Group 1: Commodity Price Forecast - The article predicts that gold and copper prices are experiencing fluctuations upward, while oil prices are on the rise [1] - The gold price has recently declined due to a rebound in June CPI data, a decrease in interest rate cut expectations from the Federal Reserve, and a strengthening dollar index [12] - The prices of major commodities such as rebar and thermal coal continue to rise, while the price of cement is on a downward trend [11] Group 2: Consumer Market Analysis - New home sales are experiencing an expanded decline, while the sales of used cars are slightly recovering, and the average price of home appliances has mostly decreased year-on-year [3] - Service consumption shows a mixed performance, with a slight increase in foot traffic in commercial areas, but a decline in movie box office revenues [4] - Retail sales of passenger vehicles are declining, with wholesale sales increasing, indicating a shift in market dynamics [3] Group 3: Foreign Trade Insights - Export activities are showing signs of weakness, with a decrease in the growth rate of departing ships' cargo weight and a decline in export container freight rates [6] - The shipping volume from China to the U.S. has increased, while U.S. retailers and wholesalers are experiencing a year-on-year decline in inventory levels [7][6] Group 4: Production Trends - The production of rebar is decreasing, and inventory levels are continuing to drop, leading to a rise in prices due to market sentiment and cost support [9] - High temperatures are increasing daily coal consumption at power plants, which is positively impacting market sentiment and leading to a rise in coal prices [10] Group 5: Price Movements - The article notes that the prices of various commodities have shown a decline recently, with specific mention of the continuous rise in domestic pork wholesale prices and the recovery of glass prices [11] - The article highlights the fluctuations in commodity prices, particularly the stability of copper and oil prices amidst geopolitical influences [12]

Core Viewpoint - Inflation has rebounded as June CPI year-on-year growth slightly increased to 2.7%, with core CPI rising to 2.9% [1][2][12] Inflation Components - Energy prices have shown a significant recovery, with the energy CPI year-on-year growth recorded at -0.8%, a substantial increase of 2.7 percentage points from the previous month. Gasoline prices saw a reduced decline of 3.7 percentage points to -8.3%, while electricity prices rose by 1.3 percentage points to 5.8% [4][12] - Core goods CPI year-on-year growth increased to 0.7%, up 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, driven by rising prices in furniture, clothing, and used cars, indicating that companies are passing tariff costs onto consumers [5][8] Service Inflation - Core service inflation remained stable, with a year-on-year growth rate of 3.6%, unchanged from the previous month. Housing inflation was stable, with owner-equivalent rent growth at 4.2% and rent growth at 3.8% [9] Inflation Expectations - Consumer inflation expectations have decreased, with the one-year expectation dropping to 5%, a significant decline of 1.6 percentage points, while the five-year expectation fell to 4% [11] Monetary Policy Outlook - Following the inflation data release, U.S. stock indices rose, bond yields fell, and the dollar index declined. The probability of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve has slightly decreased, but the market still anticipates two rate cuts within the year, with the earliest expected in September [12][17]

Group 1: Core Views - Canada has established a comprehensive pension system based on a "four pillars" model, with the second pillar being the largest in scale [1][6][4] - The pension system includes a zero pillar (government-funded), first pillar (mandatory occupational pensions), second pillar (employer-sponsored pensions), and third pillar (private savings) [1][3][4] Group 2: Characteristics of the Canadian Pension System - The zero pillar provides basic income support for low-income seniors aged 65 and above, funded entirely by government revenue [9][11] - The first pillar consists of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP), which are mandatory and funded through employee and employer contributions [12][26] - The second pillar is primarily employer-sponsored, including registered pension plans and group registered retirement savings plans [29][32] - The third pillar consists of voluntary private savings plans, such as registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) and tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) [34][35] Group 3: Investment Strategies of Canadian Pensions - The CPP invests in a diversified portfolio, with the highest allocation in fixed income (41%) and significant portions in equities (28%) and real estate (26%) [42][44] - The QPP focuses on equities and fixed income, with 27% in equities and 21% in credit investments [57] - The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) allocates 29% to equities and 21% to fixed income, achieving a one-year net return of 9.4% [61] Group 4: Innovations in Pension Finance - Canadian pension funds are increasingly integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria into their investment strategies, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 [62][67] - The CPP was the first pension fund to issue green bonds, with proceeds primarily directed towards renewable energy projects [65] - The Canadian government has implemented a national housing strategy to provide affordable housing for vulnerable groups, including seniors [69][71]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the postponement of reciprocal tariffs by Trump as a strategic move, highlighting the limited trade agreements with certain economies and the inability to bear the costs of comprehensive tariff increases [1][3]. Tariff Adjustments - The new tariff standards announced by Trump show significant increases for certain countries, with Mexico and Canada facing over 30% increases, Brazil's tariffs rising from 10% to 50%, and the EU's tariffs increasing from 20% to 30% [1][3]. - The average U.S. import tariff has risen by 5.6 percentage points to 28.9% since the initial version in April, with the most significant increases for Brazil, Canada, and Mexico [3][4]. Impact on Exports - The overall increase in U.S. import tariffs may shrink the total import "pie," potentially affecting China's export share, while higher tariffs from other countries could allow China to regain market share [4][10]. - Household appliances, light manufacturing, and electrical equipment are expected to benefit the most from the tariff changes, with a potential final tariff increase of only 10% for China [7][9]. Export Performance - China's export growth rate in June was recorded at 5.8%, a 1 percentage point increase from May, indicating strong export resilience [10][11]. - The increase in exports is attributed to the easing of U.S.-China trade tensions, leading to a significant rebound in exports to the U.S. [10][11]. Trade Surplus - China's trade surplus expanded to $114.77 billion in June, continuing to grow, with future attention on the potential impacts of the second round of reciprocal tariffs [24].

