宏观专题报告：开年经济“新变化”？
Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2026-02-12 09:13

Group 1: Production Trends - In January, the manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.3%, a decrease of 0.8 percentage points, indicating a contraction in manufacturing activity[3] - The average PMI over the past two months shows a recovery trend, rising 0.5 percentage points to 49.7% compared to November 2025[15] - The operating rate of blast furnaces in the metallurgical chain increased by 2.2 percentage points year-on-year to 1% during the weeks leading up to the Spring Festival[21] Group 2: Demand Insights - Export activity is expected to remain strong due to a delayed Spring Festival, with foreign trade cargo volume increasing by 13.9% year-on-year in the weeks leading up to the festival[5] - Retail sales are projected to see a slight rebound of around 1.9% in January-February 2026, supported by extended holiday periods and local consumption stimulus policies[40] - The demand for consumer goods has been impacted by previous "trade-in" policies, leading to a low performance in retail sales for household appliances and vehicles[43] Group 3: Price Dynamics - The Producer Price Index (PPI) is expected to show weak recovery, with January PPI rising to -1.4% year-on-year, indicating limited upward pressure from upstream prices[57] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is anticipated to exhibit a "V-shaped" trend due to the timing of the Spring Festival, with food prices providing moderate support[7] - The overall inflationary pressure remains subdued, with core CPI expected to stay low due to weak demand and reduced government subsidies[7] Group 4: Investment Outlook - Investment is expected to improve moderately in early 2026, supported by government debt financing and new policy measures aimed at infrastructure projects[49] - The net financing of government bonds in January showed positive performance, indicating a supportive environment for infrastructure investment[49] - The operating rates for asphalt and grinding processes maintained resilience, reflecting stable investment activity in the construction sector[49]