices are strong. Iron ore prices are fluctuating at high levels due to the expected resumption of hot metal production and steel mills' winter storage replenishment. The supply and demand pattern of steel is loose, but costs support the rebound of the futures price. Steel mills' profits continue to be compressed [5] - **Upside Drivers**: The upward breakthrough of black commodities depends on cost-push factors, such as policy constraints on coal supply contraction or sudden disturbances in the iron ore supply end. Relying on steel demand alone cannot form a smooth positive feedback market [5] - **Downside Drivers**: After the resumption of production, the accumulation of steel contradictions may trigger a negative feedback in the industrial chain. The release of high inventory liquidity of iron ore may lead to the decline of the spot price leading the futures price [5] Ribbed Bar Fundamental Data - **Basis and Spread**: The basis and spread of ribbed bars show a pattern of weak current situation and strong expectations, suitable for reverse arbitrage. Last week, the Shanghai ribbed bar spot price was 3300 (+10) yuan/ton, the 05 contract price was 3163 (+19) yuan/ton, the 05 contract basis was 137 (-9) yuan/ton, and the 05 - 10 spread was -49 (+3) yuan/ton [14][18] - **Demand**: New home sales remain at a low level, indicating weak market confidence. Traditional off - season leads to a decline in demand [19][22][23] - **MS Weekly Data**: Supply and demand are both weak, and inventory is at a healthy level. Long - and short - process supply and inventory data show different trends [24][26] - **Production Profit**: With the expected resumption of steel mills' production and inventory replenishment, the on - screen profit of ribbed bars is shrinking. Last week, the spot profit was 165 (+10) yuan/ton, the main contract profit was 137 (+34) yuan/ton, and the East China ribbed bar valley - electricity profit was 197 (-15) yuan/ton [28][31] Hot - Rolled Coil Fundamental Data - **Basis and Spread**: Similar to ribbed bars, the basis and spread of hot - rolled coils also show a pattern of weak current situation and strong expectations, suitable for reverse arbitrage. Last week, the Shanghai hot - rolled coil spot price was 3300 (+30) yuan/ton, the 05 contract futures price was 3315 (+21) yuan/ton, the 05 contract basis was -15 (+9) yuan/ton, and the 05 - 10 spread was -21 (+3) yuan/ton [33][37] - **Demand**: Demand is flat during the traditional off - season. However, exports remain at a high level through price - for - volume strategy [38][39] - **MS Weekly Data**: Hot - rolled coil inventory is relatively high, and production cuts are needed to reduce inventory. Production is maintained at a low level [46][47] - **Production Profit**: With the expected resumption of steel mills' production and inventory replenishment, the on - screen profit of hot - rolled coils is shrinking. Last week, the spot profit was 2 (+30) yuan/ton, and the main contract profit was 139 (+36) yuan/ton [49][52] Variety Regional Difference - The report shows the regional price differences of ribbed bars, cold - rolled coils, hot - rolled coils, and medium - thick plates, including differences between cities such as Shanghai, Tianjin, Beijing, and Guangzhou [59][60][62][63][65] Cold - Rolled Coil and Medium - Thick Plate Supply, Demand, and Inventory Data - The report provides seasonal data on the total inventory, production, and apparent consumption of cold - rolled coils and medium - thick plates [66][67]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report Core View - As of January 16, the closing price of the main contract LG2603 was 778.5 yuan/cubic meter, a 0.4% increase from the previous week. The market continued to fluctuate at a low level, and the marginal changes in the fundamentals were relatively small [18] Summary by Directory Overview - For the mainstream deliverable 3.9-meter 30+ radiata pine, the Shandong market quoted 740 yuan/cubic meter, unchanged from the previous week, while the Jiangsu market quoted 760 yuan/cubic meter, a 30 yuan/cubic meter increase from the previous week. The price difference between the two regions was -20 yuan/cubic meter. The European spruce and fir were still in short supply in the Jiangsu market [4] Supply - As of January 11, there were 8 ships departing from New Zealand in January, all of which were headed to mainland China. It is expected that about 8 ships will arrive in January and 0 in February, with an estimated arrival volume of 1.34 million cubic meters in January [5][8] Demand and Inventory - As of the week of January 16, the daily average shipment volume at Lanshan Port was 20,300 cubic meters (unchanged from the previous week), and at Taicang Port was 13,800 cubic meters (unchanged from the previous week). The total inventory of the four major ports was 1.7493 million cubic meters, with no change in inventory from the previous week [6][12] Market Trends - As of January 16, the closing price of the main contract LG2603 was 778.5 yuan/cubic meter, a 0.4% increase from the previous week. The monthly spread (negative value) narrowed slightly this week. The 03-05 monthly spread was -11.5 yuan/cubic meter, the 03-07 monthly spread was -22.5 yuan/cubic meter, and the 05-07 monthly spread was -11 yuan/cubic meter [18] Other - As of the week of January 17, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) was recorded at 1,532.00 points, a decrease of 152 points (-9.24%) from the previous week. Its related sub-index, the Handysize Shipping Index BHSI, was recorded at 589 points, a decrease of 2.65% from the previous week. The Shanghai Export Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) was recorded at 1,647.39 points [6][55] - In terms of exchange rates, the US dollar index fluctuated weakly. The US dollar to RMB exchange rate was recorded at 6.966, a 0.54% decrease from the previous week, while the US dollar to New Zealand dollar exchange rate increased by 0.54% to 1.741 [6][55]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights a significant increase in bond issuance by securities firms at the beginning of 2026, with a total issuance exceeding 119.8 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of over 73% [1][2][4] - A total of 27 securities firms have issued 44 bonds as of January 16, 2026, with leading firms like Huatai Securities, Guotai Junan, and China Galaxy Securities showing notable issuance volumes of 17.5 billion yuan, 14.8 billion yuan, and 14 billion yuan respectively [2][3] - The bond issuance is driven by a combination of business expansion, rising funding needs, and a low-interest-rate environment, allowing firms to actively position for future growth and structural adjustments [1][4][5] Group 2 - The current bond issuance structure indicates a clear strategic direction, with 12 short-term financing bonds, 27 corporate bonds, and 3 subordinated bonds issued, primarily aimed at supplementing working capital and repaying maturing debts [2][3] - Some firms are also utilizing international financing channels to increase capital for overseas subsidiaries, as seen with GF Securities planning to raise over 6 billion HKD through H-share placements and convertible bonds [3] - The favorable market conditions, including a strong performance in the capital market and low interest rates, have created an attractive environment for bond issuance, allowing firms to optimize their debt structure through refinancing [4][5]