中金11月数说资产

Investment Rating - The report suggests maintaining a high position in the market and focusing on specific sectors such as overseas expansion and Bay Area-related fields, including power grids, engineering machinery, innovative pharmaceuticals, home appliances, and non-ferrous metals [1][9]. Core Insights - Economic data for October shows a general slowdown in industrial, consumption, and investment growth, with retail sales related to trade-in programs declining by 2.2% and fixed asset investment down 1.7% year-on-year [1][2]. - CPI turned positive at 0.2% in October, while PPI narrowed to -2.1%. Expectations for 2026 indicate a potential rise in CPI to 0.5% and PPI to -1, which may benefit value-style sectors related to price increases [1][6]. - The financial data indicates a decline in social financing, credit, and M1, M2 growth rates, reflecting weak demand in the real economy, but a trend of deposit activation continues [1][13]. Economic Performance - Industrial value-added and service production indices decreased to 4.9% and 4.6%, respectively, while social retail sales growth fell from 3.0% to 2.9% [2]. - Fixed asset investment from January to October saw a cumulative year-on-year decline of 1.7%, with real estate investment showing a significant drop [5]. Sector Analysis - Most industries experienced a slowdown, with only a few, such as utilities and automotive, showing growth. The energy and metals sectors are under scrutiny, with oil processing remaining high and expected Brent crude oil prices around $65 per barrel in Q4 [3][11]. - The consumer sector is facing challenges, particularly in home appliances and automotive, with declines between 7% and 15% [4]. Market Strategy - The current market shows a divergence in performance, with a recommendation to maintain a balanced investment strategy focusing on sectors like batteries, chemicals, and aquaculture, while being cautious of market volatility [9][10]. - The bond market is expected to benefit from a weakening economy, with predictions of accelerated monetary easing towards the end of the year [10]. Future Outlook - The report anticipates that demand will remain weak in 2026, necessitating further policy support to stimulate effective demand and reduce ineffective supply [7][8]. - The light industry and beauty sector are expected to require policy stimulation, with a focus on solid growth segments like trendy toys and beauty products [17][20].