Group 1 - The central bank has maintained the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) unchanged for three consecutive months since its decline in May, indicating a careful timing of policy adjustments in a complex economic environment [1] - Current interest rates provide substantial support to the real economy, with new corporate loan rates around 3.2% and new personal housing loan rates at approximately 3.1%, reflecting a decrease of about 45 and 30 basis points year-on-year respectively [1] - The effects of previous low-interest rate policies are gradually being realized, as evidenced by the recovery in M1 growth, the Shanghai Composite Index surpassing 3700 points, and the total market capitalization of A-shares exceeding 100 trillion yuan [1] Group 2 - In the context of uneven economic recovery, targeted tools are preferred over broad rate cuts to enhance policy effectiveness, avoiding inefficient capital allocation while injecting targeted momentum into specific weak areas [2] - Structural contradictions in the economy still leave room for future rate cuts, as there is a coexistence of insufficient domestic demand and excessive competition on the supply side, necessitating a moderately loose monetary policy to counterbalance these pressures [3] - The timing of potential rate cuts is crucial and should align with the pace of price recovery, as the central bank emphasizes promoting reasonable price increases as a key consideration for monetary policy [3]

Group 1 - Foreign investors' bond holdings in Ghana decreased from 17.5 billion Cedi at the end of 2023 to 13.4 billion Cedi by the end of 2024, representing a decline of 23.4% [1] - Conversely, foreign investors' equity securities holdings increased from 20.9 billion Cedi at the end of 2023 to 33.6 billion Cedi, marking a growth of 60.8%, attributed to improved stability in the Ghanaian stock market [1]

Group 1 - The central bank has maintained the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) unchanged for three consecutive months since its decline in May, indicating a careful timing of policy adjustments in a complex economic environment [1] - The current interest rate environment supports the real economy, with new corporate loan rates around 3.2% and new personal housing loan rates around 3.1%, reflecting a decrease of approximately 45 and 30 basis points year-on-year, respectively [1] - The feedback from the market shows that the effects of previous low-interest rate policies are gradually being released, as evidenced by the recovery in M1 growth and the rise of the Shanghai Composite Index above 3700 points, indicating economic resilience and market confidence [1] Group 2 - In the context of uneven economic recovery, targeted tools are preferred over broad rate cuts to enhance policy effectiveness, avoiding inefficient capital allocation while injecting targeted momentum into specific weak areas [2] - Structural contradictions in the economy still leave room for future rate cuts, as there is a coexistence of insufficient domestic demand and excessive competition on the supply side, necessitating a moderately loose monetary policy [3] - The timing of potential rate cuts is crucial and should align with the pace of price recovery, as premature large cuts could lead to capital misallocation, while appropriate cuts could reinforce demand recovery and create a positive economic cycle [3]

Group 1 - The liquor sector is showing strength, with notable stock performances such as Jiu Gui Jiu hitting the daily limit, She De Jiu Ye rising over 9%, and Yi Li Te and Gu Jing Gong Jiu increasing over 6% [1] - Dongguan Securities indicates that the second quarter will pose performance pressure tests for the liquor industry, with internal performance showing divergence. Currently, it is still the off-season for liquor consumption, and attention should be paid to the demand recovery in the second half of the year under a lower base [1] - Huaxin Securities notes that the liquor industry is undergoing a destocking cycle, facing multiple pressures from pricing, demand, and policy. Liquor companies are actively taking self-rescue actions regarding channels, organization, and sales [1] Group 2 - Moutai's pricing has stabilized, and the performance expectations for Q2 have been largely released. Coupled with short-term policy expectations, the sector's cost-performance ratio continues to show value [1] - It is recommended to focus on cyclical stocks and high-dividend leaders within the liquor sector [1]

国际观察人士认为，美国的高关税壁垒和德国国内长期未解的结构性问题，令"欧洲经济引擎"承受双重 压力，复苏前景蒙上阴影。 记者：李函林 贾金明 新华社音视频部制作 长期被誉为"欧洲经济火车头"的德国，如今在复苏之路上举步维艰。德国联邦统计局数据显示，今年第 二季度德国国内生产总值环比下降0.1%。这不仅逆转了德国经济年初微弱的增长势头，更远低于市场 预期。在经历连续两年萎缩后，德国经济今年上半年仍未摆脱下行趋势。 ...

