Core Insights - The US manufacturing sector continued to contract in September, with the PMI at 49.1, indicating a seventh consecutive month of contraction despite a slight improvement from August's 48.7 [1][2] - The output index returned to expansion at 51, a significant increase of 3.2 percentage points from August, while the new orders index fell to 48.9, ending a brief expansion [1][2] - Employment in manufacturing remains weak, with the employment index at 45.3, indicating eight months of contraction, as companies resort to layoffs or hiring freezes [1][2] Manufacturing Sector Performance - The manufacturing PMI has been below the neutral mark of 50 for seven months, reflecting ongoing weakness in the sector [2] - Only five out of 18 manufacturing categories reported growth, including petroleum, primary metals, textiles, metal products, and other manufacturing, while 11 sectors, such as wood, plastics, chemicals, transportation equipment, and electronics, reported declines [2] - The overall economic expansion continues, with the PMI reading corresponding to an annualized GDP growth of approximately 1.9% [2] Price and Inventory Trends - The price index for September was 61.9, indicating continued upward pressure on raw material costs, despite a decrease of 1.8 percentage points from the previous month [1] - The inventory index fell to 47.7, suggesting increased pressure on companies to reduce inventory levels [1] - Customer inventories are generally low, which may benefit production in the future, but current business confidence is still affected by tariffs and global trade uncertainties [2]

Core Insights - Recent leadership changes at Merck and GSK reflect increasing challenges faced by multinational companies in the pharmaceutical industry [3][5][6] Group 1: GSK Leadership Change - GSK appointed Luke Miels as the new CEO, effective January 1, 2025, succeeding Emma Walmsley, who served for nine years [5] - Under Walmsley's leadership, GSK's stock price fell approximately 11%, raising investor concerns about the company's ability to achieve its sales target of over £40 billion by 2031 [5] - GSK's recent challenges include tariff issues in Europe and pressure from the U.S. government regarding drug pricing, alongside a slowdown in vaccine demand in China [5] Group 2: Merck Leadership Change - Merck announced that Kai Beckman will take over as CEO from Belén Garijo on May 1, 2026, with Garijo remaining in her role in the healthcare division [6] - Garijo has been with Merck for 15 years and has focused on strategic partnerships rather than large acquisitions, opting for medium-sized deals valued between €500 million and €600 million [6] - Merck is adjusting its supply chain to enhance resilience in response to global trade uncertainties and the complex environment in the Chinese healthcare sector [6]

Group 1 - The euro has rebounded from a three-week low but remains constrained below 1.1690, with a slight increase observed on Friday after hitting a daily low of 1.1645, although it is expected to see a weekly decline of 0.55% [1] - Strong U.S. GDP growth and a decrease in initial jobless claims have alleviated concerns about the U.S. economy, boosting the dollar and reducing expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts [1][3] - The U.S. second-quarter GDP growth rate was revised up to 3.8%, exceeding the previous estimate of 3.3%, driven by strong consumer spending, although weak export activity partially offset this growth [3] Group 2 - President Trump announced new tariffs on heavy trucks, brand-name drugs, and cabinets, raising concerns about global trade uncertainty and negatively impacting risk appetite in Asian markets [2][4] - The market is closely watching the upcoming Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index report for insights into the Federal Reserve's monetary policy direction, with expectations of a modest rise in overall PCE inflation to 2.7% [2][4] - Following the release of positive economic data, investors have reduced bets on Federal Reserve easing, with the probability of a rate cut in October dropping from over 90% to 87% [3]

