2026年高盛宏观经济展望：增长、就业与物价

Core Insights - The global economy is entering a "virtuous but complex" new phase, characterized by robust growth but significant structural differentiation among major economies [1][2][3] Economic Growth - Global real GDP growth is projected to reach 2.8% in 2026, slightly above the market consensus of 2.5% [1][6] - The U.S. economy is expected to accelerate from a growth rate of 2.1% in 2025 to 2.6% in 2026, driven by reduced tariff drag, fiscal stimulus from new tax legislation, and easing financial conditions due to anticipated Fed rate cuts and AI investment [1][10] - China's economy is forecasted to grow by 4.8%, supported by a strong manufacturing and export sector, particularly in critical resources like rare earths, which offsets domestic demand pressures [1][14] Employment Trends - Despite economic growth, job market expansion is slowing, with rising unemployment rates in major developed economies, particularly in the U.S. [2][5] - The disconnect between growth and employment is partly attributed to productivity gains, especially from AI, which have not yet significantly impacted job creation [2][11] Price Stability - Core inflation in developed economies is expected to gradually decline to near the 2% policy target by 2026, aided by a slowdown in housing inflation and wage growth [2][5] - The easing of inflationary pressures creates conditions for a shift in monetary policy among major central banks [2][3] Policy Outlook - A "converging decline" in global monetary policy is anticipated, with the Fed likely to cut rates by 50 basis points in 2026, while the Bank of England may also follow suit [3][5] - Emerging market central banks will exhibit varied policies, with some regions expected to pursue further monetary easing [3] Market Implications - The macroeconomic backdrop is seen as favorable for risk assets like stocks, although tensions between growth and valuation concerns may intensify [5]