Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive outlook for the Vietnamese economy, with a real GDP growth target of 8 percent for 2025, supported by increased domestic consumption and investment [7][30]. Core Insights - Vietnam's GDP growth accelerated to 6.9 percent year-on-year in Q1-2025, up from 5.9 percent in Q1-2024, driven by stronger domestic consumption and investment [2][14]. - Merchandise exports growth slowed to 10.6 percent in Q1-2025 from 16.8 percent in Q1-2024, influenced by high base effects and potential global demand slowdown [3][15]. - FDI new commitments declined by 9.2 percent year-on-year in Q1-2025, while FDI disbursements remained resilient at $4.9 billion, reflecting a 7.1 percent increase year-on-year [3][21]. - Industrial production increased by 8.6 percent year-on-year in March 2025, compared to 4.8 percent in March 2024, with significant contributions from apparel, electronics, and machinery [4][17]. - Retail sales surged by 10.8 percent year-on-year, marking the highest growth in nearly two years, supported by a 9.5 percent increase in average monthly income [4][23]. - Inflation rose to 3.1 percent year-on-year in March 2025, driven by food and housing prices, but remains below the State Bank of Vietnam's target of 5 percent for 2025 [5][25]. Summary by Sections Economic Growth - Real GDP growth reached 6.9 percent year-on-year in Q1-2025, up from 5.9 percent in Q1-2024, with consumption and investment growing by 7.4 percent and 7.2 percent respectively [14]. Trade and Investment - Merchandise exports grew by 10.6 percent in Q1-2025, down from 16.8 percent in Q1-2024, while imports increased by 16.9 percent year-on-year [3][15]. - The trade surplus decreased to $3.2 billion in Q1-2025 from $7.7 billion in Q1-2024 [15]. Industrial Production - Industrial production index rose by 8.6 percent year-on-year in March 2025, with the PMI indicating expansion at 50.5 [4][17]. Domestic Consumption - Retail sales of goods and services increased by 10.8 percent year-on-year, supported by rising average monthly income [4][23]. Inflation and Monetary Policy - Inflation increased to 3.1 percent year-on-year in March 2025, with the SBV raising the inflation target to 5 percent for 2025 [5][25]. Fiscal Performance - Revenue collection for Q1-2025 reached 36.7 percent of the annual plan, driven by increases in VAT and corporate income tax [6][30].

Core Viewpoint - Jeffrey Gundlach, the CIO and founder of DoubleLine Capital, believes that the surge in gold prices is far from over, predicting that gold could rise to $4,000 per ounce. He attributes this to changing perceptions among traders regarding gold, influenced by geopolitical tensions and tariffs [1][1][1]. Group 1: Gold Market Insights - Gold prices have increased by 25% year-to-date, indicating a shift in how gold is viewed by investors, moving away from being a speculative tool to being recognized as a legitimate asset class [1][1]. - The global physical gold ETF market expanded by $11 billion in April, reaching a total of $397 billion, reflecting growing investor interest in gold as a safe haven [1][1][1]. - A recent survey by Bank of America revealed that 58% of global fund managers consider gold the safest asset amid a full-blown trade war [1][1]. Group 2: Broader Market Context - Gundlach expresses concerns about other risk assets, predicting a potential "crash" in the stock market, with the S&P 500 index possibly dropping to 4,500 points, representing a 20% decline from current levels [1][1]. - Other analysts, including Goldman Sachs, UBS, and Bank of America, have also raised their gold price targets, with Goldman Sachs setting a target of $3,700 per ounce, citing high policy uncertainty and potential economic slowdown in the U.S. [1][1][1].

美联储高官集体泼冷水，"按兵不动"成主流。 当地时间周五，在美联储公布最新利率决议两天后，超过一半的美联储政策制定者公开发表讲话，没有 一位暗示美联储即将降息。 克利夫兰联储主席Beth Hammack在斯坦福大学胡佛研究所的会议上表示： "我通常倾向于采取行动；但在这种情况下，不采取行动可能是平衡进一步上升的通胀和劳 动力市场放缓风险的最佳选择。" Hammack强调，官员们需要更多时间来评估关税和其他政府政策的影响。"当难以获得清晰度时，等待 额外数据将有助于为未来路径提供信息，"她说。她在接受路透社采访时补充说，政策制定者在6月下次 会议前不会有太多新的经济数据。 多位美联储官员强调通胀预期 多位美联储官员，包括美联储理事Adriana Kugler、Lisa Cook以及Hammack和纽约联储主席John Williams，都强调了控制通胀预期的重要性。 Williams特别强调这一主题，称锚定通胀预期是"现代中央银行的基石"。 圣路易斯联储主席Alberto Musalem表示，如果关税对通胀的影响是短暂的，通胀预期保持锚定，且经 济活动明显放缓，降低利率可能是适当的。 "否则，我将专注于确保关税 ...

