Core Viewpoint - The economic outlook for China in 2025 is expected to show steady progress, with a focus on high-quality development and structural optimization, as indicated by the Chief Economist Confidence Index of 50.32 for January 2026, reflecting a recovery from the previous month [1][4]. Economic Indicators - The average forecast for December 2025 CPI year-on-year growth is 0.8%, slightly higher than the previous month's 0.7% [8][10]. - The average forecast for December 2025 PPI year-on-year growth is -2.0%, an improvement from -2.2% in the previous month [8][10]. - The average forecast for December 2025 industrial added value year-on-year growth is 4.9%, up from 4.8% in November [13]. - The average forecast for December 2025 fixed asset investment cumulative year-on-year growth is -2.2%, an improvement from -2.6% in November [14]. - The average forecast for December 2025 social retail sales year-on-year growth is 1.8%, with a range from 0.6% to 4.9% [10][11]. - The average forecast for December 2025 trade surplus is $1113.5 billion, slightly lower than the previous month's $1116.8 billion [17]. - The average forecast for December 2025 new loans is 7182.5 billion yuan, a significant increase from the previous month's 3900 billion yuan [19]. - The average forecast for December 2025 total social financing is 1.8 trillion yuan, down from 2.5 trillion yuan in November [21]. - The average forecast for December 2025 M2 year-on-year growth is 8%, consistent with the previous month's figure [21][23]. - As of December 2025, China's foreign exchange reserves are expected to be $33579 billion, reflecting a slight increase from the previous month [23]. Policy Outlook - The macroeconomic policy for 2026 is expected to be more proactive, with an increase in fiscal deficit and government debt issuance to support economic growth [25][27]. - Monetary policy is anticipated to remain accommodative, with potential interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions to ensure liquidity and lower financing costs [26][27].

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Market Insights - The manufacturing PMI in December recorded 50.1%, a 0.9 percentage point increase from November's 49.2%, indicating a return to the expansion zone after eight months [3] - The CPI rose by 0.7% year-on-year in November, while the PPI fell by 2.2%, with food prices contributing to the CPI increase and a wider decline in living materials affecting the PPI [3] - The political bureau and central economic work conference emphasized stability and innovation, with policies aimed at boosting domestic demand, technological innovation, and green transformation, positively impacting market sentiment [4] - Major stock indices collectively rose in December, with the Shanghai Composite Index and Shenzhen Component Index increasing by 2.34% and 4.22%, respectively [4] - The defense, non-ferrous metals, and communication sectors saw gains exceeding 10%, while coal, real estate, and pharmaceutical sectors experienced declines of over 3% [4][5] Bond Market Performance - The bond market showed weak performance in early December due to disappointing macroeconomic data and lower-than-expected net purchases of government bonds by the central bank [6] - The political bureau's meeting reiterated a commitment to moderately loose monetary policy and proactive fiscal measures, which helped the bond market recover towards the end of the month [6] - The overall return of the China Bond Index fell by 0.07% in December, with credit bonds performing better than interest rate bonds [6] Fund Performance Overview - The Morningstar China Open-End Fund Index recorded a 2.04% increase in December, with stock and allocation fund indices rising by 3.06% and 1.57%, respectively [15][16] - Growth and balanced style funds outperformed value style funds, with large-cap growth mixed funds achieving an average return of 5.05% [18] - Fixed income funds displayed mixed results, with credit bond funds and convertible bond funds showing stronger performance compared to interest rate bond funds [19] - QDII funds experienced varied performance, with over half of the categories declining, while global emerging market mixed funds and commodity funds recorded gains [20]

Economic Outlook - The global economy in 2026 is expected to exhibit a complex system characterized by non-linearity, path dependence, and adaptability, showing high instability but resilience [1] - The "First Financial Chief Economist Confidence Index" for January 2026 is reported at 50.32, indicating a recovery and maintaining a prosperous state [2][3] Inflation and Price Predictions - The average predicted year-on-year CPI growth for December 2025 is 0.8%, while the PPI is forecasted at -2% [5][6] - CPI predictions range from a minimum of 0.5% to a maximum of 0.9%, indicating a slight increase from November's 0.7% [6] - The PPI predictions range from -2.3% to -1.9%, showing a slight improvement from the previous month's -2.2% [6] Industrial and Investment Growth - The predicted growth rate for industrial