Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific investment rating for the steel and commodity industry [5] Core Insights - The report discusses how a civilian prediction indicator has become an "invisible driver" of asset prices, particularly in the steel and commodity sectors. It highlights the strong correlation between the "U.S. recession expectation" and various asset markets, including commodities, bonds, stocks, and foreign exchange [10][11] - The report emphasizes the importance of integrating this prediction indicator with traditional economic data and policy interest rate curves for more comprehensive asset allocation [6][10] Summary by Sections Recent Trends - The steel industry has shown a performance of -1.9% over the last month, -8.7% over the last three months, and 7.6% over the last year, compared to the CSI 300 index which has seen -0.4%, -3.3%, and 9.4% respectively [4] Asset Linkage Commodity Market - The report notes a significant rise in silver prices and a strong synchronization between the gold-silver ratio and the "U.S. recession expectation." It suggests that when recession probabilities decrease, silver, which has more industrial properties, tends to outperform gold [12] - The report also mentions that the crude oil VIX has shown a close correlation with the "U.S. recession expectation," indicating that market predictions of oil price volatility are influenced by recession expectations [12] Bond Market - The report indicates that when the "U.S. recession expectation" rises, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield tends to weaken, although recent trends show some divergence. The 10-2 year yield spread has shown a complex relationship with recession probabilities [15] Stock Market - The report highlights a strong negative correlation between the "U.S. recession expectation" and the S&P 500 index, suggesting that rising recession expectations directly impact corporate profit outlooks [21] - It also notes that the Russell 2000 to S&P 500 ratio has not returned to early-year highs despite a temporary decline in recession expectations, reflecting ongoing concerns about long-term corporate profitability due to tariff policies [21] Foreign Exchange Market - The report states that the U.S. dollar index has mostly moved inversely to the "U.S. recession expectation," although a gap has emerged since May, potentially linked to U.S. fiscal risks and trade policy uncertainties [22] - The report also mentions that the USD/JPY exchange rate tends to weaken when recession expectations rise, indicating a flight to the Japanese yen as a safe-haven asset [22]

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五月美国劳动力市场呈现矛盾图景：一方面，裁员规模激增。再就业服务机构Challenger, Gray & Christmas数据显示，五月雇主公告裁员人数达九万三千八 百余人，较去年同期大幅增长百分之四十七，创下年内峰值。另一方面，招聘持续降温。美国劳工统计局同期统计显示，新增就业岗位十三万九千个，连续 第二个月下滑，较四月的十四万七千个进一步萎缩。 在Glassdoor平台上，"裁员"相关讨论量激增百分之九，折射出员工普遍的焦虑情绪。咨商会就业趋势 指数（ETI）同步回落至一百零七点四九，其分项数据中，初请失业金人数升至二十三点五万人，为去年七月以来最高；同时，认为"工作难找"的受访者比 例攀升至百分之十八点六，追平去年高点。 初级岗位员工成为本轮信心崩塌的核心群体，其困境源于三重结构性压力： 1. 职业阶梯断裂：美国招聘市场低迷使初级员工晋升机会锐减，Glassdoor报告 指出"当无人跳槽时，底层员工更难攀爬职业阶梯"。 2. 转型成本转嫁：美国汽车等行业加速向电动化转型，去年该行业裁员四万八千余人，同比增长百分 之四十三点二，生产线调整导致初级技术岗位首当其冲。 3. 经验壁垒高筑：美国小型企业"无法 ...

