citic securities·2025-08-15 02:42Market Overview - A-shares turned negative on Thursday afternoon, with military stocks experiencing significant declines; Hong Kong stocks opened high but closed lower, with major tech stocks mostly down[3] - European markets rose broadly, buoyed by hopes for US-Russia negotiations, while US PPI exceeded expectations, leading to stabilization in major indices[3][4] Economic Indicators - The US July PPI increased by 3.3% year-on-year, marking the fastest growth in three years, which diminished expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts[8][31] - The US dollar index rose alongside US Treasury yields, while international gold prices fell[4][28] Defense Spending in Europe - Nearly 30 European countries committed to raising defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2025, with 3.5% allocated for core defense and 1.5% for broader security[5] - Approximately 46% of the projected $5.8 trillion increase in defense spending will be concentrated in Germany, the UK, and France[5] Investment Opportunities - Of the $2.9 trillion increase in core defense spending, about 23% is expected to be directed towards equipment purchases, benefiting local and US-Korean military contractors[5] - The broader security spending increase is anticipated to drive demand in energy and infrastructure sectors, particularly for critical materials and energy equipment[5] Stock Performance - JD.com reported a 22.4% year-on-year revenue increase to 356.7 billion RMB, but adjusted EBIT fell 92% to 896 million RMB, missing expectations[8] - The Hang Seng Index and the Hang Seng Tech Index both declined, with notable drops in large tech stocks[10] Global Market Trends - The Nikkei 225 index fell by 1.4%, while the Australian and Indonesian markets saw slight gains of 0.5%[22][23] - The S&P 500 and other major US indices showed minimal fluctuations, with the S&P 500 closing at 6,468.5 points, up 0.03%[7] Commodity Prices - International crude oil prices rebounded by 2% from two-month lows, with NYMEX crude oil closing at $63.96 per barrel[28] - Gold prices fell by 0.74% to $3,335.2 per ounce, reflecting the impact of rising US Treasury yields[28] Fixed Income Market - US Treasury yields rose across the board, with the 10-year yield increasing to 4.28%[31] - Asian bond markets remained strong, with investment-grade bond spreads narrowing across the region[31]