21世纪经济报道记者赖镇桃 广州报道 票型罕见地分裂成三方，反映出政策制定者的分歧，英国央行行长贝利的发言却释放出些许鹰派信号。 此前市场还预期这次决议声明可能会删除"渐进谨慎"的一贯表述，加快降息节奏，但5月8日的发布会 上，贝利仍然强调货币宽松政策延续"渐进和审慎"的基调不松口。 略偏强硬的表态，打压年内降息预期，掉期市场显示6月份英国央行降息的概率由50%下降到20%左 右，助推英镑、英国国债收益率快速走高。 下次降息时机或再押后 英国央行的降息，早在市场的意料之中。3月份，英国消费者价格指数（CPI）连续第二个月回落，同 比增速从2月的2.8%降至2.6%。 通胀降温提供了成熟的条件，美国滥施关税则是这轮降息的主要动因。据新华社报道，英国央行指出， 美国对全球加征关税以来，全球贸易政策不确定性加剧，金融市场出现波动，这种不确定性和新的关税 措施导致全球经济增长前景变弱。 美国滥施关税对英国经济的冲击已经有所显现。标普日前公布的数据显示，4月英国综合采购经理指数 （PMI）从3月的51.5下跌至48.5，为2023年10月以来首次跌入收缩区间，服务业活动也在连续17个月扩 张后首次跌至荣枯线以下，主要由 ...

英国央行提高了对2025年的GDP增长预期至1%，高于之前的预测值0.75%。与此同时，2026年和2027年 的增长率预计分别为1.25%和1.5%。通胀率预计将在第三季度达到3.5%的峰值，低于先前预测的3.7%， 主要受益于能源价格下降。长期来看，到2027年初，通胀率预计将回归至目标水平2%。 此外，英国央行警告称全球贸易政策的不确定性仍然是影响英国经济的关键因素，尤其是美国关税政策 的变化可能会给英国带来额外的成本和经济活动的冲击。 就在同日，美国总统特朗普宣布美英之间达成一项新的贸易协议，这是自今年4月对英国商品加征新关 税以来首次与受影响国家签订的相关协议。特朗普宣称，该协议"全面且深入"，涵盖大量新增市场准入 机会，并强调英国将取消许多针对美国产品的非关税壁垒。 然而，英国政府对此表现得更为谨慎。唐宁街10号发言人表示，谈判正在加速进行，并承诺首相会适时 提供更新。发言人重申首相斯塔默始终将国家利益置于首位，并视美国为重要的经济和安全盟友。分析 人士认为，鉴于缺乏具体条款说明以及英方的审慎态度，外界对这份协议的法律约束力和执行前景持保 留意见。 新华财经声明：本文内容仅供参考，不构成投资建议。 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q1 2025 were $63.2 million, down 8% from the prior year, with professional services down 4.2% and property management down 14.9% year-over-year [7][15] - Adjusted EBITDA was $2.4 million with an EBITDA margin of 3.8%, showing improvement from $1.4 million or 2.2% in the previous quarter [17] - The company reported a GAAP loss of $0.07 per diluted share and adjusted EPS of $0.05 [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Professional segment revenues increased sequentially by 5.6% compared to the previous quarter, although organic sales declined 4.2% year-over-year [15][16] - Property management revenues declined over 14% on both a sequential and year-over-year basis, but there are signs of improvement with revenues per billing day increasing steadily [16][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. apartment rental rates are starting to elevate again, which is expected to improve the economics for property management companies [13] - The labor market remains solid with 177,000 jobs added in April and a steady jobless rate of 4.2%, indicating a positive development despite macroeconomic uncertainties [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on strategic alternatives and restructuring initiatives to recalibrate costs, including headcount reductions [6] - There is a commitment to growth initiatives and managing controllable factors while remaining cautious about the ongoing business disruptions from trade policy changes [20] - The company aims to leverage prior investments in technology and processes to drive long-term shareholder value [21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism about consulting projects and business spending moving forward, despite uncertainties in trade policies [8][19] - The company is seeing measurable progress in revenue per billing and is optimistic about the business momentum in the professional segment [11][21] - Management acknowledged the mixed environment for clients, with some sectors showing pent-up demand while others remain in a wait-and-see mode [27][46] Other Important Information - The company generated $1.1 million in cash from operating activities, with minimal capital expenditures of $23,000 primarily for IT investments [18] - The company entered into waivers and amendments with lenders due to non-compliance with financial covenants at the end of 2024 [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Could you provide context around the new logos and average deal size? - Management noted that several contracts were signed in March, and they would follow up with specific data [24][25] Question: Are there discussions regarding tariff uncertainties and potential pent-up demand? - Management believes there is pent-up demand, but clients are currently cautious and in a wait-and-see mode [26][27] Question: Update on the technology platform rollout? - The technology platform is fully rolled out, with ongoing improvements being made to enhance efficiency [28][29] Question: How much of the expense reductions are reflected in Q1 results? - Approximately 65% to 70% of the benefits from expense reductions were realized in Q1, with full benefits expected in Q2 [30] Question: Update on competitive dynamics within property management? - The competitive environment remains unchanged, and the team is effectively adjusting to it [31][32] Question: When might property management return to year-over-year stability? - Management is working towards regaining growth trajectory and is seeing positive signs [33] Question: How comfortable is management with street estimates? - Management beat estimates for Q1 but has not yet reviewed Q2 estimates [39] Question: How is the company tracking against its plan? - Management feels they are tracking positively and both divisions have momentum [40][41] Question: Clarification on the wait-and-see mindset versus new logos? - Management indicated that it varies by sector, with some areas moving forward while others remain cautious [46] Question: Insights on professional services revenue trends? - Professional segment revenues increased sequentially, indicating a positive shift [47][48] Question: Historical behavior in spending post-recession? - Management noted that the industry typically rebounds quickly, but current conditions are unusual [56][58]

