2026年宏观经济展望：开局之年，周期向何处去

External Environment - The US economy is expected to remain in an expansion phase in 2026, with a growth rate around 2.5%, exceeding its potential growth rate[2] - Inflation is a key concern for US voters, and trade relations with China are expected to stabilize temporarily before mid-term elections[2] - The Federal Reserve may lower interest rates once but could also raise rates depending on economic conditions[12] China Policy - China's macro policy will focus on quality and efficiency, avoiding large-scale stimulus while leaving room for future risks[3] - The broad fiscal deficit is projected to expand slightly to around 12.5 trillion yuan, with a deficit rate of 8.5%-9%[3] - Interest rates are expected to decrease by approximately 20 basis points, with reserve requirement ratios lowered by 25-50 basis points[3] China Economic Scenarios - Optimistic Scenario: Stable US-China trade relations lead to a GDP growth of over 5% and nominal growth above 4%[4] - Neutral Scenario: GDP growth is projected at 4.5%-5% with nominal growth around 4%, driven by a net export contribution of 1% to GDP[4] - Cautious Scenario: GDP growth may drop to around 4% with nominal growth at 3%, as net export contribution declines to 0.5%[4] Risks - Potential risks include lower-than-expected fiscal and monetary policy effectiveness, challenges in stabilizing the real estate market, and increased geopolitical tensions[4]