Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - This week, domestic commodities rebounded significantly, with most varieties seeing an uptick, including both industrial and agricultural product indices. The reasons include the poor US employment data and controllable inflation data, which may give the Federal Reserve a basis to continue cutting interest rates in the first half of 2026, leading to a recovery in market risk appetite; the domestic economic situation is weak with strong supply and weak demand, and the black - series performed worse than other sectors [3]. - Considering the latest changes in economic growth momentum and the relatively high base in the same period last year, it is expected that the economic operation in the first quarter of 2026 will still face certain downward pressure. Therefore, monetary policy is expected to end the observation period and enter the active stage to stabilize the economic operation in the first quarter of 2026 [3]. - In the short term, market sentiment has improved, and commodities have rebounded. This is due to the possible Fed rate - cuts in the first half of 2026, positive domestic policy tones after important meetings, and geopolitical factors such as the uncertainty of the Russia - Ukraine peace agreement and potential US actions against Venezuela, which will cause fluctuations in energy prices and drive a phased rebound in energy prices [3]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs PART TWO: Overseas Situation Analysis - **GDP**: In the third quarter, the US real GDP annualized quarterly - on - quarterly growth rate was 4.3%, higher than the expected 3.3% and the previous value of 3.8%, reaching the fastest growth rate in two years. The PCE price index annualized quarterly - on - quarterly growth rate was 2.9%, in line with expectations but maintaining a high level. The core driving factor for the strong growth in the third quarter was the better - than - expected performance on the consumption side. However, due to factors such as the previous federal government "shutdown", the economic growth in the fourth quarter is expected to slow down significantly, and the annual growth rate in 2025 is expected to be 2% or lower [3]. - **Employment Data**: In November, the number of non - farm payrolls increased by 64,000, better than the market expectation of 50,000. However, the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.6%, higher than 4.4% in September and slightly higher than the expected 4.5%, reaching a new high since September 2021. If the unemployment rate further rises to 4.7% in December, it may trigger the "Sam Rule" recession indicator again [3]. - **Inflation Data**: The US inflation rate in November was significantly lower than market expectations, showing a cooling trend. The CPI in November was 2.7% year - on - year, lower than the expected 3.1%, and the core CPI year - on - year dropped to 2.6%, also lower than the expected 3%. The poor employment data and controllable inflation data may give the Federal Reserve a basis to continue cutting interest rates in the first half of 2026 [3]. - **Other Regions**: In the eurozone, the PMI in December showed certain changes compared with November. In Japan, the export and import data and CPI data in November also had corresponding performance [18][22]. PART THREE: Domestic Situation Analysis - **Industrial Enterprise Profits**: According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on December 27, 2025, China's industrial enterprise profit data in November showed the characteristics of "slight cumulative increase, single - month pressure, and structural differentiation". In November, the revenue of industrial enterprises above the designated size was stable, but profits declined. The year - on - year decline in operating income narrowed, but the year - on - year decline in profits widened. The overall profitability still lacks effective support, and weak domestic demand remains a drag on corporate profitability [3]. - **LPR**: On December 22, 2025, the central bank issued a credit repair policy and kept the 1 - year and 5 - year LPR unchanged. The credit repair policy can accurately distinguish overdue types and optimize the allocation of credit resources, and the stability of LPR helps maintain internal and external balance. Considering the economic situation, it is expected that the monetary policy will enter the active stage to stabilize the economic operation in the first quarter of 2026 [3]. PART FOUR: High - Frequency Data Tracking - **Industrial开工率**: The report tracks the开工率 of the polyester industry chain and the blast furnace开工率. For example, on December 26, the开工 rate of PTA in the polyester industry chain was 72%, and the开工 rate of POY was 86% [38]. - **Consumer - related Data**: It also tracks data such as the wholesale and retail data of manufacturers and the inventory data of some products. For example, on December 25, certain data showed specific percentage changes [45]. - **Commodity Price Data**: The report monitors the prices of some commodities, such as the average wholesale prices of vegetables, pork, and fruits, as well as the 200 - index of agricultural product wholesale prices [47].

