Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-12-21 13:18Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that expanding domestic demand is a strategic move crucial for boosting consumption, with investors advised to focus on policy developments from early next year until the Two Sessions [1] - In 2025, the performance of consumer stocks is expected to be weak due to a deteriorating domestic credit cycle and low recovery rates in consumption, compounded by a high base effect from the previous year [1] - Despite the presence of themes like "new consumption," the consumer sector lacks fundamental support and is less attractive to investors compared to the booming technology sector [1] Group 2 - There is optimism that strong policy measures aimed at expanding domestic demand could lead to a turnaround in consumer stocks, particularly through increased income, subsidies, and social security support [1] - The market is closely monitoring the government's stance on stabilizing the real estate sector, with measures like property storage and mortgage interest subsidies being discussed to support the industry [2] - Stabilization of the real estate sector is seen as beneficial for improving household balance sheets and boosting investor confidence [2]