Global Asset Performance - European stock markets led the gains, with the UK FTSE 100, Germany's DAX, and France's CAC rising by 1.3%, 2%, and 1.7% respectively [1] - In the US, the S&P 500 remained flat, the Dow Jones fell by 0.4%, and the Nasdaq increased by 0.1% [1] - Major bond yields mostly rose, with Japan's 10-year bond yield increasing by 16 basis points due to concerns over fiscal spending ahead of the Senate elections [1] - Commodity prices for gold and oil saw a decline, while the US dollar index rose by 0.9% against most currencies [1] Major Central Bank Monetary Policies - The Federal Reserve's meeting minutes revealed a divergence in views among officials regarding interest rate outlooks, with some supporting a rate cut in July while others preferred to maintain current policies [4] - Market expectations for the Fed's rate cut path remained largely unchanged from the previous week [4] - President Trump exerted pressure on Fed Chairman Powell, claiming interest rates were too high and suggesting potential candidates for the next Fed chair [4] US Economic Dynamics - Initial jobless claims fell by 5,000 to 227,000, indicating low layoffs and a stable labor market [13] - One-year inflation expectations slightly decreased to 3%, while three-year and five-year expectations remained stable at 3% and 2.6% respectively [13] - President Trump delayed the implementation of reciprocal tariffs until August 1, while announcing a 50% tariff on copper to boost key domestic industries [13] - The market reacted strongly to the copper tariff announcement, with COMEX copper futures rising over 12% on the day [13] Economic Dynamics in Other Regions - Germany's industrial output rebounded by 1.2% in May, exceeding market expectations, driven by growth in the automotive and energy sectors [29] - Japan's wholesale price index rose by 2.9% year-on-year in June, down from a revised 3.3% in May, indicating a slowdown in inflationary pressures [30]

Group 1: Commodity Price Forecast - Gold is expected to experience range-bound fluctuations, while copper and oil are anticipated to trend upwards [1][12] - The recent announcement of tariffs has led to a significant increase in copper prices, while concerns over supply have caused London copper prices to weaken [12] Group 2: Consumption Trends - New home sales have seen an expanded decline, while used car sales have slightly narrowed their drop; overall, the housing market is showing signs of cooling [2][3] - Service consumption during the summer has been robust, with increased foot traffic in commercial areas and rising hotel room rates [3] Group 3: Foreign Trade Developments - The extension of reciprocal tariffs has been announced, with potential tariffs of 15-20% on most economies [4][5] - Export activity may experience a slight downturn, with a decrease in shipping weight growth to the U.S. [7] Group 4: Production Insights - Production continues to exhibit seasonal characteristics, with high temperatures potentially improving electricity generation [8][10] - Steel production is declining due to increased maintenance schedules, while cement production is also down due to adverse weather conditions [9] Group 5: Price Movements - Domestic pork wholesale prices have risen for two consecutive weeks, while prices for rebar and thermal coal continue to increase [11] - The overall trend in commodity prices has shown a decline, with fluctuations in various sectors [11][12]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that the recent regulatory developments in stablecoins in the US and Hong Kong have made them a market focus, with the top five stablecoins experiencing a 45% increase in market capitalization over the past year, raising questions about their impact on exchange rates [1][4][11] Group 2 - Stablecoins transmit their value stability through asset anchoring, primarily including off-chain asset-backed, on-chain asset-backed, and algorithmic types, with USDT and USDC being the most prominent [1][4][6] - The issuance mechanism of USDT involves customers depositing USD, after which an equivalent amount of USDT is issued, with the cash used to purchase high liquidity assets to ensure redemption [1][4][6] - The demand for USD stablecoins reduces transaction costs and increases demand for USD, supporting the USD index, while potentially leading to depreciation and capital outflow in weaker currency countries [1][6][9] Group 3 - Stablecoins act as a "shot in the arm" for local currencies by lowering transaction costs, with the average cost of remitting $200 globally being 6.4%, compared to 0.5%-3% for stablecoins, thus increasing demand for USD in trade settlements [2][11] - However, stablecoins do not resolve the fundamental issues of the USD system and carry underlying asset risks, with the potential for being replaced by central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) [2][11][14] Group 4 - For developing countries, stablecoins pegged to major currencies like the USD may replace local currencies, leading to a loss of monetary sovereignty, as approximately 70% of stablecoin users prefer not to hold local currency [3][16][18] - The depreciation of local currencies, such as Argentina and Brazil, has led to increased reliance on cryptocurrencies, with significant currency devaluations of 9.5% and 12.2% respectively in early 2024 [3][16] Group 5 - The global landscape for digital currencies is evolving with a dual approach, where stablecoins are increasingly regulated while CBDCs are still in pilot phases, with China promoting the digital RMB [21][23] - Hong Kong has taken the lead in establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins, which may serve as a policy testing ground for their development [24]