Core Viewpoint - Since 2025, China's exports have maintained a strong growth rate despite increasing global trade uncertainties, primarily driven by high growth in non-US exports offsetting declines in exports to the US [4][5]. Group 1: Export Performance - From January to August 2025, China's exports remained robust, with ASEAN, Africa, and the EU being the main contributors, while the US was a significant drag [5]. - China's export products are increasingly concentrated in high-end manufacturing, with labor-intensive industries shifting from product exports to capacity relocation [5]. Group 2: Drivers of Non-US Export Growth - Transshipment trade is not the main reason for high export growth; since May 2024, China's exports to non-US regions have maintained a high year-on-year growth rate due to a combination of high global manufacturing activity and low year-on-year base [6]. - For the EU, the main driver of high export growth is the recovery in consumer spending, influenced by multiple interest rate cuts since June 2024, which positively impacted both corporate investment and consumer spending [6]. - In the ASEAN region, capacity relocation has driven growth in intermediate goods exports, particularly in consumer electronics, with significant contributions from electronic components [6]. - In Africa, comprehensive deepening of mineral industry cooperation and consumer demand has led to a 46.5% year-on-year increase in exports through foreign contracting projects, with high growth in machinery and consumer goods exports [7]. Group 3: Future Export Logic - Looking ahead, two main factors are expected to drive exports: competitive product advantages that can enhance China's import share in non-US regions, and a significant increase in global capital expenditure driven by various factors including developed countries' industrial policies and the recovery of global manufacturing PMI [8].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The bond market is suppressed by the recent increase in risk appetite. Meanwhile, the expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut and the rising global trade uncertainty add to the uncertainty of foreign capital inflows. Overall, the bond market fluctuates between the expectations of stable growth and monetary easing. Short - term attention should be paid to the policy signals at the end of the month [3]. - With the repurchase rate rising, the prices of Treasury bond futures fluctuate. Attention should be paid to the decline of the basis of the 2512 contract. In the medium - term, there is adjustment pressure, and short - sellers can use far - month contracts for appropriate hedging [4]. Summary by Directory 1. Interest Rate Pricing Tracking Indicators - **Price Indicators**: China's monthly CPI has a 0.00% month - on - month change and a - 0.40% year - on - year change; China's monthly PPI has a 0.00% month - on - month change and a - 2.90% year - on - year change [9]. - **Monthly Economic Indicators**: The social financing scale is 431.26 trillion yuan, with a month - on - month increase of 1.04 trillion yuan (+0.24%); M2 year - on - year growth is 8.80%, with a month - on - month increase of 0.50% (+6.02%); the manufacturing PMI is 49.40%, with a month - on - month increase of 0.10% (+0.20%) [9]. - **Daily Economic Indicators**: The US dollar index is 97.54, with a day - on - day decrease of 0.28 (-0.29%); the offshore US dollar to RMB exchange rate is 7.1180, with a day - on - day decrease of 0.002 (-0.03%); SHIBOR 7 - day is 1.47, with a day - on - day increase of 0.02 (+1.17%); DR007 is 1.48, with a day - on - day increase of 0.01 (+0.34%); R007 is 1.51, with a day - on - day decrease of 0.05 (-3.26%); the yield of 3 - month inter - bank certificates of deposit (AAA) is 1.58, with a day - on - day increase of 0.01 (+0.32%); the AA - AAA credit spread (1Y) is 0.08, with a day - on - day decrease of 0.01 (-11.11%) [9]. 2. Overview of the Treasury Bond and Treasury Bond Futures Market - Relevant figures include the closing price trend of the main continuous contracts of Treasury bond futures, the price changes of each Treasury bond futures variety, the precipitation of funds in each Treasury bond futures variety, the proportion of open interest in each Treasury bond futures variety, the net open interest ratio (top 20) of each Treasury bond futures variety, the long - short open interest ratio (top 20) of each Treasury bond futures variety, the spread between China Development Bank bonds and Treasury bonds, and the issuance of Treasury bonds [11][12][20]. 3. Overview of the Money Market Funding Situation - Relevant figures include the Shibor interest rate trend, the yield trend of inter - bank certificates of deposit (AAA) at maturity, the trading statistics of inter - bank pledged repurchase, and the issuance of local government bonds [23][26]. 4. Spread Overview - Relevant figures include the inter - delivery spread trend of each Treasury bond futures variety, and the term spread of cash bonds and the cross - variety spread of futures (4*TS - T, 2*TS - TF, 2*TF - T, 3*T - TL, 2*TS - 3*TF + T) [32][33][34]. 5. Two - Year Treasury Bond Futures - Relevant figures include the implied interest rate of the main contract of two - year Treasury bond futures and the Treasury bond yield to maturity, the IRR of the TS main contract and the funding rate, the term spread of cash bonds and the cross - variety spread of futures (2*TS - 3*TF + T), the three - year basis trend of the TS main contract, and the three - year net basis trend of the TS main contract [36][41][48]. 6. Five - Year Treasury Bond Futures - Relevant figures include the implied interest rate of the main contract of five - year Treasury bond futures and the Treasury bond yield to maturity, the IRR of the TF main contract and the funding rate, the three - year basis trend of the TF main contract, and the three - year net basis trend of the TF main contract [50][54]. 7. Ten - Year Treasury Bond Futures - Relevant figures include the implied yield of the main contract of ten - year Treasury bond futures and the Treasury bond yield to maturity, the IRR of the T main contract and the funding rate, the three - year basis trend of the T main contract, and the three - year net basis trend of the T main contract [57][58]. 8. Thirty - Year Treasury Bond Futures - Relevant figures include the implied yield of the main contract of thirty - year Treasury bond futures and the Treasury bond yield to maturity, the IRR of the TL main contract and the funding rate, the three - year basis trend of the TL main contract, and the three - year net basis trend of the TL main contract [64][70].

