Group 1: Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.50% to 3.75%, aligning with market expectations[2] - The Fed plans to purchase $40 billion in short-term Treasury bonds starting December 12 to maintain adequate reserve levels[7] - The decision to lower rates was supported by signs of a weakening labor market, with private sector employment unexpectedly decreasing by 32,000 in November, the largest drop since March 2023[6] Group 2: Economic Projections - The Fed's dot plot indicates an expectation of one rate cut next year, with inflation projected to slow to around 2.4% by year-end[3] - GDP growth forecasts were raised, with the largest increase of 0.5 percentage points for next year, while unemployment rate expectations were slightly lowered by 0.1 percentage points for 2027[3] - Core PCE inflation is expected to remain above 2.3% in the first half of 2026, influenced by high tariffs and other economic factors[10] Group 3: Internal Disagreements - There were notable dissenting votes during the rate decision, with three members opposing the cut, reflecting internal divisions on inflation and employment risks[2] - The dot plot revealed significant divergence among committee members regarding future rate paths, indicating ongoing disagreements within the Fed[9] - The Fed's statement included new language suggesting a higher threshold for future rate cuts, indicating a cautious approach moving forward[9]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The 10-year US Treasury yield is expected to continue to rise slightly this week due to factors such as the risk of a "hawkish rate cut" by the Fed, market concerns about inflation control under a potential radical rate cut scenario, and the ongoing fermentation of the Bank of Japan's December rate hike expectation [7][8]. Summary by Directory 1. Last Week's US Treasury Yield Trend Review - In the week of December 1, 2025, the 10-year US Treasury yield increased significantly. On Monday, the Bank of Japan's clear rate hike signal and a large number of corporate bond issuances led to a 7bp increase to 4.09%. On Tuesday, it remained unchanged at 4.09%. On Wednesday, the unexpected decrease in US private sector employment in November pushed it down 3bp to 4.06%. On Thursday, factors like low initial jobless claims and a record high in US government debt led to a 6bp increase to 4.11%. On Friday, a rebound in the December Michigan consumer confidence index caused a 3bp increase to 4.14%, a 12bp increase compared to November 28 [1]. 2. Short-Term Trend Outlook - This week, the 10-year US Treasury yield may continue to rise slightly. The market has fully priced in a 25bp rate cut by the Fed in the December meeting, but the risk of a "hawkish rate cut" is high. Concerns about inflation control under a potential radical rate cut by "shadow chairman" Hassett and the Bank of Japan's rate hike expectation will also push up the yield [7][8]. 3. 10Y - 2Y Yield Spread - As of December 5, compared with November 28, all maturities of US Treasury yields except the 1-year yield increased. The 10Y - 2Y US Treasury term spread widened 3bp to 58bp [9]. 4. Sino-US Yield Spread - As of December 5, compared with November 28, the inversion of the Sino-US 10-year Treasury yield spread widened 11bp to 229bp. In the short term, the 10-year US Treasury yield will continue to rise slightly, while the 10-year Chinese Treasury yield is expected to fluctuate within a narrow range, so the deep inversion will continue [12].

