Orient Securities·2026-01-06 06:43Group 1: Market Trends and Economic Outlook - The "American exceptionalism" narrative has reversed, impacting major asset performance throughout the past year[7] - The trend of "exceptionalism" is driven by weakening internal narratives and external challenges, with significant doubts about the U.S.'s ability to maintain global order[10] - Economic and market momentum is overly reliant on AI narratives, which are now facing increasing skepticism, leading to a decline in confidence[11] Group 2: Impact of Venezuela Events - The Venezuela situation may provide short-term support for the "exceptionalism premium," potentially enhancing market perceptions of U.S. power projection[14] - Optimistic scenarios suggest that U.S. control over Venezuela could temporarily boost risk appetite for U.S. assets, but long-term benefits are limited[14] - Risks include the possibility of the U.S. becoming entrenched in a prolonged conflict in Venezuela, which could shift the impact from short-term gains to long-term burdens[14] Group 3: Employment Data and Future Projections - Key observation points include upcoming U.S. employment data, particularly the December non-farm payrolls, which could influence market sentiment[15] - If employment data exceeds expectations, it may create a temporary "exceptionalism recovery" window, favoring U.S. assets[15] - However, if employment continues to weaken, the U.S. dollar is likely to revert to a downward trend, with a mid-term outlook of continued dollar weakness and benefits for non-U.S. markets[21]