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Global Macro Overview - During the May Day holiday, overseas risk assets showed signs of recovery, with major stock indices in the US, Asia, and Europe rising significantly. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones increased by 2.9%, 3.4%, and 3.0% respectively [3][8] - Oil prices experienced a substantial decline due to supply shocks, with WTI and Brent crude oil prices falling by 7.5% and 8.3% respectively [3][16] - The US dollar index saw a slight increase of 0.5%, while major currencies like the euro, pound, and yen depreciated against the dollar [14] Overseas Events & Data - The second round of trade negotiations between the US and Japan did not yield significant breakthroughs, although both sides reached agreements on expanding agricultural quotas and simplifying automotive inspections [4][20] - The US economy unexpectedly contracted in Q1 2025, with a GDP growth rate of -0.3% on a quarter-over-quarter basis, primarily due to increased imports and inventory accumulation [29][39] - Japan's central bank maintained its monetary policy stance amid trade uncertainties, downgrading its GDP growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 [4][20] Domestic Data & Events - During the May Day holiday, domestic travel remained high, with cross-regional travel volume increasing by 5.7% year-on-year, reflecting a significant rise in public transportation usage [6][7] - Cross-border travel and county tourism saw notable growth, with domestic flights increasing by 3.6% compared to the Spring Festival [6] - The Chinese government has been proactive in promoting tourism consumption through subsidies and enhancing consumer experiences [6] Investment Insights - Warren Buffett expressed optimism about Japanese assets and criticized trade wars during the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, indicating a cautious but positive outlook on long-term investments in Japan [18][19] - The US Treasury's refinancing plan for Q2 2025 maintained the scale of bond auctions, indicating a reliance on short-term debt amid rising deficit pressures [27]