Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the significant turning points in China's economy for 2025, highlighting the weakening of the "scar effect" post-pandemic, the diminishing impact of tariff conflicts, the reduced marginal drag from real estate adjustments, and the improved integration of short-cycle frameworks with long-term reform directions [4][5][8]. Group 1: Turning Points in Economic Operation - The impact of the post-pandemic "scar effect" is significantly weakening, as evidenced by improved travel data and a divergence between core CPI and PPI trends [5][6]. - The influence of tariff conflicts on China's economy is diminishing, with exports showing resilience and an improved structure of export goods, indicating a new phase of domestic transformation and upgrading [6][7]. - The marginal drag from real estate adjustments on economic growth is expected to weaken, with new construction leading investment growth and a shift in the housing market dynamics favoring new homes [7][8]. - The integration of short-cycle frameworks with long-term reform directions has improved, with a robust policy system focusing on high value-added production and human-centered demand management [8][9]. Group 2: Recent Economic Indicator Weakness - The decline in investment growth since mid-year is not attributed to a single industry but shows significant regional differentiation, partly due to the "crowding out effect" from accelerated debt reduction efforts [10][11]. - The implementation of "debt clearance" policies has also affected investment funds, creating a similar "crowding out effect," although this is expected to strengthen the microeconomic foundation in the long run [11][12]. - Some regions report insufficient project reserves, which has impacted current investment performance, but this is anticipated to improve in the upcoming planning year [12]. Group 3: Policy Recommendations Based on Macro-Micro Temperature Difference - The phenomenon of "macro-micro temperature difference" has become more pronounced, indicating a disconnect between macroeconomic indicators and micro-level experiences, which is essential for understanding policy directions [13][14]. - Restoring corporate profitability and increasing household income levels are critical policy directions to address the economic cycle issues, emphasizing the need for policies that consider micro-level incentives [15][16]. - Recommendations include focusing on improving residents' income, increasing leisure time, creating favorable consumption environments, and providing quality products, rather than relying solely on leveraging consumption [16].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the concept of "deposit migration" and highlights three common misconceptions in the market regarding excess savings and their implications for investment behavior [2][3][4]. Summary by Sections Misunderstanding One: Underestimating Excess Savings - The market's discussion on "excess savings" often focuses on fixed deposits while neglecting the scale of wealth management funds. The excess savings calculated based on deposits is less than 4 trillion, but when considering all types of funds, the total excess savings approaches 10 trillion, indicating that the market may underestimate the funds available for investment [2]. Misunderstanding Two: Underestimating the Speed of Investment - "Non-bank deposits" are commonly tracked to gauge the scale of "migration," but this metric includes interbank business disturbances. By using "non-bank net liabilities," which excludes such disturbances, two rounds of high growth have been observed since September 24, suggesting that residents are experiencing two rounds of "deposit migration," with a more pronounced effect expected in the second half of this year [3]. Misunderstanding Three: Underestimating Investment Sensitivity - Since 2021, residents have excessively allocated their excess savings to fixed-income assets, which have seen a significant decline in excess returns. This situation makes it challenging to meet residents' reinvestment intentions amid a backdrop of accelerating declines in housing prices. The process of "rebalancing" funds may continue into 2026 as nominal GDP gradually recovers [4].

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes that the technological revolution is irreversible, supported by China's vast market, which allows for multiple rounds of trial and error, forming a complete industrial and supply chain that external fluctuations cannot shake. This perspective was shared by Zhao Wei, Chief Economist at Shenwan Hongyuan Securities, during the Southern Finance Forum 2025 [4]. Economic Outlook - Zhao Wei predicts that the economic trend in 2026 will enter a "non-typical recovery" phase characterized by "stable volume and rising prices," where prices shift from a downward spiral to a moderate recovery, leading to improved corporate profits and micro-level confidence [4]. - Structural differentiation will continue, with significant disparities in policy support across different economic sectors, resulting in an unbalanced recovery [4]. A-share Market Insights - Regarding the current discussions on the revaluation of A-shares, Zhao Wei suggests focusing on "capital rebalancing" rather than "value revaluation." He notes that after 2022, the market was overly pessimistic about fundamentals, with the overall A-share dividend yield exceeding the national bond yield by 100 basis points, indicating a severe mispricing of the market [5]. - Four major events have reversed market expectations: changes in the policy environment post-September 2024, the emergence of DeepSeek shifting investment thinking from macro to micro, concerns over U.S. policy stability due to "reciprocal tariffs," and discussions on "anti-involution" leading to a shift of fixed-income funds towards equity assets [6]. Technological Revolution and Investment Opportunities - Zhao Wei maintains an optimistic view on the AI bubble, asserting that the fourth technological revolution will not end due to short-term market fluctuations. He highlights China's unique advantage of a large consumer market that allows for extensive trial and error, ultimately leading to a robust industrial and supply chain [6]. - As the process of "capital rebalancing" deepens in 2026, opportunities in the A-share market are expected to emerge continuously, encouraging investors to seize investment opportunities arising from the non-typical recovery and the new technological revolution [7].

