Macro Economic Overview - The report emphasizes the need for macro policy certainty to address various uncertainties in 2026, with a recommended asset allocation order of stocks > commodities > bonds > currency [1][4]. Asset Performance Review - The CSI 300 index fell by 0.57% this week, while the CSI 300 stock index futures decreased by 0.44%. Thermal coal futures dropped by 0.34%, and iron ore futures remained flat. The expected yield for bank wealth management products remained stable at 1.85%, while the annualized yield for Yu'ebao decreased by 2 basis points to 1.00%. The yield on ten-year government bonds fell by 4 basis points to 1.84%, and active ten-year government bond futures rose by 0.27% [2][12][39]. Asset Allocation Recommendations - The report suggests an overweight position in stocks, focusing on the implementation of "incremental" policies. Bonds are recommended for underweight due to potential short-term impacts from the "stock-bond seesaw" effect. Currency is also underweight, with yields expected to fluctuate below 1.5%. Commodities are recommended for standard allocation, with attention to fiscal spending in 2026 [4][13][39]. Economic Data Insights - In December, new social financing increased by 2.21 trillion yuan, with new loans amounting to 910 billion yuan. M2 money supply grew by 8.5% year-on-year. Exports in December saw a year-on-year increase of 6.6%, while imports rose by 5.7% [20][21]. Industry-Specific Insights - The report highlights the strong performance of the TMT sector, with the leading indices being the ChiNext Index and the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Board Index, which rose by 1.55% and 2.18%, respectively. The computer and electronic components industries showed significant gains, while the defense and agriculture sectors faced declines [39][41]. Policy and Regulatory Developments - The People's Bank of China has introduced a series of monetary policy measures to support high-quality economic development, including lowering various structural monetary policy tool rates and increasing support for small and medium-sized enterprises. The report indicates that there is still room for further interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions in 2026 [21][46].

Investment Rating - The report rates the chemical industry as "Outperform" [2] Core Views - The report highlights the recent slight increase in international oil prices and the rise in prices of butadiene and propylene oxide, suggesting a focus on undervalued leading companies in the industry and the impact of "anti-involution" on supply in related sub-industries [2][9] - It emphasizes the strong downstream demand and the increasing importance of self-sufficiency in electronic materials and certain new energy materials companies amid a backdrop of price increases [2][9] - The report recommends a mid-to-long-term investment strategy focusing on policy support for demand recovery, continuous supply-side optimization, and the growth potential of emerging sectors such as semiconductor materials, OLED materials, and new energy materials [2][9] Industry Dynamics - As of January 18, the TTM price-to-earnings ratio for the SW basic chemical sector is 14.68, at the 59.64 percentile historically, while the price-to-book ratio is 1.54, at the 40.20 percentile historically [2][13] - The SW oil and petrochemical sector has a TTM price-to-earnings ratio of 13.44, at the 39.81 percentile historically, and a price-to-book ratio of 1.30, at the 41.38 percentile historically [2][13] - The report notes that since 2025, the industry has been significantly affected by tariff-related policies and fluctuations in oil prices [2][13] Price Trends - In the week of January 12-18, 49 out of 100 tracked chemical products saw price increases, while 20 experienced declines, and 31 remained stable [9][32] - The average price of butadiene increased to 9,663 CNY/ton, up 4.04% week-on-week and 25.98% month-on-month [34] - The average price of propylene oxide rose to 8,620 CNY/ton, up 8.84% week-on-week and 9.88% year-on-year [35] Recommendations - The report recommends investing in leading companies such as Wanhua Chemical, Hualu Hengsheng, and Yake Technology, among others, while suggesting to pay attention to companies like Yangnong Chemical and Tongcheng New Materials [2][13]