Group 1 - The business sentiment index for large enterprises in Japan has turned pessimistic for the first time in over a year, dropping to -1.9, indicating more companies perceive a worsening business environment than those that see improvement [1][3] - The manufacturing sector's index plummeted to -4.8, marking a five-quarter low, with significant declines in the automotive, parts, and steel industries [3] - The non-manufacturing index reported at -0.5, the first negative value since Q3 2022, primarily dragged down by the retail and communications sectors [3] Group 2 - The latest data highlights increasing concerns among Japanese companies regarding the uncertainty of U.S. trade policies, particularly following Trump's tariff increases [3] - The automotive manufacturers and parts suppliers' index fell sharply from 8.8 to -16.1, while the steel industry index dropped from 0 to -29.1, reflecting the direct impact of U.S. tariffs [3] - Despite the Bank of Japan's governor reiterating intentions to raise interest rates when conditions allow, the dismal data may lead to more cautious policy deliberations [3]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has temporarily suspended the injunction against certain tariffs imposed by the U.S. government, allowing the tariffs to remain in effect during the appeal process, which is aimed at balancing the interests of all parties involved [1][4]. Group 1: Legal Proceedings and Court Decisions - The Federal Circuit's order emphasizes that the suspension of the injunction is not a final judgment but a measure to balance interests during litigation [1]. - The U.S. International Trade Court (CIT) previously ruled that President Trump could not impose unlimited tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) [3]. - The Federal Circuit has expedited the case, requiring oral arguments from both parties by July 31 [1][5]. Group 2: Economic Implications - The U.S. Department of Justice argued that halting the tariffs could jeopardize sensitive trade negotiations and potentially harm the U.S. economy [1]. - If the IEEPA-related tariffs are revoked, the effective tariff rate could decrease by 10 percentage points to 6%, but this change would not fully mitigate the losses from the trade war [5]. - The World Bank has revised its forecast for U.S. economic growth down from 2.3% to 1.4% [5]. Group 3: Political and Strategic Considerations - There is ongoing uncertainty regarding the Trump administration's ability to maintain tariff barriers through other legal avenues or executive powers [1][6]. - The potential use of various trade laws to impose tariffs has been acknowledged, but the effectiveness of these options remains questionable [6]. - The impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy is expected to exacerbate the national budget deficit, with negative effects on economic growth and consumer prices [6].

摘要 小微企业受关税及摩擦成本影响显著，利润空间受挤压，海外订单新增 受阻，美国进口商持谨慎态度，对小微企业造成较大冲击。 中国房地产市场一季度短暂回升后再次进入低位徘徊，表明财政刺激政 策力度减弱，内需和外需均不积极，经济基本面在低位企稳。 中美谈判聚焦稀土出口和技术封锁，关税进一步下调难度大。陆家嘴论 坛或将公布金融政策，如推动中长期资金入市、提高企业分红等，并可 能出台生育补贴和新型政策性金融工具。 港股市场受益于新消费与新科技资产占比高，以及美元例外论瓦解后非 美元资产上涨的趋势，在全球资本外溢中具备优势。 美国 5 月褐皮书显示经济温和增长，但贸易政策不确定性对餐饮、零售、 旅游及制造业产生压力，企业对未来招聘持谨慎态度，价格压力依然存 在。 美国企业面临需求疲软导致价格上涨无法完全转嫁给消费者的问题，利 润空间受挤压，贸易政策不确定性影响企业和消费者信心。 美国 PMI 数据显示新订单急速下跌，通胀明显抬升，滞胀压力显现。美 股上涨与关税缓和预期相关，美债收益率小幅上升，美元保持反弹。 Q&A 近期国内经济的主要变化和市场策略有哪些？ 近期国内经济数据虽然整体稳定，但出现了一些微妙变化。例如，5 ...