Group 1: CPI Analysis - In November, the CPI increased by 0.7% year-on-year, up from 0.2% in the previous month, with a cumulative CPI of 0.0% from January to November[1] - The year-on-year CPI growth rate expanded by 0.5 percentage points, primarily due to a significant increase in vegetable prices, which rose by 14.5% year-on-year, contributing 0.49 percentage points to the CPI increase[5] - The core CPI remained at 1.2%, the highest level of the year, driven by a surge in international gold prices, which led to a 58.4% year-on-year increase in domestic gold jewelry prices[5] Group 2: PPI Analysis - The PPI decreased by 2.2% year-on-year in November, a slight increase in the decline compared to the previous month, with a cumulative PPI decline of 2.7% from January to November[1] - The PPI increased by 0.1% month-on-month, maintaining the same growth rate as the previous month, influenced by seasonal demand increases and rising prices in the coal and non-ferrous metal sectors[8] - The overall industrial product market remains weak, with a "strong supply and weak demand" situation persisting, indicating limited upward price movement for industrial goods[11]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints On December 5, the liquidity slightly tightened; the bond market fluctuated and recovered; the main indices of the convertible bond market collectively rose, and most convertible bond issues increased in price; yields on U.S. Treasuries across all maturities generally increased, and yields on 10-year government bonds of major European economies generally rose [1]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Bond Market News - **Domestic News**: On the evening of December 5, Chinese and U.S. economic and trade leaders held a video call, discussing the implementation of previous consensuses and promoting stable and positive development of Sino-U.S. economic and trade relations [3]; on December 6, China Securities Regulatory Commission Chairman Wu Qing emphasized accelerating the creation of first-class investment banks and institutions to boost high-quality development of the capital market [4]; on December 5, the CSRC solicited public opinions on the "Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Listed Companies"; the "Administrative Measures for Financial Leasing Business of Financial Leasing Companies" will be implemented from January 1, 2026; the central bank renewed a bilateral currency swap agreement with the Macao Monetary Authority, expanding the scale to 50 billion yuan/57 billion Macao patacas [5][6]. - **International News**: U.S. economic data for September showed inflation and personal income increases, but actual personal consumption expenditures remained stagnant; the preliminary December consumer confidence index rose, and short-term inflation expectations dropped to the lowest level since January; key European economies' 10-year government bond yields generally increased [7][8][30]. - **Commodities**: On December 5, international crude oil futures prices continued to rise, with WTI January crude futures up 0.69% to $60.08 per barrel and Brent February crude futures up 0.77% to $63.75 per barrel; COMEX February gold futures closed flat at $4,243 per ounce; NYMEX natural gas prices rose 5.25% to $5.337 per ounce [9][10]. 3.2 Liquidity - **Open Market Operations**: On December 5, the central bank conducted 139.8 billion yuan of 7-day reverse repurchase operations at an interest rate of 1.40%, with 303.1 billion yuan of reverse repurchases maturing, resulting in a net withdrawal of 161.5 billion yuan [12]. - **Funding Rates**: On December 5, the liquidity slightly tightened but remained generally loose. DR001 rose 0.06bp to 1.300%, and DR007 rose 0.04bp to 1.438% [13]. 3.3 Bond Market Dynamics - **Interest Rate Bonds**: On December 5, affected by rumors of the Politburo's mention of "dual cuts," the bond market fluctuated and recovered. Yields on 10-year government bonds and 10-year China Development Bank bonds decreased [16]. - **Credit Bonds**: On December 5, the trading prices of two industrial bonds deviated by over 10%; several companies, including Zhengyuan Real Estate and Fosun Group, faced regulatory actions due to information disclosure violations; many companies, such as Vanke and Longfor Group, announced bond-related events [18][19][22]. - **Convertible Bonds**: On December 5, the A-share market rose, and the convertible bond market followed suit. The main convertible bond indices increased, and most individual convertible bonds rose. Several companies, including Aowei Electronics, announced convertible bond-related events [21][23][27]. - **Overseas Bond Markets**: On December 5, yields on U.S. Treasuries across all maturities generally increased, and yields on 10-year government bonds of major European economies generally rose; the daily price changes of Chinese dollar bonds are provided [26][30][32].