Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-12-25 17:28Core Viewpoint - The year 2026 is expected to be a pivotal moment for the A-share market, transitioning from liquidity-driven growth to profit-driven growth, with a focus on domestic demand recovery and technological self-reliance as the main investment themes [1][4]. Group 1: Macroeconomic Environment - The previous growth model reliant on real estate and infrastructure credit expansion has diminished, with government spending becoming the core marginal force driving total demand fluctuations since 2022 [4]. - The "14th Five-Year Plan" is set to initiate a positive policy tone, with expected fiscal spending expansion and infrastructure projects boosting investment, particularly in infrastructure, which will counterbalance export decline and promote domestic demand recovery [4]. - The year 2026 coincides with the U.S. midterm elections, historically leading to expansionary fiscal and monetary policies in the U.S., which may resonate with China's economic policies and boost global demand for industrial metals and commodities [4]. Group 2: Price Trends and Market Dynamics - Price increases are anticipated to be a dominant theme from Q4 2025 to 2026, reflecting both the recovery in demand and the cumulative effects of global monetary expansion since 2020 [5]. - The purchasing power of fiat currencies has significantly declined since 2020, leading to potential price surges in products experiencing supply-demand gaps [5]. - The A-share market is currently transitioning from a liquidity-driven phase to a profit-driven phase, with PPI recovery being a key variable indicating substantial improvement in corporate profits, particularly in cyclical sectors [6]. Group 3: Investment Opportunities - Investment strategies for the upcoming year should focus on the dual themes of domestic demand recovery and technological self-reliance, particularly in the domestic computing power industry, which is expected to accelerate commercialization and market share growth [7]. - The recovery of the consumer services sector is anticipated to be driven by multiple factors, including policy support and structural trends such as aging populations and the rise of younger consumer groups [7]. - Concerns regarding the valuation levels of the technology sector are deemed premature, with the belief that the current AI bubble is still manageable, suggesting that technology will remain a primary market theme in 2026 [7].