[Table_Page] 宏观经济研究报告 2026 年 3 月 31 日 证券研究报告 [Table_Summary] 报告摘要： ⚫ 3 月制造业 PMI 为 50.4，环比上行 1.4 个点。我们理解这一表现基本符合季节性。今年春节假期起于 2 月 15 日，春节分布相似的 2015 年（2 月 18 日）、2018 年（2 月 15 日）、2024 年（2 月 10 日），3 月 PMI 环比分别 为 0.2、1.2、1.7 个点，其中 2015 年特殊是因为 2 月初降准1抬高了作为基数的 2 月 PMI；2018 和 2024 年幅 度则和今年大致相当。 据万得数据（下同），3 月制造业 PMI 为 50.4，高于前值的 49.0。 [Table_Title] 广发宏观 3 月 PMI：主要亮点和短板简析 [Tabl e_Author] 分析师： 郭磊 SAC 执证号：S0260516070002 SFC CE.no: BNY419 021-38003572 guolei@gf.com.cn 春节相似的年份中，2015 年 3 月 PMI 为 50.1，高于前者的 49.9；2018 年 3 月为 ...

Investment Rating - The report indicates a strong upward trend in the emerging industries, with the EPMI rising to 57.6, marking the highest value in five years, confirming the upward cycle trend [1]. Core Insights - The emerging industries are experiencing a significant recovery post-holiday, particularly in information technology, which shows robust growth [1]. - The report anticipates a slight decline in the EPMI next month but expects it to remain at a high level, indicating sustained demand and production recovery [2]. - Various sectors, including new generation information technology, new materials, and biotechnology, are showing strong performance, with PMI values indicating expansion [3][4]. Summary by Sections Section 1: Overview of China's Emerging Industry Index - The emerging industries are showing a broad recovery, with all surveyed sectors reporting PMI values above 50, indicating expansion [10]. Section 2: PMI and Sub-indexes 1. **High-end Equipment Manufacturing** - PMI increased to 54.5, driven by post-holiday recovery, with production and new orders showing significant growth [18]. 2. **Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection** - PMI rose to 53.5, with production and new orders also increasing, reflecting a recovery in demand [25]. 3. **Biotechnology** - PMI reached 57.4, with substantial increases in production and new orders, indicating strong seasonal demand [37]. 4. **New Materials** - PMI surged to 59.7, with significant growth in orders and production, driven by seasonal factors [46]. 5. **New Energy** - PMI rose to 59.2, with production and orders reflecting strong demand recovery [56]. 6. **New Energy Vehicles** - PMI increased to 54.7, showing recovery but still below peak levels, indicating ongoing challenges in demand [66]. 7. **New Generation Information Technology** - PMI jumped to 62.2, indicating a strong recovery and expansion in the sector [76]. 8. **Healthcare Services** - PMI fell to 51.8, reflecting a slight decline in demand post-holiday [86]. 9. **Business Consulting Services** - PMI remained high at 75, but new orders are low, indicating a need for demand recovery [93].

Economic Indicators - In January 2026, the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was reported at 49.3%, a decrease of 0.8 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a decline in manufacturing activity[6]. - The New Orders Index for January was 49.2%, down 1.6 percentage points month-on-month, reflecting a contraction in demand[6]. - The Production Index stood at 50.6%, a decrease of 1.1 percentage points, suggesting that production activities are constrained by insufficient orders[6]. Price Trends - The main raw material purchase price index rose to 56.1%, an increase of 3.0 percentage points, indicating upward pressure on input costs[6]. - The PMI for factory gate prices increased to 50.6%, up 1.7 percentage points, suggesting a potential improvement in Producer Price Index (PPI) growth rates[6]. Sector Performance - The Services PMI recorded 49.5%, a slight decline of 0.2 percentage points, with financial market activity providing some support[6]. - The Construction PMI fell significantly by 4.0 percentage points to 48.8%, indicating a slowdown in construction activities, influenced by seasonal factors and slow project initiation[6]. Export Dynamics - The New Export Orders Index decreased by 1.6 percentage points, but January's export performance was relatively strong compared to historical data[6]. - Port container throughput in January remained high, suggesting that export activities are likely to continue positively in the early part of the year[6]. Policy Implications - Local governments have mostly lowered or maintained their growth targets for 2026, indicating a shift from pursuing rapid growth to focusing on quality improvements[4][8].