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the real estate industry Core Insights - The real estate market in China has shown strong sensitivity to policy adjustments since the housing reform in 1998, with three significant downturns and recoveries closely linked to policy interventions [2][4] - Recent policy relaxations, such as the "three arrows" policy and the "442" policy, have only resulted in temporary rebounds, indicating a weakening sensitivity of the market to policy changes [2][12] - The current downturn is characterized by a significant decline in both housing prices and sales, with the investment amount in October reaching the lowest level since 2013 [2][20] Summary by Sections 1. Interaction Between Real Estate Adjustments and Policy Regulation - Policy regulation has been the core driver of changes in the real estate market, with each downturn and recovery phase closely tied to policy adjustments [5] - The first adjustment occurred during the global financial crisis in 2008, where a significant stimulus plan led to a rapid recovery in sales [5][6] - The second adjustment in 2011-2012 saw a shift to a more relaxed monetary policy, which helped the market recover after a period of decline [6][7] - The third adjustment in 2014-2015 involved strict regulations to curb speculation, followed by a shift to "de-stocking" policies that eventually led to market recovery [7][8] 2. Current Downturn and Market Sensitivity - The current downturn has seen a significant reduction in the market's sensitivity to policy changes, with the impact of recent policies being less effective than in previous cycles [9][12] - Factors contributing to this include a slower-than-expected policy implementation, a systemic reduction in residents' willingness to leverage, and rising actual mortgage rates [13][14] 3. Market Performance in 2025 - The real estate market has continued to face downward pressure, with a notable decline in second-hand housing prices and overall sales volume [15][20] - From January to October 2025, the cumulative sales area and sales amount of commercial housing have decreased by 6.8% and 9.6% respectively, reaching levels comparable to 2010 [20] - Investment in real estate has also contracted significantly, with October's investment amount marking a new low since 2013 [25][29] 4. Future Policy Space and Directions - Future policies are expected to focus on stabilizing the market through both short-term stimulus and long-term structural adjustments [35][38] - The report highlights the need for a balanced approach that includes lowering mortgage rates and improving income distribution to enhance residents' purchasing power [64][68] - The establishment of a more mature regulatory framework for the real estate market, including measures to prevent risks associated with unfinished projects and to promote rental markets, is also emphasized [68][69]

Export Performance - In November 2025, China's export value increased by 5.9% year-on-year, accelerating by 7.0 percentage points compared to October[2] - The decline in exports to the US was 28.6%, widening by 3.4 percentage points from October[4] - Exports of integrated circuits and automobiles surged by 34.2% and 53.0% respectively, contributing significantly to the overall export growth[3] Import Trends - November 2025 saw a 1.9% year-on-year increase in import value, with a 0.9 percentage point acceleration from October[7] - Imports of crude oil decreased by 6.7% year-on-year, primarily due to a drop in import prices by 11.1%[8] - The decline in imports from the US was 19.1%, but this was a smaller drop compared to the previous month, indicating a potential stabilization[9] Market Dynamics - The overall export growth was supported by a shift towards diversified markets, with significant increases in exports to the EU and "Belt and Road" economies, which grew by 14.8% and 10.5% respectively[5] - The resilience of China's exports is attributed to the flexibility and strong pressure resistance of private enterprises, especially in the context of declining US market demand[6] - Future export growth may face challenges due to elevated year-on-year baselines and potential global trade slowdowns, with December exports possibly nearing zero growth[6]

Core Insights - The report highlights a continuation of a loose monetary policy in China, with the People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducting a 3-month reverse repurchase agreement to maintain liquidity in the banking system [4][5] - The bond market is experiencing a downward trend, with yields on major government bonds rising across the board, indicating market panic and selling pressure [12][13] - Several companies, including Vanke and Country Garden, are facing significant challenges, with Vanke's bonds experiencing steep declines and Country Garden's restructuring plans being approved [15][16] Domestic News - The PBOC announced a fixed amount of 1 trillion yuan for a 3-month reverse repurchase operation to ensure ample liquidity in the banking system, effectively rolling over the same amount that is maturing [4] - PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng emphasized the need to enhance the role of policy interest rates and improve the transmission mechanism of interest rates in the economy [5][6] - Foreign institutions, including OECD and Goldman Sachs, have raised their GDP growth forecasts for China, with projections for 2025 increased from 4.9% to 5.0% [6] International News - In the U.S., planned layoffs in November decreased significantly, but the total number of