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes that the technological revolution is irreversible, supported by China's vast market, which allows for multiple rounds of trial and error, forming a complete industrial and supply chain that is resilient to external fluctuations [6][8]. Economic Outlook - In 2026, the economy is expected to enter a "non-typical recovery" phase characterized by "stable volume and rising prices," where prices shift from a downward spiral to a moderate recovery, leading to improved corporate profits and micro-level confidence [6]. - Structural differentiation will continue, with significant disparities in policy support across different economic sectors, resulting in an unbalanced recovery [6]. A-Share Market Insights - Instead of focusing on "value re-evaluation," it is more pertinent to discuss "capital rebalancing." The market has been overly pessimistic about fundamentals, with the overall A-share yield exceeding government bond yields by 100 basis points, indicating a severe mispricing [7]. - Four key events have shifted market expectations: changes in the policy environment post-September 2024, the emergence of DeepSeek shifting investment focus from macro to micro, U.S. tariff policies raising concerns about non-U.S. capital stability, and discussions on "anti-involution" leading to a shift of fixed-income funds towards equity assets [8]. Technological Revolution and Investment Opportunities - The article expresses optimism regarding the AI bubble, asserting that the fourth technological revolution will not be halted by short-term market fluctuations. China's large consumer market allows for extensive trial and error, leading to substantial industrial and supply chain development [8][9]. - As the "capital rebalancing" process deepens in 2026, opportunities in the A-share market are expected to emerge, driven by the non-typical economic recovery and the new wave of technological revolution [9].

Group 1 - The central economic work meeting emphasizes the importance of expanding domestic demand as a primary task for the upcoming year [4][5] - There is a notable "temperature difference" between macroeconomic performance and microeconomic sentiment, with macro indicators showing strength while micro experiences remain subdued [1][2] - The "involution" phenomenon in enterprises is linked to this temperature difference, where companies focus on maintaining cash flow stability, leading to increased production but declining profit margins [2] Group 2 - Suggestions for effective consumption support policies include increasing income, ensuring leisure time, improving consumption scenarios, and providing quality products [2] - The central economic work meeting proposes enhancing counter-cyclical and cross-cyclical adjustments, focusing on demand-side short-term adjustments and supply-side structural improvements [3] - Economic growth targets for 2026 are suggested to be set between 4.5% and 5.0%, slightly lower than the previous year's target, aligning with long-term GDP growth trends [4][5] Group 3 - The macroeconomic policy direction is expected to lean towards easing, with one interest rate cut and one reserve requirement ratio reduction anticipated [5] - The construction of a modern industrial system is highlighted as a crucial aspect of cross-cyclical policies, focusing on upgrading traditional industries and fostering emerging sectors [5][6] - There is a call for deeper market-oriented reforms to stimulate microeconomic vitality and establish a unified national market, which is essential for effective policy transmission [6]

