中金：联合解读中央经济工作会议

Core Viewpoint - The Central Economic Work Conference held on December 10-11 in Beijing objectively analyzed the development situation of the Chinese economy, addressing various concerns regarding consumption, investment, real estate, corporate accounts, and market competition order. The policy direction for next year is "stability while seeking progress, improving quality and efficiency" [2][14]. Macro: Responding to Concerns, Improving Quality and Efficiency - The conference highlighted the importance of domestic demand as a primary task, emphasizing the implementation of special actions to boost consumption and the expansion of quality goods and services supply. It also aims to eliminate unreasonable restrictions in the consumption sector to unleash service consumption potential [5][6]. - On the demand side, the conference proposed a plan to increase urban and rural residents' income and optimize the implementation of "two new" policies, which may involve increasing social security spending to enhance disposable income and promote consumption growth [6][9]. - Government investment is expected to lead the way in stabilizing investment, with a focus on increasing central budget investment and optimizing the use of local government special bonds to alleviate financial pressures [6][9]. - The conference emphasized the need to actively and prudently resolve risks in key areas, particularly in the real estate sector, where it aims to stabilize the market and improve residents' purchasing power [7][9]. Strategies: Balancing Growth and Reform - The conference reiterated the need for a proactive fiscal policy while maintaining necessary fiscal deficits and total debt levels. It aims to optimize fiscal spending and strengthen fiscal management [10][23]. - Monetary policy is expected to remain moderately loose, with a focus on promoting stable economic growth and reasonable price recovery. The use of various policy tools, including interest rate cuts, is anticipated to be more flexible and efficient [11][24]. - The conference stressed the importance of innovation-driven development, with measures to enhance the role of enterprises in innovation and promote high-quality development of key industrial chains [12][16]. Real Estate: Focus on Supply Issues - The conference underscored the need to stabilize the real estate market, advocating for measures to control new supply, reduce inventory, and improve supply quality. It encourages the acquisition of existing homes for affordable housing [29][30]. - The emphasis on resolving inventory issues reflects a heightened focus on the real estate sector's challenges, particularly in light of the ongoing supply-demand imbalance [29][30]. Consumption: Continuous Policy Support - The conference prioritized domestic demand, reiterating the importance of consumption in driving economic growth. It plans to implement measures to enhance residents' income and stabilize employment for key groups [38]. - Policies aimed at boosting consumer confidence and spending are expected to continue, with a focus on increasing the quality and availability of goods and services [38].