Core Viewpoint - The trade relationship between Japan and the United States is significantly impacted by the recent tariff policies initiated by the Trump administration, leading to widespread concern among Japanese industries about the negative effects of "reciprocal tariffs" [1][6]. Industry Impact - Over half (52.3%) of surveyed companies reported that "reciprocal tariffs" have a "negative" impact, with only 1.3% indicating a "positive" effect [2]. - The manufacturing sector is the most affected, with 64.4% of manufacturing companies reporting negative impacts, followed by wholesale (56.4%), transportation (51.5%), and agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and mining (51.2%) [2][3]. - Among the 5,314 surveyed companies, 46.2% stated that the tariffs would have no impact, while 30.3% felt there would be slight negative effects, and 22.0% anticipated significant negative impacts [2]. Specific Industry Responses - The manufacturing industry, particularly the automotive sector, is identified as a "disaster zone" due to the high negative impact from tariffs [3]. - In the manufacturing sector, non-ferrous metal manufacturing reported the highest negative impact at 83.3%, followed by steel (79.4%) and rubber products (79.1%) [3]. - The retail sector had the highest percentage of companies reporting a positive impact at 3.6%, with other sectors like real estate and wholesale showing minimal positive responses [4]. Company Strategies - A significant portion (65.1%) of companies reported having "no special" countermeasures in response to the tariffs, indicating a lack of immediate strategic planning [5]. - Among those considering responses, 9.7% plan to reduce inventory, and 9.0% may cancel or reduce capital investments [5]. - Companies are primarily focused on assessing the impact of tariffs rather than implementing proactive measures [5]. Policy Concerns - The highest concern among surveyed companies is the tariff policy, with 54.7% indicating it as a primary focus, particularly among larger enterprises [6]. - The construction, manufacturing, and financial sectors show the highest levels of concern regarding tariff policies [6]. Government Response - The Japanese government, represented by the economic revitalization minister, emphasizes the urgency of addressing the tariff situation, labeling it a "national crisis" [7].

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Report Summary Core Viewpoints - The short - term upward support for crude oil (external market) has broken again due to the ongoing sell - off of US dollar assets, and short - term crude oil still fluctuates with macro sentiment. In the medium term, Sino - US confrontation is not expected to reverse completely, and the outcome of US - Japan tariff negotiations is not optimistic. After the first round of sentiment release during the Tomb - Sweeping Festival, the US recession trade may return. The Fed's hawkish stance and high interest rates are negative for risk assets. Regarding the Middle - East geopolitical situation around Iran, two rounds of US - Iran talks have ended without a breakdown, but the third - round negotiation this week needs to be tracked. A poor negotiation result may increase geopolitical influence around early May [1]. - After the overnight breakdown of crude oil at the hourly level, it should be seen as a rebound, and the test result of the pressure tonight should be focused on. All energy and chemical varieties are weaker than crude oil, and most varieties did not rebound with crude oil today, with a bearish unilateral thinking [3]. Industry Analysis Crude Oil - **Weekly Fundamental View**: OPEC + will accelerate production increase in May, and Sino - US confrontation is difficult to ease in the medium term. However, short - term OPEC compensation cuts and new sanctions against Iran support the oil price rebound. Crude oil is in the rebound and repair stage after over - decline. The second round of US - Iran talks has ended, and the third - round negotiation information needs to be tracked this week [4]. - **Daily Technical Analysis**: Crude oil has a medium - term downward structure at the daily level and a short - term upward structure at the hourly level that may end. After breaking the short - term support on April 17th last night, the short - term upward trend may end. It should be seen as a rebound in the early morning, and the upper pressure level to be concerned about is around 497. The strategy is to look for short - selling opportunities with reversal patterns in the hourly cycle [4]. Other Energy and Chemical Products - **Styrene**: The cost side is under pressure due to limited upside space for crude oil rebound. The short - term supply and demand of pure benzene are both weak, and the supply - demand situation is turning loose. The hourly - level short - term structure is bearish. Short positions can still be held, with the stop - loss reference being the high point on April 21st [7]. - **PX**: The cost side is under pressure. The terminal textile demand is weak due to high US tariffs on China, and the polyester production at a high level is likely to decline in the future, which will be transmitted to PX. The hourly - level short - term structure is bearish. Short positions should be held, with the stop - loss reference being the high point on the night of April 18th [10]. - **PTA**: The cost side is under pressure. The short - term demand is relatively strong, but the medium - term demand is under pressure due to high US tariffs on China. The hourly - level short - term structure is bearish. Short positions should be held, with the stop - loss reference being the high point on the night of April 18th [13]. - **PP**: From late April to May, PP enters the centralized maintenance season, and the demand is under pressure. The cost side is under pressure due to limited crude oil rebound space. The hourly - level short - term structure is bearish. Last week's short positions should be held, with the stop - profit reference being the high point on April 16th [17]. - **Urea**: The weekly operating rate remains high at 85.74%, and the demand is under pressure in the short term. The supply is strong while the demand is weak. The hourly - level short - term structure is bearish. Last week's short positions should be continued to be held, with the stop - profit reference being the high point on April 18th [20]. - **Methanol**: Due to tariff pressure, the export demand for downstream products is weak, and the supply - demand situation is weak. The hourly - level structure is bearish, but there are currently no trading opportunities in the hourly cycle [24]. - **Rubber**: The short - term situation follows the tariff sentiment. The supply is expected to be loose after the Southeast Asian rubber tapping season, and the demand is weak. The daily - level and hourly - level structures are bearish. Existing short positions should be held, with the stop - profit reference being the high point on April 21st [28]. - **Caustic Soda**: The daily - level and hourly - level structures are bearish. After an increase in positions and a breakdown today, yesterday's 15 - minute cycle short positions should be converted into hourly - level short positions [29]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The daily - level and hourly - level structures are bearish. It is in intraday consolidation today without a trend reversal. Last week's short positions should be continued to be held, with the stop - profit reference being the high point on the night of April 15th [31]. - **Plastic**: The cost side is under pressure, and the supply is strong while the demand is weak. The daily - level and hourly - level structures are bearish. Short positions should be held, with the stop - profit reference being the high point on the night of April 15th [33].

