Economic Indicators - The GDP weekly high-frequency prosperity index as of November 15 is 4.7%, slightly down from the revised 4.8% of the previous week, indicating a slowdown in economic growth[1] - The industrial weekly prosperity index is at 8.1%, down from 8.2% the previous week, while the service industry index is at 3.0%, down from 3.1%[9] Production Sector - Both service and industrial high-frequency indicators have declined compared to the previous week[12] - The average daily output of key iron-making enterprises has increased, indicating some recovery in industrial production[12] Demand Side - Domestic demand remains weak, while external demand shows resilience, with container throughput for exports increasing to 680.9 thousand TEUs, up from 671.8 thousand TEUs the previous week[53] - The consumer high-frequency index has slightly risen to 2.9%, up from 2.6% the previous week, reflecting a modest recovery in consumer activity[9] Real Estate Market - The weekly sales of commercial housing in 30 major cities increased to 146 million square meters, a 7% rise from the previous week, but down 34% year-on-year[45] - The land transaction area decreased significantly, with 631 million square meters sold, down 195.3 million square meters from the previous week[45] Price Trends - Consumer goods prices remained stable, while industrial goods prices showed signs of recovery, with the agricultural wholesale price index rising by 0.37% week-on-week[57] - The average price of pork decreased by 0.19% week-on-week, while the prices of key vegetables and fruits saw slight increases of 0.14% and 0.54%, respectively[63]

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index experienced a sharp decline after opening, closing down 1.85% for the day [1] - The internet sector led the decline, followed by technology, consumer discretionary, and healthcare, while banks showed relative resilience [1] Internet Sector Performance - The Hang Seng Internet index fell 3.36% by the end of the trading day [3] - Baidu Group saw a significant increase of 7.21%, while JD Group dropped 6.03%, Alibaba fell 4.38%, and other companies like Kuaishou, SenseTime, Tencent, Horizon Robotics, and Meituan all experienced declines exceeding 2% [3] Consumer Sector Performance - The consumer discretionary sector also faced a downturn, closing down 2.29% [3] - Notable declines included Xpeng Motors down 6.8%, BeiGene down 4.63%, and Alibaba down 4.38%, with over 10 stocks including MGM, Leap Motor, Fosun International, and Youchuang Youpin dropping more than 2% [3] Banking Sector Performance - The banking sector experienced a slight decline of 0.73% [3] - Agricultural Bank fell 1.75%, Standard Chartered Bank down 1.36%, and other banks like HSBC, Chongqing Bank, and CITIC Bank also saw declines exceeding 1%, while some banks like Dah Sing Financial, Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank, and Dah Sing Bank managed to close in the green [3]

Group 1: Global Financial Landscape - The current global financial assets to GDP ratio is at a high level, historically indicating that any fundamental changes can lead to significant pullbacks in risk assets [2][3] - The U.S. economy is shifting towards a "strong investment, weak consumption" pattern, similar to China's situation from 2022 to 2024 [6] Group 2: AI and Investment Concerns - There are growing concerns regarding the actual returns on massive investments in AI, as exemplified by CoreWeave's reduction in capital expenditure despite revenue growth [3] - The disparity between U.S. consumer stocks and the S&P 500 reflects market fears of an economic downturn, with AI sector growth not translating into robust consumer spending [3] Group 3: Domestic Consumption and Economic Recovery - Domestic economic data shows weak overall consumption, but structural improvements are noted, particularly in "non-subsidized" sectors contributing positively to overall consumption [4] - Two potential scenarios for China's domestic demand are identified: one where export resilience supports consumption recovery, and another where financial risks abroad could lead to capital inflows, benefiting domestic assets [4] Group 4: Investment Recommendations - Key investment themes include focusing on physical assets that may benefit from a recovery in manufacturing and investment post U.S. rate cuts, particularly