Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed at 25,408, down 1.4% for the day and 0.9% year-to-date (YTD) [2] - The MSCI China index decreased by 0.8% for the day and is down 4.7% YTD [2] - The KOSPI index fell by 6.0% for the day but is up 24.6% YTD [2] Commodity Prices - Brent Crude oil price is at $90 per barrel, down 3.4% for the day but up 48.4% YTD [3] - Gold remains stable at $5,139 per ounce, with a YTD increase of 19.0% [3] - Aluminum prices rose by 6.1% for the day, with a YTD increase of 17.7% [3] Economic Indicators - February's Consumer Price Index (CPI) in China grew by 1.3% YoY, up from 0.2% in January [7] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decline narrowed to -0.9% YoY in February, improving from -1.4% in January [9] - U.S. housing starts for March are projected at 1,340,000, with actual figures reported at 1,404,000 [4] Consumer Sector Insights - The ongoing Iran conflict is expected to impact consumer segments like textiles and tourism due to rising oil prices [12] - Companies in the consumer sector are anticipated to adopt a cautious approach during the March 2026 earnings season due to geopolitical uncertainties [14]
国际原油价格上涨加快2月总价格水平修复
Bank of China Securities·2026-03-10 06:08