Core Insights - The "Spring Rally" is facing short-term pressure, primarily due to a complex overseas macro environment, increased uncertainty in U.S. monetary policy, and domestic regulatory measures aimed at stabilizing the market [3][12][13] - The market sentiment is optimistic but cautious, with high equity risk premium (ERP) indicators suggesting that valuations are at a critical threshold [3][21][22] - The AI application sector is expected to continue its momentum, driven by macro liquidity, industry trends, and performance validation [3][37][39] Market Overview - The A-share market has experienced a rapid rise, but accumulated profit-taking and previous high valuations are creating resistance, necessitating a period of consolidation [12][13] - The market is currently in a phase of digestion and waiting for new catalysts, with a focus on managing trends and expectations along the "2X" line [23][37] Industry and Sector Performance - The computer and media sectors have benefited from AI application concepts, while the defense and military sectors have lagged due to cooling interest in commercial aerospace [31][34] - Semiconductor stocks are expected to benefit from strong performance in companies like TSMC, which reported a revenue of $33.67 billion, a 25.5% year-on-year increase, driven by AI chip demand [44] - The recent quarterly reports indicate a significant recovery in AI application revenue growth, with notable increases in sectors such as "AI + entertainment," "AI + office," and "AI + gaming" [42][44] Fund Flow and Investment Trends - Recent data shows a net outflow of 82.78 billion yuan from the A-share market, with significant inflows into the computer, electronics, and media sectors [46][47] - The stock market has seen a substantial net redemption of 114.83 billion yuan in equity ETFs, marking the largest weekly redemption in 13 months [46][50] - Structural adjustments in the stock market indicate a shift towards resource sectors and high-end manufacturing, with foreign capital increasing positions in new energy and semiconductor stocks [46][48]

Core Insights - The report emphasizes that the AI application market is not yet over, with a shift from broad-based gains to a focus on stocks with strong fundamentals expected to occur [2][4]. - Three key factors are identified as catalysts for the continuation of the AI application market: macroeconomic conditions, industry trends, and performance validation [4][5]. Macroeconomic Background - A relatively abundant liquidity environment in the A-share market supports high-growth software applications, with expectations for continued loose monetary policy in 2026 [4]. - The Chinese yuan has been appreciating, and increased geopolitical tensions abroad have heightened global interest in Chinese assets, creating favorable conditions for the stock market [4]. Industry Trends - The underlying technology framework for AI applications is rapidly maturing, with significant improvements in computing efficiency and cost-effectiveness supporting commercialization [5]. - AI application business models are transitioning from concept validation to revenue generation, with some vertical models entering the performance validation phase [5]. Performance Validation - The third-quarter performance of AI applications shows a notable recovery, with revenue growth accelerating from 0.74% in the mid-2025 report to 1.55% in the third quarter, marking the highest level since 2023 [5][6]. - Specific AI vertical companies have demonstrated impressive performance, such as 360's net profit growth increasing from 17.43% in the mid-year report to 78.88% in the third quarter [6]. Focus on Strong Fundamentals - The software application market is expected to shift from broad gains to a focus on stocks with strong fundamentals, similar to trends observed in the 2013-2015 mobile internet boom [9]. - Companies with strong fundamentals in AI applications are concentrated in sectors like "AI + entertainment," "AI + office," "AI + gaming," and "AI + marketing," indicating potential investment opportunities in these niches [10].