Market Review - The international environment has become increasingly complex, with gold leading the rise among major asset classes. In the first half of 2025, uncertainties in U.S. policies, global trade, and geopolitical factors have intensified, particularly due to the "America First" policies of the Trump administration, which have significantly disrupted global capital markets. As a result, global asset volatility has increased, with gold leading gains, a weakening dollar, differentiated equity performance, and fluctuations in the bond market [2][10][9]. U.S. Market - The Trump administration's policies are expected to lead to a soft landing for the economy. The labor market is gradually cooling, with limited upward movement in the unemployment rate. Consumer spending is being affected by layoffs, tariffs, and demand exhaustion, but income growth is providing some support. Corporate investment sentiment is weakening, and profit growth is slowing, but the extent is manageable [2][30][36]. - Inflation is facing downward pressure, and the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts may be delayed. Tariffs are likely to push prices up, particularly in the third quarter. The federal budget expansion will continue, and debt pressure is unlikely to ease significantly [2][30][36]. Dollar Cycle - A weak dollar cycle is expected to begin, leading to a rebalancing of global asset allocation. The dollar is likely to enter a long-term bear market due to interest rate differentials, inflation differentials, and pressures from international capital allocation. Historical data suggests that a new weak dollar cycle would likely lead to higher commodity prices and lower U.S. Treasury yields, with U.S. stocks underperforming emerging market equities [2][30][36]. - In the second half of the year, the dollar may still experience fluctuations due to the soft landing of the U.S. economy, sticky inflation, and delayed interest rate cuts. Geopolitical and trading factors may also drive short-term rebounds in the dollar [2][30][36]. Hong Kong Stock Market - The focus is on profit structure recovery, with expectations for upward potential. The domestic economy is expected to stabilize under supportive policies, leading to continued profit recovery in certain sectors. The liquidity environment is favorable, with foreign capital remaining optimistic about China's economic and policy certainty. The anticipated inflow of southbound capital and the active primary market will create investment opportunities in the secondary market [2][30][36]. - The report suggests a cautious outlook for Hong Kong stocks in Q3, with potential for profit and valuation recovery in Q4 as domestic policy effects become evident and U.S. Treasury yields marginally decline. Key investment themes include technology innovation sectors, quality assets in domestic consumption supported by policy, and stable dividend-paying assets [2][30][36].
2025年海外市场中期策略:寻找确定性之锚
Ping An Securities·2025-07-01 08:39