Core Points - The article discusses the heated debate in Australian politics regarding Russia's request to deploy military aircraft at the Manuhua Air Force Base on Biak Island, Indonesia [1][3] - Russian Ambassador to Indonesia, Torshinov, criticized Australia for interfering in Russia-Indonesia bilateral relations and warned about the risks posed by U.S. missile and nuclear submarine deployments in Australia [5] Summary by Sections - **Russia's Request**: In February, Russian Security Council Secretary Shoigu met with Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, leading to Russia's proposal for military aircraft deployment at the strategic Manuhua Air Force Base, located approximately 1,300 kilometers from Darwin, Australia [3] - **Australian Government's Response**: Australian Prime Minister Albanese expressed opposition to Russia but questioned the universal stance against it, suggesting that the discussion around Russia's request serves to promote Russian interests, which is not aligned with Australia's national interests [5] - **Political Tensions**: The focus of the political debate in Australia is not on Indonesia's denial of Russia's military presence but rather on whether Russia made such a request. The Australian government refused to provide security briefings to the opposition, leading to accusations of evasion and lack of transparency [5] - **Opposition's Criticism**: Opposition leader Peter Dutton accused the government of inconsistency and avoiding questions, suggesting that a lack of knowledge about Indonesia's stance would be a diplomatic disaster. Albanese sarcastically remarked on the opposition's demands for information [5] - **Clarifications from Officials**: Albanese previously stated that Australia does not want to see Russian influence in the region, while Defense Minister Marles confirmed communication with Indonesia, which denied the reports of Russian military aircraft potentially taking off from its territory [5]