layoffs for the year remains at a high level, indicating a cautious labor market [7] - The global economic environment is characterized by uncertainty, affecting hiring intentions among employers [7] Bond Market Dynamics - The bond market has seen a significant sell-off, with the yield on the 10-year government bond rising to 1.8500%, reflecting market fears [13] - The report notes that several bonds from Vanke have seen drastic price declines, with some bonds dropping over 82% [15][16] Credit Bond Events - Country Garden's bond restructuring proposal was approved, allowing for a debt reduction of approximately $1.17 billion [16] - Other companies, such as Peng Bo Shi, have reported difficulties in meeting debt obligations, with outstanding bonds totaling around $218.54 million [16] Convertible Bonds - The convertible bond market is also experiencing a downturn, with major indices declining and a significant number of individual bonds falling in value [16][17] - The report mentions specific convertible bonds that have seen notable price movements, with some increasing by over 9% while others have decreased significantly [18][19]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - On December 3, the central bank continued to conduct net withdrawals in the open - market operations, but the liquidity remained stable with a slight easing trend. The bond market fluctuated narrowly, and most yields of interest - rate bonds increased. Some bonds of Vanke continued to decline, and Fitch placed Vanke and Vanke Hong Kong's "CCC -" issuer ratings on negative watch, downgrading Vanke Hong Kong's note rating to "CC". The convertible bond market followed the stock market and continued to decline. Overseas, the US ADP employment in November unexpectedly declined, and yields of major US Treasury bonds decreased across the board, while the yields of 10 - year government bonds in major European economies showed a divergent trend [1] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Bond Market News 3.1.1 Domestic News - On December 3, Premier Li Qiang emphasized during the 17th special study of the State Council that the huge potential of domestic demand in urban - rural integrated development should be fully unleashed. The Ministry of Finance will issue 7 billion yuan of RMB government bonds in Hong Kong on December 10 [3] - The China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing released data on December 3, showing that the China Logistics Prosperity Index in November was 50.9%, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous month. On the same day, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Civil Aviation Administration of China jointly issued an action plan to promote the integration of culture, tourism, and the civil aviation industry [4] 3.1.2 International News - In November, the US private - sector employment decreased by 32,000, the largest decline since March 2023, far worse than the market expectation of an increase of 40,000 jobs. Small - scale enterprises were the hardest - hit area for layoffs. Futures traders expect the probability of the Fed cutting interest rates by 25 basis points to be close to 90% [6] - The US ISM Services PMI in November rose to 52.6, a nine - month high. The price - payment index dropped to a seven - month low, indicating that inflationary pressures have eased. The employment index rose to a six - month high, showing that the rate of employment decline has slowed down [7] 3.1.3 Commodities - On December 3, international crude oil futures prices turned up, with WTI January crude oil futures rising 0.53% to $58.95 per barrel and Brent February crude oil futures rising 0.35% to $62.67 per barrel. COMEX gold futures rose 0.44% to $4,239.30 per ounce, and NYMEX natural gas prices rose 3.83% to $5.010 per ounce [8] 3.2 Liquidity 3.2.1 Open - Market Operations - On December 3, the central bank conducted 79.3 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations at a fixed - rate and quantity - tender method, with an operating rate of 1.40%. With 213.3 billion yuan of reverse repurchases maturing on the same day, the net withdrawal was 134 billion yuan [10] 3.2.2 Funding Rates - On December 3, the liquidity at the beginning of the month remained stable with a slight easing trend. DR001 rose 0.19 basis points to 1.299%, and DR007 fell 0.01 basis points to 1.441%. Other major funding rates showed different degrees of changes [11][12] 3.3 Bond Market Dynamics 3.3.1 Interest - Rate Bonds - **Spot - Bond Yield Trends**: On December 3, the bond market fluctuated narrowly, and most yields of interest - rate bonds increased. The 30 - year ultra - long bonds were notably weak. For example, the yield of the 10 - year Treasury bond active bond 250016 rose 0.15 basis points to 1.8375%, and the yield of the 10 - year China Development Bank bond active bond 250215 rose 1.00 basis point to 1.9180% [15] - **Bond Tendering Situations**: Information on the tendering of several bonds such as 25 Discount Treasury Bond 75, 25 Discount Treasury Bond 76, 25 Agricultural Development Bond 31 (Increment 16), and 25 Agricultural Development Bond 30 (Increment 3) was provided, including their terms, issuance scales, winning yields, overall multiples, and