Core Viewpoints - The internal demand remains weak in December due to base effects and policy timing, but it is expected to recover in early 2026 as expansionary policies are introduced [2][3] GDP - The GDP growth rate for the fourth quarter is projected to be around 4.3%, a decline from the previous quarter due to factors such as a slowdown in industrial production and construction [5][15] - Industrial production growth is expected to be 5.2% year-on-year in Q4, down from 5.8% in Q3, with December's growth at 6.0% [5][15] - The construction sector is anticipated to see a further decline in GDP growth, with projections of -3% in Q4 compared to -2.3% in Q3 [5][15] Prices - CPI is expected to rise by 0.1% month-on-month in December, with a year-on-year increase from 0.7% to around 0.8% [6][16] - PPI is projected to show a month-on-month increase of 0.1%, with a year-on-year improvement from -2.2% to approximately -2.0% [6][16] Production - Industrial production growth is expected to be around 6.0% in December, with a notable seasonal rebound observed in previous months [18] - Manufacturing investment growth is projected to decline to 1.3%, while real estate investment is expected to drop by 16.8% [7][22] External Trade - December exports are expected to grow by around 3.5% year-on-year, while imports are projected to increase by 1% [19][21] - The strong external demand is expected to support export growth despite a high base effect [19][20] Fixed Asset Investment - Fixed asset investment growth is anticipated to decline to around -3.3% for the year, with significant drops in real estate and infrastructure investments [22][23] - New infrastructure projects worth over 400 billion yuan are expected to be approved, which may stabilize investment in early 2026 [22] Real Estate Sales - Real estate sales are projected to decline by around 15% in December, with a cumulative decrease of 8.6% for the year [24][23] Retail Sales - Retail sales growth is expected to be around 1.0% in December, with essential consumption showing a growth rate of 3.5% [26] - The automotive sector is anticipated to continue its decline, impacting overall retail performance [26] Financial Sector - New social financing is expected to reach 2.3 trillion yuan in December, a decrease of 470 billion yuan compared to the previous year [27] - M2 growth is projected to be around 7.9%, while M1 is expected to see a slight increase due to seasonal factors [28]

元旦"微度假"热度高 宏观研究 /[Table_Date] 2026.01.04 2026-01-06 国内高频指标跟踪（2026 年第 1 期） 本报告导读： 消费复苏动能较强，但投资、生产仍需政策进一步提振。 投资要点： 宏 观 周 报 请务必阅读正文之后的免责条款部分 宏 观 研 究 证 券 研 究 报 告 [Table_Summary] 元旦居民出行热度高，"微度假"是主流。跨区域人员流动以 19.5%的 同比增速创近期新高，铁路、水路客运增速领跑，中短途微度假成 主流，服务消费中游乐需求表现亮眼，但商品消费受年末翘尾效应 消退影响有所回落。其他高频数据显示，投资方面，地产销售边际 回落，不过其中一线城市限购放松释放部分需求，基建与开工建设 仍受新项目不足等因素制约。进出口方面，港口运行平稳，国内进 口运价与 BDI 指数走势分化。生产方面，多数行业开工率回落，呈 现分化态势，石化受成本抬升、汽车受需求回落影响表现平淡，锂 电、光伏中上游制造等新兴行业表现较好。物价上，PPI 商品价格普 遍回升，CPI 表现分化。流动性层面，人民币汇率升破 7.0 大关，资 金利率与国债收益率有所上行。 风险提示：贸 ...

