Economic Activity - The latest Beige Book indicates a general slowdown in economic activity across the U.S. since the last report, with half of the regions reporting slight to moderate declines [1][4] - Labor market conditions show a cooling trend, with most regions reporting decreased labor demand, reduced hours, hiring freezes, and plans for layoffs [1][3] Labor Market - Overall employment levels have remained stable, but there is evidence of a shift in labor supply and demand dynamics, with increased job applicants and reduced employee turnover [1][3] - Wage growth continues at a moderate pace, with easing wage pressures, which is a positive sign for alleviating service sector inflation [2][3] Price and Cost Pressures - Prices have risen at a moderate pace, but there are expectations for faster increases in costs and prices in the future, primarily due to higher tariffs [2][4] - Businesses are adopting various strategies to cope with rising costs, including raising prices, compressing profit margins, or adding temporary surcharges [2][3] Sector Performance - Manufacturing reports a general decline in activity, with reduced new orders and increased inventories, influenced by uncertainty and tariffs [3][4] - Consumer spending shows mixed performance, particularly weak in non-essential goods, with some consumers making preemptive purchases to avoid future tariffs [3][4] - The real estate sector is experiencing stagnation or decline in residential sales and new construction, with increased inventory and slowing price growth [3][4] Financial Services - Loan demand is generally stable or weakening, with uncertainty suppressing trading activity, while credit standards remain stable or slightly relaxed [3][4] Market Implications - The economic slowdown and corporate profit pressures may pose downside risks for the stock market, while a cooling labor market could signal potential easing [5][6] - In the bond market, the economic slowdown may support lower bond yields, but inflation concerns from tariffs could limit this downward movement [5][6] - Commodity demand may be suppressed due to economic activity slowdown, but supply chain adjustments and trade policy changes could lead to structural impacts [7][8] Uncertainty and Future Outlook - The overarching theme of uncertainty, particularly related to trade policy, is a significant barrier to economic vitality, affecting both corporate decision-making and consumer sentiment [4][8] - The future economic trajectory will largely depend on how these uncertainties evolve and the impact of trade policies [9]

Core Viewpoint - The ISM reported a decline in the US non-manufacturing PMI to 49.9, marking the lowest level since June 2024, indicating a contraction in the service sector [1][3] Group 1: Economic Indicators - The new orders index plummeted by 5.9 points to 46.4, the largest drop in nearly a year [3] - The business activity index fell by 3.7 points to 50, the lowest in five years [3] - The payment prices index surged to 68.7, the highest since November 2022 [3] Group 2: Sector Performance - The accommodation and food services sector was one of the few growth highlights, while eight other service sectors, including retail, construction, and transportation, experienced contraction [3] - Backlogs of orders decreased to the lowest level since August 2023 [3] Group 3: Employment and Supply Chain - The employment index increased by 1.7 points to 50.7, indicating nearly stagnant hiring [3][6] - The supplier delivery index rose, suggesting longer delivery times as companies adjust their supply chains [5] Group 4: Trade and Policy Impact - Both the export and import indices showed contraction, reflecting the impact of fluctuating trade policies from the Trump administration [4]

Core Viewpoint - UBS interest rate strategists maintain a bullish outlook on 10-year U.S. Treasuries due to ongoing economic growth risks and supportive CPI data from May and June [1] Economic Outlook - The market is perceived to underestimate the risks of an economic slowdown [1] - Recent moderate U.S. CPI data is expected to bolster the performance of 10-year Treasuries [1] Inflation and Wage Pressure - Although household inflation expectations have risen, this has not yet translated into significant wage pressure [1] Fiscal Policy Considerations - Adjustments to the "Beautiful Bill" by the U.S. Senate, aimed at further spending cuts, could alleviate market concerns regarding expanding fiscal deficits [1] Yield Projections - UBS anticipates that the yield on 10-year Treasuries may struggle to fall below 4% in the coming months [1]

