Group 1 - The core focus of the article is on the upcoming earnings reports from major banks and their potential impact on the stock market, alongside the significance of the December CPI report [1] - Major banks including JPMorgan Chase and BNY Mellon are set to release their earnings today, with JPMorgan's CEO Jamie Dimon expected to share insights on the market and the U.S. economy [1] - Other banks such as Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo will report their earnings tomorrow, while Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and BlackRock will follow on Thursday [1] Group 2 - Delta Air Lines is also scheduled to announce its earnings today, indicating a broader interest in the performance of the airline sector [1] - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will disclose its fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday, which is particularly noteworthy given its role as a bellwether for the semiconductor industry amid prevailing AI valuation risks [1]

Group 1 - The recent U.S. employment data has prompted a reassessment of monetary policy direction, leading major Wall Street financial institutions to adjust their predictions regarding Federal Reserve interest rate actions [1][4] - Notably, JPMorgan has retracted its previous forecast of a potential rate cut in January, now predicting that the Fed's next action will be an interest rate hike, likely in the third quarter of next year, by 25 basis points [4] - Other institutions such as Barclays, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley have also postponed their expectations for the first rate cut, with Goldman and Barclays moving their forecasts from the first half of this year to September and December, respectively [4][6] Group 2 - Market trading data reflects this shift, with traders significantly increasing the probability of the Fed maintaining interest rates at its January meeting [6] - JPMorgan's analysis indicates that if the labor market weakens again or inflation declines significantly, policy may still shift towards easing, but the base prediction is for the labor market to tighten in the second quarter with a slow decline in inflation [6] - External factors have also been noted to complicate the monetary policy path, with concerns about the Fed's independence arising from certain events, although mainstream views still hold that rate decisions will primarily depend on statutory responsibilities and economic data [8]

Group 1: Precious Metals Outlook - Citigroup has significantly raised its short-term outlook for precious metals due to increased geopolitical risks, physical shortages, and uncertainty regarding the independence of the Federal Reserve. The gold price target for the next 0-3 months has been increased from $4,200 to $5,000 per ounce, while the silver target has been raised from $62 to $100 per ounce [1][6] - The investment momentum remains strong, and several favorable factors are expected to persist in the first quarter. Analysts noted that the ongoing physical shortages of silver and platinum group metals may worsen in the short term due to potential delays in the U.S. Section 232 tariff decisions, which could further drive up prices [1][6] Group 2: Federal Reserve Interest Rate Predictions - Goldman Sachs has postponed its forecast for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, now expecting a 25 basis point cut in June and September 2026, instead of March and June 2026 as previously anticipated. This adjustment follows weak non-farm employment data, indicating a gradually weakening labor market, while GDP growth remains stronger than expected [2][7] - The chief U.S. economist at Goldman Sachs stated that the Fed is likely to wait until mid-year to cut rates, anticipating inflation to return to target levels and the labor market to stabilize. The firm has reduced its probability of a recession within the next 12 months from 30% to 20% [2][7] Group 3: Currency Market Movements - The gold price surged to a historical high, breaking the $4,600 mark, supported by rising geopolitical tensions and a weakening U.S. dollar due to concerns over the Federal Reserve's independence. The current trading price is around $4,600, with resistance at $4,650 and support at $4,550 [3][8] - The USD/JPY pair experienced slight gains, supported by expectations of the Fed maintaining its current stance and a cooling of expectations for rate hikes from the Bank of Japan. The current trading price is around 158.80, with resistance at 159.50 and support at 158.00 [4][9] - The USD/CAD pair saw a slight decline, trading around 1.3870, influenced by profit-taking and a weakening dollar index. The current price is under pressure from rising oil prices, with resistance at 1.3950 and support at 1.3800 [5][10]

Core Insights - The 34th Annual Global Strategy Conference hosted by Goldman Sachs revealed a stark contrast between macro optimism and micro caution among investors, with a strong GDP outlook but a rush towards safe-haven assets like gold and non-US markets due to geopolitical concerns [1] Group 1: Macroeconomic Outlook - Investors are highly optimistic about the US economy, with over 80% expecting GDP growth to exceed 2% by 2026, a figure more optimistic than Bloomberg's consensus of 2.1% [2] - The fear of a US recession has dropped to nearly zero, with 0% of respondents anticipating a recession [2] Group 2: Geopolitical Risks - Geopolitical risk has emerged as the largest threat to the global economy and markets, with 65% of investors identifying it as a major concern for 2026, up from 30% the previous year [2] - Inflation risk has decreased to 12%, and trade risk has plummeted from 41% to just 4% [2] Group 3: Central Bank Policies - Despite strong economic data, investors are still eager for monetary easing, with expectations for the Federal Reserve to cut rates by 70 basis points by 2026, more aggressive than the current market pricing of 50 basis points [3] - 35% of investors expect the European Central Bank to lower rates, while expectations for the Bank of England are even higher at a 60 basis point cut [3] Group 4: Equity Strategies - The strategy of "buying US stocks blindly" is losing favor, with only 23% of respondents believing the US will be the best-performing region, down from 58% [4] - Emerging markets are gaining traction, with Asia (excluding Japan) being the most favored region at 38% [4] - The perception of China as a long-term investment opportunity has rebounded to 25%, up from 9% in the past two years [4] Group 5: Sector Preferences - Technology stocks remain the top choice for 31% of investors, but the advantage is narrowing [5] - 60% of investors believe the S&P 493 will outperform the "seven giants," indicating a potential shift away from crowded AI trades towards undervalued sectors [5] Group 6: Commodity Market Trends - There is a significant divide in the commodities market, reflecting investor distrust in fiat currencies and supply-demand judgments [6] - 45% of investors believe copper will be the best-performing commodity by 2026, driven by demand from AI data centers and electrification [6] - 42% of respondents expect gold prices to rise to between $5,000 and $6,000 per ounce, with 10% predicting prices above $6,000 [6] - Conversely, 54% expect Brent crude oil prices to fall below $60 per barrel, a stark increase from 5% the previous year [6]

