一财首席经济学家调研：宏观政策维持宽松基调，为“十五五”开局奠定基础

Core Viewpoint - The "First Financial Chief Economist Confidence Index" for December 2025 is at 50, slightly lower than the previous month, indicating a weak recovery in China's economy, with macro policies expected to maintain a loose tone to support the start of the "14th Five-Year Plan" [1][5][24]. Economic Indicators - The predicted Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November is 0.72%, up from 0.2% in the previous month, while the Producer Price Index (PPI) is expected to be -2.05%, slightly better than the previous month's -2.1% [7][8]. - The forecast for total retail sales of consumer goods in November is a year-on-year growth of 3.09%, an increase from 2.9% in October, driven by the "Double 11" shopping festival and a recovery in dining trends [8][9]. - Industrial added value is predicted to grow by 5.0% year-on-year in November, up from 4.9% in October, reflecting a slight recovery in manufacturing activity [9][10]. - Fixed asset investment is expected to decline by 2.1% year-on-year in November, worsening from the previous month's -1.7%, with pressures from the real estate market and manufacturing sector [10][11]. - Real estate development investment is forecasted to decrease by 15.1% year-on-year in November, indicating ongoing challenges in the sector [11][12]. Trade and Financial Data - The trade surplus for November is projected to be $999.87 billion, an increase from $900.7 billion in October, with both imports and exports expected to rise [14][15]. - New loans for November are anticipated to rebound to 6,791 billion yuan, significantly higher than the previous month's 2,200 billion yuan [15][16]. - The total social financing amount is expected to reach 2.32 trillion yuan in November, up from 0.81 trillion yuan in October [16][17]. - The M2 money supply growth rate is forecasted at 8.29%, slightly above the previous month's 8.2% [17][18]. Monetary Policy and Exchange Rates - Economists predict little change in the LPR and reserve requirement ratios in the near term, with a focus on maintaining liquidity in the market [18][19]. - The expected exchange rate for the Chinese yuan against the US dollar by the end of November is 7.07, with a potential adjustment to 6.98 by mid-next year [19][20]. Foreign Exchange Reserves - As of the end of November, China's foreign exchange reserves are reported at $33,464 billion, a slight increase from the previous month [20][21]. Policy Outlook - Future fiscal policies are expected to be more proactive, with an emphasis on increasing investment in infrastructure and social sectors to stimulate economic growth [22][24]. - The upcoming Central Economic Work Conference is anticipated to focus on the strategic significance of 2026 as the start of the "14th Five-Year Plan," emphasizing high-quality development and domestic demand [24][26].