Group 1: Macroeconomic Overview - October PMI recorded at 49%, indicating a significant seasonal decline and overall below expectations[3] - New export orders decreased due to heightened uncertainties from previous trade conflicts, impacting supply and demand[3] - The implementation of 500 billion yuan in new policy financial tools is expected to stabilize the economy[3] Group 2: Market Reactions - The equity market saw a slight increase with a weekly average transaction volume of 23,253 billion yuan, reflecting a decrease in trading volume[3] - The bond market experienced a significant rise, with the 10-year government bond yield down by 5.6 basis points[3] - The central bank's liquidity injection reached a new high of 1.4 trillion yuan, indicating a shift towards easing monetary policy[3] Group 3: International Context - U.S. stock markets rose, with the Dow Jones up 0.75% and the S&P 500 up 0.71%[3] - The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75%-4%, ending balance sheet reduction as of December 1[3] - Market expectations for a December rate cut dropped from nearly 100% to around 60% following comments from Fed Chair Powell[3]

Core Viewpoint - The September economic data indicates a seasonal improvement, aligning with other soft indicators like EPMI and BCI, suggesting a positive trend in the economy during the autumn peak season [4][5]. Group 1: Economic Indicators - The September EPMI rose by 4.6 points to 52.4, reflecting seasonal characteristics of the autumn peak, with the increase aligning with seasonal averages [5]. - The BCI index rebounded from 46.9 to 51.1 in September, exceeding expectations after a slowdown in the previous months [5]. - The PMI for September was reported at 49.8, slightly above the previous value of 49.4, indicating a stabilization in economic activity [5]. Group 2: Production and Demand - Production outpaced demand, with the production index at 51.9 and new orders at 49.7, resulting in a production-new orders differential of 2.2 points, the highest since January 2024 [8]. - The export index remained stable, with new export orders at 47.8, indicating resilience in external demand despite global economic challenges [8]. Group 3: Business Size Impact - Large enterprises showed higher PMI at 51.0, while small enterprises improved significantly by 1.6 points, contrasting with a decline in medium-sized enterprises [9]. - The disparity suggests that large firms benefit from more substantial projects, while small firms gain from exports and emerging sectors [9]. Group 4: Price Trends - Price indices showed fluctuations, with the purchasing price index at 53.2 and the factory price index at 48.2, indicating ongoing price pressures despite some initial improvements [10]. - The short-term price trends need reinforcement, as production levels exceed demand, affecting pricing stability [10]. Group 5: Business Expectations - The production and business activity expectation index rose to 54.1, reflecting improved business sentiment due to factors like debt clearance and market activity [10]. - The equipment manufacturing sector showed the highest PMI at 51.9, while consumer goods manufacturing also improved, driven by seasonal factors [10]. Group 6: Construction Sector - The construction sector's PMI was at 49.3, indicating a low level of activity historically for September, with investment in real estate and infrastructure showing signs of weakness [11]. - The need for policy measures to stimulate investment in construction is highlighted to prevent further economic slowdown [13].

