招银国际每日投资策略-20251015

Market Overview - The global stock markets showed mixed performance, with the Hang Seng Index closing at 25,441, down 1.73% for the day but up 26.83% year-to-date [1] - The US markets experienced slight declines, with the Dow Jones up 0.44% and the S&P 500 down 0.16% [1] - The Chinese stock market saw a third consecutive day of decline, particularly in sectors like materials, healthcare, and information technology, while utilities, telecommunications, and financials outperformed [3] Sector Performance - In the Hong Kong market, the Hang Seng Financial Index remained stable with a slight decrease of 0.01%, while the Hang Seng Industrial Index fell by 2.70% [2] - The public utilities sector showed resilience with a 0.66% increase, contrasting with the declines in real estate and industrial sectors [2] Company Insights - J&T Express reported a 23% year-on-year increase in parcel volume for Q3 2025, driven by a significant 79% growth in Southeast Asia, while growth in China slowed to 10% [5] - Baidu is expected to report Q3 2025 core business revenue of 24.6 billion RMB, a 7% decline year-on-year, primarily due to the ongoing transformation of its advertising business [5] - Baidu's cloud business is anticipated to grow by 20% year-on-year, partially offsetting the decline in advertising revenue [5] Economic Indicators - China's tax revenue data indicates an improvement in corporate revenue growth, with year-on-year growth rates of 2.6% and 6.9% for the second and third quarters, respectively [3] - The IEA's monthly report suggests a potential record oil surplus next year, estimated at nearly 4 million barrels per day [4] Investment Sentiment - Investor sentiment in the US stock market has shifted to an overweight position, reaching an eight-month high, with cash holdings dropping to a low of 3.8% [3] - Concerns about potential bubbles in AI stocks and high global stock valuations were noted, with 54% of surveyed investors expressing such concerns [3]