in sectors like upstream resources and midstream industries [6] - Consumer sectors in China, such as food and beverage, are expected to benefit from stabilizing prices and structural demand improvements [6]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In 2025, the public - offering REITs market expanded in quality under normal - state issuance. With the dual - wheel drive of "first - offering + expansion - offering", the total market capitalization exceeded 220 billion yuan, and the market ecosystem became more mature. In 2026, it is expected to issue 20 - 30 projects, and the differentiation among projects will intensify [3][11]. - Expansion - offering is an inevitable path for the development of China's public - offering REITs market. In 2025, the expansion - offering channel reopened, and in 2026, with policy implementation and process optimization, it may become another main line in the market [3]. - The secondary market of REITs in 2025 showed a "rising first and then falling" trend. To improve liquidity, policy support is expected, such as including REITs in the Shanghai - Hong Kong and Shenzhen - Hong Kong Stock Connect, launching REITs - ETF and index fund products, and guiding long - term funds like annuities and pensions to enter the market [3]. - The fundamentals of different asset types of REITs have shown different trends. Investors should select Alpha assets to make investment decisions [3]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1.审度首发新常态，洞见估值新平衡 - **2025 First - offering Situation** - From January to October 2025, 19 REITs started the recruitment process, with an average of 2 per month, slower than in Q4 2024. The total first - offering scale was 38.7 billion yuan, about 40% less than in 2024. Two new IDC - REITs were added, enriching the asset types [3][11]. - The net - underwriting and online subscription yields of REITs were calculated. The net - underwriting yield was significantly higher than the online yield. The net - underwriting yield of 10 - 200 million yuan of funds was the highest, reaching 3.50% [13][15]. - The strategic placement of REITs in 2025 had a 100% winning rate and an average floating profit of 35%. The number of strategic investment institutions increased to 275, a 6% increase from 2024 [3]. - The number of new - offering products increased to nearly a thousand, and the winning rate dropped below 1%. In October, due to limited initial listing gains and overlapping fundraising periods, the enthusiasm for new - offering decreased, and the winning rate rebounded [20][22]. - In terms of institutional participation, 270 institutions participated in the net - underwriting inquiry, a 69% increase from 2024. Among them, the number of securities firms, insurance funds, private funds, and public funds increased significantly. Insurance funds led in terms of the proposed subscription amount, followed by securities firms [28]. - The strategic placement became more difficult for institutions to obtain. The number of strategic placement institutions per REIT reached a new high, indicating increased scarcity [34]. - **Valuation and Pricing** - From January to October 2025, the first - day and first - four - day closing cumulative increases of REITs reached new highs. However, since September and October, as the first - offering valuation increased, the initial listing gains narrowed, and the net - underwriting quotation became more cautious [39]. - From January to September 2025, the first - offering valuation had an average discount of 25%. Since October, the discount rate has significantly narrowed to less than 10%, and even less than 5% for some projects [40]. - **2026 First - offering Expectations** - Policy support is expected to expand the market and increase the number of asset types. The approval efficiency will be improved, and the average time from acceptance to registration will be shortened to 100 days [45][57]. - The expected number of first - offerings in 2026 is 20 - 30, with a relatively small average fundraising scale. The differentiation among projects will intensify, and the initial listing gains are expected to narrow to 5% - 10% [64][71]. - Under the neutral scenario, the net - underwriting and online new - offering yields of 10 - million - 100 - million - yuan funds are expected to be 3.21% and 0.61% respectively [75]. 3.2.