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the power equipment and new energy industry [1] Core Insights - The global sales of new energy vehicles are expected to grow rapidly in 2026, driving demand for batteries and materials [1] - The solid-state battery technology is entering a critical phase of engineering validation, with a focus on related materials and equipment companies [1] - The photovoltaic sector is expected to benefit from regulatory oversight on polysilicon prices, which may enhance profitability in downstream battery components [1] - The demand for wind power is projected to continue growing, with government initiatives supporting significant new projects [1] - The energy storage sector remains highly prosperous, with recommendations to focus on energy cell and large-scale storage integration manufacturers [1] - Hydrogen energy is anticipated to open new demand avenues, particularly in green hydrogen applications [1] Industry Dynamics - The power equipment and new energy sector saw a 0.79% increase this week, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index [10] - The automotive industry anticipates 16.49 million new energy vehicle sales in 2025, a 28.2% year-on-year increase, with projections of 19 million units in 2026 [23] - The domestic power battery cumulative installation is expected to reach 769.7 GWh by 2025, reflecting a 40.4% year-on-year growth [23] - The second-generation high-power components from Longi Green Energy have entered the delivery phase, achieving a peak power of 680W and a conversion efficiency of 25.2% [23] Company Updates - Tianji Co. expects a net profit of 70 million to 105 million yuan in 2025, marking a turnaround [25] - Siyuan Electric anticipates a net profit of 3.163 billion yuan in 2025, a 54.35% increase year-on-year [25] - TCL Zhonghuan forecasts a net loss of 8.2 to 9.6 billion yuan in 2025 and plans to invest in new energy to accelerate its integration strategy [25] - Rongbai Technology signed a procurement agreement with CATL for lithium iron phosphate cathode materials, with a total sales amount exceeding 120 billion yuan [25]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific industry investment rating [1][3] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The central bank indicates there is still room for reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts. The pre - released policies are mainly "broad - credit" in effect, and the exchange rate does not strongly constrain interest rate cuts. The large - scale maturity and repricing of long - term deposits in 2026 will help stabilize the net interest margin [3] - Deposit repricing supports the space for interest rate cuts, but the bond market also needs to pay attention to the diversion effect of the stock market on matured deposits. The proportion of non - bank deposits may reach a new high, which is related to the form and rhythm of the stock market [3] - The year - on - year increase in the US core CPI in December last year was the same as the previous month. The risk of re - inflation is temporarily limited, and the impact of the US tax - cut policy on inflation remains to be observed [3] - Powell is facing a criminal investigation. The decision of the grand jury may be the key variable affecting the uncertainty of the Fed's subsequent decision - making process and the volatility of US Treasury bonds [3] - Geopolitical risks have caused oil price fluctuations. There are also changes in the prices and indicators of various domestic products such as agricultural products, industrial products, and metals [3] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 High - frequency Data Scan - The repricing of time deposits supports the space for interest rate cuts. In 2025, with a 10BP cut in the LPR, the bank's net interest margin remained stable, and this effect should be further enhanced in 2026. However, the bond market needs to pay attention to the impact of the stock market on the diversion of matured deposits [3] - The year - on - year increase in the US core CPI in December last year was flat compared to the previous month. The risk of re - inflation is temporarily limited, and the impact of the US tax - cut policy on inflation remains to be seen. Powell's criminal investigation may affect the volatility of US Treasury bonds [3] - In the week of January 16, 2026, the average wholesale price of pork increased by 0.45% week - on - week and decreased by 20.75% year - on - year; the average wholesale price of 28 key - monitored vegetables decreased by 1.44% week - on - week and increased by 6.49% year - on - year. There were also changes in the prices and indicators of other products such as cement, iron ore, and crude oil [3] 3.2 High - frequency Data Panoramic Scan - The report presents data on the growth rate of