Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the challenges facing the U.S. economy, particularly the rising government borrowing costs and the implications of a potential increase in the national debt due to tax cuts and other fiscal policies [1][2]. Group 1: Economic Impact of Rising Debt - The U.S. economy is experiencing a second wave of challenges following the resolution of tariff issues, with rising government borrowing costs becoming increasingly evident [1]. - Moody's downgrade of the U.S. credit rating has led to a sell-off in U.S. Treasury bonds, causing yields to rise sharply, with the 30-year Treasury yield reaching 5.089%, the highest since October 2023 [2]. - The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicts that the Republican tax cuts could increase the deficit to about 7% of GDP, an unprecedented level for a low unemployment economy [2][3]. Group 2: Government and Consumer Borrowing Costs - As Treasury yields rise, the government faces higher interest payments on nearly $29 trillion in debt, potentially leading to increased taxes or reduced government services for citizens [4]. - The high interest rate environment not only affects government finances but also impacts consumers, as borrowing costs for significant purchases like homes and cars are linked to long-term yields [4]. Group 3: Political Stance on Fiscal Policy - There is skepticism regarding whether the Trump administration will make substantial fiscal adjustments, with Republican leaders arguing that the CBO's deficit projections are exaggerated [5]. - Analysts suggest that there will be no significant fiscal tightening in the foreseeable future, and the U.S. is likely to continue running large deficits [5][6]. - The Trump administration's previous promises to address the deficit through efficiency measures have been scaled back, indicating a lack of urgency in tackling the growing debt [6][7].

Report Industry Investment Ratings No industry investment ratings are provided in the report. Core Views of the Report - The financial market is affected by multiple factors such as US fiscal deficits, trade policies, and geopolitical tensions. The stock and bond markets in the US show signs of instability, and gold has attracted inflow of bottom - fishing funds. - In the commodity market, different commodities have different trends. For example, the prices of some agricultural products are affected by weather and supply - demand relationships, while the prices of some metals and energy chemicals are influenced by factors like production, inventory, and trade policies. Summary by Directory 1. Financial News and Comments 1.1 Macro Strategy (Gold) - The EU is expected to share a revised trade proposal with the US, aiming to boost negotiations. The US Treasury auctioned $16 billion of 20 - year Treasury bonds, with poor auction results. - Gold prices are oscillating and showing strength. Tensions in the Middle East, poor 20 - year Treasury bond auction data, and the downgrade of the US sovereign credit rating have led to inflows of bottom - fishing funds. Gold is expected to remain oscillating in the short term [9][10]. 1.2 Macro Strategy (Foreign Exchange Futures - Dollar Index) - A measure of the dollar's performance has fallen to a one - month low. Traders are waiting for the G - 7 meeting to see if the Trump administration seeks a weaker dollar. - Trump claims that the tax - cut bill is close to passing, but there is still opposition. Rising US Treasury yields and concerns about deficits have led to a weakening of the dollar index. The dollar is expected to be weak in the short term [11][13]. 1.3 Macro Strategy (Stock Index Futures) - The Ministry of Commerce responded to the US's attempt to ban Chinese advanced computing chips globally, stating that it is a unilateral and protectionist act. Shanghai plans to implement a consumer goods trade - in program, and eight departments jointly issued measures to support small and micro - enterprise financing. - The market is differentiated, with more structural and thematic opportunities. It is recommended to have a balanced allocation [15][17]. 1.4 Macro Strategy (US Stock Index Futures) - The 20 - year Treasury bond auction was dismal, and the House Speaker Johnson announced an agreement on the state and local tax deduction cap. - Concerns about the sustainability of US government debt are hard to dispel in the short term. Long - term interest rates will suppress US stocks, which are expected to be weak and oscillating [19][21]. 1.5 Macro Strategy (Treasury Bond Futures) - The central bank conducted a 7 - day reverse repurchase operation of 157 billion yuan, with a net injection of 65 billion yuan. - Treasury bond futures are oscillating narrowly. It is recommended to focus on the strategy of laying out medium - term long positions on dips [22]. 2. Commodity News and Comments 2.1 Agricultural Products (Soybean Meal) - On May 21, the actual成交 volume of imported soybeans at the auction was 85,606 tons, with a成交 rate of 32.1%. The market anticipates that the USDA's weekly export sales report will show a net increase of 19 - 700,000 tons in US soybean exports. - Argentine precipitation affects soybean harvests, and US soybean planting progress is slow, causing CBOT soybeans to rise. However, the increase is expected to be limited. Domestic soybean meal prices have been slightly adjusted upwards. Soybean meal futures are expected to oscillate, and attention should be paid to US soybean growing areas' weather and the 25/26 balance sheet adjustment [23][26]. 2.2 Black Metals (Rebar/HRC) - In April 2025, China's air - conditioner production increased year - on - year, while refrigerator and TV production decreased. From May 1 - 18, the retail sales of passenger cars increased year - on - year. - Steel prices are oscillating, and the market sentiment is cautious. With weak domestic real - estate and infrastructure demand, uncertain manufacturing demand, and potential external demand risks, steel prices are expected to continue oscillating in the near future. It is recommended to hold light positions in the short term [27][29]. 