Core Viewpoint - Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang's recent visit to China is significant due to new U.S. export restrictions on AI chips, particularly the H20, which is now subject to licensing requirements for export to China, impacting Nvidia's market strategy and financial outlook [1][3]. Group 1: Impact of U.S. Export Restrictions - Nvidia has received formal notification from the U.S. government that all AI chips meeting certain bandwidth standards, including the H20, will require export licenses, marking a significant policy shift [1][3]. - The company estimates that this change could lead to a financial impairment and procurement loss of up to $5.5 billion in Q1 of fiscal 2026, which represents approximately 32.16% of Nvidia's total revenue from China in 2024 [1][3]. - The H20 chip was initially seen as a strategic product to maintain market presence in China after previous high-end chips were restricted, with pre-sale orders estimated between $12 billion to $15 billion [2][3]. Group 2: Nvidia's Market Position in China - China is Nvidia's fourth-largest revenue region, contributing $17.1 billion in revenue for the fiscal year ending January 2024, a 66% increase from the previous year [4][5]. - The Chinese market is not just a buyer but a critical player in the global AI ecosystem, with local companies like Baidu and Alibaba developing their own models, which increases the importance of Nvidia's technology in this landscape [5][6]. - The rise of Chinese AI firms, such as DeepSeek, utilizing H20 chips for model training, has raised concerns in the U.S. about national security, prompting further export restrictions [6][7]. Group 3: Nvidia's Strategic Responses - Nvidia is exploring three potential paths to mitigate the impact of the restrictions: applying for export licenses, developing lower-performance compliant chips, and pursuing soft collaborations or technology licensing with Chinese firms [8][9][10]. - The first path involves attempting to signal compliance and cooperation to the Chinese government, although Nvidia has expressed skepticism about the likelihood of obtaining such licenses [9]. - The second path may involve creating new, lower-performance chips to navigate the restrictions, but there is a risk that these products may not meet market standards, leading to a loss of customer interest [10]. - The third path suggests a shift towards collaborative development and technology licensing, which could allow Nvidia to maintain a presence in the Chinese market without direct sales of chips [11][12]. Group 4: Conclusion and Future Outlook - Huang's visit to China is seen as an attempt to explore whether Nvidia can retain a technological and ecological buffer in the face of increasing restrictions [13]. - The company's future in China is becoming increasingly precarious due to geopolitical tensions and regulatory changes, which could lead to a structural contraction in its market presence [13].

Group 1 - The article outlines significant events over the past decade that have influenced gold prices, highlighting the interplay of global economic cycles, monetary policy, geopolitical risks, and market sentiment [21] - In 2016, Brexit and Trump's election led to a surge in safe-haven demand, with global central bank gold purchases increasing by 15% to 430 tons [2] - The trade war between the US and China from 2018 to 2019 weakened global economic expectations, resulting in gold prices rising over 30% from their 2018 lows, with gold ETF holdings reaching record highs [4][5] Group 2 - The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused a global economic shutdown, prompting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to zero and initiate unlimited quantitative easing, leading to a more than 15% increase in gold prices for the year [6][10] - In 2022, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and aggressive rate hikes by the Federal Reserve pushed gold prices close to previous highs, with central bank gold purchases reaching 1,136 tons, the highest in 55 years [7] - Looking ahead to 2024, ongoing geopolitical tensions and a 50 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve are expected to drive global central bank gold purchases to 247 tons per month, with gold prices projected to rise nearly 30% [11] Group 3 - Key factors influencing gold prices include monetary policy and interest rate environments, where rate hikes suppress gold prices while rate cuts tend to boost them [14] - Geopolitical events such as Brexit and the Russia-Ukraine conflict trigger safe-haven buying, leading to short-term price increases [16] - Central bank gold purchases have been on the rise, with a 63% year-on-year increase in 2024, providing long-term support for gold prices [17]