marginal multiples [17][19] 3.3.2 Credit Bonds - **Secondary - Market Transaction Anomalies**: On December 3, the trading prices of 5 bonds deviated by more than 10%. Bonds such as "H0 Zhongnan 02" and "22 Vanke MTN005" declined significantly, while "23 Vanke 01" rose by more than 12% [19] - **Credit - Bond Events**: Rongqiao Group's subsidiary failed to repay a 40 - million - yuan debt to China Everbright Bank on schedule, and Rongqiao Group provided joint and several liability guarantee. Youa Co., Ltd. adjusted the redemption time of "20 Xiangyouyiapollo ZR001" again, with the remaining principal of 459 million yuan to be redeemed on December 26 [20][21] 3.3.3 Convertible Bonds - **Equity and Convertible - Bond Indexes**: On December 3, the three major A - share indexes closed down. The convertible - bond market followed the equity market and continued to decline. The CSI Convertible Bond Index, Shanghai Stock Exchange Convertible Bond Index, and Shenzhen Stock Exchange Convertible Bond Index fell 0.21%, 0.16%, and 0.27% respectively. The trading volume of the convertible - bond market was 54.11 billion yuan, an increase of 7.254 billion yuan from the previous trading day [22] - **Convertible - Bond Tracking**: Some companies made announcements, such as Jinlun Tian Di Holdings extending the deadline for its debt - restructuring plan to June 30 next year, and several convertible bonds having events such as approaching the trigger of the conversion - price downward - revision clause, early redemption announcements, etc. [24][30] 3.3.4 Overseas Bond Markets - **US Treasury Market**: On December 3, yields of US Treasury bonds of other maturities generally declined. The 2 - year US Treasury yield fell 2 basis points to 3.49%, and the 10 - year US Treasury yield fell 3 basis points to 4.06%. The yield spread between the 2 - year and 10 - year US Treasury bonds narrowed by 1 basis point to 57 basis points, and the yield spread between the 5 - year and 30 - year US Treasury bonds widened by 3 basis points to 111 basis points [26][27] - **European Bond Market**: On December 3, the yields of 10 - year government bonds in major European economies showed a divergent trend. The yield of the 10 - year German government bond remained unchanged at 2.75%, while the yields of 10 - year government bonds in Italy and the UK fell 2 basis points and 1 basis point respectively [29] - **Price Changes of Chinese - Issued US - Dollar Bonds**: As of the close on December 3, price changes of some Chinese - issued US - dollar bonds were provided, including companies such as Trip.com Group, Weibo, and Ideal Auto [31]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Views - On November 28, the liquidity was ample, the bond market recovered, and the main indices of the convertible bond market rose collectively, with most convertible bond issues rising. The yields of US Treasuries across all tenors generally increased, while the yields of 10-year government bonds in major European economies showed divergent trends [1]. 3. Summary by Directory I. Bond Market News - **Domestic News** - In November, the manufacturing PMI was 49.2%, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous month; the non-manufacturing business activity index was 49.5%, down 0.6 percentage points from the previous month. The PMI of medium-sized enterprises was 48.9%, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, and the PMI of small enterprises was 49.1%, up 2.0 percentage points from the previous month, reaching a six-month high [3]. - The central bank will continue to adhere to the prohibitive policy on virtual currency and continuously combat illegal financial activities related to virtual currency [3]. - The CSRC solicited public comments on the "Measures for the Implementation of Regulatory Measures in the Securities and Futures Markets (Draft for Comment)", clarifying the procedural regulations for regulatory measures and improving the standardization of supervision and the level of governing the market by law [4]. - The CSRC solicited public comments on the "Announcement on the Pilot Program of Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust Funds (Draft for Comment)", including product definition, fund registration and operation management requirements, and strengthening regulatory responsibilities [5]. - **International News** - Tokyo's core inflation data in November exceeded market expectations, pushing the Bank of Japan closer to a second interest rate hike. The 11-month Tokyo core CPI rose 2.8% year-on-year, slightly higher than the market expectation of 2.7%. Japan's industrial output in October increased by 1.4% month-on-month, exceeding market expectations [6]. - **Commodities** - On November 28, WTI January crude oil futures fell 0.17% to $58.55 per barrel, Brent February crude oil futures fell 0.8% to $62.38 per barrel, COMEX December gold futures rose 1.27% to $4,218.3 per ounce, and NYMEX natural gas prices rose 4.92% to $4.863 per ounce [7]. II. Liquidity - **Open Market Operations** - On November 28, the central bank conducted 301.3 billion yuan of 7-day reverse repurchase operations at a fixed interest rate, with an operating rate of 1.40%. There were 375 billion yuan of reverse repurchases maturing