Core Insights - The comprehensive factor value of the dividend style timing model for the week of October 27 to October 31, 2025, is -0.78, which is a decline from -0.63 in the previous week (October 20 to October 24, 2025), indicating that it remains below zero and has not generated a positive signal [1][6][7]. Model Results - The latest results show that the decline in U.S. Treasury yields and the recovery in analyst industry sentiment have contributed negatively to the dividend scoring. Additionally, the market sentiment has improved this week, but the positive contribution from the net financing factor to dividends has decreased [6][7]. Factor Analysis - The individual factor values as of October 31, 2025, include: - Non-manufacturing PMI for China: -0.12 - M2 YoY for China: 0.83 - U.S. 10-year Treasury yield: -1.40 - Relative net value of dividends: -0.27 - Dividend yield of the CSI dividend index minus 10-year government bond yield: -0.15 - Net financing: -1.32 - Average industry sentiment: 2.40 [12].

Group 1: Macro Economic Insights - The Federal Reserve's recent actions have led to a stronger dollar and adjustments in risk assets, with expectations of continued strength in the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields [3][14]. - The market has overestimated the likelihood of interest rate cuts, with the Fed's stance indicating limited future easing as it approaches neutral interest rates [5][25]. - The anticipated decline in the 30-year Treasury bond is projected to continue, targeting the low point from September 30, 2024 [14][16]. Group 2: A-Share Market Analysis - The A-share market has seen a significant drop, with the Shanghai Composite Index falling below 4000 points, influenced by the Fed's stance and the conclusion of U.S.-China trade negotiations [4][18]. - Caution is advised for investors, with suggested stop-loss levels set at 3926 for the Shanghai Composite Index, as the dollar's strength may pressure bullish positions [4][22]. - The technology sector has shown high absorption rates, but investors are advised against chasing high-volatility stocks at elevated levels, favoring sectors like metals, coal, and renewable energy for potential gains [4][18]. Group 3: U.S. Stock Market Dynamics - The U.S. stock market is expected to experience a divergence in performance, with strong earnings driving individual stock performance amid overall market volatility [5][25]. - The market's reaction to the Fed's comments has led to a recalibration of expectations regarding December's interest rate decisions, with a significant portion of the market pricing in potential rate hikes [5][26]. - Earnings expectations for the third quarter are low, suggesting that any positive surprises could bolster stock performance [30]. Group 4: Foreign Exchange Market Trends - The onshore RMB has appreciated against the dollar, reflecting the Fed's hawkish stance and the resolution of U.S.-China trade discussions [29]. - The dollar is expected to maintain its strength, with projections indicating a continued upward trend against other currencies, including the euro [29][31]. - The RMB is anticipated to experience wide fluctuations, but it is expected to outperform many other currencies due to supportive domestic policies [29]. Group 5: Commodity Market Outlook - The commodity market has seen a decline, with the Wenhua Commodity Index down by 0.66%, influenced by the Fed's actions and a strengthening dollar [32]. - Overall commodity prices are expected to experience volatility, with specific opportunities identified in copper and oil trading strategies [32][34].

Group 1: Macroeconomic Background of Fed's Rate Cut - The U.S. economy is slowing down, with a real GDP growth of 2.1% in the first half of the year, below the expected growth of nearly 3% for 2023-2024 and the 2015-2019 average of 2.6%[2] - Employment demand and supply are both weak, with an average of only 27,000 new non-farm jobs added monthly from May to August, and the unemployment rate rising to 4.3%[2] - Inflation is showing a mixed structure, with stable but high headline inflation, and commodity inflation rising offset by a decline in service inflation[2] Group 2: U.S. Treasury Yield Trends and Supply-Demand Characteristics - The term premium for U.S. Treasuries has significantly increased, reflecting investor caution towards long-term risks, with 20-year and above Treasuries at historically high premium levels[2] - The supply-demand structure for Treasuries is changing, with the Treasury increasing short-term debt issuance while maintaining stable overall financing[2] - As of September, T-Bills accounted for 21.5% of the total outstanding marketable debt, indicating a shift in financing strategy[2] Group 3: Historical Experience of Rate Cuts and Future Outlook - Historically, in the seven rate cut cycles from 1982 to 2019, the 10-year Treasury yield typically declines before the first cut due to "expectation pricing," but may rebound in the following months[2] - The Fed is expected to be cautious in its rate cut approach, with only one cut likely in October or December this year, and 2-3 cuts anticipated next year, leading to a policy rate around 3% by the end of 2026[2] - The 10-year Treasury yield is projected to fluctuate between 3.9% and 4.3% in the next 1-3 months, and potentially drop to 3.5%-4% in the 3-6 month outlook[2]

Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market experienced a significant decline, particularly in the technology sector, which fell nearly 4%, with the Hang Seng Index breaking the support level of 25,700 [1] - The decline is attributed to the risk exposure of U.S. regional banks, but its direct impact on Hong Kong stocks is limited. The resulting decrease in U.S. Treasury yields and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts may be beneficial [1] - The market correction is seen as a result of excessive prior gains, with tariffs also contributing to a suppression of risk appetite [1] Group 2 - In the trading session, only two Hong Kong stock ETFs experienced redemptions, with one related to negative news about two automotive companies. The remaining ETFs saw net inflows, with 13 products collectively gaining over 1.256 billion shares [2] - The Hong Kong technology ETF received significant attention, with a net subscription of 84.85 million shares, indicating strong investor interest despite the market downturn [3] Group 3 - Long-term investors are advised to view the current market adjustment as a buying opportunity, particularly in leading technology and innovative pharmaceutical stocks, which have seen substantial corrections [3] - The copper-to-oil ratio is highlighted as a potential indicator of market trends, with a higher ratio suggesting stronger economic growth and lower inflation, serving as a predictive tool for market movements [3]

Monetary Policy Insights - The Federal Reserve's September FOMC meeting resulted in a 25 basis point (bp) rate cut, with only the new member Milan voting against it, advocating for a 50 bp cut[6] - The dot plot indicates an increase in expected rate cuts from 4 to 5 times between 2025 and 2027, with 2025 seeing an adjustment from 2 to 3 cuts[8][11] - Economic forecasts show an increase in GDP growth and inflation predictions, while unemployment rates are expected to remain low[7] Market Reactions - Following the FOMC meeting, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield dropped from 4.05% to below 4%, but rebounded to around 4.08% after Powell's press conference[11] - Short-term rates have fully priced in the rate cuts, while long-term rates remain constrained by high inflation and term premiums[11] Future Considerations - The independence of the Federal Reserve may be tested in 2026, particularly with political pressures from the Trump administration and upcoming midterm elections[5][11] - The market's current pricing of rate cuts may be overly optimistic, with potential volatility if inflation rises or employment data improves unexpectedly[16] Investment Strategy - Buying long-term bonds on dips may be a favorable strategy, as the market appears to have adequately priced in long-term risks[17]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of macroeconomic research and its continuous evolution, highlighting the team's commitment to providing valuable independent research outcomes for 2025 and beyond [8][10]. Group 1: Macro Investment - The article outlines ten essential readings for macro investment, tracking major asset performances and macro trends since the beginning of the year, including changes in gold, RMB/USD exchange rates, and bond yields [8]. Group 2: Domestic Economy - Six key judgments regarding the domestic economy have been made, addressing areas such as tariff impacts, policy framework shifts, and new economic drivers, which differ from mainstream market expectations [8]. Group 3: 2025 Outlook - The year 2025 is positioned as a pivotal year for the research team, focusing on restructuring research frameworks and systematically presenting research findings, adhering to the principle of providing actionable insights [8]. Group 4: Classic Review - A review of Trump's "big cycle" and the re-evaluation of the dollar exchange rate is presented, discussing global trade imbalances and the U.S. twin deficits, along with potential solutions to these issues [10]. Group 5: Excess Savings - The article discusses the phenomenon of excess savings surpassing 10 trillion, questioning who is contributing to this increase and exploring potential release paths compared to international experiences [12]. Group 6: Interest Rate Trends - The article analyzes the implications of a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, examining historical patterns of long-term U.S. Treasury yields and the associated market dynamics [16]. Group 7: High-Frequency Tracking - Following the Federal Reserve's September meeting, global stock indices have generally continued to rise, indicating a positive market response to the anticipated interest rate cuts [18].