Group 1 - The Canadian dollar (CAD) is experiencing weakness due to the recent decline in international oil prices, which is closely linked to the performance of CAD as a commodity currency [1] - Despite a recent improvement in Canadian retail sales data providing a temporary boost to market sentiment, the overall outlook for CAD remains negative amid global economic slowdown and trade uncertainties [1] - CAD faces significant upward resistance and lacks the internal momentum for a sustained rebound unless oil prices trend upward or global risk appetite shifts significantly [1] Group 2 - If the USD/CAD exchange rate breaks above 1.3900, it may further test resistance levels at 1.3950 and the psychological level of 1.4000, with a potential new bullish trend if it surpasses the May high of 1.4015 [2] - The current rise in USD/CAD is primarily driven by the divergence in policies between the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada [2] - Key support levels for USD/CAD are in the range of 1.3855-1.3850, with further attention on 1.3800 and the 100-day moving average if it breaks below [2]

Core Viewpoint - China's foreign trade maintains a high growth rate despite increasing international risks and challenges, with a total import and export value of 25.7 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.5% in the first seven months of the year, which is an acceleration of 0.6 percentage points compared to the first half of the year [1] Supporting Factors for Trade Quality and Quantity Improvement - Policy support has been significant, with multiple rounds of foreign trade stabilization policies implemented since the fourth quarter of last year, focusing on fostering new trade dynamics and enhancing public services for foreign trade enterprises [2] - Diversified cooperation has been expanded, with imports and exports to emerging and other markets growing by 5% in the first seven months, accounting for 65.5% of total trade, with notable increases in trade with ASEAN and Africa [2] - The release of new trade momentum is evident, with exports of mechanical and electrical products growing by 9.3%, making up 60% of total exports, indicating a solid upward trend in foreign trade [2] High-Value Product Export Growth - High-tech and high-value-added products such as smart home devices, electric vehicles, industrial robots, and ships continue to show strong export growth, with 654,000 foreign trade enterprises active in the first seven months, of which nearly 90% are private enterprises [3] Global Economic and Trade Uncertainty - Global trade still faces significant uncertainty, with increased tariff barriers raising global trade costs and impacting supply chain efficiency, leading to downward risks in global trade [4] - The World Trade Organization (WTO) has updated its global trade growth forecast for 2025 to 0.9%, an improvement from previous estimates, but still below pre-tariff adjustment levels, indicating ongoing challenges [4] - The WTO highlights that the full impact of recent tariff measures is gradually becoming apparent, with uncertainty remaining a destructive force in the global trade environment [4]

Core Insights - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its economic growth forecasts for Central Asia and the Caucasus, increasing the expected growth rates for 2025 and 2026 to 5.5% and 5.1% respectively, driven by anticipated oil production growth and stable domestic demand [1] - Conversely, the ADB has downgraded the economic growth forecasts for the Asia-Pacific region for 2025 and 2026 to 4.7% and 4.6% respectively, citing global trade uncertainties, reduced exports, and weak domestic demand as primary factors [1] - The region is also facing additional risks such as localized armed conflicts and supply chain disruptions [1]

Global Manufacturing PMI Overview - In July 2025, the global manufacturing PMI was 49.3%, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points from June, marking the end of a two-month upward trend [1] - The PMI has remained below 50% for five consecutive months, indicating continued weakness in global manufacturing and a slight reduction in recovery momentum compared to June [1] Regional Manufacturing Performance - In Europe, the manufacturing PMI slightly increased to above 49%, indicating a slow recovery [2] - In the Americas, the manufacturing PMI decreased to 48%, remaining in the contraction zone for five months [2] - The ISM report highlighted that the U.S. manufacturing PMI was 48% in July, down 1 percentage point from June, with new orders slightly rising but still low [2] Economic Uncertainties - U.S. tariff policies and weak employment data have increased uncertainties regarding economic recovery [3] - The Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate target range at 4.25% to 4.50% due to inflation pressures [3] - Rising input prices are leading U.S. manufacturers to adopt a cautious investment approach, with Citibank predicting further profit margin shrinkage due to new tariffs [3] Asian and African Manufacturing Insights - The Asian manufacturing PMI was 50.5% in July, slightly down from June, but still indicating expansion [4] - The Asian Development Bank forecasts a 4.7% economic growth rate for 46 developing Asian economies in 2025, despite a slight downward revision [4] - The African manufacturing PMI rose to 51.1%, indicating a sustained recovery, with South Africa and Nigeria showing expansion [5]

Core Insights - Medtronic, a leader in medical technology, has seen its stock decline significantly from its 2021 peak, primarily due to product recalls and market conditions [2][3][5] Financial Performance - In the past year, Medtronic reported nearly $33.2 billion in revenue and $4.3 billion in net income, indicating slight growth and consistent profitability [3] - Operating cash flow has been weak, with only $127 million recorded in the latest quarter, representing less than 0.5% of revenue [3] Stock Performance and Market Comparison - Medtronic's stock has declined approximately 50% from its 2021 peak of around $140 to below $70 in late 2023, while the S&P 500 experienced a peak-to-trough decline of 25.4% during the same period [2][7] - The stock has not yet returned to its pre-Crisis high, with the highest value since then being $94.50 on March 9, 2025, and currently trading at $92.94 [7] Economic and Market Challenges - Current economic challenges, including inflation pressures and uncertainties in global trade and medical reimbursement trends, may strain healthcare profit margins [5] - Historical data shows that during economic downturns, Medtronic's stock has lost more value compared to the S&P 500, raising concerns about its resilience in adverse market conditions [6][9] Growth Concerns - Medtronic's trailing P/E ratio is approximately 27, despite slowing revenue growth, which has decreased from over 5% to under 3% in the most recent quarter [8]