on the same day, resulting in a net withdrawal of 73.7 billion yuan [9]. - **Funding Rates** - On November 28, the liquidity was ample. DR001 decreased by 0.81bp to 1.303%, and DR007 increased by 2.04bp to 1.467% [10]. III. Bond Market Dynamics - **Interest Rate Bonds** - **Spot Bond Yield Trends** - On November 28, the bond market recovered. As of 20:00 Beijing time, the yield of the 10-year Treasury active bond 250016 decreased by 1.50bp to 1.8290%, and the yield of the 10-year CDB active bond 250215 decreased by 1.85bp to 1.8990% [13]. - **Bond Tendering** - The 3-year "25进出清发007 (Additional Issue 16)" was issued with a scale of 1.5 billion yuan, a winning yield of 1.6505%, a full - subscription multiple of 7.59, and a marginal multiple of 1.58 [15]. - **Credit Bonds** - **Secondary Market Transaction Anomalies** - On November 28, the transaction prices of 9 industrial bonds deviated by more than 10%. "22万科MTN004" fell by more than 72%, "23万科01" fell by more than 71%, and "21万科04" fell by more than 67%; "22万科06" rose by more than 58%, "22万科04" rose by more than 74%, and several other bonds also had significant price increases [15]. - **Credit Bond Events** - Vanke mortgaged 15.3211 million shares of Vanke Property Service to Shenzhen Metro [16]. - China Jinmao obtained a medium - and long - term loan quota of 9.9 billion yuan, secured by the property rights of Century Avenue 88 - story building and its corresponding land use rights [16]. - Far East Development's revenue in the six months ended September 30 was approximately HK$3.756 billion, a year - on - year decrease of 27.38%, and the attributable loss to shareholders was HK$988 million, a year - on - year increase of 28.38% [16]. - **Convertible Bonds** - **Equity and Convertible Bond Indices** - On November 28, the three major A - share indices closed higher. The Shanghai Composite Index, Shenzhen Component Index, and ChiNext Index rose by 0.34%, 0.85%, and 0.70% respectively, with a total turnover of 1.6 trillion yuan. The main indices of the convertible bond market rose collectively, with a turnover of 65.18 billion yuan, an increase of 10.235 billion yuan from the previous trading day [17][19]. - **Convertible Bond Tracking** - On November 28, Lanfan Convertible Bond announced that the board of directors proposed to lower the conversion price; Changhong Convertible Bond and Lepu Convertible Bond 2 announced that they were about to trigger the conditions for lowering the conversion price. Zhongqi Convertible Bond announced an early redemption; Huamao Convertible Bond and Xinhua Convertible Bond announced that they were expected to trigger early redemption conditions [22]. - **Overseas Bond Markets** - **US Bond Market** - On November 28, the yields of US Treasuries across all tenors generally increased. The yield of the 2 - year US Treasury rose by 2bp to 3.47%, and the yield of the 10 - year US Treasury rose by 2bp to 4.02%. The 2/10 - year US Treasury yield spread remained unchanged at 55bp, and the 5/30 - year US Treasury yield spread remained unchanged at 108bp. The 10 - year US Treasury Inflation - Protected Securities (TIPS) breakeven inflation rate remained unchanged at 2.23% [21][23][24]. - **European Bond Market** - On November 28, the yields of 10 - year government bonds in major European economies showed divergent trends. The yield of the 10 - year German government bond rose by 1bp to 2.69%, while the yields of 10 - year government bonds in France, Italy, and Spain remained unchanged, and the yield of the 10 - year UK government bond fell by 1bp [25]. - **Daily Price Changes of Chinese - Issued US Dollar Bonds** - As of the close on November 28, bonds of companies such as Pinduoduo, Ctrip Group, and Lenovo Group had price increases, while bonds of companies such as Zhongjun Group Holdings, NIO, and Wanda Real Estate had price decreases [27].

Monetary Policy - Federal Reserve officials signaled a dovish stance, with support for a rate cut in December from officials like Waller and Daly[9] - Economic data showed a slowdown in U.S. retail sales and durable goods orders, indicating weakened consumer momentum[9] - The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell by 4 basis points to 4.02% as markets continued to price in rate cut expectations[23] European Central Bank - The European Central Bank (ECB) is likely to maintain current interest rates, citing economic resilience and stable inflation[10] - Market expectations indicate a low probability of further rate cuts in 2025, with a 40% chance of a cut by the end of 2026[10] Economic Data - U.S. retail sales grew by only 0.2% in September, significantly lower than August's 0.6%[13] - Durable goods orders increased by 0.5% in September, down from 3.0% in August, with non-defense orders rising just 0.1%[13] - Eurozone economic sentiment index rose to 97.0 in November, up from 96.8 in October, indicating improved economic confidence[22] Fiscal Policy - The UK government announced an additional £26 billion in taxes, raising the overall tax burden to 38% of GDP by the end of the parliamentary term[12] - The largest revenue increase will come from freezing the personal income tax threshold, expected to generate £12.7 billion by the 2030-31 fiscal year[12]