time and other deposits, the relationship between LPR and bank net interest margin, and the proportion of non - bank deposits, as well as data on the ratio of US currency in circulation to GDP and personal consumption, and the relationship between US non - farm weekly wages and core CPI [11][16] - It also shows the week - on - week and year - on - year changes in various high - frequency indicators, including food, other consumer goods, bulk commodities, energy, non - ferrous metals, ferrous metals, real estate, and shipping [21][22] 3.3 Comparison of High - frequency Data and Important Macroeconomic Indicators' Trends - The report provides multiple sets of charts to show the relationship between high - frequency indicators such as copper spot price, crude steel daily output, and various price indices, and important macroeconomic indicators such as industrial added value, PPI, CPI, and fixed - asset investment [24][29][32] 3.4 Important High - frequency Indicators in the US, Europe, and Japan - It includes charts showing the relationship between US weekly economic indicators and actual economic growth, the number of first - time unemployment claims and the unemployment rate, US same - store sales growth and PCE year - on - year, as well as the implied prospects of interest rate hikes or cuts by the US Federal Reserve, the Bank of Japan, and the European Central Bank in the derivatives market [94][102][105] 3.5 Seasonal Trends of High - frequency Data - The report shows the seasonal trends (in terms of month - on - month increases) of high - frequency indicators such as the commodity trading area in 30 large and medium - sized cities, LME copper spot settlement price, and crude steel daily output [108][110][114] 3.6 High - frequency Traffic Data in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen - It presents the year - on - year changes in subway passenger volumes in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen [157][162]

Index Performance - HSI closed at 26,924, down 0.3% daily and up 5.0% YTD [2] - HSCEI closed at 9,267, down 0.5% daily and up 4.0% YTD [2] - HSCCI closed at 4,154, up 0.4% daily and up 3.4% YTD [2] - MSCI HK closed at 14,490, up 0.3% daily and up 5.9% YTD [2] - MSCI CHINA closed at 87, down 1.0% daily and up 5.0% YTD [2] - FTSE CHINA A50 closed at 15,340, unchanged daily and up 0.2% YTD [2] - CSI 300 closed at 4,751, up 0.2% daily and up 2.6% YTD [2] - TWSE closed at 30,811, down 0.4% daily and up 6.4% YTD [2] - SENSEX closed at 83,628, down 0.3% daily and down 1.9% YTD [2] - NIKKEI 225 closed at 54,111, down 0.4% daily and up 7.5% YTD [2] - KOSPI closed at 4,798, up 1.6% daily and up 13.8% YTD [2] - ASX 200 closed at 8,821, down 0.1% daily and up 1.7% YTD [2] - DJIA closed at 49,442, up 0.6% daily and up 2.9% YTD [2] - S&P 500 closed at 6,944, up 0.3% daily and up 1.4% YTD [2] - FTSE 100 closed at 10,239, up 0.5% daily and up 3.1% YTD [2] Commodity Price Performance - Brent Crude closed at US$64/bbl, down 4.1% daily and up 4.8% YTD [3] - Gold closed at US$4,616/oz, down 0.2% daily and up 6.9% YTD [3] - Copper closed at US$13,189/t, up 0.2% daily and up 6.2% YTD [3] - Aluminum closed at US$3,203/t, down 0.5% daily and up 7.9% YTD [3] - Nickel closed at US$18,495/t, up 5.8% daily and up 12.1% YTD [3] - CH domestic steel rebar 25 closed at RMB3,244/t, up 0.1% daily and up 0.1% YTD [3] - CH domestic high speed wire closed at RMB3,700/t, unchanged daily and up 0.3% YTD [3] - CH domestic hot rolled steel closed at RMB3,287/t, down 0.1% daily and up 0.5% YTD [3] - CH domestic cold rolled steel closed at RMB3,800/t, down 0.1% daily and down 0.1% YTD [3] - BDI closed at 1,608, unchanged daily and down 14.3% YTD [3] Key Macro and Earnings Releases - China's Retail Sales YoY in January 19th actual was 1.3%, higher than the consensus of 1.1% [4] - China's Industrial Production YoY in January 19th actual was 4.8%, lower than the consensus of 5.0% [4] - China's Fixed Assets Ex Rural YTD YoY in January 19th actual was -2.6%, higher than the consensus of -3.1% [4] - China's Property Investment YTD YoY in January 19th actual was -15.9%, higher than the consensus of -16.5% [4] - China's Residential Property Sales YTD YoY in January 19th actual was -11.2% [4] - China's Surveyed Jobless Rate in January 19th actual was 5.1%, lower than the consensus of 5.2% [4] - China's GDP YoY in January 19th actual was 4.8%, higher than the consensus of 