华尔街巨头警告，美元指数未来一年将跌9%。 周一，美元对一篮子货币走低，美元指数下跌超0.7%，最低触及98.68，似乎也印证了市场对美元前景的谨慎态度。与此同时，欧元升至一个月高位，英镑来 到1.3550，美元/日元跌至142.80附近。 "央行降息+经济放缓"，美元将走软 根据大摩的预测，美联储将在未来实施175个基点的降息，这将对美元构成重大压力。 该行预计，10年期美债收益率将在今年年底达到4%，随后在明年美联储大幅降息的推动下出现更大幅度的下跌。 据报道，摩根士丹利策略师团队在最新报告中预测，美元将在明年年中跌至新冠疫情期间的低位水平。 该行预计，美元指数将在未来一年内下跌约9%，跌至91附近，主要驱动因素是美联储的降息周期和经济放缓。 以Matthew Hornbach为首的策略师团队在5月31日的研究报告中指出： "我们认为利率和货币市场已经开启了可持续的重大趋势——在经历了两年的宽幅区间震荡交易后，美元将大幅走低，收益率曲线将显著变陡。" 大摩还在报告中表示，欧元、日元、瑞郎将成为美元走软的最大受益者。 摩根士丹利策略师则认为，美元走弱的最大受益者将是欧元、日元和瑞士法郎，这些货币被广泛视为与 ...

华尔街巨头警告，美元指数未来一年将跌9%。 据报道，摩根士丹利策略师团队在最新报告中预测，美元将在明年年中跌至新冠疫情期间的低位水平。 该行预计，美元指数将在未来一年内下跌约9%，跌至91附近，主要驱动因素是美联储的降息周期和经济放缓。 以Matthew Hornbach为首的策略师团队在5月31日的研究报告中指出： "我们认为利率和货币市场已经开启了可持续的重大趋势——在经历了两年的宽幅区间震荡交易后，美元将大幅走低，收益率曲线将显 著变陡。" 大摩还在报告中表示，欧元、日元、瑞郎将成为美元走软的最大受益者。 周一，美元对一篮子货币走低，美元指数下跌超0.7%，最低触及98.68，似乎也印证了市场对美元前景的谨慎态度。与此同时，欧元升至一个月高 位，英镑来到1.3550，美元/日元跌至142.80附近。 值得注意的是，摩根士丹利的分析报告呼应了市场上质疑美元前景的声音。 摩根大通策略师团队在上周也向投资者表达了对美元的看空立场，转而建议投资者将资金配置到日元、欧元和澳元等货币上。 "央行降息+经济放缓"，美元将走软 根据大摩的预测，美联储将在未来实施175个基点的降息，这将对美元构成重大压力。 该行预计，1 ...

Core Viewpoint - Moody's projects that Ukraine's economy will further slow down in 2025, with real GDP growth decreasing from 2.9% in 2024 to 2.5% in 2025 [1] Economic Outlook - The expected decline in real GDP growth indicates a challenging economic environment for Ukraine in the coming years [1] - The forecasted growth rates suggest a potential stagnation in economic recovery efforts [1]

Core Insights - After the strongest consumer month since early 2023, U.S. consumer spending slowed down in April, aligning with a trend of economic deceleration [1] - Many American consumers remain concerned about the economic outlook, reflecting the weakest consumer quarter in nearly two years [1] - Despite higher import tariffs not yet fully reflected in product prices, consumer confidence has declined, with the personal financial outlook index hitting a historic low [1]

