Group 1: Macro Overview - The report indicates that in 2025, credit expansion showed marginal improvement, with a notable reliance on fiscal expansion, as the proportion of government bonds in social financing reached a historical high [3] - Monthly data reveals that new credit has decreased year-on-year for six consecutive months, with corporate credit performing better than household credit, driven mainly by the implementation of policy financial tools [3] - Looking ahead, the report suggests that the economy remains in a "weak reality," with significant downward pressure, and anticipates proactive policy measures in 2026 to stimulate economic growth [3] Group 2: Fixed Income Analysis - The report discusses the recent volatility in 30-year government bonds, which rose from approximately 1.85% in early July to around 2.3%, an increase of 45 basis points, while local government bonds remained stable [4] - The fitted model indicates that the current 10-year and 30-year local government bond to government bond spreads are at 16 basis points, with upper limits of approximately 23 and 21 basis points, respectively, suggesting limited room for further increases in spreads [4] Group 3: Industry Performance - The report highlights the top-performing industries in January, with Media leading at 25.5%, followed by Non-ferrous Metals at 23.2%, and Defense Industry at 20.5%, while the bottom performers included Banks at -2.5% and Food & Beverage at -1.8% [1] - Over the past year, Non-ferrous Metals showed a remarkable increase of 112.4%, indicating strong sector performance [1] Group 4: Company Insights - The report emphasizes that SenDa Group is a leading player in China's overseas expansion into Africa, leveraging its capabilities to empower the brand LeShuShi through channel, product, and market structure enhancements [5] - Key success factors for SenDa Group include early identification of the direction for industrial and trade integration, local factory establishment, product localization, and deep channel development [5] - The report draws parallels with the operations of Charoen Pokphand Group in China, suggesting that there are valuable lessons to be learned from their century-long operational history [5] Group 5: Strategic Partnerships - The report details a strategic cross-holding agreement between SF Express and J&T Express, where SF will acquire 10% of J&T's shares, while J&T will hold approximately 4.29% of SF's shares, enhancing long-term cooperation [7] - This partnership aims to leverage both companies' strengths in logistics networks and operational capabilities, facilitating better resource allocation and market coverage in key regions [8]