Caitong Securities(SH:601108) 陈兴宏观研究·2025-10-11 13:51Global Asset Price Performance - Gold prices continued to rise, while global stock markets saw mixed results with the Nikkei 225 leading gains. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq indices fell by 2.4%, 2.7%, and 2.5% respectively [2] - In the bond market, yields on government bonds in most countries declined, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield down by 8 basis points [2][3] - Commodity prices saw a decline in crude oil, with WTI and Brent crude down by 3.1% and 2.8% respectively, while London gold prices increased by 3.4% [2][3] - The U.S. dollar index strengthened by 1.1% [2] Major Central Bank Monetary Policies - The Federal Reserve's September meeting minutes revealed internal divisions regarding further rate cuts, with more than half of the officials expecting at least two more cuts this year, while others opposed further easing [4] - The European Central Bank considered another rate cut in September but decided against it due to rising inflation risks [4] U.S. Economic Dynamics - The U.S. government shutdown has entered its second week, affecting federal operations and delaying the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) [8] - Trade tensions with China have escalated, with the U.S. planning to impose additional tariffs on Chinese goods, leading to significant sell-offs in the stock market [9] - Consumer confidence has weakened, with the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index slightly dropping to 55 from 55.1, indicating concerns over employment and prices [9] Other Regional Economic Dynamics - Political instability in France has increased, with the September composite PMI dropping to 48.1%, while the Eurozone's overall situation remains stable with a composite PMI of 51.2% [17] - In Japan, the new leadership under Kishi Suga is expected to implement measures to address inflation and stimulate the economy, positively impacting market sentiment [17]