added value in December 2025 is 4.9%, slightly above the previous month's 4.8% [9][10] - Fixed asset investment is expected to decline by an average of -2.2%, showing a recovery from November's -2.6% [11] - Real estate development investment is forecasted to decrease by -15.8%, with signs of a narrowing decline in transaction volumes [12] Trade and Export Forecasts - The trade surplus for December 2025 is predicted to be $1113.5 billion, remaining stable compared to the previous month [13][14] - Exports are expected to grow by 2.5%, down from 5.9% in the previous month, while imports are forecasted to increase by 0.7% [14][15] Financing and Monetary Policy - New loans are projected to reach 7182.5 billion yuan in December 2025, recovering from the previous month's 3900 billion yuan [15][16] - The total social financing is expected to average 1.8 trillion yuan, lower than the previous month's 2.5 trillion yuan [16][17] - M2 growth is predicted to remain at 8%, consistent with November's figures [18] Policy Directions - Fiscal policy is anticipated to become more proactive, with an increase in the scale of government debt and continued support for local debt initiatives [20][21] - Monetary policy is expected to remain moderately accommodative, with potential for further interest rate cuts and reserve requirement reductions [20][21]

Core Viewpoint - Economists expect future policies to maintain continuity, stability, and flexibility, with a focus on promoting high-quality economic development and reasonable price recovery [1][24][26]. Economic Indicators - The Chief Economist Confidence Index for January 2026 is reported at 50.32, indicating a recovery and maintaining a prosperous state [5]. - Predictions for December 2025 include a CPI year-on-year growth rate of 0.8%, a PPI year-on-year decline of 2%, and an industrial added value growth rate of 4.9% [1][7][10]. - Fixed asset investment is expected to decline by 2.2%, while social retail sales are projected to grow by 1.8% [1][9][11]. - The trade surplus is forecasted at $1113.5 billion, with new loans expected to reach 7182.5 billion yuan [1][15][18]. - M2 money supply is predicted to grow by 8% year-on-year [21][22]. Policy Outlook - The People's Bank of China emphasizes the use of various monetary policy tools, including potential interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions, to support economic growth [1][24][25]. - Fiscal policy is expected to be more proactive, with an increase in central budget investments and a focus on optimizing expenditure structures [5][24][26]. Sector-Specific Insights - The real estate market continues to face challenges, with a predicted decline in real estate development investment of 15.8% [12][14]. - Consumer spending is under pressure, with retail sales growth expected to slow due to seasonal effects and high base comparisons from the previous year [9][10]. - Manufacturing investment remains stable, supported by exports and production, despite a decline in foreign investment impacting private sector investment [6][10].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Views - In early 2026, the economic performance needs to be clarified, and domestic and foreign policies remain the focus. In 2025, there were concerns in both the US and Chinese economies. In the US, the focus was on the weak employment market and potential consumption risks, while in China, domestic demand was weak in Q3, and the recovery in Q4 under policy guidance needed to be observed. In the new year, the policy highlights affecting the US economy are the continuation of monetary easing and the intensity of subsequent fiscal spending. In China, the focus is on the effectiveness of stabilizing domestic demand and the policy efforts in promoting investment to stop falling and expanding the consumer market. The market expects the Fed to cut interest rates slightly more than twice in 2026, currently a preventive rate cut. However, if the employment market weakens more than expected, such as a continuous rise in the unemployment rate, it will prompt the Fed to accelerate the rate - cut pace. Unconventional risks in 2026 come from the attitude of the newly - appointed Fed chair, and the impact of monetary policy in Q1 mainly depends on economic performance. There is an expectation of monetary policy easing in Q1, but it remains to be seen. In China, policies to stabilize growth will be gradually introduced at the beginning of the year. The first batch of 62.5 billion yuan in national subsidy funds for consumer goods trade - in programs in 2026 is less than the 81 billion yuan in the first batch in 2025. Based on the tone of the "two new policies" set by the Central Economic Work Conference, the overall investment rhythm in 2026 is expected to be more stable. The risk is that previous consumption demand has been released to some extent, and the high base in the first half of 2025 will put pressure on the year - on - year growth rate. Later, attention should be paid to the scale of the government's on - budget fiscal deficit, ultra - long - term special treasury bonds, and local government special bonds during the Two Sessions. At the beginning of the year, policy expectations are strong, but lacking specific data support, and overall sentiment is expected to fluctuate but remain relatively stable [2]. - Precious metals are fluctuating at high levels, and the upward trend has not been broken. Before the New Year's Day holiday, the prices of precious metals, gold and silver, fluctuated significantly, mainly due to some long - positions leaving the market and the adjustment of margins for COMEX gold and silver. After the holiday, with the increase in risk - aversion sentiment and investors re - entering the market, precious metal prices continued to rise in early January, and the previous high at the end of December needs to be broken. The grand narrative logic affecting precious metal prices has not changed. Frequent global geopolitical risks, alleviated but not eliminated tariff risks, dollar credit risks, government debt risks, and the Fed's continued rate - cut rhythm still have a bullish impact on precious metals. After a continuous rise in December, the silver price fluctuated significantly before the New Year's Day holiday, and the market sentiment recovered and became stronger again after the holiday. The mid - term upward trend of COMEX gold and silver has not been broken. The support for the COMEX gold main contract is around 4270 - 4300, and for the silver main contract, it is around 69 - 70. In the short term, the market sentiment after the holiday remains bullish, but the risks are that a too - rapid price increase may trigger another margin adjustment for COMEX gold and silver, and there is short - term pressure from the annual weight adjustment of the Bloomberg Commodity Index (BCOM). Therefore, gold and silver prices still face significant fluctuation risks. In early January, the market is still trading on geopolitical risks and monetary easing expectations. After the geopolitical risks ease, the market's focus will shift to the performance of US economic data and the corresponding changes in monetary policy expectations, which will affect short - term market fluctuations. In conclusion, at the beginning of the year, the gold and silver prices need to re - evaluate the influencing factors to determine the price direction after the short - term consolidation. It is expected to be bullish. The short - term support for the Shanghai gold main contract is 980, and for the Shanghai silver main contract, it is 17000 [3]. Summary by Related Catalogs Macroeconomic - The Fed has no significant rate - cut expectation in January, and the market expects the next rate cut to be around March. New economic data in the US will be released in early January, including the ISM manufacturing PMI index, non - farm payroll data, and the unemployment rate. It is expected that the economic data will not affect the January monetary policy decision, and the probability of a rate cut in January is low. However, it will affect the probability of a rate cut in March, which is currently around 50%. As time passes, the expectation of a rate cut in March may change significantly under the influence of US economic data [6]. - US employment data is at risk of weakness, but the degree of weakness needs to be determined. Since the second half of 2025, the US labor market has continued to weaken. The monthly new non - farm payrolls have fluctuated significantly, and there have been months with negative new additions. The unemployment rate has gradually risen from a low of 4.1% in June 2025, especially rising to 4.6% in December. If this unemployment rate persists, it may trigger the Sahm Rule again. Therefore, the unemployment rate performance in the next two months is very important. If it rises further, it may accelerate the Fed's rate - cut pace [9]. - The upward amplitude of inflation is temporarily limited. Although inflation has risen in the second half of 2025, the amplitude is temporarily limited and does not currently affect the monetary policy rhythm. From this perspective, the short - term performance of the employment market has a more significant impact on monetary policy. In November 2025, the year - on - year growth rates of the US CPI and core CPI were 2.7% and 2.6% respectively, down from Q3 [13]. - The US manufacturing PMI index is at a low level. In the second half of 2025, the US manufacturing PMI index was at a low level. Overall, the cyclical pattern of the manufacturing PMI index is less obvious, and it fluctuates at a low level. In terms of inventory, the manufacturing inventory growth rate rebounded slightly in Q3, but the inventory growth rates of wholesalers and retailers declined, and there was no consistent inventory replenishment process. Therefore, it is difficult for the manufacturing industry to have an unexpectedly good recovery. Later, attention should be paid to whether the weakening impact of the previous government shutdown and the continuation of monetary policy easing in Q1 to Q2 will have a positive impact on