Global Asset Price Performance - Global bond yields have generally risen, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield increasing by 6 basis points due to strong employment data reducing rate cut expectations [1] - Major global stock markets showed mixed performance, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq indices rising by 1.7%, 2.3%, and 1.6% respectively [1][3] - Commodity prices for gold and crude oil have rebounded this week, while the U.S. dollar index fell by 0.1% [1] Major Central Bank Monetary Policies - Strong employment data has led to a decrease in rate cut expectations from the Federal Reserve, with the probability of a rate cut in July dropping from 20.7% to 4.7% [4] - The Bank of Japan's governor indicated that while inflation is above the 2% target, the underlying inflation rate remains slightly below target, reducing expectations for rate hikes [4] U.S. Economic Dynamics - In June, non-farm payrolls increased by 147,000, with government jobs contributing half of the new positions, while private sector job growth slowed significantly [12] - The unemployment rate decreased to 4.1%, but the labor force participation rate fell to 62.3%, indicating a trend of cooling employment [12] - The ISM Manufacturing PMI rose slightly to 49, but new orders continued to contract for the fifth consecutive month due to tariff policies [12] Economic Dynamics in Other Regions - Eurozone inflation has shown signs of stabilizing, with the CPI rising slightly to 2%, and the ECB is expected to consider a rate cut by the end of the year [29] - In the UK, a failed welfare reform has raised concerns about potential tax increases and borrowing, leading to a significant rise in long-term bond yields [29] - Japan's consumer spending increased by 4.7% year-on-year in May, driven by higher expenditures on automobiles and dining out [30]

Group 1: Commodity Price Forecast - The article predicts that gold prices will experience fluctuations, while copper and oil prices are expected to trend upwards [1][12]. Group 2: Consumption Trends - New home sales have seen a narrowing decline, with a significant drop in second-hand home sales, while retail sales of passenger vehicles have shown improvement [3][4]. - The service sector continues to show seasonal improvement, with increased movie ticket sales and hotel revenues compared to last year [4]. Group 3: Foreign Trade Developments - The expiration of tariff exemptions is approaching, with preliminary agreements reached between the U.S. and Vietnam, while other major economies have not yet reached consensus [5][6]. - Concerns over the expiration of tariff exemptions have led to low container bookings in the U.S., although there has been a rebound in port calls in traditional transshipment trade areas [7]. Group 4: Production Insights - The steel demand remains weak, but recent government meetings have aimed at curbing low-price competition, which has positively influenced market sentiment and led to a slight increase in rebar prices [9]. - Glass prices, which have been low for an extended period, have started to recover due to supply-side production cuts [10]. Group 5: Price Movements - There has been a general recovery in commodity prices, with domestic cement prices continuing to decline, while rebar, thermal coal, and glass prices have rebounded [11][12].

Core Viewpoint - The increase in non-farm employment in June is primarily supported by government jobs, while private sector employment shows significant weakness [1][2][15] Employment Data - In June, non-farm employment rose to 147,000, with government contributing half of the new jobs, mainly in state and local education, while private sector jobs fell sharply to 74,000 from 137,000 in May [1][2][4] - The unemployment rate decreased slightly to 4.1%, but the labor force participation rate fell to 62.3%, indicating more individuals are exiting the labor market [6][15] Wage Growth - Average hourly earnings growth slowed, with a month-on-month increase of 0.2% and a year-on-year increase of 3.7%, marking a continued decline since November 2024 [8][11] - The highest year-on-year wage growth was seen in business services and finance at 5.3% and 4.3%, while manufacturing and retail experienced the largest declines in wage growth [11][13] Labor Market Dynamics - Job openings rose to 7.76 million in May, with a vacancy rate of 4.6%, indicating a balance between labor supply and demand [10] - The labor market is showing signs of cooling, with a decrease in private sector job creation and an increase in the number of people leaving the workforce [15] Market Reactions - Following the release of the non-farm data, market expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts diminished, with the probability of a July rate cut dropping from 20.7% to 4.7% [15]