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - **Industry**: Chinese Economy and Policy Outlook - **Company**: Morgan Stanley Asia Limited Core Insights and Arguments - **GDP Target**: The GDP growth target is expected to remain around 5%, which has been largely confirmed by the Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) [3] - **Fiscal Policy**: Initial fiscal package is flat, with a potential mid-year top-up of 0.5% of GDP confirmed [3] - **Monetary Policy**: Anticipated interest rate cuts of 10-20 basis points and reserve requirement ratio (RRR) cuts of 25-50 basis points, but with a dovish tone indicating limited room for further cuts [3] - **Infrastructure Investment**: A front-loaded infrastructure push is confirmed for Q1, focusing on urban renewal, AI+, and green transition [3] - **Housing Policy**: Vague language around housing guardrails, with potential for inventory buybacks and adjustments to provident-fund financing to support mortgage interest subsidies [3] - **Service Consumption**: Selective tweaks in service consumption are expected in the second half of 2026, but specifics are pending [3] - **Anti-involution Strategy**: A gradual, market-oriented approach is being adopted, though execution challenges remain [3] Trade-in Scheme Updates - **Equipment Upgrade**: Coverage expanded to include elevator installations, elderly care institutions, and fire rescue facilities, with less subsidy per vehicle on average [4] - **Consumer Goods Trade-in**: Coverage narrowed from 12 categories in 2025 to 6 in 2026, with reduced subsidies for home appliances and consumer electronics [4] Currency Insights - **USDCNY Strength**: The recent strengthening of the USDCNY is attributed to a weaker dollar, while the RMB basket remains stable [5][6] - **Seasonal Trends**: USDCNY typically strengthens at year-end due to foreign exchange conversions by exporters [11] Inflation and Economic Indicators - **CPI Trends**: Weak underlying demand indicated by food CPI; a more sustained increase in core CPI may not occur until 2H26-2027 [16] - **GDP Deflator**: Expected to remain negative with nominal growth likely staying below 4% in 2026, with a potential mild positive shift from 2027 due to welfare upgrades [18] - **PMI Insights**: December PMI strength attributed to quarter-end production pushes, robust exports, and infrastructure pass-through [20] Additional Important Points - **PPI Expectations**: Month-over-month PPI is likely to soften in December, although year-over-year may rebound from a favorable base [22] - **Market Sentiment**: The overall economic sentiment reflects cautious optimism, with a focus on gradual policy adjustments and infrastructure investments to stimulate growth [3][20]

证券研究报告|宏观研究报告 [Table_Date] 2026 年 01 月 05 日 PPI呈现"上半年磨底、三季度分化、10-11月温和回升"的修复路 径。8 月是"反内卷"政策落地之后，PPI 的关键分水岭。分行业来看，绝 大多数高权重行业均陷入负值区间，仅有色金属链条形成唯一的正向支 撑。究其原因，内需不足与"内卷式"竞争形成"双重压制"，PPI 的下行压 力主要源于以下两类核心行业：第一类是高权重的中游制造行业，主要 受"内卷"竞争拖累。第二类是上游资源与原材料行业，受地产基建需求 疲软与国际油价回落的共振拖累。 ► 2026 年 CPI 展望：猪周期有望企稳，通胀中枢温和抬升 在 2026 年基期轮换中，猪肉权重有望上升，金银珠宝权重或下 降。回顾 2016 年与 2020 年两次基期轮换，均呈现"食品降、服务升"的 特征，主要遵循"消费升级"主线。2026 年权重调整逻辑或发生逆转：其 一，地产供需格局重塑，居住项权重面临下调（预计-3.0pct）。其二， 疫后修复弹性释放，服务类消费权重显著抬升（预计文娱+2.2pct，交 通+1.4pct）。其三，恩格尔系数回归下行通道，食品烟酒权重延续调降 ...

Core Viewpoint - The China Commodity Price Index (CBPI) for December 2025 reached 117.9 points, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 3.2% and a year-on-year increase of 6%, indicating a recovery in the commodity market driven by improved supply and demand dynamics and increased business confidence [1][3]. Summary by Category Overall Market Performance - The CBPI has shown a continuous month-on-month increase for eight consecutive months, reaching its highest level since June 2024, suggesting a strengthening of economic growth momentum [1]. - The outlook for 2026 indicates potential challenges from global economic recovery, but supportive macroeconomic policies and structural economic upgrades in China are expected to foster new demand for commodities [1]. Price Index Breakdown - The price indices for various categories in December 2025 are as follows: - Energy Price Index: 97.8 points, down 0.2% month-on-month, down 6.9% year-on-year - Chemical Price Index: 95.6 points, up 0.3% month-on-month, down 12.6% year-on-year - Black Metal Price Index: 77.5 points, up 0.4% month-on-month, down 5% year-on-year - Non-ferrous Metal Price Index: 145.2 points, up 4.9% month-on-month, up 14.8% year-on-year - Mineral Price Index: 71.6 points, up 0.8% month-on-month, down 12.2% year-on-year - Agricultural Product Price Index: 98.1 points, up 2.5% month-on-month, up 5.5% year-on-year [3][4]. Commodity Price Changes - Among 50 monitored commodities, 31 (62%) saw price increases, while 19 (38%) experienced declines in December 2025. The top three commodities with the highest month-on-month price increases were lithium carbonate (up 15.5%), refined tin (up 11.7%), and apples (up 8.5%). The largest declines were seen in caustic soda (down 7.2%), ethylene glycol (down 6.8%), and coking coal (down 6.5%) [5].