美国11月失业率超预期上行至4.6%，距离再次触发"萨姆规则"一步之遥。失业率上行的推动因素有哪 些、美联储2026年1月连续降息的概率有多大？ 一、概览：美国11月非农略强于预期，但失业率升至4.6% 美国10-11月非农就业整体减少，11月失业率从9月的4.4%进一步升至4.6%。 机构调查方面，11月美国非 农新增就业6.4万人，10月减少10.5万人。11月平均时薪环比0.1%，市场预期0.3%；家庭调查方面，11月 美国失业率上升至4.6%，劳动参与率升至62.5%。 数据公布后，美股回调，黄金上涨，10Y美债利率、美元指数"先跌后涨"，难言"衰退恐慌"。 美国11月 就业数据公布后，市场受失业率升至4.6%的冲击较小，10Y美债利率、美元指数均"先跌后涨"，整体走势 受就业数据影响不大；美股仅在数据公布之时出现上扬，随后回调。 二、结构：4.6%的失业率，背后反映什么？暂时性裁员和劳动供给的改善是主要原因 政府"延期辞职"计划导致10月就业减少，关税、AI的影响亦有所体现。 10月美国非农就业减少10.5万 人，主要受政府"延期辞职"计划影响；10-11月，私人部门行业就业表现"参差不齐"，建筑业 ...

智通财经APP获悉，申万宏源发布研报称，美国10-11月非农就业整体减少，11月失业率从9月的4.4%进 一步升至4.6%。短期内，美国失业率"易上难下"，需求是短板，但2026年就业市场或逐步"再平衡"。短 期内，关税冲击、政府关门、AI仍将压制需求。但是，2026年，美国劳动力供给或仍有所收缩(驱逐移 民加码)，需求逐步企稳(关税冲击、政府裁员缓和)，盈亏平衡就业保持低位。 该行续称，美联储1月降息概率是否提升?未必，需进一步观察12月经济数据。此次失业率数据"可信 度"有限，鲍威尔在12月会议上亦称就业数据可能被扭曲(distorted)。况且，与就业数据同一时间公布的 美国10月零售表现不弱，或反映假日购物季开局"韧性"。 申万宏源主要观点如下： 美国11月失业率超预期上行至4.6%，距离再次触发"萨姆规则"一步之遥。失业率上行的推动因素有哪 些、美联储2026年1月连续降息的概率有多大? 三、展望：美联储2026年1月降息概率是否提升?未必，需观察12月经济数据 短期内，美国失业率"易上难下"，需求是短板，但2026年就业市场或逐步"再平衡"。短期内，关税冲 击、政府关门、AI仍将压制需求。但是，2 ...

Overview - The unemployment rate in the US rose to 4.6% in November, exceeding market expectations, while non-farm payrolls showed a slight increase of 64,000 jobs, against a forecast of 50,000 [1][6][10] - The labor participation rate increased to 62.5%, slightly above the expected 62.4% [1][6] Structure - The rise in the unemployment rate to 4.6% reflects temporary layoffs and improvements in labor supply, with the government’s "deferred resignation" plan contributing to job losses in October [2][20] - The unemployment rate is close to triggering the "Sam Rule," with the critical point being 4.7% [2][27] - The credibility of the November unemployment data is questioned due to a low response rate of 64% in household surveys [2][27] Outlook - The probability of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates in January 2026 is uncertain and will depend on December's economic data [3][35] - Short-term demand remains weak due to tariff impacts, government shutdowns, and AI effects, but labor supply may contract further, leading to a gradual rebalancing of the job market by 2026 [3][32] - The Federal Reserve's confidence may be bolstered by stronger-than-expected retail sales data, which could influence their decision on interest rates [3][35]