Group 1 - The central economic work conference emphasizes "domestic demand as the main driver" for the upcoming year, focusing on building a strong domestic market [1] - There is a growing discussion about the "temperature difference" between macroeconomic performance and microeconomic sentiment, with macro indicators showing strength while micro experiences remain subdued [1][2] - The "involution" phenomenon in enterprises is linked to this temperature difference, where companies prioritize cash flow stability, leading to increased production but declining profit margins [2] Group 2 - Suggestions for boosting consumption include increasing income, ensuring leisure time, improving consumption scenarios, and providing quality products [2] - The central economic work conference proposes enhancing counter-cyclical and cross-cyclical adjustments, with a focus on demand-side policies and structural supply-side improvements [3] - Economic growth targets for 2026 are suggested to be set between 4.5% and 5.0%, slightly lower than the previous year's target, aligning with long-term GDP growth trends [4] Group 3 - The macroeconomic policy direction is expected to lean towards easing, with one interest rate cut and one reserve requirement ratio reduction anticipated [5] - The average economic growth rate during the 14th Five-Year Plan period is projected to be around 4.5%, with 2026 GDP growth expected at 4.8% [6] - A modern industrial system is highlighted as a key focus for cross-cyclical policies, emphasizing the transformation of traditional industries and the development of strategic emerging industries [6]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes that the technological revolution is irreversible, supported by China's vast market, which allows for multiple rounds of trial and error, forming a complete industrial and supply chain that is resilient to external fluctuations [1] - In 2026, the economy is expected to enter a "non-typical recovery" phase characterized by "stable volume and rising prices," with a shift from a downward spiral in prices to a moderate recovery, leading to improved corporate profits and micro confidence [1] - Structural differentiation will continue, with significant disparities in policy support across different economic sectors, resulting in an uneven recovery [1] Group 2 - Regarding the current discussion on the revaluation of A-shares, the focus should shift from "value revaluation" to "capital rebalancing," as the market has been overly pessimistic about fundamentals since 2022 [2] - Four key events have reversed market expectations: changes in the policy environment post-September 2024, the emergence of DeepSeek shifting investment thinking from macro to micro, concerns over U.S. policy stability due to "reciprocal tariffs," and discussions on "anti-involution" leading to a shift of fixed-income funds towards equity assets [2] - The scale of "fixed income + products" has more than doubled in a few months, reflecting this context [2] Group 3 - The outlook on the AI bubble is optimistic, with the belief that the fourth technological revolution will not be halted by short-term market fluctuations, highlighting China's unique advantages in consumer market size and the ability to develop substantial industrial and supply chains through iterative innovation [2] - Geopolitical factors are noted as a potential risk, with the possibility of new changes in international relations leading to unexpected global inflation, which could become a risk point in 2026 [2] - The market's ups and downs will not affect the onset of this new era, and as the "capital rebalancing" process deepens, opportunities in the A-share market are expected to emerge continuously [3]

Core Viewpoints - The year 2026 marks the beginning of a new phase of high-quality development for China's economy and capital markets, as highlighted by Liu Jian, Chairman of Shenwan Hongyuan [3][5]. Economic Outlook - The economy is expected to experience a "non-typical" recovery in 2026, driven by the retreat of the "scar effect" and ongoing domestic demand expansion policies. Key factors contributing to export resilience include fiscal expansion in developed economies, easing of China-U.S. tariff conflicts, and improvements in China's industrial competitiveness [4][11]. - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes the importance of technological innovation and original breakthroughs, with R&D expenditure projected to exceed 3.6 trillion yuan in 2024, representing about 2.69% of GDP, surpassing Japan and South Korea in scale [5][10]. Capital Market Development - The capital market is set to enter a new stage of high-quality development, with a focus on direct financing and reforms in the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, Growth Enterprise Market, and Beijing Stock Exchange. This will enhance the market's inclusiveness and adaptability [5][8]. - The formation of a healthy market ecosystem is expected to significantly increase the attractiveness of the market, with institutional investors' share of the market value projected to exceed 20% by the end of 2024 [8]. Bull Market Analysis - The bull market is far from over, with the potential for a two-phase bull market structure. The first phase, termed "Bull Market 1.0," occurred in 2025, while the second phase, "Bull Market 2.0," may begin in the second half of 2026 [4][15]. - The cyclical improvement in fundamentals, the strengthening of emerging industries, and the shift of residents' asset allocation towards equities are expected to support a comprehensive bull market [15].

Group 1 - The article emphasizes the importance of "reform" as a source of dividends for the economy, particularly in the context of the 14th Five-Year Plan, which is expected to accelerate reform processes and enhance domestic demand policies [3][67][83] - The domestic economic environment has undergone three significant changes: the retreat of the "scar effect," the weakening impact of tariff conflicts on the economy, and the gradual formation of a new supply-side reform framework [2][8][21] - The article discusses the "non-typical recovery" of the economy, driven by improved consumer confidence and the effects of ongoing domestic demand policies, which are expected to lead to a recovery in investment growth and corporate profitability [4][5][55] Group 2 - The article highlights the need for a clear industrial adjustment strategy, focusing on advanced manufacturing as a backbone while upgrading traditional sectors and accelerating the opening of the service industry [67][74] - It points out that the structural changes in exports are evident, with a shift towards high value-added products and a decrease in low value-added goods, indicating a robust export resilience [21][22] - The article stresses the importance of addressing the "internal competition" within industries, which has led to a decline in profit margins and necessitates policies aimed at enhancing corporate profitability and operational vitality [15][41][55]