citic securities·2025-04-28 04:02Market Overview - The US and China trade negotiations remain uncertain, impacting stock performance in Hong Kong and mainland China, with the Shanghai Composite Index slightly down by 0.07% to 3,295.06 points[3] - The US Federal Reserve officials hinted at a potential interest rate cut in June, contributing to mixed performance in US stocks, with the Nasdaq rising by 1.3%[3][9] - The dollar index remained stable, while G-10 currencies generally depreciated against the dollar, with the Japanese yen experiencing the largest decline[4][27] Economic Policies - The Politburo meeting emphasized the need to strengthen bottom-line thinking in response to external economic pressures, with a focus on stabilizing the economy and social conditions[6] - China is expected to accelerate the issuance of special bonds in Q2, with monetary policy potentially including rate cuts to support consumption and technology sectors[6] - The meeting indicated a shift towards supporting service consumption and optimizing real estate policies, particularly in stock housing acquisition and urban village redevelopment[6] Stock Market Performance - Major US indices showed varied performance, with the Dow Jones up 0.05% to 40,113.5 points, and the S&P 500 rising by 0.7% to 5,525.2 points[8] - In the Asia-Pacific region, Taiwan's stock market led gains with a 2.0% increase, followed by Japan and the Philippines with rises of 1.9% and 1.8% respectively[21] - The Hang Seng Index closed up 0.32% at 21,980 points, with notable movements in technology stocks like Baidu, which rose by 3.85%[11] Commodity and Fixed Income Markets - International oil prices saw a slight increase, with NYMEX crude oil rising by 0.4% to $63.02 per barrel, while gold prices fell by 1.5%[27] - US Treasury yields declined across the board, with the 10-year yield down 8 basis points to 4.24%, reflecting market expectations of a more dovish Fed[30] - New bond issuances performed strongly, with significant interest in local government bonds and corporate debt in the secondary market[30]