Overview - The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in November, exceeding market expectations and nearing the "Sam Rule" threshold of 4.7%[1] - Non-farm payrolls added 64,000 jobs in November, slightly above the expected 50,000, while October saw a decrease of 105,000 jobs[1][7] - Average hourly earnings increased by 0.1% month-on-month, below the expected 0.3%[1][10] Employment Dynamics - The rise in unemployment is attributed to temporary layoffs and an increase in labor supply, with the labor force participation rate rising to 62.5%[2][11] - The October job losses were primarily due to the government's "deferred resignation" plan, impacting non-farm employment significantly[2][18] - Employment trends varied across sectors, with construction and healthcare showing improvements, while finance and information sectors remained weak[2][18] Federal Reserve Outlook - The probability of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates in January 2026 is uncertain and will depend on December's economic data[3] - Current unemployment data may be distorted, and the Fed's Chair Powell indicated that employment figures could be misleading[3] - Despite the rise in unemployment, retail performance in October was strong, suggesting resilience in consumer spending[3]

Core Insights - The U.S. labor market is expected to experience a "low-growth balance" in 2026, with a continued contraction in labor supply and a gradual stabilization in demand, maintaining low equilibrium employment levels [1][4] - The unemployment rate is likely to face upward pressure due to short-term factors such as tariff impacts, government layoffs, and the substitution effect of AI, with a threshold for triggering the "Sam Rule" estimated at approximately 4.7% [1][5] - The economic landscape is characterized by a "K-shaped" divergence, complicating Federal Reserve decision-making, as labor shortages may enhance labor share while surpluses could exacerbate economic disparities [1][5] Group 1: Employment Market Dynamics - Since mid-2025, the U.S. has seen a dramatic decline in non-farm employment, raising concerns about rising unemployment risks and the impact of AI on job markets [2] - The structural impact of AI on employment is evident but limited, with AI adoption rates increasing from 3.7% to 10% over two years, and layoffs primarily concentrated in high-exposure sectors [2][3] - The primary drivers of the employment market's reversal in 2025 include immigration policies and government layoffs, with illegal immigration net inflow decreasing by 1.6 to 2 million, explaining about 50% of the slowdown in non-farm employment [3] Group 2: Future Employment Outlook - In 2026, the labor supply is expected to continue contracting due to stringent immigration policies, while demand may stabilize as government layoffs pause and tariff impacts weaken [4] - The short-term labor demand remains a core issue, with the potential for the unemployment rate to rise, indicating a shortfall in labor demand [5] - The Federal Reserve faces a challenging environment, balancing the need for monetary easing in the short term against potential inflation risks in the medium term due to labor market conditions [5]

摘要 2025年中以来，美国新增非农就业"断崖式"下滑，失业上行风险有所增加。美国就业市场缘何"大逆 转"、AI的"替代效应"有多大？2026年，美国"无就业的增长"会否延续？ 一、热点思考：大逆转与再平衡——2026年美国就业市场展望 （一）AI与就业：创造还是毁灭？"结构性冲击"有所体现，但整体拖累有限 AI对美国就业市场的"需求冲击"引发市场关注，但目前主要是结构性的。 美国企业AI的采用率已从2年 前的3.7%升至10%（2025年9月）；10月挑战者裁员数达15.3万个，同比提升175%，其中21.7%来自科技 行业；归纳而言，AI的结构性冲击或集中体现在三大方面：高AI暴露度行业、职场年轻群体、高薪职 位。 但整体而言，AI或并非2025年美国就业转弱的主要原因。 主要依据是：1）2023年以来，AI 采用率提升 幅度与就业增速变化的负向相关性较弱（R²= 0.09）；2）居民职业结构调整尚未出现加速迹象；3）在应 用AI的企业中，企业更倾向重新"培训"员工，而非裁员。 （二）2025年美国就业"大逆转"的主因：移民、政府裁员影响或更大 回顾2025年，美国就业市场供需双双走弱，表现为"低招聘、低 ...

