

Market Overview - The market opened lower yesterday but rebounded slightly, with the three major indices showing small gains. The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.66%, the Shenzhen Component Index increased by 0.46%, and the ChiNext Index gained 0.5% [1] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets was 1.5 trillion yuan, a decrease of 99.8 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day [1] - Sectors such as military industry, precious metals, humanoid robots, and commercial aerospace saw the largest gains, while insurance, film and television, photovoltaics, and snacks experienced the most significant declines [1] Policy Insights - CITIC Securities interprets the recently issued "Implementation Plan for the Childcare Subsidy System" as a measure to support families in raising infants and toddlers, which may lead to the introduction of various comprehensive policies in the future [2] - The childcare subsidy aims to improve birth rates or prevent further declines, but achieving an increase in birth intentions is a long-term process that cannot be solely addressed by economic subsidies [2] - Following the announcement, related sectors such as dairy, maternal and infant products, and toys experienced a brief surge before slightly retreating, indicating cautious market expectations regarding the policy's effectiveness [2] Commercial Real Estate Outlook - Huatai Securities expresses optimism about the commercial real estate sector under the logic of value reassessment, noting that leading operators' shopping center assets exceed the fair value of their investment properties [3] - The C-REITs channel facilitates a smoother realization of this value, enhancing liquidity and making the valuation more meaningful [3] - Companies focused on development in commercial real estate and those with operational management premiums are expected to face growth opportunities [3] Macro Economic Perspective - CICC highlights several macroeconomic factors supporting the performance of the Chinese stock market, despite the need for improvement in economic indicators [4] - Since the fourth quarter of last year, market confidence in China's medium to long-term economic outlook has significantly improved, particularly due to positive effects from DeepSeek [4] - Although the real estate sector is still adjusting, its impact on the economy has diminished as its proportion in the economy has significantly decreased [4] - Policymakers are increasingly focused on the economy, stock market, and real estate, leading to reduced concerns about downside risks in these areas [4] - The increase in the proportion of safe asset allocations among Chinese residents, coupled with limited returns on safe assets, has heightened the motivation to allocate to risk assets, especially equities [4] - Looking ahead, addressing debt-related policies during financial downturns is crucial for improving balance sheets and enhancing economic vitality, which is also significant for capital markets [4]