inventory and the manufacturing industry [16]. - The medium - and long - term interest rates of US Treasury bonds are generally stable and have not declined significantly. Although the Fed cut interest rates continuously from Q3 to Q4 in 2025, driving down the short - term interest rate level, the long - term interest rate level remained generally stable. The 10 - year US Treasury bond interest rate fluctuated in a narrow range of 4.0% - 4.2% in Q4. Concerns about the sustainability of the sovereign debt of European and American governments and the weakening of the attractiveness of US Treasury bonds under the dollar credit risk have supported the performance of US Treasury bond interest rates. Precious metals have become more attractive as a safe - haven asset than the US dollar and US Treasury bonds, driving the continuous strength of gold and silver prices in December [20]. - The US dollar index is oscillating at a low level and is expected to gradually break out of the oscillation range. Since the second half of 2025, the US dollar index has stopped its continuous rapid decline and has been oscillating in a narrow range of 96 - 100. Whether the US dollar index can break out of the oscillation range depends on whether the US economy can gradually recover under the influence of monetary easing and whether the US can form a new dominant position to curb the risk of de - dollarization. Currently, such a trend has not been observed, and continuous attention should be paid to the performance of US economic data and whether the US's influence in the Americas region will be further strengthened [24]. - In China, the manufacturing PMI index rebounded in December 2025. After the Sino - US economic and trade relations became tense again in October 2025, the Chinese economy gradually recovered in November and December, and domestic policies also played a role in stabilizing growth. The implementation of policy - based financial tools led to a certain recovery in the manufacturing industry. Based on the December manufacturing PMI index, it is expected that the investment growth rate will recover to some extent. Attention should be paid to the industrial added value, investment, and consumption data to be released in the middle of the month [27]. - It is expected that the total new social financing in 2025 will reach 36 trillion yuan, with a year - on - year growth rate of over 10%. The total new social financing in 2025 was relatively large, expected to reach 36 trillion yuan, significantly higher than the 32.3 trillion yuan in 2024. However, the growth structure and investment rhythm affected the annual economic performance. The increase in social financing in 2025 mainly came from local government bonds, and the year - on - year increase in RMB loans decreased. The overall investment rhythm of social financing also showed a pattern of high in the first half and low in the second half, with the single - month new social financing in August - October significantly less than the same period last year. Attention should be paid to whether the implementation of policy - based financial tools in Q4 2025 will drive an increase in the credit growth rate [31]. - In Q4 2025, the real - estate sales were weak, and housing prices declined month - on - month. The new and second - hand housing transactions in 2025 were significantly weaker than the same period last year, mainly in Q4. Although real - estate stabilization policies were continuously introduced from Q3 to Q4 in 2025, there were no unexpectedly large - scale reserve requirement ratio cuts or interest rate cuts. The new and second - hand housing transactions declined in both volume and price compared to the same period last year, which will affect the real - estate investment performance at the beginning of 2026. Therefore, promoting infrastructure and manufacturing investment and stimulating consumption have become the focus of policies at the beginning of the year [34]. - In 2026, the first - batch funds for the trade - in program were released, and the annual investment rhythm is expected to be more even. The National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Finance issued the "Notice on Implementing the Large - scale Equipment Upgrading and Consumer Goods Trade - in Policy in 2026", officially releasing the national subsidy plan for 2026. The first - batch scale of 62.5 billion yuan to support consumer goods trade - in is less than the 81 billion yuan in the first batch in 2025. However, based on the tone of the "two new policies" set by the Central Economic Work Conference, compared with the situation in 2025 when most of the funds were invested in the first three quarters, especially the first half, the overall investment rhythm in 2026 is expected to be more stable. Therefore, the smaller first - batch investment scale in 2026 does not mean a reduction in the annual scale. The scope of the trade - in subsidy has changed, and the subsidy standards have been further optimized. There is a new subsidy for purchasing new smart products, and the