Core Viewpoint - The Central Economic Work Conference emphasizes the need for proactive macroeconomic policies to enhance economic stability and growth, focusing on expanding domestic demand and optimizing supply [1][2][3]. Economic Growth and Challenges - China's economy is projected to achieve a growth target of around 5% for the year, despite facing challenges such as weak domestic demand and external pressures [2][3]. - In the first 11 months, exports increased by 6.2% year-on-year, supported by a robust industrial and supply chain [2]. - Industrial output grew by 6.1%, while service sector production rose by 5.7%, indicating strong supply-side performance [2]. Policy Measures - The conference outlines eight key tasks for 2026, including prioritizing domestic demand and fostering innovation-driven growth [1][3]. - Fiscal policy will see an increase in the deficit rate from 3% in 2024 to 4% in 2025, with enhanced funding for local special bonds and long-term treasury bonds [5][6]. - Monetary policy will remain accommodative, focusing on stabilizing growth and ensuring reasonable price recovery [6][8]. Investment and Consumption - The government plans to boost investment by increasing central budget investments and optimizing the use of local government bonds [9][10]. - The "Two New" policies, aimed at upgrading equipment and promoting consumption, will continue to be implemented, with significant funding allocated to support these initiatives [9][10]. - Despite strong growth in certain consumer goods, overall consumption growth remains low, necessitating further measures to unlock consumer potential [10]. Real Estate Market - The conference stresses the importance of stabilizing the real estate market, with policies aimed at controlling inventory and encouraging the purchase of existing homes for affordable housing [15][16]. - Measures will include easing purchase restrictions and providing financial support to boost housing demand [16]. Debt Management - Addressing local government debt remains a priority, with a focus on proactive debt resolution strategies and optimizing debt restructuring methods [17][18]. - The government has allocated significant resources to clear overdue payments to enterprises, enhancing cash flow and financial stability [13][17].

Core Insights - The focus of fiscal policy in the next five years will shift towards effectively leveraging proactive fiscal policies to support China's modernization and national rejuvenation efforts [1][2] - The "15th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes the importance of proactive fiscal policies in response to complex domestic and international challenges, highlighting the need to mitigate risks and ensure stable economic performance [2] Fiscal Policy Focus - The "15th Five-Year Plan" outlines a shift from establishing a modern fiscal and tax system to enhancing the role of proactive fiscal policies and ensuring fiscal sustainability [1][3] - The fiscal work will prioritize six key areas: expanding domestic demand, supporting technological self-reliance, improving livelihoods, promoting urban-rural integration, deepening fiscal and tax reforms, and addressing local debt risks [3] Economic Environment - The changing focus of fiscal policy is directly related to evolving domestic and international conditions, with increased emphasis on risk and uncertainty compared to the "14th Five-Year Plan" [2] - The external environment is characterized by instability, intensified great power competition, and rising protectionism, while the domestic economy remains resilient with significant potential for growth [2] Implementation Strategies - The Ministry of Finance plans to enhance fiscal policy effectiveness by increasing tax, social security, and transfer payments to boost household income and consumption [3] - There will be a focus on scientific management of fiscal policies, balancing market efficiency with government intervention, and ensuring that fiscal resources are allocated to areas with high social benefits [3][4] Debt Management - The fiscal strategy will include careful management of deficits, debts, and expenditures to ensure fiscal sustainability and address local debt risks effectively [5]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views - The A-share market shows a differentiated market sentiment and sector performance, with technology sectors leading the rise and cyclical products leading the decline. Short-term risk of a pullback after a sharp rise should be vigilant, while the entry of insurance funds in the medium to long term is expected to enhance market stability. [2] - The WTI crude oil main contract is expected to have a volatile rebound, with support around $63 - $65 per barrel. The overall medium to long-term price center of crude oil is moving down. [3] - Gold prices have dropped to a three - week low. Short - term attention should be paid to the key support level of $3300 per ounce, and the potential boost to risk aversion sentiment from core PCE data and Sino - US trade negotiations should be monitored. [4][5] - After the technical breakdown of the $37.5 support level for silver, there is a tug - of - war around $37. If it breaks below $36.7, it may decline to the $36.3 - $36.5 range. [6] - Most chemical products such as PTA, ethylene glycol, PVC, PP, plastic, etc. are expected to have short - term volatile operations, with attention to relevant influencing factors such as cost, policy, and market sentiment. [7][8][10][11] - For agricultural products, corn, peanut, and cotton futures prices are expected to be weak in the short term, while egg prices have limited downward space, and soybean meal may have a wide - range shock, and soybean oil may be strong in the short term. [18][19][20][21][25][26] - For metals, most metal products such as copper, aluminum, etc. have complex market situations, and different trading strategies are recommended according to different varieties. [27][28] - For black commodities, stainless steel may have a short - term correction, while hot - rolled coils, rebar, and iron ore may have short - term volatile operations, and coking coal and coke may be strong in the short term. [33][34][35][37][39] Summary by Directory Macro - The Politburo meeting released multiple signals, including activating the capital market, expanding domestic demand, and supporting innovation. The long - cycle assessment mechanism for insurance funds has been implemented, and