金十数据5月21日讯，澳新银行研究分析师表示："穆迪评级下调美国信用评级，说明了特朗普关税政策 的现实。经济放缓和通胀走强的可能性随后重新点燃了人们对黄金的兴趣。"与此同时，共和党议员在 特朗普减税和支出法案上的分歧加剧了财政不确定性，进一步压低了美元，支撑了黄金。 澳新银行：经济放缓和通胀走强的可能性重新点燃对黄金的兴趣 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The economic data for April shows both highlights and weaknesses. The actual growth is still resilient, the supply - demand relationship is stable, and consumption recovery exceeds expectations. However, fixed - asset investment growth is low, the real estate market is weak, and the price center remains low [8]. - The price of lithium carbonate is expected to be weak due to the continuous expectation of oversupply and the decline in costs. The price of most commodities has different trends, such as gold in shock adjustment, copper supported by inventory decline, etc. [10][13] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Economic Data Analysis - The six - caliber data in April (industry, service, export, social retail, investment, real estate sales) are lower than the previous values. There are three highlights: strong actual growth, stable supply - demand, and faster - than - expected consumption recovery. There are also three weaknesses: low fixed - asset investment, weak real estate, and low price center [8]. 3.2 Commodity Analysis 3.2.1 Lithium Carbonate - Supply shows no significant reduction, with the weekly output rising to 16,630 tons and the开工 rate reaching 48%. Demand is weak, and inventory has shifted from slight destocking to restocking, with the SMM weekly inventory at 132,000 tons. The price of lithium ore has dropped rapidly, and the price of lithium carbonate is expected to be weak [10]. 3.2.2 Precious Metals (Gold and Silver) - Gold is in shock adjustment, and silver is in shock decline. The trend intensities of both are 0 [13][19][21]. 3.2.3 Copper - The decline in internal and external inventories supports the price. The trend intensity is 1. There are macro and micro news, such as Fed officials' attitude towards interest rates and new cooperation in the copper industry [23][25]. 3.2.4 Aluminum and Alumina - Aluminum is in range - bound shock, and alumina should pay attention to the impact of the ore end. The trend intensities of both are 0 [13][26][28]. 3.2.5 Zinc - Zinc faces pressure at the upper level. The trend intensity is - 1. The price and trading volume of relevant contracts have changed, and there are related economic news [29][30]. 3.2.6 Lead - Lead is in range - bound shock. The trend intensity is 0. The price and trading volume of relevant contracts have changed, and there are related economic news [32][33]. 3.2.7 Tin - Tin is in narrow - range shock. The trend intensity is - 1. The price and trading volume of relevant contracts have changed, and there are macro and industry news [35][36][38]. 3.2.8 Stainless Steel and Nickel - Stainless steel has a clear cost bottom but lacks upward drive. The trend intensities of nickel and stainless steel are both 0. There are news about Indonesia's policy adjustment on nickel products and the production progress of nickel - related projects [40][45]. 3.2.9 Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon - Industrial silicon has upstream复产 and oversupply, and polysilicon has a weak fundamental and downward - driving disk. The trend intensities are - 2 and - 1 respectively. There is news about the US anti - dumping and counter - subsidy investigations on metal silicon [50][52]. 3.2.10 Iron Ore - The short - term bullish factors are realized, and the upward drive slows down. The trend intensity is - 1. The price of relevant contracts and spot prices have changed, and there is news about real estate investment [53][54]. 3.2.11 Rebar and Hot - Rolled Coil - Both are in weak shock due to the continuous decline of raw materials. The trend intensities of both are 0. The price and trading volume of relevant contracts have changed, and there are news about steel production [56][58]. 3.2.12 Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese - Ferrosilicon may have a cost decline and wide - range shock, and silicomanganese is supported by the spot price and in wide - range shock. The trend intensities of both are 0. The price and trading volume of relevant contracts have changed, and there are news about the iron alloy market [59][61]. 3.2.13 Coking Coal and Coke - Coking coal is in weak shock with the decline of molten iron. Coke is also in shock. The trend intensities of both are 0. The price and trading volume of relevant contracts have changed, and there are news about coal prices and warehouse receipts [63][66]. 3.2.14 Steam Coal - Steam coal has an increase in coal mine inventory and is in weak shock. The trend intensity is 0. There are quotes for domestic and foreign steam coal and information on positions [67][69]. 3.2.15 Logs - Logs are in weak shock [70].

美联储威廉姆斯：今年经济可能会放缓。 ...