Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent decline of the US dollar following Moody's downgrade of the US credit rating, highlighting concerns over economic uncertainty and the impact of trade policies on market sentiment [1][5]. Group 1: G7 Meeting and Currency Policy - The G7 meeting focused on monetary policy, with a record high of 80% of investors believing the US is on an unsustainable debt path [3]. - Deutsche Bank's survey indicates that over half of the investors expect future crises to lead to deficit reduction, while 26% see quantitative easing as a potential solution [3]. - Analysts from Brown Brothers Harriman noted that the broad decline of the dollar reflects a loss of confidence in US policies, exacerbated by rising stagflation risks and implicit support for a weaker currency from the Trump administration [3]. Group 2: Market Outlook on the Dollar - Morgan Stanley has a bullish outlook on US assets, raising ratings for US stocks and bonds, but predicts a continued decline of the dollar due to diminishing economic growth premiums relative to other countries [4]. - The dollar index is forecasted to drop by 9% over the next 12 months, reaching 91 points, with significant weakness expected against the euro, yen, and Swiss franc [4]. Group 3: Economic Concerns from Federal Reserve Officials - Recent statements from Federal Reserve officials express growing concerns about economic uncertainty, with deteriorating business and consumer confidence attributed to US trade policies [6][7]. - Atlanta Fed President Bostic supports only one rate cut in 2025, warning that inconsistent tariff policies could disrupt US trade logistics [7]. - Despite a temporary easing of trade tensions, Wall Street perceives ongoing risks of economic recession, particularly following Moody's downgrade of the US credit rating [7].

Core Viewpoint - International investors are increasingly focused on Chinese assets, as evidenced by multiple foreign institutions hosting "China-themed" forums and raising GDP growth forecasts for China by 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Economic Growth Predictions - Foreign institutions have recently raised their GDP growth forecasts for China in 2025 due to a decrease in external disturbances and increased internal growth policies [1]. - Morgan Stanley's chief economist for China, Qiang Xing, has raised GDP growth predictions for 2025 and 2026, anticipating a fiscal package worth 500 billion to 1 trillion yuan to support infrastructure [2]. - Nomura's chief economist for China, Ting Lu, also revised the GDP growth forecast for 2025, citing stronger-than-expected retail data supported by the "trade-in" policy [2]. Group 2: Capital Market Outlook - There is an expectation of long-term capital returning to the Chinese stock market, with UBS's head of China equity strategy, Zonghao Wang, indicating that foreign capital inflow will be a key trading logic in the coming quarters [3]. - Goldman Sachs has raised its 12-month target for the MSCI China Index and the CSI 300 Index to 84 points and 4600 points, respectively, indicating potential upside of 11% and 17% [3]. - Morgan Stanley has also adjusted its target indices for major Chinese stock indices, forecasting 78 points for the MSCI China Index and 4000 points for the CSI 300 Index by June 2026 [3]. Group 3: Earnings Performance - The MSCI China Index showed strong performance last year, with actual EPS growth reaching 16%, surpassing the initial expectation of 14%, particularly in the internet and healthcare sectors [4]. - The market's consensus EPS growth expectation for the MSCI China Index this year is 8%, with leading internet companies continuing to perform well [4]. - Predictions for the MSCI China Index's baseline and optimistic scenarios for this year are set at 80 points and 89 points, respectively, while the CSI 300 Index is forecasted at 4150 points and 4420 points [4].

Group 1 - Morgan Stanley upgraded the ratings of US stocks and sovereign bonds from "neutral" to "overweight," anticipating that a series of future rate cuts by the Federal Reserve will support bonds and boost corporate earnings [1] - The US dollar is expected to continue weakening due to diminishing economic growth advantages and narrowing yield differentials with other countries [1] - The global economy is still expanding despite uncertainties, with Morgan Stanley's economists predicting seven rate cuts by the Federal Reserve by 2026, which will support above-average valuations [1] Group 2 - The overall inflation rate in the UK rose from 2.6% in March to 3.5% in April, exceeding economists' expectations of 3.4%, but the possibility of a rate cut by the Bank of England in August should not be ruled out [3] - Thailand experienced accelerated external demand growth in the first quarter, attributed to importers making advance purchases to avoid potential future cost increases due to US tariffs [3] - The financial sector is considered the best investment opportunity in the market, with Singapore's expected P/E ratio at 14.3 and a dividend yield of 4%, indicating attractive valuations [3]

大摩：尽管4月通胀高企，英国央行料仍坚持宽松政策 金十数据5月21日讯，摩根士丹利的分析师Bruna Skarica在一份报告中表示，尽管英国4月份的通胀率高 于预期，但英国央行可能会坚持其宽松政策的路线。她说，3.5%的年度CPI涨幅并不是一个特别大的打 击喜，因为这是由行政和旅游一次性支出推动的。不过，即便5月通胀可能更为温和，且6月就业市场报 告将显示薪资增长出现明显下滑，英国央行6月降息似乎不太可能。Skarica表示："在8月份之前，很多 事情都可能发生。"包括通胀预期下降。她说："我们仍然预计利率会下调，并在年底前连续下调至 3.25%。" ...

