大新银行：对明年美股前景持乐观看法，亦预期未来六个月港股上升机会较高

Group 1 - The outlook for the US stock market in the coming year is optimistic, particularly for the technology and financial sectors, supported by corporate earnings performance and the prospect of interest rate cuts [1] - The Hong Kong stock market is currently trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of approximately 12.5 times, which is considered reasonable. There is a positive outlook for technology stocks and chip-related themes, bolstered by government policy support, with a high likelihood of stock price increases in the next six months, barring geopolitical events [1] - There is uncertainty regarding whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the first quarter of next year, as it coincides with the end of Chairman Powell's term. Bond prices may experience volatility due to related news, leading to a cautious preference for investments in bonds with a maturity of three years or less and investment-grade corporate bonds [1]