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 4.00-4.25% during its September meeting, while also revising up its economic and inflation forecasts, indicating a potential for three more rate cuts by 2025 [42][46] - The U.S. retail sales in August increased by 0.6%, surpassing market expectations of a decline of 0.2%, driven by improvements in online shopping and dining services [46] Group 2 - The fourth round of U.S.-China trade talks concluded with a consensus on the TikTok issue, focusing on data security and content management, but limited progress on broader trade topics [28] - As of July, the average tariff rate imposed by the U.S. on global imports was 9.75%, with a significantly higher rate of 40.36% on imports from China, contributing approximately $10.1 billion in tariff revenue [28][31]

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve has restarted interest rate cuts, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield briefly falling below 4.0% [1][3] - Since the early 1970s, the Federal Reserve has experienced 12 interest rate cut cycles, with 5 occurring in a soft landing environment and 7 in a hard landing context [5][6] - In soft landing scenarios, the average interest rate cut is about 234 basis points (bps) over an average duration of 9 months, while in hard landing scenarios, the average cut is 647 bps over 20 months [5][6] Group 2 - The macroeconomic logic behind different interest rate patterns is influenced by the nature of the economic landing, affecting the slope and space of U.S. Treasury yields [2][27] - In preventive rate cuts, the decline in Treasury yields is smaller and rebounds sooner, while in recessionary cuts, the recovery in yields occurs later [2][28] - The low point of the 10-year Treasury yield is often associated with the pace of rate cuts, with faster cuts leading to earlier lows [2][28] Group 3 - Despite the restart of rate cuts, the potential for further declines in the 10-year Treasury yield may be limited due to rising long-term nominal neutral rates in the range of 3-3.5% [3][50] - The market has priced in 4-5 rate cuts by the end of 2026, but economic forecasts suggest the Fed may only cut rates once if inflation remains above target [3][50] - The increase in term premium is expected to dominate the direction of long-term Treasury yields, with significant upward pressure from debt supply expansion and policy uncertainty [3][56]

Group 1: Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25bps as expected during the September FOMC meeting, with indications of two more rate cuts within the year and an additional cut next year, which is more hawkish than market expectations[2] - Following the FOMC meeting, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose by 6.31bps to 4.127%, while the 2-year yield increased by 1.59bps to 3.572%[3] - The market initially reacted to a more dovish 2025 dot plot but later adjusted to a more hawkish outlook for 2026, influenced by Powell's statements[3] Group 2: Market Reactions - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices rose by 1.22% and 2.21% respectively, driven by the Fed's rate cut and positive developments in U.S.-China TikTok negotiations[3] - The U.S. dollar index increased by 0.10% to 97.64, reflecting a mixed response to the Fed's actions and economic data[3] - Gold prices initially rose by 1.16% to $3685 per ounce but later declined, indicating volatility in response to the Fed's hawkish stance[3] Group 3: Economic Indicators - U.S. retail sales for August increased by 0.6%, surpassing expectations of 0.2%, with core retail sales (excluding autos) rising by 0.7% against a forecast of 0.4%[3] - Initial jobless claims for the week ending September 13 fell to 231,000, below the expected 240,000, indicating a strengthening labor market[3] - The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow model predicts a Q3 2025 GDP growth of 3.3%, while the New York Fed's Nowcast model estimates it at 2.1%[3] Group 4: Political Risks - The failure of temporary spending bills in the Senate raises the risk of a federal government shutdown on October 1, increasing political uncertainty in the market[4] - The potential for Trump to gain more influence over the Federal Reserve could lead to a shift from a data-dependent to a Trump-dependent policy framework, impacting future monetary policy decisions[4]

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve has restarted interest rate cuts, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield briefly falling below 4.0% [1][3] - Since the early 1970s, the Federal Reserve has experienced 12 interest rate cut cycles, with 5 occurring in a soft landing environment and 7 in a hard landing context [5][6] - In soft landing scenarios, the average interest rate cut is about 234 basis points (bps) over an average duration of 9 months, while in hard landing scenarios, the average cut is 647 bps over 20 months [5][6] Group 2 - The macroeconomic conditions determine the slope and space of the decline in U.S. Treasury yields, with preventive cuts resulting in smaller declines and earlier rebounds [2][27] - The low point of the 10-year Treasury yield often occurs 1-2 months before or after the last rate cut in preventive cut scenarios [28][75] - The timing of the low point in Treasury yields is closely related to the pace of interest rate cuts, with faster cuts leading to earlier lows [2][75] Group 3 - Despite the restart of interest rate cuts, the potential for further declines in the 10-year Treasury yield may be limited due to the rise in the long-term nominal neutral interest rate to the 3-3.5% range [3][50] - The market has priced in 4-5 rate cuts by the end of 2026, but the Federal Reserve may only cut rates once if the PCE inflation is projected at 2.6% and unemployment at 4.4% [3][50] - The increase in term premium is expected to dominate the direction of long-term Treasury yields, with the term premium rising to around 0.9% in 2025 due to expanded debt supply and policy uncertainty [3][56]