政策半月观：内外均有新变化

Group 1: Macro Insights - The report highlights six key focuses in recent policies, including the planning of the "15th Five-Year Plan" and upcoming US-China talks, indicating a short-term policy stance of "holding back but not lifting" with potential for future stimulus [4] - August's new credit scale fell below expectations and seasonal norms, primarily due to weakened government bond support and a slowdown in social financing growth, suggesting continued weakness in consumption and real estate [5] - The US August CPI data met expectations, but initial jobless claims surged to a near two-year high, increasing the likelihood of Fed rate cuts in September and October [6] Group 2: Real Estate and Construction - The real estate market confirmed a weekly level increase, with a rebound of over 20% since April 7, indicating a potential nearing of the end of this upward trend [6][7] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring domestic coal supply and the recovery of Mongolian coal imports, as well as potential strong stimulus policies [30] - The construction materials sector is expected to benefit from early issuance of debt limits and measures to alleviate hidden debts, with a focus on municipal engineering projects [40] Group 3: Financial Sector - The banking sector continues to face an asset shortage, with a slowdown in social financing growth indicating a decline in asset supply, while deposit growth remains lower than social financing [17] - The report notes that the average issuance rate for 1-year time deposits has increased, reflecting a tightening in the funding environment [20] Group 4: Energy and Commodities - The report indicates a strong outlook for metal prices, particularly copper, driven by seasonal demand and anticipated interest rate cuts [44] - The renewable energy sector is poised for growth with new pricing policies aimed at rationalizing cost sharing, which could catalyze the development of green electricity projects [45] Group 5: AI and Technology - The report discusses the emergence of AI infrastructure, particularly in the context of DeepSeek technology, which is expected to drive significant advancements in the AI sector and reshape global perceptions of Chinese tech capabilities [10][11] - The AI industry is projected to be driven by both model advancements and application implementations, with major tech companies expected to continue releasing new models [13]