Core Insights - Citigroup has released its "2026 Global Investment Outlook," providing predictions for key market indicators in 2026 [1] Market Performance - Growth stocks are expected to continue performing well, with an anticipated return of approximately 17%, while the S&P 600 small-cap value stocks, which have relatively low valuations and cyclical resilience, are projected to yield a return of 21% [3] Monetary Policy - The U.S. monetary policy still has room for easing, with the Federal Reserve potentially lowering the policy rate to below 2.5% by 2026; in contrast, the European Central Bank is expected to maintain its policy rate at around 2% at least until 2027 [3] Inflation Trends - The overall consumer price index in the U.S. may approach zero growth in 2026, while core personal consumption expenditure inflation is expected to gradually decline; however, medium to long-term inflation risk premiums may still rise, indicating ongoing uncertainty regarding future inflation [3] Commodity Prices - The outlook for aluminum prices is positive, with a target range of $3,500 to $4,000 per ton; the natural gas market is facing supply pressures, with European TTF natural gas prices projected to be around €22 per megawatt-hour by 2027 [3] Foreign Exchange Market - The U.S. dollar is likely to remain relatively strong in the first half of 2026, with the euro to dollar exchange rate potentially falling to 1.1; in a relatively stable global risk environment, currencies with high interest rate differentials are expected to perform notably well [3]
花旗发布2026年投资展望:美股成长股仍有增长空间,美联储政策利率或降至2.5%以下,大宗商品看好铝价中期表现
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-19 01:55