4.5% [4] - China's GDP YTD YoY in January 19th actual was 5.2%, higher than the consensus of 5.0% [4] - China's 1-Year Loan Prime Rate on January 20th remained at 3.0% as expected [4] - China's 5-Year Loan Prime Rate on January 20th remained at 3.5% as expected [4] - US PCE Price Index YoY in January 22nd actual was 2.8% [4] - US Core PCE Price Index YoY in January 22nd actual was 2.8%, in line with the consensus [4] - US Personal Income MoM in January 22nd actual was 0.4%, in line with the consensus [4] - US Personal Spending MoM in January 22nd actual was 0.4%, lower than the consensus of 0.5% [4] - US GDP Annualized QoQ in January 22nd actual was 4.3%, in line with the consensus [4] - US S&P Global US Services PMI in January 23rd actual was 52.5%, lower than the consensus of 52.8% [4] - US U. of Mich. Sentiment in January 23rd actual was 54.0%, in line with the consensus [4] - US S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI in January 23rd actual was 51.8%, lower than the consensus of 52.0% [4] - BOJ Target Rate in January 23rd actual was 0.8%, in line with the consensus [4] New Loans and Monetary Policy - In December, new loans reached RMB910bn, down RMB80bn YoY, narrowing the YoY decline from -32.8% in November to -8.1% [6][8] - Corporate short - term, medium - and long - term loans, and bond financing bounced up YoY in December, while household sector credit demand remained sluggish [6][8] - Monetary policymakers announced incremental loosening policies of structural monetary tools and signaled room for further RRR and policy rate cuts [7][8] TSMC - Rating: BUY (TT & ADR). TSMC's 4Q25 EPS was 8% above consensus, and 1Q26 sales/margins are ahead of expectations [9][13] - The 2026 outlook projects sales growing close to 30% YoY with US$52 - 56bn CAPEX [9][13] - Management lifted long - term guidance, targeting 25% / mid - to - high 50s Group / AI sales CAGR (2024 - 29) and a 56% gross margin [10][13] - Target prices are raised to NT$2,420 / US$445 based on 24x 2026 - 27 P/E and a 16% premium [11][14] Li Ning - Rating: HOLD. Li Ning's 4Q25 retail sell - through was down LSD YoY, affected by weak consumer sentiment [15][17] - The full - year 2025 results were in line with guidance, with revenue achieving marginal growth and NPM approaching the upper end of HSD [15][17] - The inflection point may take longer due to athleisure adjustment and Olympic marketing investment lag [16][17] - The current 2025/2026 P/E valuation of 17x/16x appears full [16][17] Uranium Sector - Uranium spot price rose to US$83.5/lb, and major uranium ETFs rallied 22% YTD [18][20] - The White House's proclamation on critical materials may lead to supportive policies for uranium [19][20] - Positive outlook for the uranium sector in 2026, with top pick Kazatomprom, also recommending CGN Mining and Cameco [19][20] CMOC Group - Rating: HOLD. CMOC expects 2025 net profit of RMB20.0 - 20.8bn, up 48 - 54%, and 2025 copper output grew 14% YoY to 741k tonnes [21][23] - 2025 profit was 4 - 8% below forecast, though copper output was 5% above forecast; 2026 copper output target is 6 - 14% above forecast [22][23] - Forecasts and HOLD rating remain unchanged, and the market may react positively to output guidance [22][23]

Core Insights - The report highlights a significant increase in December's financial data, with new social financing (社融) reaching 2.21 trillion yuan, exceeding expectations of 1.82 trillion yuan, although it was lower than the previous year by 645.7 billion yuan [5][6] - The report indicates a strong demand for corporate loans, with new corporate loans amounting to 1.07 trillion yuan in December, while household loans remained weak, showing a decrease of 916 million yuan [8][9] - The central bank's recent policy adjustments, including a 0.25 percentage point reduction in the re-lending and rediscount rates, signal a continued easing of monetary policy, with expectations for further reductions in reserve requirements [9][10] Macroeconomic Overview - December's financial data showed that new social financing, new loans, and M2 growth were all above consensus expectations, driven primarily by an increase in corporate loan demand [3][5] - The total social financing stock grew by 8.3% year-on-year, slightly above the expected 8.2%, while the new RMB loans for December were 9.757 trillion yuan, an increase of 1.355 trillion yuan compared to the previous year [5][6] Market Strategy - The regulatory body has raised the margin requirement for financing from 80% to 100%, effective January 19, 2026, to curb speculation and stabilize market volatility [10][11] - This adjustment is seen as a response to recent market overheating, aiming to balance market styles and reduce leverage growth rates [10][12] - Historical context suggests that such margin adjustments can indicate market tops and bottoms, with potential short-term impacts on high-beta stocks due to reduced liquidity [11][12]

