Group 1: Global Market Overview - Global stock markets generally declined in the week ending January 23, 2026, except for A-shares, with the Sci-Tech Innovation Index performing well[2] - Major commodity futures, including crude oil, gold, copper, and aluminum, saw price increases, while the US dollar index fell, leading to appreciation of the RMB, JPY, and EUR[2] - The average daily trading volume in the domestic equity market was 27,750 billion RMB, down from 34,283 billion RMB[2] Group 2: Domestic Equity Market Insights - As of January 23, 2026, 24 out of 31 sectors in the Shenwan industry index rose, with the top gainers being construction materials (+9.23%), oil and petrochemicals (+7.71%), and steel (+7.31%)[2] - The banking sector experienced a decline of -2.70%, while telecommunications and non-bank financials fell by -2.12% and -1.45%, respectively[2] Group 3: Chemical Industry Outlook - The chemical industry is expected to enter a longer positive cycle, with historical average ROE for basic chemicals projected at 10.14% from 2006 to 2024, and peaks of 16.32% in 2007 and 17.6% in 2021[8] - Factors supporting this outlook include the clearing of outdated facilities in Europe and Japan, a slowdown in new domestic projects, and a gradual global economic recovery[8] Group 4: Interest Rates and Currency Trends - Short-term funding rates are expected to stabilize post-tax period, with the central bank's supportive stance likely to mitigate the impact of maturing deposits on liquidity[9] - The 1Y government bond yield rose by 3.95 basis points to 1.2819%, while the 10Y yield fell by 1.26 basis points to 1.8298%[2] Group 5: Commodity Price Tracking - As of January 23, 2026, WTI crude oil prices rose to $61.07 per barrel, a 2.7% increase from the previous week[29] - Gold prices reached a new high of $4,981.31 per ounce, reflecting an 8.31% increase week-on-week[45]

Core Viewpoint - The article analyzes the performance of China's assets in 2025, highlighting a 27.6% increase in the Wind All A Index, with significant gains in sectors such as non-ferrous metals, electronics, and defense industries, driven by global narratives and high-end manufacturing [1][12][13]. Group 1: Asset Performance and Industry Analysis - In 2025, the Wind All A Index rose by 27.6%, with leading sectors including non-ferrous metals (94.7%), electronics (47.9%), and defense (34.3%) [1][13]. - The profitability of industrial enterprises showed a positive trend, particularly in high-end manufacturing and related raw materials, with notable profit growth in non-ferrous metals (32.3%) and computer communication electronics (15.0%) [1][14]. - The performance of various industries was influenced by global trends, with precious metals and the AI industry chain showing remarkable results [1][12]. Group 2: Demand Drivers and Economic Structure - The demand side in 2025 was driven by three main factors: consumer spending on durable goods (e.g., home appliances), exports of electromechanical and high-tech products, and investment in equipment [2][16]. - Exports of electromechanical products and high-tech goods grew by 8.4% and 7.5%, respectively, outpacing overall export growth of 5.5% [2][18]. - Investment in construction and infrastructure declined by 8.4%, while equipment investment increased by 11.8% due to policy incentives [2][16]. Group 3: Industrial Price Trends - The Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 2.6% in 2025, with traditional raw material sectors contributing significantly to this decline [3][20]. - The PPI decline was primarily driven by upstream traditional industries, which accounted for 66% of the decrease, while emerging manufacturing sectors contributed 23% [3][21]. - In the second half of 2025, PPI showed signs of recovery, with month-on-month increases observed in several industries, including coal and non-ferrous metals [3][22]. Group 4: Inventory Dynamics - The inventory-to-sales ratio in the industrial sector rose to 0.58 by November 2025, indicating a trend of increasing inventory levels [4][24]. - The inventory cycle showed a pattern of active replenishment at the beginning of the year, followed by passive accumulation later in the year [4][25]. - By November 2025, nominal and actual inventory levels had increased by 4.6% and 6.8%, respectively, compared to the previous year [4][24]. Group 5: Policy Outlook for 2026 - The core policy focus for 2026 is to address demand shortfalls, with an emphasis on optimizing supply-demand relationships [5][27]. - If fixed asset investment recovers to around 3.8%, the economic supply-demand ratio is expected to improve significantly [5][28]. - The 2026 policy aims to enhance consumer spending and investment, particularly in the service sector, to stimulate economic growth [5][35]. Group 6: Export and Consumption Trends - The export environment in 2026 is expected to remain stable, with structural highlights in midstream manufacturing [6][30]. - The IMF projects a global economic growth of 3.1% for 2026, with emerging economies in Asia and Africa leading the growth [6][31]. - Policies aimed at increasing consumer spending, particularly in the service sector, are anticipated to drive economic recovery [6][35]. Group 7: Investment Recovery and Infrastructure - Investment in infrastructure is projected to recover in 2026, with significant funding allocated for various projects [8][39]. - The early 2026 investment outlook is positive, with a notable increase in the scale of funding for key projects compared to 2025 [8][38]. - Central enterprises are expected to play a crucial role in driving investment, with substantial planned expenditures in infrastructure [8][39]. Group 8: Emerging Industries and Technological Development - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes the development of emerging industries, including artificial intelligence and quantum technology [9][40]. - Significant growth was observed in sectors such as drone technology and satellite communications, indicating a robust expansion of new industries [9][40]. - The application of advanced technologies in industrial enterprises has increased dramatically, reflecting a shift towards more innovative practices [9][40].

