GUOTAI HAITONG SECURITIES·2025-08-04 11:45Macroeconomic Insights - The US GDP growth rate for Q2 2025 increased significantly to 3% due to a rebound in personal consumption income and expenditure, with disposable income rising by 4.3% year-on-year and expenditure by 4.75%[8] - The core PCE price index showed a year-on-year increase of 2.79% in June, indicating persistent inflationary pressures[8] - The US non-farm payrolls added only 73,000 jobs in July, with significant downward revisions to previous months' data, raising concerns about the labor market's strength[23] Market Trends - Major global stock indices experienced declines, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.9%, Nikkei 225 down 1.6%, S&P 500 down 2.4%, and Hang Seng Index down 3.5%[7] - Commodity prices showed mixed results, with IPE Brent crude oil futures up 1.7% and COMEX copper down 20.2% due to policy impacts[7] - The dollar index rose by 1% over the week, reflecting a recovery after a rapid decline[7] Investment Strategies - The report emphasizes a focus on long-term investment opportunities in low-inflation environments, particularly in bond assets and high-dividend equities[20] - The ongoing transformation of the Chinese economy is expected to create new investment opportunities, especially in technology and new consumption sectors[42] - The report suggests that the decline in risk-free rates, with long-term government bond yields falling below 2%, will further enhance the attractiveness of equities over fixed-income products[44]