coverage has been expanded to include "elevator installation in old communities" and "off - line commercial facilities such as commercial complexes". However, the number of household appliance subsidy categories has been reduced from 12 to 6. For the subsidy amount, the car subsidy has been adjusted from a fixed amount to a percentage, the single - piece subsidy ceiling for household appliances has been adjusted from 2000 yuan to 1500 yuan, and only first - level energy - consuming products are eligible for the subsidy. The trade - in of electric bicycles and home - improvement consumer goods is no longer included. Overall, the subsidy is still at a certain scale and will help stabilize the consumer market in the new year, in line with the "insisting on domestic - demand - led and deeply implementing the special action to boost consumption" mentioned in the economic work conference. It is expected that the investment rhythm in 2026 will be more stable. The risk is that the implementation of the "two new policies" from the second half of 2024 to 2025 has released some consumption demand, and the high base in the first half of 2025 will put pressure on the year - on - year consumption growth rate [38][39]. - The profits of Chinese industrial enterprises improved from the end of Q3 to the beginning of Q4 in 2025 but weakened again in the second half of Q4. From July to September 2025, the profits of industrial enterprises improved, mainly due to the increase in the prices of some commodities driven by anti - involution. In October, the PPI growth rate did not further increase significantly, and the operating income growth rate of industrial enterprises also declined, affecting the profit performance of industrial enterprises. In November, the single - month profit of industrial enterprises was negative, dragging the cumulative year - on - year growth rate from January to November down to 0.1%, compared with a peak of 3.2% in September [40]. - The RMB has appreciated continuously against the US dollar, and the subsequent economic growth expectation remains the main influencing factor. Since Q4, the long - term Treasury bond yields in both China and the US have remained stable, so the yield spread has not changed significantly. In terms of economic growth expectations, the US has not shown obvious signs of recovery and is performing weakly. In China, investment and consumption have also declined. Therefore, there has been no significant change in economic growth expectations or Treasury bond yield levels. The Fed cut interest rates continuously from Q3 to Q4, while China did not adjust the benchmark interest rate. As a result, the RMB has appreciated against the US dollar, rising from around 7.12 to around 6.98 [43]. Precious Metals - In 2025, the annual increase in the SPDR gold holdings was significant. In 2025, the holdings of the world's largest physical gold fund, SPDR, ended four consecutive years of negative growth since 2021. The annual increase was about 198 tons, and the year - end holdings reached about 1070 tons. The increase in holdings mainly occurred in several stages: from early March to mid - April, from late May to late June, from late September to mid - October, and from late December [47]. - The annual increase in the SLV silver holdings was significant in 2025. The holdings of the physical silver fund, SLV, have had positive growth for the second consecutive year. In 2025, the increase was about 2068 tons, compared with 772 tons in 2024, which is also the largest annual increase in recent years except for 2020 when the increase was 6099 tons. From the perspective of physical fund holdings, the increase in price has boosted investment demand. However, neither the gold nor the silver physical fund holdings have returned to their previous peak levels. Therefore, there is still room for an increase in holdings. The increase in investment demand is usually complementary to the price trend and reinforces each other. Subsequently, the price trend will still affect the holdings, and an increase in holdings will in turn strengthen the price strength [50]. - The gold inventory in futures exchanges remained generally stable in December 2025. In December 2025, the changes in the COMEX futures inventory and the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) gold inventory were both small, showing a slight increase. However, there were significant changes in the inventories of the two exchanges in 2025. At the beginning of the year, due to market concerns about the US imposing tariffs on gold and silver, the inventory was transferred to COMEX. The COMEX inventory rose from about 550 tons at the end of 2024 to about 1247 tons in early October 2025 and then declined, reaching about 1132 tons at the end of December. The SHFE inventory rose from about 15 tons in May 2025 to 97.7 tons at the end of December [52]. - The COMEX silver inventory decreased in December, while the silver inventories in the SHFE and the Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE) increased slightly. The rapid