- The report introduces a quantitative model based on Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) to analyze price-volume data and predict future prices. The model standardizes price-volume data into graphical representations and maps learned features to industry theme indices, such as the CSI Petrochemical Industry Index, CSI Subdivision Chemical Industry Theme Index, CSI Machine Tool Index, CSI Semiconductor Material Equipment Theme Index, and CSI Nonferrous Metals Index[78][80][81] - The construction process of the CNN model involves transforming individual stock price-volume data within a specific window into standardized graphical charts. These charts are then input into the CNN for feature extraction and prediction modeling. The learned features are subsequently applied to identify and allocate industry themes[78][80] - The evaluation of the CNN model highlights its ability to capture complex patterns in price-volume data and effectively map these patterns to industry themes. This approach provides a novel perspective for quantitative investment strategies[78][81] - Backtesting results indicate that the CNN model's latest configuration suggests a focus on themes such as petrochemicals, chemicals, machine tools, semiconductors, and nonferrous metals. Specific indices include the CSI Petrochemical Industry Index, CSI Subdivision Chemical Industry Theme Index, CSI Machine Tool Index, CSI Semiconductor Material Equipment Theme Index, and CSI Nonferrous Metals Index[80][81]

Group 1 - The A-share market is experiencing a spring rally, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.84% and the Shenzhen Component Index increasing by 1.11% [12] - Short-term market focus is on low-position sectors, particularly cyclical Alpha (non-ferrous metals, chemicals) expanding towards cyclical turning points in construction materials, oil, and steel [1][13] - The current profitability in non-ferrous metals, chemicals, and oil is nearing high levels, indicating increasing short-term resistance for cyclical trends [1][14] Group 2 - Global market risk appetite is on the rise, favoring equity assets, with recommendations for tactical overweight in A/H shares, US stocks, and gold, while suggesting underweight in US Treasuries and oil [2][15] - The upcoming economic work conference and the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan in 2026 are expected to lead to more aggressive economic policies and an expansion of the fiscal deficit [2][15] - The anticipated interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December and the stable appreciation of the RMB are favorable for China's monetary easing in early 2026 [2][15] Group 3 - The technology sector remains the main focus of the current bull market, driven by the AI wave, with recommendations to pay attention to the application of AI in specific sectors [3][16] - Value sector opportunities are also worth considering, including certain resource products and real estate [3][16] - Consumer services may receive temporary attention as part of the sector allocation strategy [3][16] Group 4 - The market is expected to remain stable with a focus on holding positions through the upcoming holiday, as historical data suggests a less than 50% probability of major index increases in the 20 trading days before the Spring Festival [4][17] - Post-holiday, a new upward momentum is anticipated, with higher probabilities of index increases in the following 20 trading days [4][17] - Key sectors to watch include electronics, power equipment, and non-ferrous metals, with a focus on both growth and defensive styles depending on market conditions [4][17] Group 5 - The spring rally is expected to enter its second phase, with the Shanghai Composite Index nearing 4200 points, reflecting a strong upward trend since late December [5][18] - The market is witnessing a divergence in fund flows, with significant inflows into margin financing while stock-type ETFs are experiencing outflows [5][18] - Attention is needed on