Haitong Securities·2025-09-16 02:40Macro Research - The US labor market is experiencing a significant slowdown in new job creation, raising concerns about a potential recession, although it has not yet reached that point. The impacts of immigration and retirement on labor supply are diminishing, making it difficult to maintain the current balance between supply and demand in the labor market, which has raised alarms about a potential slowdown [4][12][14] - The average monthly new job creation needed to keep the unemployment rate stable is estimated to be between 150,000 and 180,000. However, the recent average has fallen to 120,000, which is below this range, indicating a need for policy adjustments to stimulate job growth [14][16] Company Research: Anhui Expressway - Anhui Expressway completed the acquisition of group road assets in Q1 2025, significantly enhancing its performance. The company is also benefiting from the accelerated recovery of toll revenues following the expansion of the Xuanguang Expressway, with a 13% year-on-year increase in toll revenue [6][7] - The company has committed to a high dividend policy, maintaining a dividend payout ratio of no less than 60% of net profit for 2025-2027, which is expected to yield dividend rates of 4.9%, 4.9%, and 4.7% respectively [7][9] - Despite recent stock price pressure due to shareholder reduction announcements, the long-term value of Anhui Expressway remains intact, supported by its strong return on equity (ROE) and stable cash flow [7][9] Industry Research: Transportation - The transportation sector is seeing a recovery in toll revenues, particularly in the context of expressway expansions, which is expected to continue driving stable growth in comparable performance metrics [6][7] - The overall market sentiment is influenced by changes in risk appetite, with a focus on high dividend yields and stable cash flows in the transportation industry [7][9] Industry Research: Coal - The coal industry is strategically viewed positively, with expectations of upward price trends driven by increased demand and supply constraints. The total coal production for the year is projected to remain stable, with a slight decrease expected in the second half due to regulatory impacts [31][33] - The price of thermal coal has seen a slight decline, but overall demand is expected to improve, particularly in Q3, as the market adjusts to supply dynamics [34][31] Industry Research: Textile and Apparel - The textile and apparel industry is facing challenges, with export growth slowing down in both China and Vietnam. In August, China's textile and apparel exports fell by 5% year-on-year, indicating a significant decline in growth momentum [35][36] - Several Taiwanese manufacturers reported a slowdown in revenue growth, highlighting the pressures faced by the manufacturing sector amid changing market conditions [36][35]