Investment Rating - The report maintains a bearish view on the USD, recommending short positions against CLP, TRY, and KRW [10][20]. Core Insights - The report expresses cautious optimism for major Latin American economies, particularly favoring Brazil's rates while indicating that Mexico's valuations are less attractive [3]. - In Asia, the report anticipates that USD weakness will support AXJ currencies, although gains may be tempered by slowing global trade [4]. - The report expects EM bonds to deliver decent total returns but to underperform Treasuries, with EM currencies gaining against the USD but lagging behind other safe havens [5][64]. Summary by Sections Latin America - The report highlights Brazil's nominal and real rates as favorable, while expressing caution regarding Mexico's valuations [3][62]. - A short USD/CLP position is recommended due to strong macroeconomic fundamentals and potential political developments [48][51]. Asia - The report suggests that AXJ currencies will appreciate due to USD weakness, with a focus on idiosyncratic stories amid potential shifts in monetary and fiscal policies [4][67]. - Long KRW positions are favored based on supportive macro factors, despite acknowledging risks of a near-term rebound in USD/KRW [35][39]. Global EM Fixed Income - The report anticipates a rally in EM fixed income, driven by a disinflation process across regions, although it notes significant uncertainty in the US and a global economic slowdown [5][64][68]. - It projects local currency index bond yields to drop around 20 basis points by year-end, with expectations for US Treasuries to fall by about 50 basis points [21][22].

Investment Rating - The report provides a bearish outlook for equities, particularly for the S&P 500, MSCI Europe, and MSCI Emerging Markets, with expected returns showing significant declines in the bear case scenario [3]. Core Insights - The report highlights a significant drop in China’s exports to the US, which fell by 34.4% year-over-year in May, indicating potential economic challenges [8][9]. - EU momentum has reached an all-time high, suggesting strong economic performance in the region [14]. - Silver prices have surged to their highest level since 2011, reflecting increased demand and market volatility [15]. Summary by Sections Equities - S&P 500 forecasted returns range from 6,000 in a bear case to 7,200 in a bull case, with a base case return of 4,900, indicating a -17.1% change in the bear scenario [3]. - MSCI Europe and MSCI Emerging Markets show similar bearish trends with expected returns of 1,610 and 870 respectively in the bear case [3]. FX (Foreign Exchange) - The JPY is expected to depreciate to 145 in the bear case, while the EUR is forecasted to remain stable at 1.14 in the base case [3]. - The GBP and AUD are also projected to see slight declines in their respective bear scenarios [3]. Rates - The UST 10-year yield is forecasted to be 4.51% in the bear case, with a base case of 4.00% [3]. - Other government bonds like DBR 10-year and UKT 10-year show similar trends with expected returns reflecting a bearish outlook [3]. Commodities - Brent crude oil is expected to see a significant drop to 45 in the bear case, while gold is forecasted to decline to 2,760 [3]. - Copper prices are also projected to fall to 7,790 in the bear scenario, indicating a bearish outlook for commodities overall [3]. Market Sentiment - The Market Sentiment Indicator (MSI) reflects negative sentiment across various asset classes, suggesting a risk-off environment [58]. - The report indicates a significant divergence in positioning among different asset classes, with equities showing a more negative sentiment compared to bonds [63]. Cross-Asset Positioning - The report details net positioning across various markets, highlighting that US equities have a net positioning of 26% among managers, while EM equities show a higher net positioning of 42% [63]. - In the bond market, UST 10-year shows a net positioning of 38%, indicating a cautious approach among investors [63].

Group 1 - Despite signs of a cooling labor market and slowing economic activity, Wall Street strategists remain optimistic about summer stock market performance, maintaining S&P 500 year-end target prices in the range of 6300-6500 points, believing the worst impact of tariffs may have passed [1][4] - The S&P 500 index closed at 6010 points, approximately 2% below its historical high, following a nearly 30% correction earlier this year [1][4] - Recent economic data shows weakness, with May ADP private sector employment adding only 37,000 jobs, the lowest in over two years, and initial jobless claims rising to the highest level since October 2024 [4][5] Group 2 - Goldman Sachs' chief U.S. equity strategist, David Kostin, noted that the slowdown in economic data was anticipated, and historical analysis shows that soft economic data often bottoms out before hard economic data [5][8] - Kostin's research indicates that the correlation between the S&P 500 index returns and soft data is currently higher than that with hard data, predicting the S&P 500 could reach 6500 points in the next 12 months if the recovery in soft data continues [5][8] - Citigroup's U.S. equity strategy head, Scott Chronert, raised the S&P 500 target from 5800 to 6300 points, citing a significant reduction in trade uncertainty following the pause in tariff increases between the U.S. and China [5][8] Group 3 - Despite acknowledging potential risks from rising interest rates and high valuations, strategists believe that as long as the economic slowdown does not exceed expectations, growth sectors, particularly large tech stocks, still hold investment value [8] - The dual support from easing trade tensions and improving soft data is becoming a key basis for strategists' optimistic outlook [8]