Group 1 - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand lowered the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3%, aligning with market expectations [1] - The decision was influenced by stagnant economic recovery in Q2 and anticipated further cooling of inflation [1] - Current inflation is near the upper limit of the RBNZ's target range (1% to 3%), with expectations of a decline to around 2% by mid-2026 [1] Group 2 - Since August 2024, the RBNZ has cumulatively reduced interest rates by 250 basis points, one of the largest reductions among major Western economies [2] - Global monetary policy remains divergent, with various central banks taking different stances on interest rates [2] - The Federal Reserve has maintained its current rates but is widely expected to initiate its first rate cut of the year in September [2]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For stock index futures, maintain a long - term bullish view on the economy, recommend buying long - term contracts of various varieties on dips, and note short - term market cooling signs [2] - For treasury bond futures, with rising risk appetite and economic recovery expectations, suggest long - term hedging of T and TL contracts on rallies [2] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Stock Index Futures - **Market Performance**: On August 19th, the four major A - share stock indexes pulled back. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.02% to 3727.29 points, the Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.12% to 11821.63 points, the ChiNext Index fell 0.17% to 2601.74 points, and the Science and Technology Innovation 50 Index fell 1.12% to 1112.27 points. Market turnover was 2640.7 billion yuan, a decrease of 168.5 billion yuan from the previous day. In terms of industry sectors, comprehensive (+3.48%), communication (+1.87%), and food and beverage (+1.04%) led the gains, while non - bank finance (-1.64%), national defense and military industry (-1.55%), and petroleum and petrochemical (-0.58%) led the losses. From the perspective of market strength, IM>IC>IF>IH. The number of rising/flat/falling stocks was 2982/186/2252 respectively. In the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets, institutional, main, large - scale, and retail investors had net inflows of - 18.8 billion, - 26.3 billion, - 0.3 billion, and 45.4 billion yuan respectively, with changes of - 24.2 billion, - 7.2 billion, +6.5 billion, and +24.8 billion yuan respectively [2] - **Basis and Basis Annualized Yield**: The basis of the next - month contracts of IM, IC, IF, and IH were 116.25, 98.71, 11.97, and - 3.18 points respectively, and the basis annualized yields were - 10.56%, - 9.76%, - 1.87%, and 0.74% respectively. The three - year historical quantiles were 34%, 16%, 40%, and 53% respectively [2] - **Trading Strategy**: In the medium - to - long - term, maintain a long - term bullish view on the economy. Currently, using stock indexes as a long - term substitute has certain excess returns. It is recommended to allocate long - term contracts of various varieties on dips. In the short - term, the market shows signs of cooling [2] 3.2 Treasury Bond Futures - **Market Performance**: On August 19th, the yields of treasury bond futures pulled back. Among the active contracts, the implied interest rate of the two - year bond was 1.422, a decrease of 1.73 bps from the previous day; the implied interest rate of the five - year bond was 1.613, a decrease of 1.7 bps; the implied interest rate of the ten - year bond was 1.72, a decrease of 0.8 bps; and the implied interest rate of the thirty - year bond was 2.121, a decrease of 0.92 bps [2] - **Cash Bonds**: The current active contract is the 2509 contract. The CTD bond of the two - year treasury bond futures is 250006.IB, with a yield change of - 1.25 bps, a corresponding net basis of 0.02, and an IRR of 1.28%; the CTD bond of the five - year treasury bond futures is 240020.IB, with a yield change of - 1.5 bps, a corresponding net basis of 0.029, and an IRR of 1.17%; the CTD bond of the ten - year treasury bond futures is 250007.IB, with a yield change of - 1.25 bps, a corresponding net basis of 0.032, and an IRR of 1.13%; the CTD bond of the thirty - year treasury bond futures is 210005.IB, with a yield change of - 2.25 bps, a corresponding net basis of - 0.047, and an IRR of 2% [2] - **Funding Situation**: In open - market operations, the central bank injected 580.3 billion yuan and withdrew 114.6 billion yuan, with a net injection of 465.7 billion yuan [2] - **Trading Strategy**: With rising risk appetite and economic recovery expectations, it is recommended to hedge T and TL contracts on rallies in the medium - to - long - term [2] 3.3 Economic Data - High - frequency data shows that the recent social activity sentiment is weak [9]

