Caitong Securities(SH:601108) 陈兴宏观研究·2025-10-07 09:01Global Asset Performance - Global stock indices mostly rose during the holiday week, with the MSCI global index up 0.8%, and Taiwan and Korea indices leading with gains of 3.6% each [2][5] - The US stock market saw slight increases in major indices, with the Nasdaq, Dow Jones, and S&P 500 rising by 0.5%, 0.8%, and 0.4% respectively [5][7] - In the bond market, US Treasury yields declined, while government bond yields in several other countries also fell [10][12] - The US dollar index decreased by 0.1% to 97.7, while the offshore RMB slightly depreciated by 0.1% to 7.14 [16][18] Overseas Economic Developments Monetary Policy in the US and Europe - There is a divergence in views regarding potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, with some officials advocating caution [18][20] - The European Central Bank's president indicated that the impact of tariffs on inflation is lower than expected, with inflation in the Eurozone remaining stable at around 2% [20][36] US Economic Indicators - The ADP report indicated a decrease of 32,000 jobs in September, with the leisure and hospitality sector seeing the largest declines [22][24] - The ISM non-manufacturing PMI fell to 50%, indicating weak business activity and continued pressure on employment [24][26] - The US housing market shows signs of recovery, with new home sales increasing by 20.5% month-on-month, although home prices remain under pressure [29][31] Government Shutdown Impact - The US government shutdown, which began on October 1, may last over a week, affecting the release of key economic data [27][31] - Historical data suggests that government shutdowns can slightly impact GDP growth, with estimates indicating a reduction of 0.1-0.2 percentage points per week [31][34] Commodity Market Trends - Global commodity prices, excluding oil, generally rose, with LME tin leading the gains at 4.2% [14][16] - Precious metals also saw increases, with COMEX gold up 2.7% and silver up 3.9% during the holiday week [14][16] Regional Economic Insights - Eurozone inflation remains stable, with a CPI increase to 2.2% in September, driven mainly by service costs [36][37] - Japan's political landscape is shifting with the election of the first female president of the ruling party, who is expected to continue a conservative policy approach [37]