扩募潮起谋新篇，资产混装开新局 - **Importance of Expansion - offering** - Due to high - dividend requirements and leverage limitations, expansion - offering is an important way for the external expansion of public - offering REITs. It can optimize the asset portfolio and improve the anti - risk ability [81]. - **Policy Changes** - In September 2025, the 782nd document shortened the expansion - offering threshold from 12 months to 6 months and supported cross - industry asset mixing, which is expected to shorten the expansion - offering cycle and enrich the asset types [86]. - **2025 Expansion - offering Situation** - After the first four REITs' expansion - offerings in 2023, the expansion - offering channel reopened in 2025. By October, 2 REITs' expansion - offering shares were listed, 3 were in the process, and 3 were under review. The issuance methods were diversified, including private placement and rights offering [90]. - The returns of investors participating in the expansion - offering mainly come from the market discount at the time of issuance and the increase in the dividend rate. The initial batch of expansion - offering projects had losses in the bidding and strategic placement, but 2 projects still had floating profits by the end of October [93][94]. - **Potential Expansion - offering Projects** - Many original equity holders of listed REITs hold potential expansion - offering assets. There are currently 5 expansion - offering projects in progress, and the AVIC Jingneng Photovoltaic REIT is the first project with mixed - asset expansion (photovoltaic + hydropower) [100][101]. - **Case Studies of Expansion - offering Projects** - The Beijing Affordable Housing REIT's expansion - offering assets are slightly inferior in quality to the first - offering assets, but the overall dividend rate is expected to increase [109]. - The AVIC Jingneng Photovoltaic REIT's expansion - offering of "photovoltaic + hydropower" is expected to significantly increase the net profit, EBITDA, and distributable amount in 2026, and the cash distribution rate will also increase [117]. - The Huaxia China Resources Commercial REIT plans to expand by purchasing the Suzhou Kunshan Mixc project. After the expansion, the 2026 combined predicted dividend rate is expected to increase by 0.23 pct [119]. 3.3.长钱定盘亦凝滞，活水破局方致远 - **2025 Market Review** - In 2025, the REITs market showed a "rising first and then falling" trend. The first half was supported by the low - interest rate environment, while the second half was affected by factors such as stock market diversion, rising interest rates, unlocking pressure, and weakening fundamentals. In Q4, some defensive assets' performance was excellent, and some configuration funds began to enter the market [122][124]. - **Investor Structure** - As of the first half of 2025, securities firms and insurance companies dominated the REITs market. Their "heavy - configuration, light - trading" strategy restricted the secondary - market liquidity. Different types of institutions had different configuration preferences [128]. - **Measures to Improve Liquidity** - Including REITs in the Shanghai - Hong Kong and Shenzhen - Hong Kong Stock Connect, launching REITs - ETF and index fund products, and guiding long - term funds like annuities and pensions to enter the market are expected to improve the market liquidity [131]. 3.4.基本面殊途已现，精选Alpha定乾坤 - **Affordable Housing REITs** - In the past five quarters, the affordable housing REITs showed a pattern of "stable quantity and differentiated price". In 2026, the rental market will be affected by factors such as supply and tenant preferences in different regions. Rents in first - tier cities are expected to decline slightly, while those in core second - tier cities may stabilize or rise slightly [137]. - **Consumption REITs** - In 2025, the consumption REITs' operation was stable. The rental rate and collection rate remained high, and the rental efficiency fluctuated seasonally. With the adjustment of the supply - demand relationship and the release of new consumption demands, the asset managers of REITs adjusted the tenant mix. The increase in CPI in October is expected to support the valuation of consumption REITs [140].