Morgan Stanley(US:MS) Huan Qiu Wang·2025-08-21 02:12Core Insights - The recent rally in the A-share market is fundamentally different from previous short-term spikes, driven by improved liquidity, a shift in capital allocation, and expectations of policy easing, with increasing investor confidence in the long-term macroeconomic outlook [1][3] Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index and CSI 300 Index have risen approximately 11% and 8% year-to-date, respectively, with significant acceleration since late June [3] - On August 15, the Shanghai Composite Index surpassed 3700 points, reaching its highest level in nearly a decade since 2015, while the CSI 300 Index also broke through 4200 points, a level previously seen only briefly in September 2024 and January 2023 [3] Key Indicators for Sustainability - Investors should focus on four key signals to assess the sustainability of the current rally: changes in bond yields, policy catalysts, second-quarter earnings performance, and potential government interventions [3][4] - The current market momentum is expected to continue into the summer, with the CSI 300 Index potentially targeting a bullish goal of 4700 points in the short term [3][5] Liquidity Improvement - Domestic liquidity conditions are steadily improving, as indicated by Morgan Stanley's proprietary "Free Liquidity Indicator," which turned positive in June 2025 and remained positive in July, primarily due to funds flowing into the corporate sector from government bond issuances [3][4] Bond Yield Trends - The yields on 10-year and 30-year government bonds have risen to 1.78% and 2.11%, respectively, reflecting a positive shift in investor expectations regarding the economic outlook [3][4] Policy Factors - The ongoing "anti-involution" policies in China are accumulating positive effects, boosting market sentiment and enhancing investor expectations for price stability and improved supply-demand dynamics [4] - Anticipation of new local and gradual real estate easing measures in the coming months is also contributing to market optimism [4] Earnings Performance - The A-share market achieved its first quarter of earnings in line with expectations in Q1 2025, and if the trend of profit growth continues, it could signify a clearer turning point for the market [4] Government Intervention - Current margin financing balances exceed 2 trillion yuan (approximately 290 billion USD), but the proportion of free-float market value is slightly below the ten-year average, suggesting a lower likelihood of strong government intervention in the short term [5] - Morgan Stanley maintains an "overweight" rating on A-shares since June, expecting continued outperformance compared to offshore markets [5]