macro policy expectations from the upcoming National People's Congress in March and the microeconomic fundamentals from the 2025 annual reports [5][18] Group 6 - The current average P/E ratios for the Shanghai Composite and ChiNext are 16.88 and 53.36, respectively, indicating a suitable environment for medium to long-term investments [8][20] - The market is expected to focus on performance and industry trends, with a likelihood of maintaining a slight upward trend in the Shanghai Composite Index [8][20] - Investment opportunities are suggested in sectors such as photovoltaic equipment, energy metals, batteries, and aerospace [8][20] Group 7 - The market is anticipated to continue its oscillation and consolidation phase, with ETF outflows and a temporary decline in margin financing [9][20] - Despite the market's cooling, overall trading enthusiasm remains, and a slow bull market expectation may lead to fluctuating market sentiments [9][20] - Investment opportunities are highlighted in the TMT sector, robotics, and non-ferrous metals, alongside a focus on banking and insurance due to favorable long-term funding conditions [9][20] Group 8 - The spring rally is expected to persist, with a significant increase in risk appetite in the A-share market, as evidenced by a 17-day consecutive rise in the Shanghai Composite Index [10][21] - The market liquidity environment is improving, supported by favorable external conditions and proactive internal policies [10][21] - Key investment themes include low-valuation high-dividend assets, technology-driven production, and domestic market expansion [10][21] Group 9 - The 2026 economic outlook is positive, with proactive monetary and fiscal policies expected to support stable economic growth and a continued "slow bull" market in A-shares [11][21] - February is anticipated to maintain the momentum of January's focus on technology and non-ferrous sectors, driven by the "14th Five-Year Plan" [11][21] - Investment opportunities are identified in sectors related to new productive forces, including AI, aerospace, and agriculture [11][21]

Group 1 - The "spring rally" is seen as a precursor to the annual market trend, driven by strong policy expectations, central bank liquidity injections, and a vacuum period for economic data and earnings reports [1][5][6] - Historical data from 2005 to 2025 indicates that the spring rally lasts an average of 70 days, with the Shanghai Composite Index averaging a 20% increase during this period [3][7] - Leading sectors during the spring rally include growth, consumption, and cyclical styles, with strong performances from industries such as non-ferrous metals, machinery, computers, military, construction materials, electric power, chemicals, and electronics [1][2][6] Group 2 - The current "atypical spring rally" began in late December 2025, influenced by the resolution of external uncertainties and an increase in A500 ETF subscriptions [1][5] - The spring rally is expected to continue until around the Lunar New Year, with an optimistic outlook extending to early March [3][7] - The funding environment is favorable, with a significant amount of 3Y and 5Y residential time deposits maturing, a recovery in public equity fund issuance, and increased allocation of equity by insurance funds, indicating potential for further capital inflow [3][7] Group 3 - The spring rally serves as a seasonal effect, with its occurrence being consistent except for 2008 and 2018, where it did not extend to the Lunar New Year [2][6] - The end of the spring rally often coincides with changes in macroeconomic factors, and its sustainability in the second half of the year is closely related to the equity cycle, policy environment, economic fundamentals, and external variables [3][7] - As the market approaches the political meetings in early March, expectations regarding monetary and fiscal policies may be adjusted, and the market will also be assessing the first-quarter earnings reports for alignment with expectations [3][7]