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core View of the Report The economic situation from November 9 to November 15, 2025, shows weak supply and demand, with downward pressure on prices. Industrial production is weak, while personnel flow is increasing, and freight prices are slightly rising. Consumption, investment, and exports all show mixed trends, and there are also corresponding changes in the performance of major asset classes [1]. Summary by Directory 1. Major Asset Classes - Bond indices mostly rose, with the AA and AA - indices of ChinaBond corporate bonds rising the most, both by 0.06%. - Stock indices generally fell, with the Science and Technology Innovation 50 Index falling the most, with a weekly decline of 3.85%. - Commodities showed mixed performance, with the Nanhua Precious Metals Index rising the most by 5.07% and the Nanhua Energy and Chemicals Index falling the most by 0.65%. - Most foreign currencies depreciated against the RMB, with the Japanese yen having the largest decline of 1.36%, and the US dollar depreciating by 0.31% [1]. 2. Industrial Production - Upstream: The coal consumption of the national power plant sample area decreased by 1.27% week - on - week. The operating rate of petroleum asphalt plants decreased by 0.70 pcts to 29.00%, and the blast furnace operating rate decreased by 0.36 pcts to 82.79%, while the crude steel output increased by 6.00% week - on - week. - Real estate chain: The operating rate of rebar increased by 0.68 pcts to 41.98%, the operating rate of float glass remained flat at 75.30%, and the mill operation rate decreased by 3.50 pcts to 33.68%. - Consumer goods chain: The operating rate of polyester filament increased by 0.41 pcts to 91.23%, the PTA operating rate decreased by 1.51 pcts to 76.18%, and the methanol operating rate decreased by 0.69 pcts to 83.94%. - Automobile chain: The operating rate of automobile semi - steel tires increased by 0.01 pcts to 73.68%, and the operating rate of automobile all - steel tires decreased by 0.96 pcts to 64.50% [1]. 3. People and Goods Flow - Personnel flow continued to rise. The 7 - day moving average (7DMA) of the national migration scale index increased by 0.80% week - on - week. The 7DMA of domestic flight operations increased by 0.61%, while that of international flights decreased by 0.42%. Subway passenger volumes in Beijing and Shanghai decreased, while those in Shenzhen and Guangzhou increased. - Freight prices rose slightly. The 4 - week moving average (4WMA) of the road logistics freight rate index increased by 0.03% week - on - week, but the total volume was lower than the same period last year [1]. 4. Consumption - Automobile sales growth declined year - on - year. The previous period's automobile wholesale decreased by 22.00% year - on - year, and retail decreased by 19.00% year - on - year. Both the 4WMA of wholesale and retail year - on - year growth rates declined. - Movie box office and attendance increased. The weekly box office increased by 107%, and the 7DMA of the number of moviegoers increased by 94%. - Agricultural product prices declined. The price of pork decreased by 0.93% week - on - week, and the price of vegetables decreased by 3.41% week - on - week [1]. 5. Investment - Construction performance was weak. The cement inventory - to - capacity ratio increased by 1.3 pcts week - on - week, the cement price index increased by 0.03%, and the cement shipping rate decreased by 3.7 pcts. Rebar inventory decreased by 2.3% week - on - week, the proportion of profitable steel mills nationwide decreased by 0.9 pcts, and the apparent demand for rebar decreased by 1.0% week - on - week. - The real estate market showed seasonal upward trends. The 7DMA of the commercial housing transaction area in 30 large and medium - sized cities increased by 20.1% week - on - week, with increases in first - tier, second - tier, and third - tier cities. The 7DMA of the second - hand housing transaction area in 16 cities increased by 1.6%, while the national second - hand housing listing price index decreased by 0.4%. The land transaction area in 100 cities decreased, and the land transaction premium rate decreased week - on - week [1]. 6. Exports - Port throughput decreased. The weekly port cargo throughput decreased by 4.3%, while the container throughput increased by 1.4%. - Most shipping indices rose. The BDI index increased by 1.00% week - on - week, the domestic SCFI index decreased by 2.92%, and the CCFI index increased by 3.39% week - on - week [1].