Core Viewpoint - New Zealand's central bank has initiated a monetary easing cycle by lowering the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.00%, responding to signs of economic stagnation and aiming to support fragile economic recovery [3][9]. Group 1: Interest Rate Changes - On August 20, New Zealand's central bank reduced the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.00%, aligning with market expectations [3]. - This reduction marks a total decrease of 250 basis points since August 2024, aimed at bolstering the weak economic recovery [7]. - The decision to lower the rate was made with a majority vote of 4 to 2, considering the economic conditions [8]. Group 2: Economic Conditions - New Zealand's economy showed signs of stagnation in the second quarter, with household and business spending constrained by global economic uncertainties and rising prices of essential goods [9]. - The central bank anticipates that overall inflation will return to around 2% by mid-2026, as domestic inflationary pressures ease [9]. - Economic forecasts suggest a potential GDP decline of 0.3% in Q2 2025, followed by a modest growth of 0.3% in Q3 2025 [10]. Group 3: Future Projections - Analysts predict that the official cash rate (OCR) may remain at supportive levels for an extended period to stimulate the economy, with a possibility of further reductions below 3% by the end of the year [10][11]. - The central bank's monetary policy stance may shift to a more accommodative position if inflation continues to stay within the target range [10]. - New Zealand's ASB Bank forecasts a further reduction of the cash rate to 2.5% in November [11].

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the significant changes in the bond market, particularly the decline in government bond prices and the rise in yields, which are critical signals for the future direction of the capital market [1][2][9]. Group 1: Bond Market Changes - Recently, government bonds have seen a widespread decline, especially in medium to long-term bonds [1][2]. - The 30-year government bond futures experienced a notable drop of 1.33%, marking the largest decline since March 17, with closing prices hitting new lows since March 24 [3][4]. - The yields on government bonds are rising, with the 30-year bond yield increasing by 6.10 basis points to 2.055%, returning above 2% for the first time in four months [10][11]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The decline in bond prices and the simultaneous rise in yields indicate a weakening demand for bonds, suggesting that the attractiveness of bonds is diminishing [12][13]. - The article discusses the traditional inverse relationship between the stock and bond markets, where a strong stock market typically correlates with a weak bond market [15][16]. - However, the article argues that the current weakness in the bond market is not solely due to this stock-bond dynamic, as both short-term and long-term bonds are experiencing price and yield changes [19][24]. Group 3: Economic Expectations - The shift from a deflationary trading environment to an inflationary one is highlighted as a key factor influencing the bond market's performance [31][32]. - Recent economic indicators, such as rising CPI and increasing commodity prices, suggest a warming inflation outlook [36][37]. - The article notes that external factors, including increased foreign investment and potential policy changes, are contributing to a positive shift in market expectations [42][43]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The article concludes that the worst phase for the capital market has likely passed, and a prolonged recovery period is anticipated, with trading dynamics shifting towards inflation-driven strategies [48][49]. - The current market conditions indicate that the bond market may continue to weaken while the stock market remains strong, suggesting a new normal for capital market behavior [50].