据外媒报道，周四，美国国债收益率上升，因为交易员削减了对美联储降息的预期，此前美联储主席鲍 威尔表示他不会急于降低借贷成本。对政策较为敏感的两年期国债收益率上升4个基点至3.82%，与10 年期国债收益率的利差缩小至48个基点，接近一个月来的最小水平。鲍威尔今日凌晨表示，美联储需要 对贸易政策的方向有更多确定性才会采取行动。 美联储决策后，国债最初上涨，因为投资者关注政策制定者提到的风险，即贸易相关的不确定性可能导 致滞胀。但周四，市场焦点转向鲍威尔的"观望"信息，即美联储将等待并观察事态如何发展。 瑞穗银行策略师Evelyne Gomez-Liechti表示："我们仍然认为美联储将在一段时间内保持利率不变，至 少要等到有关关税及其对美国经济影响的确定性增加之后。""市场应该继续降低一些降息预期。" 太平洋投资管理公司（Pimco）首席投资官丹·伊瓦辛（Dan Ivascyn）在接受《金融时报》采访时表示， 美国经济衰退的可能性是几年来最高的。该公司在过去两个月小幅增加了美国国债持有量，集中在短期 国债上。 瑞银全球财富管理首席投资官马克·哈费勒（Mark Haefele）表示："在关税不确定性使前景变得不明 ...

美联储官员一致投票决定将基准联邦基金利率维持在4.25%至4.5%的区间，自去年12月以来一直保持在这一水平。 互换合约定价显示，美联储在6月下次会议上降息25个基点的可能性为20%，而周二约为30%，一周前超过50%。市场继续押注今年将有三次降息，这将使利 率降至3.5%至3.75%的区间。 智通财经APP注意到，美债收益率周四上涨，此前美联储主席鲍威尔表示不会急于降低借贷成本，交易员因此削减了对美联储降息的押注。 对政策敏感的两年期美债收益率攀升4个基点至3.82%，与10年期美债的收益率差收窄至48个基点，接近一个月来的最小水平。鲍威尔周三表示，美联储在 采取行动之前需要更加明确贸易政策的走向。 美联储决议公布后，美债最初上涨，因投资者关注政策制定者提到的贸易相关不确定性可能导致滞胀的风险。但周四，市场注意力转向鲍威尔发出的信息， 即美联储将观望事态发展。 瑞穗策略师Evelyne Gomez-Liechti表示，"我们仍然认为美联储将按兵不动一段时间，至少要等到关税及其对美国经济的影响更加确定，""市场应继续消化一 些降息预期。" 政策制定者在一份声明中表示，他们认为通胀上升和失业率上升的风险都在增加 ...

挪威央行将利率维持在16年高位 承诺未来降息 智通财经5月8日电，挪威央行连续第11次会议上维持借贷成本不变，并重申计划于今年晚些时候开始放 松政策。挪威央行周四将存款利率维持在4.5%，为16年多以来最高水平，与市场预期一致。该行重 申，借贷成本将在"2025年期间"下调。由于此次会议为所谓的中期会议，官员们未发布新的经济预测或 利率展望。"未来贸易政策存在不确定性，"副行长Pal Longva在声明中表示。"这可能使利率展望朝不同 方向发展。"挪威央行在全球同行中独树一帜，多次推迟疫情后宽松政策的启动时间，这主要归因于其 能源丰富的经济韧性和克朗走软带来的通胀风险。围绕美国总统唐纳德·特朗普贸易政策影响的不确定 性，也支持了挪威央行保持观望的态度，这与美联储的立场相呼应。美联储周三维持借贷成本不变，并 表示不会仓促降息。 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that the international gold price experienced a rise and subsequent decline, closing at $3341.69 per ounce, with a drop of 0.67% [1] - The gold price opened at $3366.36 per ounce, reached a high of $3414.29, and a low of $3319.82 during the trading session [1] - The Federal Reserve announced to maintain interest rates unchanged, while highlighting the increasing risks of inflation and unemployment, which adds uncertainty to the U.S. economic outlook [3] Group 2 - Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that current economic data has not fully reflected the impact of trade policies, with rising potential risks, particularly from Trump's tariff policies [3] - The gold price trend analysis showed that after the Fed's decision, the price fell from $3398 to $3363, aligning with previous market analysis [3] - The analysis suggests that the current trading range for gold is between $3200 and $3439, with a focus on whether the price can hold above the support level of $3292 [5]