Economic Overview - In December 2025, new social financing (社融) reached 2.21 trillion yuan, which was 645.7 billion yuan less than the same month last year and 280.8 billion yuan less than November 2025, exceeding the consensus expectation of 1.82 trillion yuan[2] - The year-on-year growth of social financing stock was 8.3%, slightly above the expected 8.2%, but down 0.23 percentage points from November 2025[2] Loan and Deposit Trends - New RMB loans in December amounted to 975.7 billion yuan, an increase of 135.5 billion yuan year-on-year and 566.1 billion yuan more than November 2025[2] - December saw a strong increase in deposits, totaling 1.68 trillion yuan, which was 3.08 trillion yuan more than the same month last year, driven mainly by a rise in household deposits of 2.58 trillion yuan[2] Monetary Supply and Policy - M2 growth in December was 8.5%, up 0.5 percentage points from November, while M1 growth was 3.8%, down 1.1 percentage points[2] - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced a 0.25 percentage point reduction in the re-lending and rediscount rates on January 15, 2026, indicating potential for further monetary easing[2] Corporate and Household Loan Dynamics - New corporate loans in December were robust at 1.07 trillion yuan, with short-term loans and bills accounting for 617.7 billion yuan and medium to long-term loans for 340 billion yuan[2] - Household loans continued to show weakness, with a decrease of 916 billion yuan in December, marking a trend of declining household loan demand over the past three months[2] Risk Factors - Potential risks include a resurgence of global inflation, a faster-than-expected economic slowdown in Europe and the U.S., and increasing complexity in international relations[2]

Core Insights - The report emphasizes a multi-cycle resonance upward trend, suggesting that the index space may be further opened by profit recovery in 2026 [2][5] - It predicts that major economies will likely enter a destocking phase in 2026, following the current proactive restocking phase [5] - The report indicates that the overall profit recovery trend is expected to continue into 2026, with non-financial A-share companies' cumulative profit growth projected to be in the range of 2.4%-5.5% [5] Market Performance - The report highlights the performance of various indices, with the Computer index showing a rise of 3.42%, while the Banking index fell by 1.88% [4] - Other sectors such as Comprehensive and Communication also showed positive growth, while Real Estate and Non-bank Financials experienced declines [4] Investment Strategy - The recommended asset allocation for 2026 is A-shares > Chinese bonds, US bonds > US stocks, indicating a preference for A-shares due to stabilizing corporate earnings [5] - The report suggests that despite high valuations in A-shares, the market has not entered a bubble phase similar to 2007 or 2015, leaving ample room for growth in 2026 [5] Sector Focus - The report identifies AI as a key area of focus, noting that the current AI market does not exhibit significant bubble characteristics and that hardware demand remains strong [6] - It highlights investment opportunities in AI-related sectors, particularly in areas experiencing shortages such as optical communication and storage chips [6] - The report also emphasizes the potential for new consumption trends driven by policy support and a recovering CPI, focusing on emotional consumption, value-for-money consumption, and service-oriented consumption [6] Thematic Investment - The report anticipates a concentrated investment structure in 2026 around three main themes: AI, consumption, and pharmaceuticals, with AI infrastructure and digital economy being high-growth areas [7] - It suggests a systematic approach to technology investments, covering key technologies and advanced manufacturing, while also recommending attention to policy-driven sectors [7]