国泰海通｜海外策略：日股盈利预期自11月以来显著上修

Market Performance - Global indices experienced a slight increase last week, with MSCI Global up by 0.4%, MSCI Developed Markets up by 0.3%, and MSCI Emerging Markets up by 1.3% [1] - In the bond market, Japanese bond yields rose while UK bond yields fell [1] - Commodities saw significant fluctuations, with copper and silver showing notable changes, while natural gas experienced a substantial decline [1] - Currency movements included a depreciation of the US dollar, appreciation of the British pound and Japanese yen, and stability in the Chinese yuan [1] Trading Sentiment - Trading volume increased in US and Japanese markets, while trading in Hong Kong, A-shares, UK, German, and French markets weakened [1] - Investor sentiment improved in Hong Kong, although it remains at historically low levels, while US investor sentiment also rose, reaching historically high levels [1] - Volatility decreased in Hong Kong, European, and US markets, while Japanese market volatility increased [1] - Overall valuations in both developed and emerging markets rose compared to the previous week [1] Earnings Expectations - Recent upward revisions in earnings expectations for Japanese stocks were noted, with US stocks showing the best marginal changes for 2025 earnings expectations [2] - Hong Kong's earnings expectations were downgraded, with the Hang Seng Index's 2025 EPS forecast adjusted from 2105 to 2094 [2] - US earnings expectations remained stable, with the S&P 500 Index's 2025 EPS forecast at 272 [2] - European earnings expectations also remained stable, with the Eurozone STOXX 50 Index's 2025 EPS forecast holding at 330 [2] Economic Expectations - Economic sentiment in Europe and the US showed signs of recovery last week, supported by various factors including Federal Reserve rate cut expectations and improvements in service sector activity [2] - The Citigroup US Economic Surprise Index increased, influenced by the Fed's rate cut expectations and developments in the Ukraine-Russia talks [2] - Conversely, the Citigroup China Economic Surprise Index declined, impacted by weaker manufacturing PMI and subdued policy expectations [2] Capital Flows - High expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts were maintained, with indications of a potential 25 basis point reduction in December [3] - Market expectations suggest the Fed may cut rates three times in 2026 [3] - Global liquidity conditions improved, with significant capital inflows into China, the US, Japan, India, and South Korea noted in October [3] - Continued inflows into Hong Kong stocks were observed through the Hong Kong Stock Connect [3]