Western Securities(SZ:002673) Western Securities·2025-12-07 08:53Economic Growth Target - The economic growth target for 2026 is expected to be set at 5%, significantly higher than the theoretical minimum requirement of 4.17% derived from population changes and doubling goals[1] - The 4.17% average growth rate is considered a theoretical "bottom line" requirement, while a target of 5% allows for macroeconomic fluctuations and policy coherence[12] Central Economic Work Conference Insights - The upcoming Central Economic Work Conference will outline the economic work for 2026, which is the first year of the "14th Five-Year Plan" and will balance short-term and long-term policies[1] - The fiscal policy is expected to remain relatively proactive, with a budget deficit rate maintained at around 4% and new government bond financing potentially increasing to approximately 12.8 trillion yuan[1][18] Market Performance and Asset Observations - The market's response to the Central Economic Work Conference has historically shown limited positive impact on A-shares, with a preference for consumer and financial sectors[2][21] - As of December 5, 2025, global risk assets have rebounded, with an 87.2% expectation of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, contributing to a rise in U.S. stock markets[3][44] Industry Tracking - Industrial production remains weak, with a significant decline in steel production rates, while silver prices have surged to $58.8 per ounce, although the rate of increase has slowed[2][35] - The film industry has seen a boost, with ticket sales for "Zootopia 2" performing better than previous years, indicating a recovery in real estate and automotive sales[2][35] Risk Factors - Potential risks include global economic changes, geopolitical disturbances, and the possibility that policy implementation may not meet expectations[3][61]