宏观经济专题研究：贸易冲突再起，资产价格如何演绎？

Trade Conflict Overview - In April, the Trump administration initiated a trade war by imposing a 34% tariff on Chinese goods, which escalated to 125% shortly after[2] - By May 12, a temporary agreement was reached, resulting in the cancellation of 91% of the tariffs imposed by the U.S. and a 90-day suspension of 24% of the tariffs[2] Market Reactions - Following the announcement of tariffs, the U.S. dollar index fell significantly, dropping over 2% within two trading days and reaching a three-year low of 97.92 by the end of April[18] - Gold prices surged during the same period, reflecting increased global risk aversion, while major commodities like copper saw significant declines, with a 6.26% drop shortly after the tariffs were announced[18][19] Bond Market Insights - The bond market experienced a downward trend, with yields falling by 18 basis points (BP) during the trade conflict in April[4] - The 10-year government bond yield decreased to 1.63% after the initial tariff announcements, indicating a strong market reaction to the trade tensions[27] Future Outlook - The bond market is expected to rebound in October, driven by anticipated monetary policy easing due to economic pressures observed in July and August[4] - The current 10-1 year yield spread of 40 BP suggests a neutral economic outlook, indicating limited upward pressure on long-term yields[4] Risk Factors - Potential volatility in overseas markets and uncertainties in international policies pose risks to the economic outlook[4][35]