the proportion of equity investment is expected to increase. The lithium - battery industry's "anti - involution" policy is deepening. [2] - The A - share market shows a differentiated market sentiment and sector performance, with technology sectors leading the rise and cyclical products leading the decline. [2] Crude Oil - Summer demand supports oil prices, but OPEC's production increase plan, Fed meetings, and trade negotiations bring instability. The WTI main contract is expected to have a volatile rebound with support around $63 - $65 per barrel. [3] - The IEA has raised the global oil supply growth forecast for 2025 to 2.1 million barrels per day, and OPEC + may increase production in July and August, leading to a relatively weak oil price in the medium to long term. [3] Gold - The Fed maintained interest rates unchanged, and Powell's hawkish remarks reduced the probability of a September rate cut, pushing up the dollar index and the yield of 10 - year US Treasury bonds, increasing the opportunity cost of holding gold. [4] - Gold prices dropped to a three - week low, but institutional willingness to buy on dips still exists. Short - term attention should be paid to the key support level of $3300 per ounce and relevant influencing factors. [4][5] Silver - The Fed maintained interest rates unchanged, and the probability of a September rate cut decreased, suppressing the attractiveness of silver as a non - income asset. Trump's tariff on semi - finished copper indirectly dragged down silver. [6] - After the technical breakdown of the $37.5 support level, there is a tug - of - war around $37. If it breaks below $36.7, it may decline to the $36.3 - $36.5 range. [6] Chemical - **PTA**: The spot price decreased, the processing fee was at a low level, the overall supply was strong and the demand was weak, and it was expected to have a short - term volatile operation. [7] - **Ethylene Glycol**: The supply became more relaxed, the inventory was at a low level, and it was expected to have a short - term volatile operation, with attention to macro - policies. [8] - **PVC**: The supply decreased slightly, the demand improved slightly, the inventory increased, and the fundamentals did not improve significantly, with short - term fluctuations following market sentiment. [10] - **PP**: The supply decreased slightly, the demand decreased slightly, the inventory increased, and the fundamentals did not improve, with short - term fluctuations following market sentiment. [11] - **Plastic**: The supply increased slightly, the demand decreased slightly, the inventory decreased, and the fundamentals did not improve, with short - term fluctuations following market sentiment. [12] - **Soda Ash**: The supply decreased, the demand increased, the inventory decreased, the fundamentals had limited driving force, and short - term rational operation was recommended. [13] - **Glass**: The supply fluctuated slightly, the demand weakened, the inventory decreased, the supply - demand change was limited, and short - term rational operation was recommended. [14] - **Methanol**: The supply increased, the demand had contradictions, the inventory increased, the cost had support but the profit was difficult to sustain, and the futures price was expected to be weak in the short term. [17] Agricultural Products - **Corn**: The global and US yields are at high levels, but the ending inventory has decreased. The domestic market is in a state of alternating old and new grains, and the demand is weak. The futures price is expected to be weak in the short term. [18][19] - **Peanut**: The estimated planting area is expected to increase. The market is in a state of weak supply and demand, and the futures price is expected to oscillate at the bottom in the short term. [20] - **Cotton**: The global and US cotton production and ending inventory are expected to increase. The domestic supply is expected to be loose, and the demand is weak. The cotton price is expected to be weak in the short term. [21] - **Pig**: The supply pressure is increasing, the demand is in the off - season, and the price may oscillate in the short term. [22] - **Egg**: The production capacity is sufficient, the demand is weak, and the futures price has limited downward space. [24] - **Soybean Meal**: The international price is driven by tariffs and weather. The domestic supply is strong and the demand is weak, and the futures price may have a wide - range shock in the short term. [25] - **Soybean Oil**: The international market focuses on weather. The domestic supply pressure is large, and the futures price may be strong in the short term. [26] Metals - **Copper**: The US copper tariff event led to a decline in US copper prices. The domestic support policies are strong, and the copper market has complex game situations. [27] - **Aluminum**: The Fed maintained interest rates, the supply is close to the ceiling, the demand is in the off - season, and the price may be weak in the short term. [28] - **Alumina**: The supply is sufficient, the demand is weak, and it is recommended to wait for macro - guidance. [29] - **Cast Aluminum Alloy**: The cost provides support, the supply is excessive, the demand is in the off - season, and it is expected to follow the aluminum price and oscillate. [30] - **Lithium Carbonate**: The cost support is weakening, the supply is stable, the demand is in the off - season, and the price fluctuates greatly due to market sentiment. [31] - **Industrial Silicon**: The supply has increased, the demand is expected to decline, and it is expected to oscillate at a high level. [32] - **Polysilicon**: The supply has increased, the demand is weakening, and it is expected to oscillate at a high level. [33] Black - **Stainless Steel**: The cost support is weakening, the supply may decrease, the demand is in the off - season, and it may have a short - term correction. [34] - **Rebar**: The "anti - involution" policy is being implemented, the cost support is weakening, the demand has a slight recovery, and it may oscillate at a high level in the short term. [35] - **Hot - Rolled Coils**: Similar to rebar, it may oscillate at a high level in the short term. [36] - **Iron Ore**: The supply has increased, the demand is supported, the inventory is at a low level, and it may oscillate in the short term. [37][38] - **Coal**: Coking coal supply may shrink, and coke prices may be strong due to cost and demand, but relevant risks need to be monitored. [39]