智通财经APP获悉，在评级机构穆迪于上周下调美国信用评级后，投资者对美国资产的信心进一步减弱，"卖出美国"交易再次成为焦点。然而，摩根士丹利 预计，美联储未来将进行一系列降息，这将支撑债券市场并提振企业盈利，该行因此上调了对美国股票和国债的投资建议。而对于美元，摩根士丹利则认 为，美元将继续走弱。 在5月20日发布的一份报告中，摩根士丹利全球跨资产策略研究主管Serena Tang等策略师表示，该行已将美国股票和主权债券的评级从"中性"上调至"增 持"。策略师在报告中表示，预计标普500指数将在2026年第二季度升至6,500点。策略师预计，美国国债收益率将在今年最后一个季度之前保持震荡走势， 届时市场将开始计入2026年的更多降息预期，这有望将10年期美债收益率在明年第二季度压低至3.45%。与此同时，策略师还预计，美元将继续走弱，因为 美国相对于其他经济体的增长溢价正在消退，与其他国家的利差也在缩小。 摩根士丹利策略师表示："我们认为，美股短期内不会重回4月份的低点，尤其是考虑到美股年初至今的几次大幅回调主要是对关税的反应。""我们的股票策 略团队预计，美国未来的政策议程将更为宽松，他们预测美联储将在20 ...

Group 1 - Morgan Stanley upgraded both U.S. stocks and sovereign bonds from "neutral" to "overweight," predicting a significant shift in market dynamics due to anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve over the next two years [1] - The S&P 500 index is projected to reach 6,500 points by 2026, reflecting a bullish outlook on the U.S. equity market [1][2] - The report suggests that the Federal Reserve will implement a total of seven interest rate cuts by 2026, which could lead to a 25% increase in the S&P 500 index and lower the 10-year Treasury yield to 3.45% [2] Group 2 - The report indicates that the favorable conditions for the U.S. dollar may be coming to an end, as the growth advantage of the U.S. economy is being matched globally, leading to a potential decline in the dollar index over the next 12 months [3] - Following a downgrade of the U.S. credit rating by Moody's, there is a trend of investors moving towards emerging markets and Asian assets, aligning with the forecast of a weakening dollar [3] Group 3 - Despite uncertainties surrounding trade negotiations and budget discussions under the Trump administration, Morgan Stanley sees a "certainty" emerging as the most intense phase of tariff impacts has passed, suggesting that the panic selling in the market may be a thing of the past [4] - The S&P 500 has recovered to 5,940 points, but concerns remain regarding high 10-year Treasury yields at 4.51% and worries about tax cuts and deficit expansion [4] Group 4 - The era of "unhedged bets" on the dollar may be ending, as global investors are likely to reassess their foreign exchange hedging strategies due to declining attractiveness of U.S. Treasury yields, which could exacerbate selling pressure on the dollar [5]

