中金2025下半年展望 | 全球研究：贸易冲击与经济格局重塑下的全球投资

Global Economic Outlook - The economic momentum in the US and non-US regions is expected to converge, primarily driven by a slowdown in the US economy [2][3] - Non-US regions benefit from a more accommodative monetary policy environment, with GDP output gaps still not positive according to IMF estimates [2][3] - The European market is viewed positively due to the convergence of economic growth momentum with the US, despite facing uncertainties [3][12] Industry Preferences - Analyst preferences for industries in the second half of the year are ranked as follows: Technology (Telecom, Software, Advertising > Electronics > Content), Industrial (Power Equipment > Automation), and Financials [1][2] - Caution is advised for consumer and consumer-related manufacturing sectors (home appliances, automobiles) and bulk raw materials [1] European Market Insights - The European market is expected to perform relatively well, supported by fiscal policy and defense spending, which may boost investor and consumer confidence [3][12] - The impact of tariffs on the European GDP is estimated to be a direct effect of 0.2% to 0.4%, with indirect effects around 0.2% [12][13] - The labor market remains strong, and energy prices are declining, providing additional support for the European economy [13] Emerging Markets - Emerging markets show marginal upward potential, but overall absolute performance may be limited, requiring regional selection [4][22] - Factors favoring emerging markets include continued policy rate declines and the worst trade news potentially being priced in [4][22] - Challenges include limited improvement in risk appetite due to policy uncertainties and high US Treasury yields [4] Japan's Economic Outlook - Japan's economy is expected to experience moderate recovery in the second half of 2025, with inflation remaining high [15][16] - The Bank of Japan may consider raising interest rates in response to economic conditions, with a potential increase to 0.75% [15][17] - Japanese stocks are likely to be influenced by global market trends, particularly the US market [18] Southeast Asia Economic Trends - Southeast Asian economies are projected to experience growth, with GDP growth rates for countries like Vietnam and the Philippines expected at 6.5% and 5.3% respectively [22] - The region may face pressures from inventory cycles and trade negotiations, impacting growth in the latter half of the year [22][23] - Local currencies are showing signs of recovery against the US dollar, with notable increases in the Singapore dollar and Philippine peso [23] Industrial Sector Insights - The industrial sector is expected to benefit from energy transition, infrastructure projects, and data center investments, despite a slowdown in capital expenditure growth [52][54] - The automation sector is nearing the end of inventory destocking, with a positive outlook for recovery [54] - Power equipment demand is anticipated to remain strong, with limited tariff impacts due to localized production strategies [56][58] Consumer Goods and Automotive Sector - The consumer goods sector is facing challenges from tariffs, but large appliances are less affected due to domestic production [63][64] - The automotive market is still grappling with tariff uncertainties, but the overall impact is expected to diminish [66][68] - Electric vehicle sales may be impacted by the potential removal of tax credits in the US, while European automakers are negotiating to alleviate tariff pressures [68]