Xin Da Guo Ji Kong Gu·2025-05-19 02:22Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index is expected to rise to 24,300 points due to the easing of trade tensions between China and the US, with tariffs on Chinese imports reduced from 145% to 30% and on US imports from 125% to 10% for a period of 90 days [2] - The Chinese government is set to introduce a series of financial policies in May to stabilize the market and bolster investor confidence, including potential interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions [2] Macro Focus - Hong Kong's GDP grew by 3.1% in Q1 2025, maintaining the annual forecast [4][9] - The US consumer confidence index hit a historical low, with inflation expectations rising significantly [4][9] - Japan's economy contracted by 0.2% in Q1, missing expectations [4][9] Corporate News - Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) priced its H-shares at 263 HKD, with plans to raise funds through a private equity investment in carbon neutrality [10] - Haitian Flavor Industry Co., Ltd. is reportedly preparing for an IPO to raise approximately 1 billion USD [10] - The biotechnology company, Paige Biopharma, is seeking to raise 300 million HKD through its IPO [10] - The advertising firm, Jihong, plans to raise up to 730 million HKD in its IPO [10] Industry Insights - The shipping and export sectors are expected to benefit from the reduction in tariffs, leading to increased shipments [7] - The financial sector is adapting to new public fund regulations, which will guide asset allocation closer to the CSI 300 index [7] - The domestic demand sector is anticipated to improve as trade tensions ease, potentially boosting economic growth in mainland China [7] Investment Climate - The Hong Kong IPO market has raised over 60 billion HKD this year, making it the largest globally [9] - The real estate market in mainland China is showing signs of stabilization, which could benefit large banks [8] - The consumer market is experiencing shifts, with a notable increase in the acceptance of new energy vehicles, reaching a penetration rate of 8.7% [9]