Investment Rating - The report indicates a baseline forecast of global growth slowing from 3.5% in 2024 to 2.5% in 2025, with specific growth rates for major economies outlined [7][8][70]. Core Insights - The broad imposition of tariffs by the US is identified as a structural shock to global trade, significantly impacting growth across various economies [5][6]. - The report highlights that the trade shock affects economies simultaneously, pushing them below potential growth levels, with the US experiencing a notable decline in real GDP growth from 2.5% in 2024 to 1.0% in both 2025 and 2026 [7][74]. - China is projected to see a slowdown in real growth by approximately 0.5 percentage points in 2025 compared to 2024, with persistent deflation expected [7][17]. - India is noted as the fastest-growing economy in the coverage, with real GDP growth forecasted at 5.9% in 2025 and 6.4% in 2026 [7][68]. Summary by Sections Growth – A Widespread Deceleration - Global growth is forecasted to decelerate significantly, with the US, Euro area, and China all experiencing reduced growth rates due to trade shocks and other economic factors [7][70]. - The report anticipates that the US will face a step down in real GDP growth, while the Euro area will not exceed 1% growth throughout the forecast period [7][8]. Inflation Divergence - The report discusses a divergence in inflation trends, with the US experiencing a temporary boost in inflation due to tariffs, while other regions like the Euro area and Japan see inflation moderating [16][17]. - Core PCE inflation in the US is expected to peak at 4.5% before declining, remaining above the Federal Reserve's target throughout 2026 [16][17]. Monetary Policy – The Fed in a Bind - Central banks are expected to react to slower growth and softer inflation, with the Federal Reserve likely to maintain its policy stance until inflation peaks [18][19]. - The report forecasts that the Fed will restart its easing cycle in March 2026, while the ECB is expected to continue its easing cycle, bringing the policy rate below neutral [18][19]. Global Trade – A New Paradigm - The report emphasizes that the trade shock is a significant factor affecting global economic performance, with uncertainty in trade policy leading to reduced capital expenditure decisions globally [6][74]. - The impact of tariffs is expected to create a level shift in prices, affecting consumption patterns and overall economic growth [61][62].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an Overweight (OW) rating on US equities and core fixed income, while being Neutral on global stocks and Underweight (UW) on commodities [6][40]. Core Insights - The global economy is expanding but at a slower pace, with the US expected to achieve approximately 1% growth year-over-year. Despite policy uncertainties, US assets are projected to outperform those in the rest of the world (RoW) [40][42]. - A weaker US dollar is anticipated due to converging US rates and growth with peers, alongside increased currency hedging flows benefiting safe-haven currencies like EUR, JPY, and CHF [9][42][91]. - The report emphasizes a preference for US equities over RoW, with a constructive outlook on core fixed income [40][42][91]. Cross-Asset Strategy - The report suggests a strong regional preference for US assets across various classes, recommending an Overweight in US equities and core fixed income while being Neutral on global equities [6][40]. - US Treasury yields are expected to remain range-bound until late 2025, with a forecasted 10-year yield of 3.45% by 2Q26 [8][40]. Global Equities - US stocks are projected to benefit from earnings revisions and a weaker dollar, with the S&P 500 target set at 6,500 by 2Q26 [7][38]. - The report anticipates that trade tensions will de-escalate, reducing recession risks and supporting equity valuations [50][91]. G10 Rates - The report forecasts a steeper yield curve in the US, UK, and euro area, while Japan's curve is expected to flatten. The anticipated 10-year UST yield is 3.45% by 2Q26 [8][40]. FX Outlook - The USD is expected to weaken by approximately 10% by the end of 2026, with EUR/USD projected at 1.25 and USD/JPY at 130 by 2Q26 [9][52][91]. EM Fixed Income - Emerging Market (EM) fixed income is expected to yield benign and positive returns, driven by mild inflation and lower UST yields. Specific countries like Brazil, Turkey, and India are highlighted for local rates, while Colombia and Morocco are noted for credit [10][40]. Corporate Credit - High-quality credit is viewed as attractive, particularly in the US, with spreads for US Investment Grade (IG) expected at 90 basis points and High Yield (HY) at 335 basis points by 2Q26 [11][40]. Commodities - The report indicates risks in the commodities market, particularly for Brent prices, while gold is expected to remain elevated. Brent is forecasted at $55 per barrel and gold at $3,250 per ounce by 2Q26 [13][40].

这是穆迪下调美国主权信用评级引发连锁反应的最新例证。穆迪上周五取消了美国的最高信用评级，将 其下调一级至Aa1，并指责美国历届政府和国会导致预算赤字不断膨胀，且毫无缓解迹象。 此次降级将波及那些实际上通过提供存款、进行衍生品交易或从银行子公司购买无担保债券向银行放贷 的公司、投资者和消费者。穆迪表示，美国政府至少对这些"大到不能倒"实体的债务提供了一定程度的 支持。 穆迪评级下调了包括美国银行(BAC.US)、摩根大通(JPM.US)在内的一些大型银行的存款评级，理由是 上周五美国信用评级被下调，且美国政府对这些银行的支持能力减弱。 美国银行、摩根大通和富国银行(WFC.US)旗下子公司的长期存款评级被下调一级至Aa2，为穆迪的第 三高评级。穆迪还下调了美国银行和纽约梅隆银行(BK.US)部分子公司的高级无抵押债务评级，从Aa1 下调至Aa2。 此外，穆迪还将美国银行、纽约梅隆银行、摩根大通、道富银行(STT.US)和富国银行部分子公司的长期 交易对手风险评级下调一级，至Aa2。 穆迪分析师表示："美国政府评级的下调表明，其支持这些高评级债务的能力有所下降。" 因此，穆迪移除了银行原评级中因政府支持而设置的" ...

Group 1 - Moody's downgraded the US AAA credit rating, leading to a decline in US stock index futures and the dollar, while pushing up US Treasury yields [1][2] - The 30-year Treasury yield reached a critical level of 5%, and the dollar index fell below 101, dropping over 0.5% [1] - Despite concerns, some analysts suggest that the recent sell-off in US Treasuries and the dollar is a rare market reaction to perceived fiscal recklessness [2][3] Group 2 - Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Williams noted that there is no significant evidence of large-scale capital outflows from US assets, despite market uncertainties [3] - Analysts from Morgan Stanley and HSBC view the downgrade as a potential buying opportunity, with expectations of a rebound in the S&P 500 index [4][5] - The correlation between stock returns and bond yields has decreased significantly, indicating a potential shift in market dynamics [4]