万联证券：结构性工具降息 宽信用渠道拓展

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles is that China's monetary policy will remain moderately accommodative in 2026, focusing on counter-cyclical and cross-cyclical adjustments to support high-quality economic development and structural transformation [1][2] - Starting from January 19, the People's Bank of China will lower the re-lending and rediscount rates by 0.25 percentage points, which is expected to enhance banks' willingness to lend in key areas and reduce credit costs [1] - The structural policy adjustment includes targeted interest rate reductions for key supported sectors and an increase in the quota for structural tools, broadening the coverage of credit support to include sectors like technology innovation, small and medium-sized enterprises, green projects, and employment [1] Group 2 - There is still room for further interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions this year, with structural tools being prioritized initially, while total tools may be used more moderately later [2] - The average statutory reserve requirement ratio is at 6.3%, with a safe distance from the historical low of 5%, indicating potential for further easing [2] - The focus on prices is increasing, with expectations that macro policy coordination and initiatives to boost consumption will improve supply-demand matching, leading to a limited rise in inflation in 2026 compared to 2025 [2]