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Core Viewpoint - Citigroup Inc. shares reached a new 52-week high of $88.82, closing at $87.60, with a 35.3% increase over the past year, compared to the industry's 41.2% growth [1][9] Financial Performance - Citigroup passed the Federal Reserve's 2025 stress test, indicating strong capital to absorb significant losses [4] - The company plans to increase its quarterly dividend by 7% to 60 cents per share starting in Q3 2025, pending board approval [5] - Citigroup's current dividend yield is 2.56%, higher than Wells Fargo's 1.94% and Bank of America's 2.14% [6] Capital Management - Citigroup has a $20 billion stock repurchase program, with $1.75 billion in shares bought back in Q1 2025 and a similar target for Q2 [7] - As of March 31, 2025, Citigroup's cash and investments totaled $761 billion, with total debt at $317.5 billion, indicating a strong liquidity position [8] Business Restructuring - The company is simplifying its governance structure, reducing management layers from 13 to eight, and has announced plans to eliminate 20,000 jobs over two years, saving $2-2.5 billion annually by 2026 [10][11] - Citigroup is exiting consumer banking operations in 14 markets, having successfully exited in nine countries, which is expected to free up capital for higher-return segments [12][16] Revenue Growth - Citigroup's net interest income (NII) has a CAGR of 8.4% from 2020 to 2024, with expectations of a 2-3% increase in 2025 [16][17] - The company is expanding its presence in private credit through partnerships, including a $25 billion direct lending initiative with Apollo Global Management [18][19] Estimates and Valuation - Consensus estimates suggest a 3.5% and 3.2% increase in sales for 2025 and 2026, respectively, with earnings expected to rise by 23.2% and 27.6% [20] - Citigroup's current P/E ratio is 10.46x, lower than the industry average of 15.06x, indicating a potentially undervalued stock [22][25] Strategic Outlook - Citigroup's strong capital levels, operational efficiency improvements, and strategic exits position it for long-term growth, despite rising expenses and a complex overhaul plan [26][27]

智通财经7月8日电，英特尔涨近5%，消息上，花旗集团将英特尔的目标价从21美元调整到24美元，维 持中立评级。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Despite renewed tariff threats from the Trump administration, Wall Street's confidence in the U.S. stock market appears to be increasing, with major investment banks raising their year-end targets for the S&P 500 index [1][3]. Group 1: Market Sentiment and Predictions - Goldman Sachs has raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 index from 6100 to 6600 points, indicating a potential 5.9% upside for the U.S. stock market by year-end [1]. - The optimism in the market is driven by expectations of earlier interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, declining U.S. Treasury yields, and the strong performance of large corporations [3][4]. - Goldman Sachs also increased its 12-month forward target for the S&P 500 from 6500 to 6900 points, citing strong first-quarter earnings as a confidence booster [4]. Group 2: Impact of Tariffs - The Trump administration's tariff threats have created significant uncertainty, but the fundamental strength of large-cap stocks and long-term investor outlooks are supporting market prospects [4]. - Companies are expected to gradually adjust their cost-cutting and pricing strategies to mitigate the negative impacts of tariffs, with large companies having sufficient inventory to buffer against immediate tariff increases [4]. - The actual impact of tariffs remains a focal point for investors, as some U.S. companies have already lowered or canceled profit forecasts due to anticipated rising input costs [7]. Group 3: Earnings Season Outlook - The upcoming earnings season is viewed as a critical test for market resilience, with major banks and tech giants set to report [5][6]. - Analysts expect the average earnings per share for S&P 500 constituents to grow by 4.5% year-over-year, with the "Tech Seven" contributing nearly half of this growth [6]. - A weaker dollar, which has depreciated by 10% against a basket of currencies this year, is seen as a favorable factor for large-cap tech stocks, as approximately 60% of their revenue comes from overseas [6].

Core Viewpoint - Citigroup has raised its target price for Nvidia to $190 per share, indicating a potential upside of approximately 15% from last Thursday's closing price, as Nvidia's market capitalization approaches $4 trillion and its stock has risen 12% over the past month [1][3] Group 1: Market Demand and Growth Projections - There is a significant increase in demand for AI infrastructure from sovereign nations, with analysts predicting that this demand could contribute billions in revenue by 2025 and expand further in 2026 [3] - Citigroup has revised its Total Addressable Market (TAM) expectations for the AI computing market from $500 billion to $563 billion by 2028, reflecting a 13% growth, and for the networking equipment market from $90 billion to $119 billion [3] Group 2: Nvidia's Role and Product Development - Nvidia is positioned as a core player in the construction of national-level AI systems, participating in nearly all sovereign AI infrastructure projects [3] - The Nvidia Blackwell GB200 chip is becoming the central power for AI clusters, with deployment accelerating and supply chain bottlenecks easing, while the next-generation GB300 chip is expected to facilitate a smooth transition [3] Group 3: Financial Projections - Citigroup forecasts a 5% increase in Nvidia's data center revenue for the fiscal year 2027 and an 11% increase for fiscal year 2028, with networking equipment sales expected to grow by 12% and 27% respectively [3] - The platform allocation rate is projected to reach 20%, with gross margins stabilizing around 75% by the end of the year [3]