摩根士丹利（Morgan Stanley）分析师表示，美国总统特朗普决定将铝进口关税提高一倍至50%，这可 能会推高铝价格及其用户的成本。 分析师表示，以每磅20美分作为消费者在美国实物市场购买铝的溢价基准水平，将关税上调至50% 将"意味着未来铝价格将进一步上涨，以保持金属流入"美国。 高盛分析师表示，溢价必须上升至每磅0.68美元至0.70美元之间，才能充分反映关税上调的影响。 摩根士丹利在给客户的报告中写道，特朗普加征的关税还可能对美国的现货铝采购产生影响，因为消费 者可能会等待观望，看是否会有所逆转或者该政策是否会有所豁免。美国进口大量的铝。 他们补充称，如果过剩的金属被转移到其他地区，其他地区的溢价也可能受到抑制。美国政府最初对铝 征收25%的关税，导致一些生产商将铝转移到欧洲，引发了欧洲铝溢价自2025年初以来下跌，并支持了 废铝从欧盟流向美国。 策略师们表示，市场似乎也在押注铝关税的上调将增加对铜进口征税的可能性，特朗普政府目前正在根 据1962年《贸易扩张法》第232条对铜进口征税进行调查。这可以作为针对特定行业征收关税的理由， 这些关税旨在促进对国家安全至关重要的商品的国内生产。 不过，摩根 ...

Group 1 - Several foreign institutions have raised their GDP growth forecasts for China in 2025, indicating a growing optimism towards Chinese assets [1][8][11] - Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, and others have expressed bullish sentiments on Chinese stocks, with Morgan Stanley's mid-year outlook predicting increases in major indices [1][4][5] - High demand for Chinese assets is driven by a stronger RMB against the USD, improved corporate earnings outlook, and anticipated foreign capital inflows [5][6] Group 2 - Foreign institutions are focusing on two main sectors: technology and internet leaders, and high-dividend strategies to hedge against volatility [6][7] - The trend of overweighting Chinese assets has been noted, with Standard Chartered and HSBC highlighting the importance of diversifying investments in Asia [7] - Recent adjustments in GDP growth forecasts reflect a broader expectation of economic improvement, supported by policy measures and potential fiscal stimulus [8][9][11]

美元的贬值已在重塑全球货币流动格局。随着投资者纷纷寻求避险，欧元、日元和瑞士法郎等避险资产 正受到青睐。由梅拉・钱丹(Meera Chandan)领导的摩根大通策略师5月向投资者表示，维持对美元的看 跌立场，转而建议增持日元、欧元和澳元。 智通财经APP获悉，摩根士丹利对美元前景发出警示，预测随着美联储降息举措生效，美元在未来一年 将大幅贬值。该银行预计，美元指数可能暴跌9%，甚至可能跌至自疫情初期低点以来未见的水平。 随着交易员和分析师对美国总统唐纳德・特朗普具颠覆性的贸易政策展开评估，摩根士丹利的报告加入 了质疑美元前景的行列。 该行董事总经理马修・霍恩巴赫(Matthew Hornbach)等策略师在近日报告中指出，美元指数将下跌约 9%，2026年同期将跌至91点左右。这一预测意味着美元跌势将进一步加剧，而贸易动荡正持续对美元 形成压力。 不过，美国商品期货交易委员会(CFTC)的数据显示，当前看跌情绪尚未达到历史极端水平，这暗示美 元未来可能进一步走弱。 策略师指出，这一变化是由美联储激进的宽松路径推动的，市场预计到2025年年中，美联储将累计降息 175个基点，这一降息周期始于2024年9月的意外 ...

