Global Trade and Tariff Policy - The US has raised tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, causing concerns over global supply chain disruptions. The EU has threatened to implement countermeasures by July 14 if no agreement is reached, escalating trade tensions between the US and EU [3] - The Midwest aluminum premium surged by 54%, and steel futures rose over 8%, increasing cost pressures on downstream industries such as automotive and appliances [3] - Brazil and India have indicated they will take reciprocal measures or resort to the WTO if negotiations fail [3] US-China Trade Negotiations - The Trump administration has requested countries to submit their best trade proposals by June 4, or face the reinstatement of tariffs. China has responded by stating it will maintain communication based on the consensus from Geneva talks, with a potential extension of short-term tariff exemptions until the end of August [4] Federal Reserve and Interest Rate Policy - Federal Reserve officials have expressed caution regarding rapid interest rate cuts, emphasizing the need for more evidence of declining inflation. Current rates are seen as providing a solid foundation for economic conditions [5] - US factory orders fell by 3.7% month-on-month in April, marking the largest decline since January 2024, while job vacancies increased to 7.39 million, indicating a mixed picture of labor market resilience and cooling [6] - The market anticipates a 98% probability that the Federal Reserve will maintain interest rates in June, with the first rate cut potentially delayed until after July [7] Commodity Market - Oil prices have risen to a two-week high, with Brent crude increasing by 1.5% to $65.63 per barrel and US crude rising by 1.4% to $63.41 per barrel, influenced by ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and deadlock in the US-Iran nuclear deal [7] - Gold prices have faced downward pressure due to a strengthening dollar, with spot gold dropping nearly 1% to $3352.30 per ounce, while platinum and palladium prices rose by 0.9% and 2.1% respectively due to industrial demand [8] Stock Market Performance - US tech stocks led the market, with Nvidia rising nearly 3% to reclaim the title of the world's most valuable company, and Broadcom delivering record switch chip deliveries, contributing to the Nasdaq's first year-to-date gain [9] - In China, the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.43%, with the Shenzhen and ChiNext indices increasing by 0.16% and 0.48% respectively, supported by active trading in sectors such as innovative pharmaceuticals and robotics [10] Policy and Industry Highlights - A joint initiative by five departments has launched a campaign to promote the adoption of 124 models of new energy vehicles in rural areas, aiming to enhance charging infrastructure and vehicle-network interaction technology [11] - A collaboration between Yaoshi Bang and Yujian Technology is set to advance the development of pharmaceutical collaborative robots, with the medical robot market projected to exceed $373 million by 2028 [12]
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