Core Insights - The inflation trend in the U.S. is expected to show resilience by the end of 2025, marking a potential end to the previous slowdown in price growth [1] - The upcoming core CPI data is anticipated to reflect underlying price pressures, with both overall and core CPI expected to rise to 2.7% year-over-year [1][2] Inflation Data and Market Expectations - The sticky nature of inflation supports the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates in the short term, with market expectations indicating a low probability of rate cuts in the near future [2] - Analysts suggest that the unexpected decline in November's inflation data was largely influenced by technical factors, and December's data will reveal the true inflation levels as these distortions fade [2][7] Monthly Data Recovery - The key focus for December's CPI data is the recovery in month-over-month growth rates, with consensus estimates predicting a rise to 0.3% for both overall and core inflation indices [3] - Morgan Stanley forecasts a significant rebound in December's core CPI, projecting a month-over-month increase of 0.36%, well above the average of 0.08% seen in October and November [5] Statistical Distortions - The potential strength in inflation data is attributed to the reversal of the "shutdown effect," which previously hindered data collection and led to artificially low November figures [7] - The December CPI data is expected to correct for statistical biases caused by the government shutdown, which affected housing data and resulted in an underestimation of inflation [7][12] Sector-Specific Price Movements - Economists predict noticeable rebounds in prices for hotels, airfare, and clothing, with expectations of accelerated inflation in food, core goods, and core services [8] - However, some analysts anticipate only moderate increases in owners' equivalent rent (OER), which could help control December's inflation data [8] Future Inflation Pressures - Inflationary pressures are shifting from service-related costs to tariff-related impacts, with companies increasingly looking to pass on rising input costs to consumers [8][9] - Concerns have been raised about a potential wave of price increases related to tariffs in early 2026, as businesses signal intentions to transfer higher costs to consumers [9] Federal Reserve Policy Outlook - The Federal Reserve faces a complex situation as inflation remains above the 2% target, with overall CPI readings fluctuating between 2.3% and 3.0% [10] - Market predictions suggest that the Fed may remain inactive in terms of rate cuts unless there is a significant drop in inflation in the first quarter [10] Market Reaction Predictions - Morgan Stanley has developed a predictive matrix for the core CPI month-over-month rate and its potential impact on the S&P 500 index, indicating various scenarios based on CPI outcomes [11][13] - The forex market is closely monitoring the upcoming CPI data, particularly the USD/JPY exchange rate, which typically reacts strongly to U.S. economic data [11][16]

Core Viewpoint - The upcoming earnings season for major U.S. companies is expected to show stronger-than-anticipated results, particularly for the S&P 500 index, with analysts predicting earnings growth may exceed current market expectations [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Sector Insights - Major financial institutions like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan Chase are set to report their Q4 2025 earnings, with expectations of a robust performance despite challenges such as narrowing interest margins [2]. - Analysts from Goldman Sachs and HSBC suggest that the anticipated earnings growth for the S&P 500 may be underestimated, with actual results likely to surprise positively [1][2]. - Moody's forecasts that global banks will show stronger Q4 performance compared to the previous year, driven by stable growth in debt underwriting and stock trading revenues [2]. Group 2: Technology Sector Insights - Following the financial sector, major tech companies like Netflix, Intel, Apple, and Microsoft are scheduled to release their earnings, with a focus on the impact of AI on profitability [3]. - Goldman Sachs predicts a significant slowdown in capital expenditure growth for large data centers, which may affect tech earnings in Q4 [3]. - HSBC highlights that the expectations for the "Tech Seven" and other sectors are set high, with AI spending and growth momentum being critical observation points for this earnings season [3].

