Market Overview - The market rebounded with the Hang Seng Index closing up 0.37% following a stabilizing meeting [1] - The Federal Reserve maintained the benchmark interest rate at 4.25%-4.50%, marking the third consecutive meeting without a change [1] - President Trump announced a significant trade agreement with a respected country, likely the UK, which may positively impact the US stock market [1][2] Trade Agreements - The trade agreement with the UK is not a traditional free trade agreement but rather a specific agreement to lower tariffs on certain goods [2] - The agreement is expected to stimulate the US stock market, despite uncertainties regarding Trump's adherence to future agreements [2] Technology Sector - The Trump administration plans to revoke AI chip restrictions from the Biden era, which faced opposition from tech companies and foreign governments [3] - This policy change is anticipated to benefit companies like NVIDIA, which saw a stock increase of over 3% [3] Geopolitical Tensions - Ongoing India-Pakistan conflict has led to significant market reactions, with the KSE-30 index in Pakistan dropping 7.2% due to economic instability [4] - India's recent trade agreement with the UK may provide some economic buffer, but ongoing military tensions could lead to capital flight [5] Pharmaceutical Sector - Following Trump's executive order to promote domestic drug production, the pharmaceutical sector experienced a significant drop but rebounded as the market adjusted to potential limitations on import tariffs [6] - The US relies heavily on imported raw materials for pharmaceuticals, with over 80% dependence, primarily from China [6] Automotive Sector - Great Wall Motors reported a 7% decline in total revenue for Q1, but April sales showed a recovery with a 5.55% year-on-year increase [9] - The company is focusing on new energy vehicles, with a notable 28.42% increase in sales for April [9][10] - The launch of new models and promotional activities are expected to drive future sales growth [10] Emerging Markets - The Chinese autonomous taxi market is projected to grow significantly, with Goldman Sachs predicting 500,000 Robotaxis by 2030 and a market size of $47 billion by 2035 [8] - Early entrants in this market, such as Pony.ai and WeRide, are expected to benefit from favorable regulatory conditions and consumer acceptance [8]
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Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-05-08 13:40