GUOTAI HAITONG SECURITIES·2025-11-14 13:02Macroeconomic Insights - M1 year-on-year decline attributed to weak credit performance from enterprises and households, with social financing growth continuing to decrease[3] - New policy financial tools are expected to support corporate loans, with the Ministry of Finance allocating 500 billion yuan to local governments to stabilize social financing in the last two months of the year[3] - The central bank has shifted focus from loan quantity targets to social financing and monetary indicators, indicating stable financial support for the real economy[3] Monetary Policy Outlook - Continued monetary easing is necessary to improve demand and price expectations, with room for further adjustments in mortgage rates and deposit rates[4] - As of September, the weighted average interest rate for new personal mortgages has only decreased by 3 basis points to 3.06%[4] Industry Developments - Haibo Shichuang and CATL signed a three-year agreement for no less than 200GWh of battery cell procurement, reflecting confidence in high growth for the energy storage sector[9] - Canadian company Artis signed a major contract for a 1.86GWh energy storage project, further solidifying its leading position in the North American market[10] Semiconductor Market Trends - NAND Flash demand is expected to rise significantly, driven by AI applications, with a 50% increase in prices for 512Gb TLC NAND wafers observed recently[20] - NOR Flash demand is also increasing, with manufacturers planning to raise prices by 30% due to heightened demand from AI servers[21] Financial Sector Analysis - As of October 2025, the total net asset value of public funds reached 36.02 trillion yuan, with a 2.26% month-on-month increase[29] - The market saw a net outflow of existing funds, with equity funds experiencing a 2.73% decrease in total shares[29] Consumer Behavior Insights - The CPI structure is changing, with service sector CPI showing a recovery trend while food CPI remains under pressure due to fluctuating pork prices[45] - The beverage and snack sectors are expected to benefit from improving consumer sentiment and demand, with recommendations for companies like Nongfu Spring and Three Squirrels[43]