Core Insights - The Standard Chartered Bank and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council released the latest GBA Business Sentiment Index, indicating that businesses in the Greater Bay Area remain resilient despite the impact of U.S. tariffs following the "Liberation Day" [1][2] - Approximately 75% to 80% of businesses in the Greater Bay Area reported negative impacts from U.S. tariffs, primarily due to delays in business plans and logistics disruptions [1][2] - The overall outlook for businesses has become more cautious, with the expectation index dropping from 54.3 in Q1 to 52.0 in Q2, marking the lowest level since Q4 2022, although still above the neutral level of 50 [2] Business Impact - 41% of respondents indicated they would delay business plans due to U.S. tariffs, while 35% reported severe disruptions in logistics or customs processes [2] - 30% of businesses experienced customer loss as clients shifted to markets less affected by tariffs, and 32% planned to increase domestic sales as a common response to the tariff impacts [2] - The uncertainty surrounding tariffs has accelerated order fulfillment and production in Q2, alongside advancements in artificial intelligence [2] Economic Outlook - The cautious sentiment among Greater Bay Area businesses is attributed to unclear overall business prospects, especially regarding trade policy developments after the expiration of tariff exemptions [2] - Hong Kong's economy showed steady expansion in Q1, highlighting the significant impact of international trade and tariff policies on the local economy [2] - The largest declines in the expectation sub-indices were seen in financing scale (-5.1 points), finished goods/service prices (-4.8 points), and production/sales (-2.6 points) [2]
渣打银行：大湾区企业当前营商表现仍具韧性 下半年展望趋审慎