citic securities·2026-02-03 02:40Market Overview - Global markets experienced significant volatility, with the Chinese market collectively weakening, particularly in metals and semiconductors, while European markets showed a recovery driven by improved economic sentiment[3] - The U.S. stock market stabilized with a rebound, supported by better-than-expected manufacturing data, alleviating concerns over the next Federal Reserve chair[3] Commodity and Currency Movements - International oil prices dropped over 4% due to reduced conflict risks in Iran and a sharp decline in commodity prices[3] - The U.S. dollar index rose for two consecutive days, reflecting positive manufacturing activity data, while precious metals continued to decline[3] Fixed Income Insights - U.S. Treasury yields increased slightly, with the yield curve flattening; the ISM manufacturing index reached its highest growth rate since 2022[3][30] - Oracle issued $25 billion in bonds to support cloud infrastructure expansion, contributing to a significant increase in global bond issuance[30] Asia-Pacific Market Trends - The Asia-Pacific stock markets generally declined, with South Korea's KOSPI index falling 5.3% and Indonesia's index down 4.9%[20] - India's Nifty index rose 1.1% following the U.S. reduction of tariffs on Indian goods, contrasting with the overall regional downturn[20] Sector Performance - In the U.S., 8 out of 11 S&P sectors rose, with consumer staples leading the market with a 1.58% increase[9] - Conversely, the Hong Kong market saw significant declines in precious metals and technology sectors, with the Hang Seng Index dropping 2.23%[11] Key Economic Indicators - The U.S. ISM manufacturing index surpassed expectations at 52.6, indicating stronger economic momentum and reducing expectations for further monetary easing[30] - France's government successfully passed its budget, alleviating political uncertainty and stabilizing market conditions[30]