Core Viewpoint - The September PMI data indicates a seasonal improvement in the economy, with production outpacing demand and a stable export outlook, despite challenges faced by medium-sized enterprises and the construction sector [1][4][17]. Group 1: PMI Data Insights - The September PMI is reported at 49.8, an increase from the previous value of 49.4, suggesting a slight recovery in economic activity [7]. - The production index reached a new high since February 2024, indicating that production is stronger than demand, with a difference of 2.2 points between the production and new orders indices [8][10]. - The new export orders index stands at 47.8, showing stability in export demand despite fluctuations due to tariffs and external economic conditions [11]. Group 2: Business Size Impact - Large enterprises show a higher PMI of 51.0, while small enterprises improved by 1.6 points, indicating short-term recovery, whereas medium-sized enterprises face more pressure with a PMI of 48.8 [11][12]. - The disparity in performance suggests that large enterprises benefit more from significant projects, while small enterprises gain from exports and emerging sectors [11]. Group 3: Price Trends and Expectations - The price index for September shows a slight decline, indicating that the price trend is not yet solidified, with the purchasing price index at 53.2 and the factory price index at 48.2 [12][13]. - The production activity expectation index has improved, reflecting better microeconomic expectations among businesses, with a value of 54.1 in September [13]. Group 4: Sector Performance - The equipment manufacturing sector shows the highest PMI at 51.9, while consumer goods manufacturing has improved to 50.6, benefiting from seasonal factors like the upcoming National Day holiday [14][15]. - The construction sector remains weak, with a PMI of 49.3, indicating ongoing challenges in fixed asset investment and construction activity [16]. Group 5: Overall Economic Outlook - The stabilization of soft data in September is seen as a positive sign, although the overall economic climate still requires consolidation, with manufacturing PMI remaining below 50 [4][17]. - The need for stronger price trends and investment in infrastructure is emphasized to prevent further economic slowdown [17].

Core Viewpoint - The September EPMI (Emerging Industry Purchasing Managers Index) increased by 4.6 points to 52.4, indicating a seasonal recovery typical of autumn, although the absolute level remains historically low [1][6][24]. Group 1: EPMI and Industry Trends - The EPMI's increase aligns with the seasonal average of 4.5 points from 2014 to 2024, with the number of industries in the expansion zone rising from 2 to 4 [1][6][7]. - Despite the improvement, the absolute EPMI value of 52.4 is the second lowest for September in history, down 0.9 points from the previous year [6][24]. Group 2: Supply and Demand Indicators - Key supply and demand indicators showed improvement: production volume, product orders, and export orders increased by 7.8, 6.5, and 6.8 points respectively [2][9]. - The production-to-demand ratio turned positive, with an average of 0.7 for the first three quarters of 2025, indicating an improvement in supply-demand balance compared to previous years [9][10]. - Price indicators also improved, with purchase prices and sales prices rising by 0.8 and 0.2 points respectively, although the growth rate has slowed compared to July and August [9][12]. Group 3: Employment and Financing Environment - The EPMI loan difficulty index decreased by 0.9 points, suggesting a more favorable financing environment for emerging enterprises due to increased credit support and coordinated fiscal and monetary policies [15][16]. - Employment indicators have shown a two-month recovery, with a 2.6-point increase in September, indicating stronger demand for jobs in new industries during the graduation season [15][16]. Group 4: Sector Performance - In September, the highest absolute economic performance was observed in the new generation information technology and energy-saving environmental sectors, driven by demand growth related to AI computing power and domestic substitution [19][20]. - The new energy vehicle sector also saw a month-on-month increase in economic performance, with retail sales growing by 6% year-on-year and 10% month-on-month [19][20]. - The performance of traditional sectors varied, with some industries like petroleum asphalt and automotive tires showing increased operating rates, while others like high furnace and PVC saw declines [23][24]. Group 5: Economic Outlook - The third quarter has shown signs of continued economic slowdown, with September data being crucial for short-term economic assessment [24]. - The EPMI data suggests a neutral economic outlook, with seasonal recovery not extending the trends observed in July and August, indicating that achieving annual growth targets will require further policy support [24].

