国泰海通 · 晨报260105｜元旦“微度假”热度高

Macro Insights - The New Year's holiday saw a significant increase in travel, with inter-regional mobility growing by 19.5% year-on-year, reaching a recent high. Short-distance "micro-vacations" have become mainstream, with strong performance in service consumption, particularly in entertainment. However, product consumption has declined due to the waning effects of year-end sales [4]. - Real estate sales are showing marginal declines, although the easing of purchase restrictions in first-tier cities has released some demand. Infrastructure and construction are still constrained by insufficient new projects [4]. - The port operations remain stable, but there is a divergence in domestic import freight rates and the Baltic Dry Index (BDI). Most industries are experiencing a decline in operating rates, with petrochemicals and automotive sectors showing weak performance due to rising costs and falling demand, while emerging sectors like lithium batteries and photovoltaics are performing well [4]. - The Producer Price Index (PPI) is generally rising, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows mixed results. The RMB exchange rate has surpassed 7.0, with funding rates and government bond yields trending upward [4]. Strategy Insights - The A-share market is expected to see a "spring opening red" as it closed at 3968.84 points in 2025, marking an 18.41% annual increase. The market sentiment has shifted towards optimism, with expectations of a potential interest rate cut in the U.S. in 2026 [8]. - The influx of incremental capital, particularly through A500 ETF and insurance funds, is expected to solidify liquidity. The government has emphasized the need to stabilize and improve real estate market expectations, indicating a proactive approach to boosting growth [8][9]. - The central bank's fourth-quarter meeting highlighted the importance of price signals for promoting stable economic growth and reasonable price recovery, with a gradual emergence of price increases in certain sectors due to improved demand and supply constraints [10]. Industry Comparisons - The technology sector, particularly in AI and emerging industrialization trends, is expected to see strong growth. The domestic chip technology breakthroughs and storage price increases are anticipated to continue, with a focus on companies with global competitive advantages [11]. - Non-bank financial institutions are likely to benefit from increased demand for wealth management and the migration of household deposits, with recommendations for insurance and brokerage firms [11]. - The cyclical sectors are showing signs of improvement, with low valuations and positioning, benefiting from policies aimed at expanding domestic demand and stabilizing the real estate market. Recommendations include tourism services, hotels, and consumer goods [11]. - Specific themes to watch include AI applications, robotics, commercial aerospace, and domestic consumption, with a focus on new consumption patterns and service sectors [11].