Core Viewpoint - The market anticipates that the next interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve will be delayed until late April 2024, following the December rate cut, with a focus on employment data and inflation pressures [1][2]. Group 1: U.S. Economic Outlook - Inflation pressures are decreasing, and future focus will be on employment data due to the impact of government shutdowns on economic data quality [2]. - The real estate market is weak, and the employment market is relatively sluggish, indicating that inflation pressures will remain manageable in the near term [2]. Group 2: Domestic Market Focus - The two main themes that could change market expectations in 2026 are the release of the 14th Five-Year Plan during the Two Sessions and the continuous improvement of the Producer Price Index (PPI) [3]. - The 14th Five-Year Plan will provide clearer growth expectations and market capacity, while PPI improvements will be crucial for corporate profitability and market sentiment [3]. Group 3: Hong Kong Stock Market - The market outlook for the first half of 2026 is positive, driven by a weaker U.S. dollar and improved domestic liquidity, creating a dual-driven market [4]. - AI remains a key focus for 2026, with expectations for accelerated domestic semiconductor hardware production and increased AI application deployment, particularly in the Hang Seng Technology and Internet sectors [4]. - The recovery of corporate profits in 2026 is supported by a trend against excessive competition, benefiting upstream metals and certain industrial companies [4]. Group 4: Non-Banking Sector - Non-banking sector performance has been significantly upgraded recently, with insurance and brokerage firms expected to benefit from market stabilization [5]. Group 5: Innovative Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Sector - The innovative pharmaceutical sector shows stable performance and is worth holding, with potential for recovery upon the release of new business development projects [6]. - In the consumer sector, certain areas like collectible toys have seen valuations drop to around 15 times earnings for 2026, and ongoing government consumer subsidies are expected to support recovery [6].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints of the Report - The market's main line rotates rapidly, and stock index futures may fluctuate. Attention should be paid to the risk of correction. The follow - up trend needs to closely monitor the change in trading volume. If the trading volume remains at the current relatively high level, the index is still expected to continue to expand upward after fully digesting floating chips; otherwise, if the volume significantly shrinks, short - term correction risk should be vigilant. The bond market sentiment has been frustrated, and the future sustainability of the rebound in the manufacturing PMI in December remains to be observed. In 2026, as the starting year of the 14th Five - Year Plan, the pressure and necessity for stable growth are still relatively large, and it is highly likely that policies will be implemented at the beginning of the year to support the economy [9][11] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Financial Futures Strategy Recommendations Stock Index Strategy Recommendations - Stock index trend review: The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.09% to close at 3968.84 points. For the whole year, the Shanghai Composite Index increased by 18.41% [9] - Core view: The manufacturing PMI in December rebounded to 50.1%, returning above the boom - bust line after 8 months and significantly higher than the consensus expectations of Bloomberg and Reuters. The rebound in the manufacturing PMI in December has strong certainty at the structural level but faces uncertainty at the aggregate level. The market's main line rotates rapidly, and stock index futures may fluctuate. Attention should be paid to the risk of correction [9] - Technical analysis: The MACD indicator shows that the broader market index may fluctuate [9] - Strategy outlook: Range - bound fluctuations [9] Treasury Bond Strategy Recommendations - Treasury bond trend review: The 30 - year main contract fell 0.35%, the 10 - year main contract fell 0.07%, the 5 - year main contract fell 0.04%, and the 2 - year main contract fell 0.03% [11] - Core view: The composite PMI, manufacturing PMI, and non - manufacturing PMI are all above the boom - bust line of 50, and the bond market sentiment has been frustrated. The rebound in the manufacturing PMI in December exceeded expectations, and its future sustainability remains to be observed. In 2026, as the starting year of the 14th Five - Year Plan, the pressure and necessity for stable growth are still relatively large. Whether it is the remaining fiscal resources at the end of the year or the room for monetary easing, it indicates that it is highly likely that policies will be implemented at the beginning of the year to support the economy. Attention should be paid to the stock - bond seesaw, whether the central bank's scale of treasury bond trading will further expand, and the implementation rhythm of monetary policies after the new year [11] - Technical analysis: The MACD indicator shows that the T main contract may fluctuate [11] - Strategy outlook: Fluctuating operation [11] Key Data Tracking PMI - In December, the manufacturing PMI rebounded to 50.1%, returning above the boom - bust line