Core Viewpoint - The EPMI (Emerging Industry Purchasing Managers Index) for August shows a slight month-on-month increase of 1.0 points, indicating a stabilization in economic activity despite remaining at a historically low level of 47.8, the lowest for August since 2014 [1][6][8]. Summary by Sections EPMI Overview - The EPMI increased by 1.0 points in August, aligning closely with the seasonal average increase of 1.1 points [7]. - The absolute index value of 47.8 is 1.0 points lower than the same month last year, marking the lowest level recorded for August since data collection began in 2014 [8][9]. Demand and Production Indicators - Demand indicators showed slight improvement, with product orders and export orders rising by 2.5 and 2.8 points respectively, while production indicators fell by 0.3 points [10]. - The production-to-order ratio turned negative at -0.6, indicating a better alignment between supply and demand [10]. - Supply contraction led to price increases, with purchase prices rising by 5.3 points and sales prices by 1.5 points [12]. - The difficulty of obtaining loans in emerging industries increased by 2.6 points, reflecting a tightening financing environment [12]. Sector Performance - The sectors of new energy and energy conservation are leading in terms of absolute economic performance, with significant price increases in the new energy vehicle, new energy, and biological industries [14]. - In August, new energy and energy conservation were the only two sectors in the expansion zone, likely influenced by accelerated fiscal funding and seasonal factors [14]. - Price increases in the new energy vehicle sector were notable, with sales prices rising by 4.6 points, indicating effective price management in larger enterprises [14][17]. High-Frequency Data Insights - High-frequency data from early to mid-August showed resilience in exports, production constraints, and strong pricing [18]. - Traditional industries experienced a decline in operating rates due to "anti-involution" effects, with specific declines noted in the automotive tire sector [18]. - Overall, manufacturing PMI is expected to show little change compared to July [18].

Group 1: PMI Overview - The manufacturing PMI for July 2025 is reported at 49.3%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points from the previous month[3] - The non-manufacturing business activity index and composite PMI output index are at 50.1% and 50.2%, respectively, both down by 0.4 and 0.5 percentage points from last month[3] - The decline in July's PMI is attributed to both temporary and structural factors, including extreme weather and natural disasters[3] Group 2: Factors Influencing PMI - Extreme weather conditions, such as high temperatures and natural disasters, have negatively impacted PMI readings, contributing to a seasonal decline in manufacturing[4] - The "anti-involution" trend may cause a temporary slowdown in production, but it is expected to improve price expectations significantly[5] - The new export orders index fell to 47.1%, indicating a slowdown in export demand, reflecting the effects of previous strong export activities[6] Group 3: Price Indicators - The PMI raw material purchase price index increased by 3.1 percentage points to 51.5%, while the PMI factory price index rose by 2.1 percentage points to 48.3%[5] - The marginal improvement in price expectations does not indicate a substantial recovery in prices, as the transition from negative to positive PPI growth is still pending[5] Group 4: Non-Manufacturing Sector - The construction PMI and service PMI recorded values of 50.6% and 50.0%, with respective declines of 2.2 and 0.1 percentage points[6] - The construction sector is expected to face less downward pressure due to ongoing policy support for infrastructure projects[8]

Macro Overview - June PMI indicates weak internal momentum, with manufacturing PMI at 49.7%, non-manufacturing PMI at 50.5%, and composite PMI at 50.7%, all showing slight increases of 0.2 to 0.3 percentage points from the previous month[9] - The divergence in PMI reflects significant differences between large and small enterprises, with large enterprises showing improved conditions likely due to rising commodity prices[10] - Employment indicators and service sector PMI have declined, suggesting a slowdown in internal momentum[10] Market Performance - The equity market saw a volume decrease with an average trading volume of 1.4414 trillion CNY, down 45.3 billion CNY week-on-week[8] - Major indices performed as follows: Shanghai Composite Index up 1.40%, Shenzhen Component Index up 1.25%, and ChiNext Index up 1.50%[8] - The bond market experienced a decline in yields, with the 10-year government bond yield expected to range between 1.6% and 1.7%[8] International Context - U.S. non-farm payrolls increased by 147,000 in June, exceeding the expected 110,000, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, below the expected 4.3%[8] - Market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September are approximately 80%, down from 98% prior to the non-farm report[8] - The U.S. Congress passed a significant tax and spending bill, which has reduced short-term concerns about fiscal sustainability[8] Risks and Outlook - Risks include potential underperformance of the economy and trade negotiations not meeting expectations[8] - The upcoming week will focus on key economic indicators, including June PPI and CPI, with expectations of -3.19% and 0.00% respectively[14]