Core Insights - The report highlights the potential for an "anti-involution" trend in the industry, which is expected to improve the nominal economic growth rate that has been weak [1][2] - The report discusses the recent meeting of the Central Financial Committee, emphasizing the need to address chaotic low-price competition and promote product quality [2] - The "anti-involution" movement is anticipated to boost prices from the supply side, thereby alleviating the current weak nominal economic growth situation [2] Market Update - The report notes that weak pricing has been a significant drag on the fundamentals, particularly the nominal economic growth rate [2] - Since October 2022, the Producer Price Index (PPI) has been below zero for 32 consecutive months, similar to the period from 2012 to 2016 when supply-side reforms helped PPI recover [2] - The report suggests that the "anti-involution" actions taken by various industries, such as solar and automotive, could lead to short-term positive factors for related domestic demand sectors [2] Short-term Trading Opportunities - The report indicates that the current market environment is conducive to a short-term trading rally in cyclical stocks, given the low valuations and the recent actions taken by companies to limit production [2] - It is noted that the market has been performing well across several sectors, including technology and consumer goods, which may lead to a rotation into cyclical stocks [2] Observations on Style Switching - The report expresses caution regarding the sustainability of the style switch, drawing parallels to the economic environment of 2013-2015 [2] - It suggests that while PPI may stabilize in the second half of the year, a strong upward trend is unlikely, and the recovery of fundamentals will require further observation [2] - The report emphasizes that the current cycle is nearing a mid-cycle point, with potential inventory destocking by year-end, and the effectiveness of policy implementation remains to be seen [2]
市场更新：行业“反内卷”，预期交易还是趋势反转？
Bank of China Securities·2025-07-07 06:03