Group 1 - Goldman Sachs reports that global oil supply increase is leading to market oversupply, which may pressure oil prices downward this year, despite ongoing geopolitical risks causing market volatility [1][3] - The firm maintains its price forecasts for Brent and WTI crude oil at $56 and $52 per barrel for 2026, respectively, expecting prices to bottom out at $54 and $50 per barrel in Q4 due to rising inventories [1][3] - Brent crude futures are currently around $63 per barrel, while WTI is stable at $59 per barrel, with both benchmarks experiencing nearly a 20% decline in 2025, marking the worst annual performance since 2020 [3] Group 2 - Goldman Sachs indicates that unless there are significant supply disruptions or OPEC implements production cuts, oil prices are expected to decline in 2026 due to a projected surplus of 2.3 million barrels per day [3][4] - The firm anticipates a gradual recovery in oil prices by 2027, with Brent and WTI averages forecasted at $58 and $54 per barrel, respectively, down by $5 from previous estimates due to increased supply expectations from major oil-producing countries [4] - Long-term projections suggest that global oil demand will continue to grow until 2040 due to insufficient long-term investments, with significant price increases expected in the late 2030s, reaching averages of $75 and $71 per barrel for Brent and WTI, respectively, between 2030 and 2035 [4]

高盛在报告中写道："全球原油库存不断攀升，且我们预计2026年市场将出现每日230万桶的供应过剩。 这意味着，除非出现大规模供应中断或欧佩克实施减产，否则2026年需通过压低油价来放缓非欧佩克产 油国的供应增速，同时提振需求稳步增长，才能实现市场再平衡。" 高盛预测，布伦特原油和WTI原油今年均价将分别达到每桶56美元和52美元，并于第四季度探底至每桶 54美元和50美元，随后在2027年因需求稳固及非欧佩克国家供应增速放缓而温和回升至每桶58美元和54 美元的平均水平。 高盛分析师特别指出："我们预计美国政策制定者在中期选举前将倾向于维持强劲能源供应，这将抑制 油价持续上行空间。" 该行同时表示，基于对2040年前原油需求的预期，仍对原油持"长期建设性"态度。部分原因在于，在替 代能源供应有限的背景下，石油化工、航空以及公路运输领域的需求将保持强劲增长。 智通财经APP获悉，高盛分析师在上周日发布的报告中指出，尽管俄罗斯、委内瑞拉和伊朗的地缘政治 风险将持续引发油价震荡，但今年原油供应浪潮将导致市场出现过剩，油价很可能呈现下行趋势。 上周高盛发布的调查显示，在全球市场预期供应过剩的背景下，逾1100名跨资产 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a modestly pro-risk stance for 2026, recommending an overweight (OW) position in equities and underweight (UW) in credit [6]. Core Insights - The macroeconomic environment has shown positive surprises, with growth being the primary driver of risk appetite in 2026 [4]. - The Risk Appetite Indicator (RAI) has reached its highest level since early 2025, indicating strong market sentiment [2]. - Growth repricing has been broad across regions and asset classes, with equities outperforming bonds and cyclicals outperforming defensives [3]. Summary by Sections Economic Outlook - Since the beginning of 2026, macroeconomic indicators have generally exceeded expectations, with the US unemployment rate dropping to 4.4% and positive manufacturing data from Germany [1]. Market Sentiment - The RAI has accelerated above 0.9, marking the 96th percentile since 1991, suggesting that while small corrections may occur, strong equity returns can persist in a supportive macro backdrop [2]. Asset Performance - Certain assets, such as silver, have experienced their best start-of-year performance in decades, with the Russell 2000 showing the largest historical outperformance against the Nasdaq composite [5]. Asset Allocation Recommendations - The report suggests an overweight position in equities, particularly in APAC ex-Japan and emerging markets, while recommending underweight positions in credit and commodities like copper [6][23].

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The report discusses the global economic outlook, focusing on growth projections for various regions, particularly the US and China [3][24]. Core Insights and Arguments - **Global Growth Expectations**: Global growth is expected to outperform consensus estimates, especially in the US, with projected Real GDP growth rates for 2024 at 2.8% (Goldman Sachs) compared to 2.0% (Consensus) [3][5]. - **US Economic Drivers**: The US economy is anticipated to benefit from smaller tariff impacts, tax cuts, and easier financial conditions, contributing positively to growth [5][21]. - **China's Economic Outlook**: China's current account surplus is projected to rise to almost 1% of global GDP by 2029, indicating a strengthening economic position [24]. - **Labor Market Trends**: Underlying job growth in the US has fallen below breakeven levels, with rising labor market slack, suggesting potential challenges ahead [9][10]. - **Inflation Dynamics**: Tariff pass-through to inflation is continuing, but the sequential impact has peaked, with ex-tariff inflation moderating [17][18]. Important but Overlooked Content - **Fiscal Policy in Germany**: German fiscal policy is expanding sharply, which may have implications for the Eurozone's economic stability [27]. - **ECB Policy Stance**: The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to maintain its current policy stance, which could affect monetary conditions in the Euro area [33]. - **UK Inflation and Rate Cuts**: UK inflation is likely to normalize this year, with expectations for the Bank of England to cut rates to 3% [36][39]. - **AI-Driven Labor Displacement**: The report discusses potential effects of AI on the unemployment rate, estimating a peak boost to the unemployment rate due to frictional unemployment [14][15]. Conclusion - The economic outlook presents a mixed picture with growth opportunities in the US and China, while challenges in labor markets and inflation dynamics warrant close monitoring. The expansionary fiscal policies in Germany and potential rate cuts in the UK could also influence broader economic conditions.