Report Information - Report Title: Financial Futures Morning Express - Report Date: August 19, 2025 - Report Company: China Merchants Futures Co., Ltd. [1] Market Performance A-share Market - On August 18, the four major A-share stock indexes all rose. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.85% to close at 3,728.03 points; the Shenzhen Component Index rose 1.73% to close at 11,835.57 points; the ChiNext Index rose 2.84% to close at 2,606.2 points; the STAR 50 Index rose 2.14% to close at 1,124.82 points. Market turnover was 2.8091 trillion yuan, an increase of 536.3 billion yuan from the previous day. [2] - In terms of industry sectors, communications (+4.46%), comprehensive (+3.43%), and computer (+3.33%) led the gains; real estate (-0.46%), petroleum and petrochemicals (-0.1%), and non-ferrous metals (+0.14%) led the losses. [2] - From the perspective of market strength, IM > IC > IF > IH. The number of rising, flat, and falling stocks was 4,034, 165, and 1,220 respectively. [2] - In the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets, institutional, main, large - scale, and retail investors had net inflows of 5.4 billion yuan, -19.1 billion yuan, -6.8 billion yuan, and 20.5 billion yuan respectively, with changes of -7 billion yuan, -9.1 billion yuan, +11.9 billion yuan, and +4.2 billion yuan respectively. [2] Stock Index Futures - The basis of the next - month contracts of IM, IC, IF, and IH were 99.6, 91.77, 4.01, and -10.73 points respectively. The annualized basis yields were -8.82%, -8.82%, -0.61%, and 2.42% respectively, and the three - year historical quantiles were 44%, 19%, 52%, and 78% respectively. [3] - The trading strategy is to maintain a long - term bullish view on the economy. Currently, using stock index futures as a long - position substitute has certain excess returns. It is recommended to allocate long - term contracts of each variety on dips. [3] Treasury Bond Futures - On August 18, the yields of treasury bond futures rose. Among the active contracts, the implied interest rate of the two - year bond was 1.44, up 2.92 bps from the previous day; the five - year bond was 1.634, up 5.09 bps; the ten - year bond was 1.729, up 4.96 bps; the thirty - year bond was 2.142, up 6.68 bps. [3] - For the current active contract 2509, the CTD bond of the two - year treasury bond futures was 250006.IB, with a yield change of +2.75 bps, a corresponding net basis of 0.026, and an IRR of 1.19%; the five - year was 240020.IB, with a yield change of +3.75 bps, a net basis of 0.057, and an IRR of 0.81%; the ten - year was 250007.IB, with a yield change of +4.55 bps, a net basis of 0.042, and an IRR of 1%; the thirty - year was 210005.IB, with a yield change of +7 bps, a net basis of -0.129, and an IRR of 2.74%. [3] - In terms of the money market, the central bank injected 266.5 billion yuan and withdrew 112 billion yuan, resulting in a net injection of 154.5 billion yuan. [3] - The trading strategy is that with the increase in risk appetite and the expectation of economic recovery, it is recommended to hedge T and TL contracts on rallies for the medium and long term. [3] Section Summaries (1) Stock Index Futures Spot and Futures Market Performance - The report provides detailed data on the performance of various stock index futures contracts (such as IC2509, IF2509, etc.), including their names, price changes, current prices, trading volumes, open interests, and other indicators. [6] (2) Treasury Bond Futures Spot and Futures Market Performance - The report presents the performance data of various treasury bond futures contracts (such as TS2509, TF2509, etc.), including price changes, current prices, trading volumes, open interests, net basis, and CTD bond implied interest rates. [7] (3) Economic Data - High - frequency data shows that the recent social activity sentiment has been weak. Based on the comparison of meso - level data in each module with the same period in the past five years (year - on - year and month - on - month), the sentiment is scored. Positive scores indicate an improvement in sentiment, negative scores indicate a weakening, and zero indicates little change. [10][12][13]