increase in COMEX silver inventory started at the beginning of 2025, rising from about 9800 tons at the end of 2024 to about 16543 tons in early October 2025. At the same time, the maximum decline in the SHFE gold inventory in 2025 was about 900 tons, and it recovered slightly in December but remained at a low level overall. The SGE silver inventory was relatively stable, with a slight increase at the end of 2025 compared to the beginning. The domestic exchange inventories are at a low level, while the COMEX silver inventory is at a multi - year high. Concerns about tariff increases and the US adding silver to the critical minerals list have contributed to the increase in the COMEX silver inventory [55]. - Regarding the COMEX gold futures positions, although the gold price reached a new high at the end of December 2025, the total gold positions and non - commercial long positions increased, but they were lower than the levels at the gold price peak from late September to early October 2025. The non - commercial short positions were generally at a low level, and the market structure remained bullish. However, the non - commercial net long positions at the end of December were lower than those from September to early October, indicating a slightly weaker bullish sentiment [58]. - Regarding the COMEX silver futures positions, in December 2025, the silver price rose unexpectedly. The non - commercial short positions were at a low level and did not strongly resist the upward trend. The non - commercial long positions increased, but the increase was limited. The total positions remained generally stable from mid - November to December [61

Investment Rating - The report indicates that the credit risk outlook for the non-ferrous metals industry is expected to remain stable overall, but with notable structural pressures [4][44]. Core Insights - The non-ferrous metals industry is significantly influenced by macroeconomic demand, serving as a foundational material for industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, real estate, and emerging industries [5][6]. - The global economic environment has been characterized by "weak growth, high volatility, and multiple risks," impacting the performance of major commodities differently [4][6]. - In 2025, the asset scale of non-ferrous metal enterprises expanded, driven by strategic resource development and sustained demand from emerging industries [4][15]. - The profitability and cash flow metrics of sample enterprises in the non-ferrous metals sector have shown significant variability, with median profit totals and operating cash flow below average levels [20][19]. - The industry has seen an increase in bond financing, with a concentration of issuers rated AAA and AA+, primarily consisting of state-owned and strong private enterprises [34][32]. Industry Fundamentals - The non-ferrous metals sector's development is closely tied to macroeconomic demand, with the global economy exhibiting complex dynamics that affect trade and pricing [5][6]. - The industry has experienced structural differentiation, with resource-based and processing enterprises facing distinct opportunities and challenges [5][6]. Industry Performance - Since 2025, the non-ferrous metals industry has faced a "high-low, fluctuating downward" trend due to external shocks such as tariffs and domestic real estate sector challenges [7][8]. - The prices of major metals have shown divergence, with gold and copper prices supported by safe-haven demand and emerging market needs, while aluminum prices have remained stable [8][7]. Financial Status - As of November 2025, the non-ferrous metals industry had 53 active entities, with 44 selected as sample enterprises for analysis [11][13]. - The total asset value of sample enterprises increased by 9.40% to 87,939.47 billion yuan by the end of September 2025, driven by rising metal prices and expanding business scales [15][14]. - Profitability indicators have fluctuated, with average profit totals and operating cash flow metrics showing significant growth in 2025, despite challenges in processing fees [19][20]. Leverage Levels - The overall leverage level in the non-ferrous metals industry is moderate, but some enterprises have seen rapid increases in debt due to aggressive expansion [24][25]. - By the end of September 2025, the average debt-to-asset ratio for sample enterprises was 60.22%, with some companies exceeding 70% [25][24]. Debt Servicing Capacity - The industry has shown good performance in debt servicing indicators, although cash-to-short-term debt ratios have declined significantly [27][28]. - The average cash-to-short-term debt ratio fell to 0.26 by September 2025, indicating reduced cash reserves among enterprises [30][28]. Bond Market Performance - The non-ferrous metals industry has seen active bond issuance in 2025, with no significant defaults reported, although some credit ratings have been downgraded [32][33]. - A total of 43 enterprises issued bonds amounting to 1,939.26 billion yuan, with AAA-rated issuers dominating the market [35][34].