Core Viewpoint - The recent sale of port assets by Li Ka-shing's CK Hutchison Holdings has sparked significant controversy, shifting from a deal with BlackRock to negotiations with Chinese state-owned enterprises, indicating a strategic pivot towards mainland China [1][3]. Group 1: Transaction Details - CK Hutchison announced plans to sell a portfolio of port assets covering 43 ports across 23 countries to BlackRock for $22.8 billion, which includes strategic hubs at both ends of the Panama Canal [1][3]. - If the transaction with BlackRock had proceeded, it would have allowed U.S. interests to control 10.4% of global container throughput, positioning them as the third-largest port operator after Maersk and DP World [3]. - The Panama Canal, which handles 6% of global maritime trade, is of strategic importance, and concerns arose over potential increased fees and data monitoring for Chinese shipping if the assets fell into U.S. hands [5]. Group 2: Political and Regulatory Pressure - The deal faced backlash, with questions raised about national interests and a subsequent antitrust review initiated by China's market regulators, leading CK Hutchison to pause the transaction [3][5]. - An audit storm hit CK Hutchison's Panama subsidiary, with accusations of obtaining operating rights through improper means, coinciding with U.S. military interests in the region [7][9]. - CK Hutchison countered these claims by highlighting its significant investments and legal compliance, revealing the political maneuvering behind the U.S. and Panama's actions [9]. Group 3: Strategic Shift and Future Prospects - In light of the geopolitical pressures, CK Hutchison's engagement with Chinese shipping giants like China Merchants and COSCO is seen as a strategic move to enhance asset efficiency and mitigate overseas risks [11]. - Retaining core assets in Hong Kong while optimizing its debt structure through a $19 billion cash influx positions CK Hutchison for future investments in emerging sectors like 5G and renewable energy [11]. - The establishment of a family office by Li Ka-shing's son is aimed at facilitating the management of family capital, allowing for flexible investments in various sectors while maintaining stability [13]. Group 4: Broader Implications - The situation reflects the increasing intertwining of commercial decisions with geopolitical considerations, highlighting the need for family-owned enterprises to adapt to changing global dynamics [13]. - The case illustrates the necessity for Chinese companies to develop comprehensive risk management strategies when expanding internationally, balancing technological advancements with legal and public relations tools [13][15].

随着全球地缘政治格局日益复杂，能源作为国家经济和战略的核心要素，早已成为国际博弈中的关键筹 码。 塔斯社4月12日的报道中，俄罗斯外交部副部长安德烈·鲁登科明确表示，俄罗斯将根据中国的需求，提 供足够的石油供应。 在美中关系日益紧张的背景下，中俄之间的能源合作将影响全球石油市场及地缘政治格局。更是对美国 霸权的直接挑战。 近年来，中俄能源合作已经从传统的贸易关系，转变为更深层次的战略伙伴关系。 俄罗斯的石油和天然气资源是全球最为丰富的，而中国作为世界最大能源消费国，需求量庞大且持续增 长。 中国不仅需要稳定的石油供应来支撑其工业和交通运输系统的运行，更需要通过多元化的供应渠道确保 能源安全，减少对单一国家的依赖。 俄罗斯作为中国的重要能源供应国，在当前的国际政治经济背景下，成为了中国能源战略的一个重要支 柱。 两国之间的能源合作，早已超越了单纯的市场交易，而是变成了基于国家利益的深度战略合作。 随着美中贸易摩擦的升温，美国对中国的制裁措施已覆盖多个领域，其中能源行业尤为显眼。 美国是全球石油生产和出口的主要大国之一，而中国作为美国石油的重要买家，长期以来保持着较大的 进口量。 然而，美国政府通过加征关税、限制 ...

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Core Viewpoint - Trump's tariff policy has created significant global economic ripples, yet Russia has surprisingly avoided the brunt of these tariffs, raising questions about the underlying motivations and implications of this decision [1][3][5] Group 1: Tariff Policy Impact - Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" have targeted various countries including the EU, China, Japan, and even allies like the UK and Israel, while Russia, Cuba, Belarus, and North Korea have been exempted [1] - The U.S. Treasury claims that the small trade volume between the U.S. and Russia, amounting to $3.5 billion, justifies the exemption, despite this figure being higher than some countries that are facing tariffs [1][3] Group 2: Geopolitical Implications - Russian media has reacted positively to the tariff exemptions, with some commentators suggesting that Trump deserves a monument for this decision, indicating a potential strengthening of U.S.-Russia relations [3] - Analysts speculate that Trump's tariff strategy may inadvertently enhance Russia's geopolitical position by straining U.S. relations with its European allies and weakening NATO cohesion [3][5] Group 3: Speculations on Underlying Motives - There are suggestions that deeper interests, such as energy cooperation or tacit agreements regarding the Ukraine conflict, may be at play, although these remain speculative [5] - The situation highlights the instability of U.S. foreign policy and the complexities of international relations, suggesting that the true motivations behind Trump's tariff decisions may be more intricate than they appear [5]