当市场屏息等待美联储降息信号之际，一份关键文件——美联储纪要会议纪要正悄然改写预期。 据追风交易台消息，花旗7月7日研报显示，即将公布的美联储6月17-18日会议纪要将释放比预期更为鸽派的信号，降息"观望期"可能在夏末结束。 尽管鲍威尔在6月利率决议后的新闻发布会上保持中性立场，但随后多位美联储官员释放鸽派信号，市场对即将公布的会议纪要抱有更多降息预期。近日 立场偏鹰派的美联储理事鲍曼（Michelle Bowman）已转向支持7月降息的可能性，理事沃勒（Christopher Waller）也表示可能支持7月降息。 现在花旗认为，经济前景不确定性降低，5月会议纪要的措辞将需要调整。该段落可能会被修改为： 在考虑货币政策前景时，与会者一致认为，鉴于经济增长和劳动力市场依然稳固，且当前货币政策适度限制性，委员会处于有利位置，可以等 待通胀和经济活动前景的进一步明朗。与会者一致认为，经济前景的不确定性进一步增加，因此在美国政府一系列政策变化的净经济影响变得 更加清晰之前采取谨慎态度是合适的。 与此同时，数据显示，截至2025年6月，美联储最爱的通胀指标——美国核心PCE物价指数同比涨幅已连续三个月低于2%的目标阈 ...

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry discussed Core Insights - The report highlights the potential for sustained lower interest rates in Singapore due to recent property cooling measures, which may impact the housing market and monetary conditions [1] - It discusses the implications of supply-side reform 2.0 in China, driven by prolonged PPI deflation and profitability concerns, with a focus on targeted sectors and specific measures [9] - The report anticipates a 70% chance of a 25bps cut in Malaysia's Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) due to recent economic indicators suggesting downside risks to GDP growth [2][10] Summary by Sections Economic Indicators - In China, CPI is expected to inch up to 0.0% YoY, while PPI contraction could narrow to -3.1% YoY in June [2] - Taiwan's CPI is projected to benefit from TWD appreciation, with exports expected to grow at 21% YoY [2] - South Korea's Bank of Korea is expected to hold the rate at 2.50% with potential hawkish signals [2] Inflation Forecasts - India's headline CPI is expected to fall to 2.2% YoY in June 2025, influenced by favorable base effects and lower vegetable prices [4] Key Events and Predictions - Upcoming key events include CPI releases for Thailand, Taiwan, and China, as well as the Bank of Malaysia's OPR decision [8][10] - The report notes that the Bank of Korea may prefer a wait-and-see approach until the October meeting to assess housing prices and fiscal stimulus impacts [10] Trade Ideas - Recommendations include taking profit on long USDIDR put spreads and going long on 10-year Indonesian government bonds [9][13] - A strategy to short SGD against a basket of currencies is also suggested, with a target of 98 and a stop of 100.5 [13]

V i e w p o i n t | 02 Jul 2025 06:16:49 ET │ 9 pages China Economics Steady Growth into the Summer – June/Q2 Data Preview CITI'S TAKE We maintain our growth forecast at a steady 5.2%YoY for 25Q2E, though June's monthly indicators could be more mixed. Given the strong outturn in 25H1, we see firm policy determination to meet the GDP target this year despite little urgency to strike the policy put soon. Our policy expectations on the upcoming Politburo meeting are thus realistically muted (see: 25H2 Outlook: ...

V i e w p o i n t | 2. Negative news: 02 Jul 2025 23:09:28 ET │ 17 pages Asia Economics & Strategy Daily Strategy: EM Impact as 90d Tariff Deadline Nears; CN Data; IN Potential Trade Deal CITI'S TAKE EM Asia Strategy Comments: US -Vietnam trade deal – implications for rest of EM Asia as we approach the 90-day tariff exemption deadline; JP Economic Indicator Forecast; CN Data Preview; Potential India-US Trade Deal; KR Second Supplementary Budget May be Cut; July BoK MPB Preview; Upcoming events: EA Service P ...

Investment Rating - The report forecasts China's headline exports growth at 3.3% YoY for June [1][3]. Core Insights - Shipping to the US experienced volatility but has recently rebounded, indicating a tentative trough for US-China trade may hold [1][2]. - Overall cargo throughput in China grew at a slower pace, with a 0.6% YoY increase in the week ending June 29, down from 3.6% YoY the previous week [3][7]. - Container exports from China showed a steady increase of 15.4% YoY in the week ending June 27, supported by favorable base effects [3][11]. - Concerns are rising regarding the implications of the US-Vietnam trade deal and other trade negotiations ahead of the July 9 tariff deadlines [4]. Summary by Sections Export Trends - Exports to the US saw a decline of -6.0% YoY in the 15 days ending July 2, marking the first negative reading since early June [2][14]. - US seaborne bills for imports from China contracted -32.6% YoY in the week ending June 29, compared to -23.9% YoY the week prior [2][15]. Cargo Throughput - High-frequency indicators for overall cargo throughput remained steady, with a 0.6% YoY growth reported [3][7]. - Container departures from China to non-US destinations increased, indicating a shift in trade patterns [3][8]. Tariff Considerations - The report highlights the potential impact of narrowing tariff differentials between China and the Rest of the World (RoW), which could benefit China's direct exports to the US [4]. - Tighter rules on country of origin to curb transshipment are anticipated, with the implementation details being crucial to monitor [4].