after 8 months [18] - It was significantly stronger than the seasonal trend. In previous Decembers, the manufacturing PMI decreased by an average of 0.3 pct compared with November, while it increased by 0.9 pct this month [18] - The PMI of high - tech manufacturing industries rebounded significantly by 2.4 pct to 52.5%, indicating a good growth trend in the industry [18] - Large and medium - sized enterprises led the improvement. Although the PMI of small enterprises declined, large and medium - sized enterprises' PMIs both rebounded significantly [18] CPI - In November, the year - on - year increase in CPI strengthened, and the month - on - month PPI remained positive, which was the result of the combined effects of seasonal factors, low - base effects, and "anti - involution" [21] - It is worth noting that the year - on - year CPI has fluctuated below 1% for 33 consecutive months, and the year - on - year PPI has been negative for 38 consecutive months, indicating that domestic demand is still relatively weak [21] - At the end of the year and during the Spring Festival, driven by seasonal effects and rising gold prices, the year - on - year CPI is expected to continue to fluctuate upward [21] - Since November 2024, the year - on - year base of PPI has entered a downward range again. Affected by low - base effects and the orderly progress of "anti - involution", the year - on - year PPI is also expected to rebound [21] Import and Export - In November, China's exports were $330.35 billion, imports were $218.67 billion, and the trade surplus was $111.68 billion [23] - In terms of representative export commodities, labor - intensive products, mechanical and electrical products, and high - tech products drove the overall export in November by - 1.33%, 5.81%, and 2.01% respectively, with the driving rates increasing by 1.03 pp, 5.06 pp, and 1.55 pp respectively compared with the previous month [23] - The strengthening of exports to the EU, Africa, and Latin America drove the year - on - year increase in exports this month, showing a relatively strong performance. Since November 9th, the year - on - year growth rates of global and US imports and China's container bookings to the US have continued to decline week by week, indicating a high probability of pressure on exports in December [24] Industrial Added Value - In November, the year - on - year growth rate of industrial added value dropped to 4.8%, and the service industry production index dropped to 4.2%. The production - end data has declined for two consecutive months [25] - There are two reasons for the weakening of industrial added value. First, "anti - involution" has begun to suppress the output of key industries. In November, the year - on - year growth rate of industrial added value in the automobile industry dropped by 4.9 pct to 11.9%, the year - on - year growth rate of industrial added value in the steel industry dropped by 0.5 pct to 0.9%, and the chemical industry dropped by 0.4 pct to 6.7%. In terms of microscopic output, the year - on - year output of automobiles, ethylene, and steel also weakened. Second, after the policy took effect on September 24th last year, the production increase established a relatively high base. From the perspective of the two - year compound growth rate, the year - on - year growth rate of industrial added value in November was basically the same as that in October [28] Fixed - Asset Investment - From January to November, the year - on - year growth rate of fixed - asset investment dropped by 2.6%. It is estimated that the year - on - year growth rate of fixed - asset investment in November was - 11.1%, a slight increase compared with October [31] - By type, the year - on - year growth rate of private investment rebounded to - 12.9%, and the year - on - year growth rate of public investment continued to drop to - 8.9% [31] - By expenditure direction, it is estimated that the year - on - year growth rates of construction and installation projects/equipment and tool purchases in November dropped to - 16.1% and 6.3% respectively, and the year - on - year growth rate of other expenses rebounded slightly to - 13.8% [31] - By the three major categories, the year - on - year growth rates of infrastructure and real estate investment are still declining at a low level, but manufacturing investment has a slight rebound [31] Social Retail - In November, the year - on - year growth rate of social retail sales dropped to 1.3%, lower than market expectations and the weakest since 2023 [34] - There are three factors for the weakening of social retail sales in November. First, after the weakening of national subsidy funds, the weakening of durable - goods consumption is the main drag. In November, the year - on - year growth rate of optional consumption dropped to - 10%, and among them, automobiles and home appliances cumulatively dragged down the year - on - year growth rate of social retail sales in that month by 1.2 pct. Second, the overall weak performance of the "Double Eleven" sales also dragged down the social retail sales for the whole month. In November, the online retail sales of physical goods dropped by 3.3 pct to 1.5%, and the two - year compound year - on - year growth rate turned negative for the first time this year. Third, the consumption in the post - real - estate cycle continued to be weak. Restricted by the long - term weak real - estate sales, the year - on - year growth rates of social