FICC日报：沪指重返4100点，美国1月“小非农”不及预期

Market Analysis - Trump announced Kevin Warsh as the nominee for the next Federal Reserve Chairman, aiming for a "rate cut + balance sheet reduction" policy, which led to silver dropping over 30% and gold experiencing an 11% decline, the largest single-day drop since March 1980[1] - The current tight liquidity environment necessitates aggressive rate cuts to achieve Warsh's balance sheet reduction goals, with Fed Governor Milan suggesting a need for more than 100 basis points of rate cuts this year[1] - The December Central Economic Work Conference emphasized stabilizing economic growth and reasonable price recovery as key considerations for monetary policy, with a 0.25 percentage point rate cut announced on January 15[2] Economic Indicators - The U.S. manufacturing sector unexpectedly expanded in January, with growth rates reaching the fastest level since 2022, driven by new orders and production increases[2] - The ADP reported a job increase of 22,000 in January, falling short of the expected 45,000, indicating a cooling labor market despite some stability signs[5] - The geopolitical landscape remains tense, with ongoing negotiations regarding oil supplies and trade agreements, including a deal between the U.S. and India to reduce tariffs from 25% to 18%[2] Commodity Insights - The non-ferrous metals sector continues to face supply constraints, maintaining high certainty for investment, while precious metals regain allocation value post-adjustment[3] - OPEC+ plans to maintain stable oil production in March, with geopolitical factors providing short-term support for oil prices, although long-term expectations for Venezuelan production increases pose risks[3] - The chemical sector shows resilience against downturns, while agricultural products remain sensitive to weather conditions and disease outbreaks in livestock[3] Strategy and Risks - The recommendation is to accumulate positions in precious metals on dips, while being cautious of geopolitical risks and potential economic downturns impacting risk assets[4] - Key risks include geopolitical tensions affecting energy prices, unexpected global economic downturns, and tighter monetary policies from the Federal Reserve[4]