Market Review - Major indices showed mixed performance in the past five trading days (January 16 - January 22), with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.24% and the ChiNext Index falling by 1.17% [1][5] - The CSI 300 Index decreased by 0.58%, while the CSI 500 Index increased by 2.00% [1][5] - Trading volume significantly shrank, with a total turnover of 13.80 trillion yuan, leading to an average daily turnover of 2.76 trillion yuan, a decrease of 683.469 billion yuan compared to the previous five trading days [1][5] Economic Data - The National Bureau of Statistics reported that fixed asset investment in December 2025 decreased by 3.8% year-on-year, a decline of 1.2 percentage points compared to January-November 2025 [1][5] - The year-on-year growth rate of social retail sales in December 2025 also slowed down, primarily due to policy rollbacks and high base effects [1][5] - Overall, the economic growth rate for 2025 showed a pattern of high growth followed by low growth, with the annual target being successfully achieved [1][5] Policy Insights - The National Development and Reform Commission emphasized strengthening domestic circulation as a key macro policy focus, with plans to formulate a strategy for expanding domestic demand from 2026 to 2030 [2][6] - In the context of "anti-involution," mechanisms for capacity exit will be improved to address supply-demand imbalances [2][6] - The Ministry of Finance announced an increase in the total fiscal policy for 2026, ensuring necessary expenditure intensity, with a structural tilt towards boosting consumption and social welfare [2][6] Investment Strategy - Recent market adjustments have led to continued net outflows from ETFs and margin trading, with a narrowing scope for thematic investments [3][7] - Despite this, overall market trading enthusiasm remains, and a prolonged consolidation process is expected, with potential fluctuations in market sentiment [3][7] - Investment opportunities are identified in the TMT sector and robotics due to ongoing capital expansion and domestic substitution processes, as well as in the non-ferrous metals sector supported by rising prices [3][7]

Group 1 - The spring market is transitioning to the next phase without disrupting the established path of the spring market performance, characterized by incremental games and favorable conditions for long positions, which lays the foundation for a perfect spring market with widespread profit effects [1][5] - Short-term, the focus is on cyclical Alpha investments expanding towards more cyclical turning points, with deepening exploration of bottom assets and short-term stock price elasticity [1][3] - The overall profit effect is nearing a high point, and the time and space for the post-New Year market rally are gradually limited [1][5] Group 2 - The spring market is essentially an extension and expansion phase of the high valuation area of the 2025 technology structural market, with some investment directions entering a high volatility phase [2][6] - After the spring market, a correction phase is likely, focusing on waiting for clearer clues in the next phase of industrial trends and the digestion of performance to ease valuation and structural contradictions [2][6] - The second half of 2026 is expected to see a new upward phase driven by cyclical improvements in fundamentals, new phases in technology industry trends, and increased visibility of China's influence [2][6] Group 3 - Short-term, cyclical Alpha is the key focus for market exploration of low positions, with the cyclical Alpha market (non-ferrous metals, chemicals) expanding towards cyclical turning points (construction materials, oil, steel) [3][7] - The cyclical Alpha market is showing a significant resonance effect with the expansion of industry ETF scales, becoming a strong momentum direction after industrial trend themes [3][7] - However, the profit effects of non-ferrous metals, chemicals, and oil are nearing high points, indicating increasing resistance in the short-term cyclical market [3][7] Group 4 - The market is expected to see a rotation in sectors, with opportunities for rebounds in previously strong sectors where profit effects have contracted, such as commercial aerospace and AI applications [2][6] - There is a focus on sectors with relatively low profit effects for rotation and supplementary gains, including high-dividend sectors, pharmaceuticals, and brokerage firms [2][6] - The long-term outlook remains positive for both cyclical Alpha and technology sectors, with a focus on overseas computing chains, AI applications, semiconductors, energy storage, robotics, and commercial aerospace [3][7]