retail sales of building materials and furniture both dropped and turned negative [34] Social Financing - In November, the new social financing was 2.5 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 0.2 trillion yuan. Corporate bonds and non - standard financing were the main supports, while government bonds and credit were the main drags [37] - Bills continued to boost the volume, and the year - on - year increase in medium - and long - term loans for residents and enterprises continued to be less than the previous year [37] - In November, the year - on - year growth rate of social financing remained flat at 8.5%, and the growth rate of credit in the social financing caliber remained flat at 6.3% [37] - The growth rates of M1 and M2 declined. Attention should be paid to the process of deposit currentization in the future [37]

Group 1 - The report indicates a shift towards a weaker economic outlook, with liquidity remaining slightly loose and credit indicators showing slight improvement. The macro dimensions suggest a continued trend of weak economy, loose liquidity, and credit contraction [2][8][14] - The asset allocation strategy emphasizes high dividend and low volatility configurations, focusing on factors that are insensitive to economic and credit conditions. The top scoring factors are centered around profitability and dividends, with significant improvements in dividend scores [5][9][30] - The report maintains a high allocation to gold, suggesting a 20% upper limit due to ongoing momentum, while bond views have improved but remain low due to other asset influences [2][27] Group 2 - Economic forward indicators are trending weak, entering the initial phase of a decline since December 2025, with expectations of continued downward movement. Key indicators such as PMI and retail sales are in a downward cycle [14][19] - Liquidity conditions have returned to a slightly loose state, with interest rates stabilizing and short-term rates slightly declining, indicating a shift back to a neutral signal [21][24] - Credit indicators show slight improvement in social financing year-on-year, although the structure of loans to households and enterprises has decreased, indicating a preference in credit indicators [25][26] Group 3 - The market focus remains on PPI, which has surpassed economic indicators in attention, highlighting market concerns regarding future demand recovery [28][29] - Industry selection is biased towards weak cyclical sectors, with top scoring industries including computer and food and beverage sectors, which are less sensitive to economic and credit fluctuations [30][31]

Report Industry Investment Rating - The report does not mention the industry investment rating. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In December 2025, the weakening of the US dollar and the improvement of risk appetite led to a steeper curve overseas, while in China, loose funds drove the yield curve to steepen. The bond market remained volatile due to the supply - demand contradiction at the long end [2]. - In 2026, the PPI is facing three positive factors: the tail - lifting factor, imported inflation, and the continued effectiveness of the "anti - involution" policy. Under the neutral scenario, the PPI is expected to turn positive in the second quarter of 2026 and reach around 1.2% by the end of the year. The mild re - inflation needs to resonate with other factors to significantly affect the bond market [3][55]. - Currently, the bond market is in a wait - and - see state. It is expected to remain volatile in the short term, lacking the motivation and space for trend trading. There are some structural opportunities, such as the follow - up rise opportunity of 5 - 7Y China Development Bank bonds and the compression opportunity of credit spreads [4]. Summary by Directory PART1: December 2025 - Curve Steepening Driven by Overseas and Domestic Factors Overseas - In December 2025, the Fed announced reserve management - style purchases (RMP) and continued to cut interest rates. The US dollar index weakened, liquidity improved, the US stock market rose, and risk appetite recovered. The US bond yield curve steepened due to factors like Fed's short - term bond purchase, market concerns about Fed independence, and rising commodity prices. Precious and industrial metals performed well, with copper benefiting from AI demand and gold and silver supported by geopolitical events [10][16]. Domestic - In November 2025, the domestic economic fundamentals showed a divergence between quantity and price, and in December, both supply and demand declined. The capital market was generally loose, and the overnight interest rate hit a new low for the year. The bond market remained volatile due to the long - end supply - demand contradiction, and the yield curve steepened [17][23]. - In terms of institutional behavior, large banks and insurance companies, as allocation players, increased their bond - buying in the secondary market in December. Large banks added some policy - related financial bonds and focused on 5 - 7 - year varieties. Insurance companies mainly added long - term treasury bonds. Trading players became conservative. Rural commercial banks mainly invested in certificates of deposit, funds reduced duration and mainly sold long - term treasury bonds, and wealth management products seasonally reduced bond allocation and slightly increased credit bond allocation [26][35][47]. PART2: How the 2026 