Economic Overview - Domestic demand growth is slowing, but the quality of growth is expected to improve[6] - Fixed asset investment cumulative year-on-year decreased from -0.5% to -1.7%, slightly below expectations[6] - Real estate development investment has a cumulative year-on-year decline of over -14%[6] Consumption Insights - Retail sales cumulative year-on-year increased by 0.8% compared to the end of last year, indicating resilience in consumer spending[6] - Consumption in sectors like beverages, tobacco, and cosmetics improved by 7.9%, 2.5%, and 1% respectively, while home appliances and automobiles saw declines of -14.6% and -6.6%[6] Export and Production Trends - Export delivery value decreased by -2.1% year-on-year, significantly lower than the previous value of 3.8%[6] - Industrial added value decreased from 6.5% to 4.9% year-on-year, reflecting a slowdown in production[6] Policy and Investment Outlook - New policy financial tools totaling 500 billion yuan have been fully deployed, expected to drive total project investment of about 7 trillion yuan[6] - The government's commitment to support the economy remains strong, despite the time lag in policy effects[6] Risk Factors - The rapid changes in industry dynamics due to "anti-involution" may lead to employment pressures[6]

Asset Allocation - The investment research framework has evolved from the traditional Merrill Lynch clock to a Chinese-style monetary credit model, reflecting significant changes in China's economic development model and the diminishing role of investment in driving economic growth [12] - In the new era, liquidity is identified as a core factor influencing asset prices, with the monetary cycle remaining highly relevant. Additionally, international factors, exemplified by US-China relations, significantly impact export engines and cross-border capital flows, becoming crucial for capturing asset price changes [12] Historical Review of Stock and Bond Performance - The report reviews stock and bond performance since 2018, highlighting that in 2018, macroeconomic fundamentals were weak, leading to significant stock market declines while bonds provided good coupon returns. In 2019, equity markets experienced volatility, and bonds continued to offer protection [18] - The analysis indicates that from 2020 to 2025, equity markets have shown resilience driven by technology stocks and structural bull markets, while bonds have entered a bull market phase characterized by declining yields [18] Long-term Bond Market Trends - Historical data shows that each bond bull market corresponds with a downward trend in 10-year government bond yields, driven by the interplay of "debt bulls" and "asset scarcity" [20] - The current bond bull market has seen 10-year government bond yields reach new lows, indicating a significant shift in the bond market landscape [21] Equity Market Trends - The equity market is believed to be in a long-term upward trend, with the current phase identified as the third wave of a five-wave cycle. This phase is expected to last longer than previous cycles, indicating a gradual upward movement [25] - The report draws parallels with Japan's experience, noting that after the economic bubble burst in the 1990s, the Japanese stock market entered a long-term upward channel, supported by structural reforms and monetary easing [29] Core Investment Themes - The report emphasizes a bullish outlook on A-shares and Hong Kong stocks, driven by stable US-China relations and a supportive global monetary environment. It suggests that technology stocks will lead the market in the next 5-10 years [36] - The bond market is expected to maintain a volatile environment, with a focus on coupon strategies as interest rates are projected to fluctuate between 1.7% and 2.0% [36]

Economic Performance - In October, China's GDP growth rate slowed to 4.2% year-on-year, down 1.1 percentage points from September, significantly below the annual growth target[1] - Industrial added value dropped to 4.9% year-on-year, while the service production index fell to 4.6%, marking a new low for the year[1] - Fixed asset investment saw a sharp decline of 11.0% year-on-year, with real estate, infrastructure, and manufacturing investments continuing to decrease[1] Consumer Market Insights - Total retail sales of consumer goods slightly decreased to 2.9% year-on-year, but excluding automobiles, the growth rate rebounded to 4.0%[1] - Restaurant consumption growth significantly increased to 3.8%, indicating a recovery in the service sector[1] - The unemployment rate remained stable at 5.1%, reflecting a seasonal decline of 0.1 percentage points[1] Future Outlook - Positive factors are accumulating, with signs of structural recovery in consumption and a steady decline in the unemployment rate, suggesting sustained consumer demand[2] - Fiscal space remains ample, with fiscal deposits exceeding the average of the past three years by approximately 1.2 trillion yuan, providing strong support for counter-cyclical adjustments[2] - The implementation of 500 billion yuan in policy financial tools has been completed, focusing on new economic sectors such as digital economy and artificial intelligence[2] Risks and Challenges - There are risks associated with potential weakening of policy stimulus and uncertainties in overseas economic policies[2]

