Core Viewpoint - Recent positive factors have collectively strengthened the RMB, with the exchange rate rising since mid-August and aligning closer to the central parity. Weak US labor market data and expectations of interest rate cuts have contributed to this trend. The RMB's appreciation is expected to continue in the context of a potential new round of US dollar depreciation driven by fiscal and monetary policies under the "Trump Reset" initiative [2][10]. Group 1: RMB Strengthening Factors - The RMB exchange rate has strengthened since mid-August, with the onshore rate approaching 7.10 and the offshore rate surpassing 7.10, marking new highs since November 2024 [4]. - Weak US labor market data, including significant downward revisions to non-farm employment and lower-than-expected job openings, have led to increased market expectations for interest rate cuts [4][5]. - China's exports have shown resilience, with a cumulative year-on-year growth of 5.9% from January to August 2025, exceeding market expectations [4]. Group 2: Impact of Weak Dollar on Emerging Markets - A weak dollar typically boosts global investment demand and economic growth in emerging markets, benefiting the profitability of export-oriented companies [3]. - The weak dollar enhances capital flows into emerging markets, improving their balance sheets and encouraging capital expenditures, which in turn supports economic recovery [12][21]. - Historical data indicates that a one standard deviation depreciation of the dollar index leads to a 0.16% increase in monthly capital inflows to emerging market equities [21]. Group 3: A/H Share Market Dynamics - The weak dollar and loose monetary conditions are expected to improve the profitability, valuation, and liquidity of A/H shares [26]. - A weak dollar typically leads to increased foreign capital inflows into the A/H market, with significant inflows observed in 2025, contrasting with net outflows in the previous year [35]. - The Hang Seng Index has shown greater elasticity to the dollar index compared to the CSI 300, with respective elasticities of -2.5 and -1.2, indicating a stronger response to dollar depreciation [40]. Group 4: Sector Performance under Currency Fluctuations - The appreciation of the RMB is expected to favor growth sectors in the A/H market, particularly in information technology and materials [50]. - Under a weak dollar scenario, A-share growth and value styles have shown average monthly returns of 3.6% and 2.6%, respectively, while the corresponding figures for Hong Kong stocks are 3.4% and 2.2% [51]. - Specific sectors such as consumer staples, materials, finance, and information technology are anticipated to perform well during periods of RMB appreciation [28][50].
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