月度前瞻 | 开年经济“新变化”？（申万宏观·赵伟团队）

Economic Monthly Data - The economic indicators for November 2025 show a GDP growth of 4.8%, with a forecast of 5.2% for December 2025 and 5.4% for January-February 2026 [2] - Fixed asset investment is projected to decline by 2.6% in November 2025, with a further drop to -3.8% in December and -9.8% in January-February 2026 [2] - Real estate investment is expected to decrease significantly by 15.9% in November, 17.2% in December, and 31.1% in January-February 2026 [2] Production and Supply Chain Insights - Manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.3% in January 2026, indicating a contraction, likely influenced by the early return of workers during the Spring Festival [3][10] - The average PMI over the past two months shows a slight recovery trend, with a 0.5% increase from November 2025 [10] - The production in the metallurgical chain has improved, with a 2.2% increase in blast furnace operating rates compared to December 2025 [14] Demand and Consumption Trends - Export activities are expected to remain robust due to a delayed Spring Festival, extending the "export rush" window, with a 13.9% increase in foreign trade cargo volume in early January 2026 [5][25] - Domestic consumption is anticipated to see a slight recovery, with a projected increase of 1.9% in retail sales during January-February 2026, supported by extended holiday periods and local consumption stimulus policies [31] - Various regions are implementing consumption promotion measures, including issuing large amounts of consumer vouchers to boost spending during the Spring Festival [36] Investment Outlook - Investment is expected to improve moderately due to supportive policies and increased government bond financing, with a positive outlook for infrastructure investment [39] - The net financing of government bonds in January 2026 is projected to show positive performance, providing support for infrastructure investments [42] Price Trends and Inflation - PPI is expected to show weak recovery, with January 2026 PPI projected to remain low due to weak transmission of upstream prices to downstream sectors [46] - CPI is anticipated to exhibit a "V-shaped" trend in January-February 2026, influenced by the timing of the Spring Festival and changes in food prices [56] Summary of Economic Resilience - Overall, the economic pressure observed previously may ease slightly, with signs of resilience in early 2026, particularly in production and export indicators [66] - The delayed Spring Festival is expected to prolong the "rush for production and exports," contributing to a positive economic outlook for the beginning of the year [66]