Core Insights - The report indicates that since mid-January, the market's growth rate has slowed due to policy cooling signals, outflows of counter-cyclical funds, and a deceleration in the inflow of leveraged funds. The turnover rate of the entire A-share market peaked at 3.78% on January 14, followed by a decline from that high [2][8] - Historical instances of high turnover rates during bull markets have shown two patterns: style switching, where leading sectors weaken, and style diffusion, where strong sectors continue to perform well and expand into other thriving sectors. The report suggests that if the previous leading sectors were based on themes or policy speculation, they are likely to revert to stronger industrial trends after a high turnover rate [2][8] - The report identifies sectors with strong industrial trends and performance certainty, such as AI computing power, semiconductors, and non-ferrous metals, as likely to maintain strong performance post-high turnover. Conversely, sectors driven mainly by thematic catalysts without clear fundamental improvements may face challenges [2][8] Market Changes - The report notes that since late December 2025, the spring market has accelerated due to the resolution of overseas liquidity disturbances and the influx of configuration funds, particularly in industries like AI and commercial aerospace. However, the sustainability of previously strong-performing sectors such as media, military industry, non-ferrous metals, and computers is questioned as the market enters the latter half of the spring rally [8][29] - The report highlights that the leading sectors during previous high turnover periods have included financials, consumer goods, and technology, with shifts observed in 2007, 2009, 2014, 2020, and 2025. For instance, in 2007, the leading sectors shifted from real estate and consumer to financials and resources, while in 2020, the focus moved from consumption to cyclical and new energy sectors [2][8][12] Sector Analysis - The report emphasizes that sectors such as non-ferrous metals, semiconductors, and AI computing power are expected to continue their strong performance due to their solid industrial trends and earnings realization. Additionally, sectors benefiting from price increases, such as basic chemicals and new energy materials, are also highlighted as having potential for improvement [2][8][34] - The report suggests that the financial sector, particularly non-bank financials, is likely to show increasing elasticity as the market conditions improve. The potential for significant inflows from long-term funds, such as insurance and mutual funds, is also noted as a positive factor for the financial sector [34][36] - The report indicates that the consumer sector may see investment opportunities primarily in new consumption models and high-dividend attributes, particularly in service consumption areas that could benefit from policy catalysts and base effect reversals [34][36]

Group 1: Performance and Market Trends - The excess returns of high-performing industries are strongly correlated with the rhythm of the spring market, with significant excess returns observed during market uptrends[7] - In the spring market, high-performing industries tend to outperform when mainline industries experience adjustments, driven by high valuations or sentiment[14] - The current leading sectors, commercial aerospace and AI applications, are expected to remain central in the short term, supported by ongoing policy and industry trends[23] Group 2: Economic and Liquidity Conditions - The short-term economy is in a weak recovery trend, with fixed asset investment growth recorded at -3.80% in December, indicating significant drag from the real estate sector[26] - Short-term liquidity remains accommodative, with the central bank increasing market operations, resulting in a cumulative injection of 558.3 billion yuan by January 21[33] - The short-term risk appetite may further increase due to positive policy expectations and limited external risks[26] Group 3: Industry Configuration and Recommendations - Industries such as non-ferrous metals, chemicals, electronics, and automobiles are expected to show relatively high profit growth in 2025, with notable increases in profit forecasts[26] - Current valuations in growing sectors like pharmaceuticals, automobiles, computers, and media are relatively low, suggesting potential for future gains[26] - It is recommended to focus on technology growth and certain cyclical industries, particularly those benefiting from supportive policies and improving fundamentals[26]

Group 1 - The spring market is progressing along a predetermined path, driven by the principle of "steady progress," with a foundation for a perfect spring market established through incremental gaming and favorable conditions for long positions [3][4][5] - The spring market is characterized by a complete rotation of sectors and a broad diffusion of profit effects, with short-term investments in cyclical Alpha expanding towards more cyclical turning points [3][4][5] - The overall profit effect is nearing a high point, which may limit the time and space for subsequent market movements after the initial surge [3][4][5] Group 2 - The spring market is essentially an extension and expansion phase of the high valuation area of the 2025 technology structural market, with some investment directions entering a high volatility phase [5][6] - After the spring market, a consolidation phase is likely, focusing on waiting for clearer clues regarding the next phase of industrial trends and the digestion of performance and valuation [5][6] - The second half of 2026 is expected to see a new upward phase driven by cyclical improvements in fundamentals, new stages in technology industry trends, and increased asset allocation towards equities by residents [5][6] Group 3 - Short-term focus is on cyclical Alpha as a key direction for market exploration of low positions, with resistance likely increasing as profit effects expand to high levels [6][8] - Subsequent rotation directions include opportunities for rebounds in previously strong sectors like commercial aerospace and AI applications, while sectors with relatively low profit effects may see a rotation and recovery [6][8] - The long-term outlook remains positive for both cyclical Alpha and technology sectors, with a focus on sectors such as overseas computing chains, AI applications, semiconductors, energy storage, and commercial aerospace [6][8]