Investment Rating - The report indicates a potential growth estimate for Korea below 2.0% from 2026 onwards, highlighting the urgency for structural reforms [5][26]. Core Insights - Korea is facing significant demographic challenges, with a fertility rate that fell to 0.75 in 2024, the lowest in the world, and a projected halving of the workforce by 2065 [7][9]. - The new government's commitment to structural reform is emphasized, with a focus on long-term solutions rather than short-term fixes [7][26]. - The pension reform legislated for the first time in 18 years aims to improve the financial sustainability of the pension fund in response to a rapidly aging population [26][32]. Summary by Sections Demographic Trends - Korea's total population began to decline in 2025 due to the fastest dropping fertility rate globally [9]. - The fertility rate has shown a slight rebound in 2024, providing a window of opportunity to support critical age groups [15][16]. Economic Reforms - The new government under President JM Lee is prioritizing economic recovery and addressing low birth rates as key agenda items [59]. - Labor market reforms are necessary to address dualism, gender wage gaps, and strict working hour regulations [71]. Pension and Consumption - The income replacement ratio is forecasted to fall to 40% by 2028, which is below the OECD recommended level [32][34]. - As aging accelerates, the number of pension recipients is expected to outpace contributors by 2047, impacting household consumption [44][45]. Capital Market Reforms - The government plans to mitigate the "Korea discount" through capital market and governance reforms, including changes to corporate transactional rules [72][74]. - The Commercial Code amendment bill is on a fast track for approval, aiming to enhance corporate governance and shareholder returns [78][79].

May 18, 2025 06:00 AM GMT Sunday Start | What's Next in Global Macro M Global Idea The Détente – What It Does and Doesn't Mean Following Monday's announcement of a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs between the US and China, the response in risk markets has been resoundingly positive through the first four trading days. The S&P 500 is up 4.5% from last Friday's close, and year-to-date returns are back in the black after Liberation Day drove steep declines in April. Credit markets have also rallied notably, ...

Core Viewpoint - OPEC+ led by Saudi Arabia and Russia is rapidly increasing oil production quotas to reclaim market share lost to North American shale oil producers, but actual production increases have not yet materialized significantly, keeping Brent crude prices stable around $65-66 per barrel [1][3] Group 1: OPEC+ Production Strategy - OPEC+ announced an increase in oil production quotas by approximately 1 million barrels per day from March to June, but actual production growth remains challenging [1][3] - Despite the increase in quotas, Saudi Arabia's oil production has not shown significant improvement post-announcement [1][3] - Investment firms, including Morgan Stanley, believe this shift aims to regain market share from North American competitors and penalize OPEC+ members who consistently exceed production quotas [3] Group 2: Market Outlook and Price Predictions - Morgan Stanley forecasts that OPEC+ core members' oil supply will increase by about 420,000 barrels per day from June to September, with half of this increase expected from Saudi Arabia [3] - The firm maintains a bearish outlook on overall oil supply, predicting an increase of approximately 1.1 million barrels per day from non-OPEC+ sources, exceeding the anticipated global demand increase of 800,000 barrels per day [3] - Goldman Sachs has downgraded its oil price forecasts, predicting a supply surplus that could lead to lower peak production levels for U.S. shale oil [4][5] Group 3: Price Forecast Adjustments - Goldman Sachs expects Brent crude prices to average $60 per barrel for the remainder of 2025 and $55 per barrel in 2026, down from previous estimates [5] - The firm also predicts WTI crude prices to average $56 per barrel in 2025 and $51 per barrel in 2026, reflecting a downward revision from earlier forecasts [5]

Group 1 - Major overseas financial institutions, including Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and HSBC, are optimistic about Chinese assets, highlighting their attractive valuation and potential for continued capital inflow [1][7] - The valuation advantage of Chinese assets is evident, with the A-share market's price-to-earnings ratio significantly lower than that of U.S. stocks, making it a "valuation pit" for global investors [2][4] - The overall return rate from investing in Chinese assets has outperformed that of U.S. dollar assets, with a reported cumulative return of +11.3% for the MSCI China Index compared to a -3.3% decline for a weighted U.S. stock and bond portfolio [4] Group 2 - The stability of the Renminbi is bolstered by the Chinese central bank's measures against capital outflow, which enhances the attractiveness of Renminbi-denominated assets [5][6] - A stable Renminbi exchange rate positively impacts corporate profitability and valuation, particularly for export-dependent companies, thereby boosting investor confidence and attracting foreign capital [6] - The Chinese stock market is expected to benefit from a stronger Renminbi and a weaker U.S. dollar, leading to increased capital inflow [7] Group 3 - The revaluation of Chinese assets is underway, with significant earnings growth in the technology sector, indicating potential for further valuation adjustments [8] - The China A500 Index ETF (563880) is highlighted as a strategic investment opportunity, reflecting economic trends and structural changes in the industry [9] - The China A500 Index ETF offers low management fees and a predictable income distribution mechanism, enhancing its appeal to investors [9]