Domestic Macro Viewpoints - Recent policies have led to a rebound in economic expectations, with December construction PMI rising by 3.2 points to 52.8%[5] - December manufacturing PMI increased by 0.9 points to 50.1%, marking the first return to the 50% line since March of the previous year[5] - The expected economic growth rate for 2025 is around 5%, with a slight increase in the likelihood of a strong start in Q1 2026[5] Overseas Macro Viewpoints - The U.S. economy is expected to rebound due to the end of government shutdowns and a cumulative 75bps rate cut by the Federal Reserve since September 2025[5] - Anticipation of Trump's visit to China in April may enhance market risk appetite through increased diplomatic engagement[5] - The midterm elections are likely to lead to more accommodative fiscal and monetary policies, supporting U.S. stock markets throughout the year[5] Equity Market Viewpoints - A-share market is expected to experience a spring rally, driven by liquidity expectations and positive sentiment from overseas markets[5] - The AI industry chain remains a key focus, with investments in hardware, storage, and applications like robotics expected to grow[5] - Industries that have not fully launched yet, such as innovative pharmaceuticals and gaming, may also see new market opportunities[5] Bond Market Viewpoints - Interest rates are expected to slightly decline after the New Year, with 10-year rates potentially returning to around 1.80%[6] - Concerns about fiscal expansion and new regulations on public fund redemptions have eased, contributing to a more stable bond market outlook[6] Currency Market Viewpoints - The RMB has appreciated against the USD, with the onshore and offshore rates breaking the 7.0 mark due to seasonal demand and policy adjustments[9] - The RMB is expected to maintain an upward trend in January, supported by pre-Spring Festival settlement demand, but may stabilize in February[9] Quantitative Allocation Recommendations - The report suggests a positive outlook for growth-oriented ETFs in the A-share market, with specific recommendations for various sectors[10]

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Group 1 - In 2025, gold is projected to reach approximately $4,300 per ounce, while silver is expected to exceed $60, doubling its value, alongside strong increases in platinum and palladium prices [2] - The surge in precious metals is driven by central bank gold purchases, geopolitical risks, expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, and demand from the new energy sector [2] - The year 2026 is anticipated to still offer upward potential for precious metals, with the performance of the US dollar and the global economy being critical variables [2] Group 2 - The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and Tokyo Commodity Exchange are collaborating to explore the precious metals market under macroeconomic conditions, providing exclusive data on gold, silver, platinum, and palladium [2] - LSEG offers comprehensive data and analytical solutions for commodity trading, enhancing competitive advantages for businesses in the market [20][23] - The company provides tailored solutions for various commodity sectors, including energy, metals, and agriculture, utilizing advanced data analytics and machine learning to predict market trends [25][26][28]