CGS(SH:601881) Yin He Zheng Quan·2026-03-01 07:18Global Asset Performance - The global market has shifted from policy pricing to risk pricing, with geopolitical factors becoming the main source of short-term volatility [5][6] - Domestic policies continue to focus on stable growth, with the LPR remaining unchanged and a commitment to more proactive fiscal and moderately loose monetary policies [5][6] - Strong consumer data shows a year-on-year increase of 13.7% in consumption during the Spring Festival, indicating resilience in domestic demand [5] Commodity Market Precious Metals - International gold prices surged, with London spot gold rising from $4,659.29 per ounce at the beginning of the month to $5,278.26 per ounce by February 28, driven by geopolitical tensions and a weaker dollar [11][12] - The decline in the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield by 29 basis points to 3.97% has lowered the opportunity cost of holding gold, supporting its price [11][12] - The structural support for gold prices remains intact due to ongoing central bank purchases and the weakening of the dollar's credit [12] Oil Market - Brent crude oil prices increased from $71.49 per barrel to $72.84 per barrel, primarily driven by geopolitical risk premiums following military actions in the Middle East [14][15] - The Strait of Hormuz is critical for global energy transport, with approximately 20 million barrels of oil passing through daily, and any disruption could significantly impact prices [14][15] - Despite geopolitical tensions, U.S. crude oil inventories increased by 15.99 million barrels, indicating supply-side pressures that could limit price increases [15] Bond Market U.S. Treasury Yields - U.S. Treasury yields fell significantly, with the 10-year yield down 11 basis points to 3.97%, driven by heightened risk aversion due to geopolitical tensions [17][21] - The decline in yields is also influenced by uncertainty surrounding trade policies and inflation expectations, which have increased market volatility [17][21] - Short-term yields are more sensitive to monetary policy expectations, while long-term yields are influenced by inflation and fiscal dynamics [21][25] Chinese Bond Yields - Chinese bond yields also decreased, with the 10-year yield falling below 1.80%, supported by a stable liquidity environment and expectations of a lower interest rate framework [24][25] - The demand for medium to long-term bonds has increased due to a slow economic recovery and heightened volatility in equity markets [24][25] Foreign Exchange Market U.S. Dollar Index - The U.S. dollar index weakened, closing at 97.64, primarily due to policy expectations and uncertainties affecting its valuation [30][31] - The dollar's appeal as a safe-haven asset has diminished, with funds flowing more into gold and U.S. Treasuries amid geopolitical tensions [30][31] Non-U.S. Currencies - The euro showed slight strength against the dollar, closing at 1.1815, supported by stable monetary policy expectations in the Eurozone [36] - The Japanese yen experienced fluctuations, closing at 156.09, influenced by trade policy uncertainties and Japan's cautious monetary stance [36] Equity Market - Global equity markets displayed significant divergence, with U.S. stocks declining while non-U.S. markets performed relatively well [41][42] - U.S. stock indices fell due to concerns over AI's impact on corporate earnings and rising trade policy uncertainties, particularly affecting technology and financial sectors [41][42] - In contrast, Asian markets, including Japan and A-shares, benefited from improved risk sentiment and a favorable liquidity environment [41][42]