12月国民经济运行数据解读：2025年经济目标顺利完成

Macroeconomic Data Review - The GDP for 2025 reached 14,018.79 billion yuan, growing by 5.0% year-on-year, with a fourth-quarter growth of 4.5% [1][4] - The overall economic performance in 2025 showed a trend of high growth at the beginning of the year followed by a decline, with external demand outpacing internal demand [4][6] - The fixed asset investment for the year decreased by 3.8% year-on-year, indicating a continued downward trend in investment [4][5] - The industrial added value for December increased by 5.2% year-on-year, with high-tech manufacturing maintaining robust growth [4][32] - The service sector production index grew by 5.0% year-on-year in December, reflecting an improving overall economic climate [4][38] Consumption Trends - The retail sales of consumer goods in December grew by 0.9% year-on-year, a decline of 0.4 percentage points from the previous month [4][19] - The performance of service retail was better than that of goods retail, with significant increases in categories such as cosmetics and sports entertainment [4][21] - The consumption growth rate for basic living goods showed a decline, while the "two new" products experienced a narrowing of the year-on-year decline [4][21] Investment Insights - Fixed asset investment saw a further decline, with December showing a continued decrease across all three major investment categories [4][5] - The construction and installation projects remained weak, while equipment and tool purchases continued to drive investment growth [4][24] Industrial Performance - The industrial sector showed stable growth, with the added value of industries above designated size increasing by 5.2% year-on-year in December [4][32] - High-tech manufacturing industries led the growth, with a year-on-year increase of 11% in December [4][32] Real Estate Market - The real estate sector continued to show weakness, with new construction, construction area, completion area, and sales area all declining [5][38] - The price index for new residential properties in 70 large and medium-sized cities fell by 3.0% year-on-year in December, indicating a widening decline [5][44] Outlook for 2026 - Several factors are expected to support a strong start for the economy in 2026, including proactive macro policies and the potential for significant project traction [6][11] - The upcoming local government elections may also contribute to improved economic performance, as historically, such years have seen better growth [6][11]