Re - inflation Narrative May Affect the Bond Market 2026 PPI's Three Positive Factors - The tail - lifting factor can support the PPI to turn positive in the second half of 2026 even without new price - increasing factors [55]. - Imported inflation may occur as overseas capital expenditure and manufacturing investment are likely to rise in 2026. The US deficit rate may expand, and the Fed's new round of easing may release emerging market countries' capital expenditure demand [57]. - The "anti - involution" policy has shown a supporting effect on the PPI. Since August 2025, the month - on - month PPI of the mining industry has turned positive, driving the overall PPI to turn positive since October [60]. PPI Forecast under Different Scenarios - Under the pessimistic scenario, the PPI is expected to turn positive in the second half of 2026 with an average monthly PPI growth rate of 0%. Under the neutral scenario, with a monthly average PPI growth rate of 0.1%, the PPI is expected to turn positive in the second quarter of 2026 and reach around 1.2% by the end of the year. Under the optimistic scenario, with a monthly average PPI growth rate of 0.2%, the PPI is expected to turn positive in April 2026 and exceed 2% in the second half of the year [67]. PPI's Impact on the Bond Market - Historically, during the four PPI upward cycles since 2009, three typical upward periods were driven by the resonance of domestic and overseas demand or supply - demand. The PPI and the bond market generally move in the same direction, but there were several periods of divergence, mainly due to strong economic recovery expectations or PPI being mainly affected by the supply side while the domestic demand did not improve significantly and the monetary policy remained loose [69][71]. - In 2026, the mild re - inflation needs to resonate with other factors such as total demand, central bank's capital management, financial institutions' liability - side stability, and the flow of activated household deposits to significantly affect the bond market. The trading of typical total assets based on re - inflation may have limited odds [78]. PART3: Bond Market Strategy for January 2026 - In January 2026, the bond market may still be in a wait - and - see period. Potential risks include government bond supply pressure, the spring rally in the equity market, and the first - quarter credit boom. Potential positive factors include the possible relaxation of large banks' bond - allocation pressure and the relatively loose capital market, with a higher probability of a reserve - requirement ratio cut than an interest - rate cut in January [81]. - The bond market is expected to remain volatile in the short term, lacking the motivation and space for trend trading. Structurally, there are opportunities such as the follow - up rise of 5 - 7Y China Development Bank bonds and the compression of credit spreads in credit bonds [4][83].

Group 1 - The report emphasizes that the Hong Kong stock market is expected to outperform the market, driven by a dual momentum of a weaker US dollar and improved domestic liquidity in the spring of 2026 [1][2] - The focus for 2026 is on two main themes: AI and PPI, which are anticipated to significantly influence market expectations and corporate profitability [1][2][51] - The report highlights that the AI sector remains a priority for 2026, with expectations for accelerated domestic semiconductor hardware production and increased AI application deployments, particularly in the Hang Seng Technology and Internet sectors [2][59] Group 2 - The report indicates that the recovery in the Hong Kong stock market has already begun, with significant gains observed during the New Year period, suggesting a positive shift in foreign capital inflow [2][73] - It notes that the performance of various sectors in December showed divergence, with materials and industrial sectors benefiting from the recovery, while sectors like innovative pharmaceuticals and consumer goods faced challenges [2][77][84] - The report mentions that the 2025 Hong Kong stock market had a remarkable performance, with the Hang Seng Index returning 27.8%, significantly outperforming A-shares and US stocks, and setting a record for southbound capital inflows [2][84][86] Group 3 - The report discusses the macroeconomic outlook for the US, highlighting a decrease in inflation pressure and a focus on employment data, which will influence future monetary policy decisions [9][12] - It points out that the US real estate market is currently weak, with a significant gap between sellers and buyers, which is expected to impact inflation and economic activity in 2026 [18][22][26] - The report also notes that corporate earnings per share (EPS) for listed companies continue to reach new highs, indicating strong underlying performance despite macroeconomic challenges [40][41] Group 4 - The report identifies that the domestic economic indicators in China have shown some decline, particularly in M1 and social financing, which may affect liquidity and investment sentiment [51][52] - It emphasizes the importance of the upcoming "14th Five-Year Plan" and its implications for technological advancements and industrial growth, particularly in AI and PPI sectors [59][61] - The report suggests that the PPI is expected to rise significantly in the first half of 2026, which will improve profitability for industrial enterprises and influence investment strategies [61][62]