Group 1: AI Impact on Employment - AI adoption in the U.S. has increased from 3.7% to 10% in two years, with significant impacts on high-exposure industries and young workers[1] - The number of layoffs in October 2025 reached 153,000, a 175% increase year-on-year, with 21.7% of layoffs occurring in the tech sector[1] - Despite concerns, AI is not the primary cause of the employment downturn; the correlation between AI adoption and employment growth is weak (R²=0.09)[2] Group 2: Employment Market Dynamics - The U.S. labor market has experienced a "low recruitment, low layoffs" state, with non-farm employment numbers showing a significant decline since early 2025[3] - Illegal immigration net inflow decreased by 1.6 to 2 million in 2025, explaining about 50% of the employment slowdown[3] - Government layoffs and tariff impacts contributed to 37% of the employment decline, while the influence of AI on white-collar jobs was only 7.6%[3] Group 3: Future Outlook - In 2026, the labor supply may continue to contract while demand stabilizes, maintaining a low equilibrium in employment levels[4] - The unemployment rate is expected to rise slowly, with a risk of triggering the "Sam Rule" at around 4.7%[4] - The Federal Reserve faces challenges in balancing monetary policy amid a "K-shaped" economic recovery, where labor shortages could enhance labor share while surpluses may lead to economic divergence[4]

Core Viewpoint - Despite the high inflation rate of 3% in September, the market widely anticipates that the Federal Reserve will proceed with an interest rate cut next week, raising questions about the rationale behind this decision given the persistent inflation above the target level since January 2021 [1] Group 1: Economic Conditions - The current benchmark interest rate of 4%-4.25% is seen as high and is believed to be suppressing economic growth, leading to a consensus among economists that a policy shift is necessary [2] - The Federal Reserve's focus has shifted from inflation concerns to the state of the labor market, with many officials now prioritizing employment issues over inflation [2] Group 2: Employment Market - The U.S. employment market has shown signs of significant weakness, with private sector job growth nearly stagnating, averaging only 29,000 new jobs per month over the last three months compared to 209,000 in the last three months of the previous year [3][4] - Trade uncertainties have led companies to slow down hiring, and when unable to pass on tariff costs to consumers, they often resort to layoffs, as evidenced by General Motors announcing layoffs of 200 employees [4] Group 3: Government Shutdown Impact - The U.S. federal government has been in a shutdown since October 1, causing delays in the release of key economic data, including monthly employment figures and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) [5] - Despite the data gap, the Federal Reserve has indicated that the core trends, such as employment weakness, remain unchanged, and the uncertainty in economic outlook is still high [6] Group 4: Future Rate Cut Expectations - There is a divergence of opinions regarding the likelihood of a rate cut in December, with some economists believing that the rationale for the October cut will persist, while others express caution due to signs of rising inflation risks [7] - The decision for a potential December rate cut will heavily depend on forthcoming economic data, with the ongoing government shutdown complicating the availability of official data [7]

Global Macro - The Federal Reserve's September FOMC meeting resulted in a 25 basis point rate cut to the 4.00%-4.25% range, viewed as a typical preemptive measure rather than a response to severe labor market deterioration [1][2] - The labor market is slowing but remains manageable, with low unemployment reflecting a "weak balance" rather than a robust recovery, making significant rate cuts unlikely to rapidly improve employment [1][2] - The dot plot indicates a division among policymakers, with 10 out of 19 supporting two or more rate cuts this year, while 9 support fewer than two, suggesting cautious expectations for future cuts [2] Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index closed at 26,545, reflecting a 0.09% increase, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose by 0.17% to 9,472 [4] - Major global indices showed varied performance, with the Dow Jones increasing by 0.37% and the S&P 500 by 0.49%, while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 experienced slight declines [4] Economic Data Releases - Upcoming U.S. economic data includes the Manufacturing PMI for September, expected at 53.00, and Durable Goods Orders for August, anticipated to decline by 2.80% year-on-year [6] - The second quarter GDP growth is projected at 3.30%, a significant recovery from the previous -0.50% [6] Sector Insights - The consumer sector is expected to see moderate recovery with multiple opportunities in the second half of 2025, as indicated in a recent deep dive report [6] - The renewable energy sector continues to face uncertainties but remains attractive for investment, particularly in dividend stability [6] - The automotive industry is accelerating the penetration of hybrid technologies, with a focus on autonomous driving and robotics [6]