GF SECURITIES·2026-02-08 09:29Investment Outlook - Investment in 2026 is expected to have the highest relative elasticity, with a potential growth rebound from a low base of -3.8% in 2025 to around 3%, indicating an elasticity of 6-7 percentage points[9] - Guangdong province plans to invest 1.05 trillion yuan in key projects for 2026, up from 1 trillion yuan in both 2025 and 2024, signaling a commitment to effective investment[10] Economic Indicators - The actual GDP growth rates for January and February are estimated at 4.91% and 4.59% respectively, with a cumulative growth rate of 4.75% for the first two months[4] - The nominal GDP growth rate for the same period is projected at 4.39%[4] Market Trends - Global asset narratives are converging, with a shift towards "non-growth" assets and a return to "old economy" sectors, as evidenced by a 2.5% increase in the Dow Jones Industrial Average[13] - The S&P 500 fear and greed index has dropped to an extreme fear level of -210, indicating heightened market caution[14] Commodity Performance - Gold and silver have experienced high volatility, with gold prices averaging $1,948 per ounce, down 0.68% for the week, while silver prices fell 27.38%[15] - Domestic gold ETFs saw a net outflow of 98.22 billion yuan, reflecting a shift in investor sentiment[34] Currency and Bond Market - The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has decreased to 4.22%, with market expectations for a 25 basis point rate cut by June rising to 49.2%[18] - The U.S. dollar index fluctuated, closing at 97.61, while the Japanese yen depreciated by 1.59% against the dollar[18] Sector Performance - Consumer sectors led the A-share market, with significant gains in food and beverage, while technology and resource sectors faced pressure[19] - The overall A-share index saw a decline of 1.49%, with nearly 60% of sectors recording losses, particularly in metals and electronics[22]