【广发宏观钟林楠】等待新变量，打破旧共识：2025年中期货币环境展望

Core Viewpoint - The monetary policy in the first half of 2025 will be divided into two phases, focusing on stabilizing the economy and adjusting liquidity based on economic conditions [1][7][36] Monetary Policy Outlook - The first phase (January-February) will see a stable economic start with less pressure for counter-cyclical adjustments, focusing on preventing capital outflow and stabilizing exchange rates and interest rates [1][7] - The second phase (March-June) will shift towards stabilizing growth as previous policy goals are met, with potential for rate cuts and structural tool expansions [1][7][36] Liquidity Analysis - Narrow liquidity reflects the monetary policy stance, tightening initially and then loosening as the policy focus shifts [2][13] - The narrow liquidity is expected to remain limited in its further loosening due to macro-prudential considerations and the need to prevent capital outflow [2][13][62] Credit and Social Financing - Entity credit has stabilized in the first half of the year, with expectations for further improvement in the second half due to low base effects and proactive credit supply [17][66] - Social financing growth may slow down in the second half, with an expected year-end growth rate of around 8.2% [21][22] M1 Growth - M1 growth has rebounded, driven by low base effects, recovery in financing demand, and increased foreign exchange settlements, with expectations for continued support in the second half [25][26] - The M1 growth rate is projected to be between 3%-4% in the baseline scenario, with fluctuations expected throughout the year [25][26] Inflation and Asset Performance - Improvements in broad liquidity, particularly M1, typically indicate a rise in future inflation expectations and upward pressure on interest rates, yet current asset performance remains subdued [28][29] - Changing low inflation expectations requires new external forces, with recent policy signals indicating a focus on supply-side reforms and stabilizing demand [31][32] Structural Policy Tools - The central bank may restart government bond trading and consider further reserve requirement reforms, with potential structural tools focusing on digital finance and consumption [10][12][38] - The effectiveness of structural tools will depend on their implementation and the overall economic environment [38][39]