连平：资本市场环境发生重大变化

Group 1 - The capital market is undergoing a profound transformation due to collective monetary easing by major global economies, including the U.S. and China, leading to increased attention on capital markets as alternative investment avenues [1][3] - The liquidity environment in capital markets is expected to remain loose, with the U.S. Federal Reserve having cut interest rates by 100 basis points since the beginning of 2024, indicating a shift towards a more accommodative monetary policy [3][4] - China's monetary policy has shifted from "prudent" to "moderately loose," marking the first change in 14 years, aimed at maintaining economic growth around 5% [6][7] Group 2 - Investment demand is likely to shift towards capital markets as traditional channels like real estate and high-yield financial products have seen significant declines in returns, with real estate entering a prolonged adjustment period since late 2021 [7][9] - The average yield on financial products has dropped to around 2%, failing to attract medium-risk investors, thus making capital markets a more appealing option for those seeking better returns [9][10] - The trend of capital flowing into the capital markets is expected to strengthen, enhancing the role of capital markets in China's modern economic system [7][9] Group 3 - The central bank is expected to support capital markets more vigorously, having introduced innovative tools to provide liquidity directly to financial institutions, which is a departure from previous indirect support methods [10][12] - The central bank has initiated special loans to support stock buybacks by listed companies, allowing them to access low-cost funding for repurchases, which had not been previously utilized [10][12] - The establishment of a market stabilization fund through the China Investment Corporation aims to provide liquidity support and stabilize market expectations, reflecting a proactive approach to maintaining market stability [12][13]