宋雪涛：还有增量政策吗？

Core Viewpoint - The optimization of existing policies will be a key focus in the near future, supporting economic growth through adjustments in the form, rhythm, and use of these policies [2][17]. Policy Outlook - The newly developed policy financial tools were launched at the end of September, raising market interest in whether additional incremental policies will be introduced, potentially triggering a shift in market style [4]. - Key observations from recent government meetings indicate that there is no immediate demand for aggressive policy adjustments, with a focus on long-term goals rather than short-term economic stimulation [4][7]. - The People's Daily published a series of articles emphasizing the importance of viewing the economic situation holistically, acknowledging the uneven pace of industrial transformation and the need to avoid overreacting to negative sentiments from specific sectors [5][6]. Economic Growth Targets - Achieving the annual GDP growth target of 5% in the fourth quarter is deemed feasible, reducing the necessity for new incremental policies [8]. - The current economic environment allows for a buffer, as the GDP growth rate in the first half of the year was 5.3%, meaning only a 4.6% growth rate is needed in the fourth quarter to meet the target [8][9]. Local Government Financial Pressure - Local government financial pressures have eased compared to last year, with a shift in focus towards debt resolution rather than aggressive infrastructure investment, which diminishes the demand for central government funding [9]. Consumer and Export Dynamics - Despite high base pressures on consumption and exports, internal economic resilience remains strong, suggesting that the need for new incremental policies is low [11]. - Recent data indicates that consumer spending during the National Day holiday showed a year-on-year increase, with service consumption driving growth [11]. - Export resilience is noted, with China's share in global exports increasing, despite challenges from high base effects in the previous year [13]. Policy Adjustments - Future policy focus will be on optimizing existing measures rather than introducing new ones, with changes in monetary policy expected to be more gradual [14][18]. - Fiscal policy will see adjustments in the timing of local government debt issuance and the acceleration of new policy financial tools to support project capital [19]. - Consumer support policies are shifting from product subsidies to service and livelihood support, reflecting a long-term strategy to boost domestic demand [20][21]. Reform Focus - Current policy emphasis is on deepening reforms, including the establishment of a unified market and market-oriented reforms for factors of production, which are expected to enhance overall economic growth potential [22].