Group 1: Market Performance - The S&P 500 index is currently about 2% away from its all-time high, a surprising scenario given the market's turmoil earlier in April due to Trump's tariffs [1] - As of last week, all three major U.S. stock indices posted gains, with the Nasdaq Composite rising over 2.3% for the week, driven by strong performances from AI leaders like Nvidia [1] - The U.S. labor market added 139,000 jobs in May, maintaining an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which alleviated concerns about a rapid economic downturn [9] Group 2: Economic Indicators - The upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for May is expected to test market optimism regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts, with economists predicting a rise in both overall and core CPI due to the impact of Trump's tariffs [4][14] - Economists expect the May CPI year-over-year to increase from 2.3% in April to 2.5%, while core CPI is anticipated to rise from 2.8% to 2.9% [14] Group 3: Corporate Earnings - Key earnings reports from GameStop (GME), Oracle (ORCL), and Adobe (ADBE) are anticipated this week, with a focus on Oracle's cloud revenue and Adobe's AI-driven creative software revenue [5] - Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is set to take place, where updates on software products and potential new hardware may be revealed [17] Group 4: Trade Relations - The first meeting of the U.S.-China trade negotiation mechanism is scheduled, with expectations of significant discussions on tariff policies [3][6] - The U.S. Court of Appeals is expected to rule on the legality of Trump's tariffs, which could influence market sentiment depending on the outcome [7] Group 5: Political Dynamics - The ongoing conflict between President Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has led to significant market volatility, with Tesla's stock experiencing a sharp decline following public disputes [19] - Recent comments from hedge fund manager Bill Ackman suggest a potential easing of tensions between Trump and Musk, although uncertainties remain regarding their relationship [21]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the performance of global asset classes in May, highlighting that global stocks outperformed commodities, the renminbi, and the dollar, while global bonds showed a decline [2]. Group 1: Global Asset Performance - In May, global stocks returned 5.72%, followed by commodities at 1.26%, the renminbi at 1.00%, the dollar at -0.14%, and global bonds at -0.36% [2]. - The "Big and Beautiful Act" in the U.S. may exacerbate long-term debt risks, with projections indicating that the debt-to-GDP ratio could soar to 134%-149% by 2035 if the act is implemented [4][10]. - The probability of a U.S. economic recession is rising, leading to defensive sectors outperforming cyclical sectors, with defensive sectors showing a year-to-date valuation increase of 10.7% compared to cyclical sectors [5][13]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - Emerging markets are outperforming developed markets, driven by a weaker dollar, which reduces the holding costs of emerging market assets and alleviates debt pressures [6][15]. - Global fund managers have increased their allocation to European stocks, reaching the highest level since October 2017, with net overweights rising from 22% to 35% [6][18]. - U.S. trade policy uncertainty is identified as a significant risk for U.S. stocks, with a close correlation observed between the Bloomberg U.S. Trade Policy Uncertainty Index and the S&P 500 Index [6][22]. Group 3: Currency and Bond Market Insights - The implied volatility of the USD/HKD risk reversal options has dropped to historically low levels, indicating a dominant bearish sentiment towards the HKD [7][25]. - The forward P/E ratio premium of the "Seven Giants" in the U.S. stock market has decreased to historical lows, suggesting a reset in the valuation advantage of tech giants [8][28]. - The Japanese yen's traditional safe-haven status has weakened, leading to significant depreciation in May, while other Asian currencies benefited from tariff pauses [8][31]. Group 4: Recent Developments in Currencies - Following the U.S.-China tariff suspension agreement, the onshore renminbi exchange rate broke through the central bank's midpoint, reaching a new high for the year [9][32]. - The New Taiwan Dollar experienced significant appreciation, surpassing the 30 mark against the U.S. dollar, attributed to foreign capital inflows and global risk sentiment rebound [9][37].

今年以来黄金表现强劲，出乎不少机构的预料，现货黄金盘中一度触及3499.45美元/吨，年内涨幅逼近30%。华尔街虽然连续"撕报告"，但是仍然难赶上黄 金的上涨幅度。 道富环球投资管理对金价最新的中期走势持乐观态度，认为在多种策略性因素及结构性因素推动下，金价前景仍然乐观。该行预期今年金价下限将会到更高 水平，由原本的每盎司2000美元，上升至3000美元。今年余下时间，黄金市场将过渡到3000美元以上的波动区间，预期未来12至24个月内，可测试4000至 5000美元。 道富环球指出，金价上行受五大主题支撑，分别是（1）黄金ETF流入金额潜在上升；（2）中国买入黄金的消费者增加；（3）央行对黄金需求保持强劲； （4）替代性货币需求及全球债务上升，支持金价上涨；（5）美联储仍会减息。 此外，一些策略性因素如贸易政策的不确定性、经济衰退风险也在推动金价。 21世纪经济报道记者 叶麦穗 广州报道黄金盘中跳水，盘中已经跌破3400美元/盎司。 道富环球表示，基准情境下，虽然包括中美在内的高关税税率已下降，但贸易政策的不确定性，加上地缘政治紧张局势仍会在今年余下时间占主导地位，同 时通胀压力仍在，限制美联储减息空间。 ...