Economic Performance Overview - In October, the industrial added value increased by 4.9% year-on-year and 0.17% month-on-month[1] - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 46,291 billion yuan, growing by 2.9% year-on-year and 0.16% month-on-month[1] - From January to October, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) totaled 408,914 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year decline of 1.7%[1] Investment and Consumption Trends - Historical data suggests that investment growth typically rebounds first during economic stabilization periods, as seen in 2008-09 and 2020-21[2] - Manufacturing investment saw a significant decline, with a year-on-year drop from -1.9% in September to -6.7% in October[3] - Infrastructure investment growth decreased from -4.6% in September to -8.9% in October, indicating a low level of infrastructure activity[3] Consumer Behavior Insights - The retail sales growth rate slightly declined to 2.9% in October, influenced by a high base from the previous year and the waning effects of the "old-for-new" policy[4] - The early "Double Eleven" shopping festival helped mitigate the decline in retail sales growth, which did not significantly worsen despite multiple pressures[4] Real Estate Market Dynamics - From January to October, real estate investment cumulative growth fell to -14.7%, down from -13.9% previously, reflecting weak demand and high base effects from last year[5] - The need for further policy support in the real estate sector is emphasized to balance supply and demand and promote high-quality development[5] Risk Factors - Potential risks include policies falling short of expectations, unexpected changes in the domestic economic situation, and fluctuations in exports[6]

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The macroeconomic outlook for 2026 indicates a significant divergence in the A-share market compared to the commodity market, suggesting an early improvement in commodities and cyclical products, with signs of recovery in high-end consumption sectors like liquor and luxury goods, as well as in livestock industries such as egg-laying hens and pigs [1][4] - Domestic industrial profits are generally low, with some falling below 2015 levels, prompting companies to potentially reduce production capacity to achieve self-repair [5] - AI has emerged as a crucial economic pillar, similar to past real estate and infrastructure investments, with China leveraging its computing power exports to compete in the energy market [1][6][8] Core Insights and Arguments - The cyclical style in A-shares is expected to outperform the commodity market, indicating that investor expectations for future improvements will first manifest in commodities and cyclical products [4] - The short-term market signals suggest a value rebalancing throughout Q4, with large-cap stocks performing better in the first half and small-cap stocks in the latter half, particularly in sectors like chemicals, coal, machinery, and non-ferrous metals [2] - The AI technology is expected to lower corporate costs and increase profit margins for leading companies, while also exacerbating wealth inequality, necessitating a redesign of the social security system [12] Geopolitical and Economic Relations - The long-term deterioration of Sino-U.S. relations is anticipated, but the short-term costs of decoupling are high, as the U.S. relies on China's cheap labor and deflationary effects [9] - China should continue to reduce its U.S. Treasury holdings to below $300 billion to mitigate risks associated with geopolitical conflicts [9] Market Signals and Opportunities - Key short-term signals include the end of market fluctuations and the beginning of an upward trend, with the Shanghai Composite Index and ChiNext not yet entering a major upward wave [3] - The innovation drug sector has shown signs of bottoming out, and the global stock market is exhibiting structural trends, with A-shares focusing on large-cap defensive stocks and small-cap stocks trading on risk [3][15] Commodity Market Outlook - The outlook for the commodity market suggests that cyclical styles in A-shares are significantly stronger than in the commodity market, with expectations for price increases in coal due to production cuts and reduced imports [5][22] - The chemical industry is viewed positively due to a slowdown in global oil demand, which is expected to shift profits to the chemical sector [23] Gold and Precious Metals - There is a long-term bullish outlook for gold, driven by its monetary attributes and China's ongoing gold purchases while reducing U.S. debt holdings [24] - The current commodity market favors precious metals, while industrial products, particularly in the black series, are viewed less favorably [22] Challenges and Risks - The AI debt issue poses potential systemic risks, with companies like Oracle and COWAVE showing abnormal volatility [19] - The PCB industry is viewed cautiously due to high valuations and a lack of irreplaceability compared to leading tech firms [26] Future Trends - The future of technology competition will focus on AI, robotics, space technology, quantum computing, and manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on currency competition [11] - The development of solid-state batteries is seen as a crucial direction for the future, potentially altering pricing power in the automotive industry [21] Conclusion - The overall investment landscape is characterized by structural changes, with a focus on sectors that can adapt to the evolving macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, particularly in AI, chemicals, and gold, while being cautious of traditional manufacturing sectors and potential systemic risks associated with AI debt.