2.3 Agricultural Products (Sugar) - India's sugar domestic sales quota in May 2025 is 2.35 million tons, the same as last month. Brazil's sugar and molasses exports in the first three weeks of May decreased year - on - year. China's syrup and premix imports in April decreased year - on - year. - International sugar trade supply - demand is expected to loosen, and the global sugar supply - demand may turn to surplus in the 25/26 season. Zhengzhou sugar is expected to oscillate in the short term, and attention should be paid to the weather in major producing countries and Brazil's sugar - pressing data [30][34]. 2.4 Black Metals (Coking Coal/Coke) - The coking coal market in East China is weakly stable. Coal mines have stable production, but downstream procurement is negative. The coking coal futures are oscillating downward, and the supply is excessive. The first round of coke price cuts has been implemented. - Coking coal is expected to be bearish in the short and medium term, and coke is expected to oscillate weakly [35][36]. 2.5 Non - Ferrous Metals (Alumina) - The overall progress of the Guangxi Beihai green ecological aluminum project has exceeded 90%, and it is expected to be completed and put into operation in the third quarter of this year. - The alumina spot price has increased, and the Guinea ore disturbance has led to increased short - term fluctuations in the market. It is recommended to wait and see [37]. 2.6 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lead) - On May 20, the LME 0 - 3 lead was at a discount of $24.07 per ton. In April, lead concentrate imports increased year - on - year. Recycled lead smelters have cut waste battery purchase prices due to losses. - The lead industry has high finished - product inventories and weak terminal demand. There is a risk of a squeeze in the overseas market. Lead prices are expected to oscillate weakly in the short term. It is recommended to wait and see and focus on potential internal - external positive arbitrage opportunities [39][42]. 2.7 Non - Ferrous Metals (Zinc) - From January to April, the cumulative export volume of galvanized sheets increased year - on - year. On May 20, the LME 0 - 3 zinc was at a discount of $29.83 per ton. - Zinc prices are oscillating widely. The near - strong and far - weak pattern remains unchanged, and the social inventory inflection point may be gradually confirmed. It is recommended to short at high levels on a medium - term basis for unilateral trading and focus on positive arbitrage opportunities [43][45]. 2.8 Non - Ferrous Metals (Polysilicon) - The US plans to impose high tariffs on Southeast Asian solar equipment. There has been an increase in warehouse receipts, and leading enterprises are maintaining price - holding strategies, while second - and third - tier enterprises have cut prices. - The polysilicon market is affected by news, and the supply - demand situation is complex. It is recommended to focus on positive arbitrage opportunities after price corrections [46][48]. 2.9 Non - Ferrous Metals (Industrial Silicon) - An organic silicon new material and additive project with an annual output of 40,000 tons is in the environmental impact assessment public - notice stage. - Industrial silicon prices have been falling. Some small factories plan to cut production, while some silicon factories in Sichuan may resume production. With weak demand, the market is not optimistic. It is not recommended to go long on the left side, and short positions can be held [49][50]. 2.10 Non - Ferrous Metals (Copper) - The LME has approved the addition of three warehousing facilities in Hong Kong. China's copper production in April increased slightly month - on - month. Antofagasta has started mid - year negotiations with Chinese and Japanese smelters. - The US dollar index may be under pressure, which supports copper prices, but the short - term weakening of the fundamentals may suppress copper prices. Copper prices are expected to oscillate at high levels. It is recommended to conduct band trading [51][54]. 2.11 Non - Ferrous Metals (Lithium Carbonate) - Argentina has approved a $2.5 billion lithium mine project by Rio Tinto. Argentina's lithium carbonate exports in April were 8,066.71 tons. - The long - term logic of oversupply and falling cost support in the lithium carbonate market remains unchanged. The market is expected to be unstable before the improvement of spot and downstream orders. It is recommended to control short - position sizes and pay attention to supply - side disturbances [55][57]. 2.12 Non - Ferrous Metals (Nickel) - On May 21, LME nickel inventory decreased by 312 tons compared to the previous day. - LME and SHFE nickel inventories are slightly decreasing. Nickel prices are oscillating. The NPI - to - high - ice - nickel profit has opened, and the supply of pure nickel may increase marginally. It is recommended to focus on short - term band trading and medium - term long - position opportunities on dips [58][59]. 2.13 Energy Chemicals (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) - On May 21, the spot price of civil LPG in Shandong was stable. The US C3 inventory has been accumulating, and the Far - East import willingness has been partially suppressed. - The LPG market is weak, and the futures are expected to oscillate weakly [60][64]. 2.14 Energy Chemicals (Crude Oil) - The EIA data shows that the US commercial crude oil inventory increased in the week ending May 16. - Oil prices are falling. With rising inventory, stable production, and low downstream inventory, there is a high risk of a further decline in oil prices in the absence of effective upward drivers [65][66]. 2.15 Energy Chemicals (PTA) - The PTA spot price has increased, and the spot basis has stabilized. - PTA futures are oscillating. With supply - side disturbances and strong demand, the PTA valuation has been repaired, but it has corrected recently due to demand - side rumors. It is expected to oscillate and adjust in the short term [67][68]. 2.16 Energy Chemicals (Urea) - As of May 21, China's urea enterprise inventory increased compared to last week. The urea price in Shandong has declined slightly. - Urea is oscillating. The export - related expectations have been gradually realized, and the 9/1 spread is expected to remain high [70][71]. 2.17 Energy Chemicals (Bottle Chips) - The export quotes of bottle - chip factories are mostly stable. - With falling raw material costs, high industry production, and limited processing - fee decline space, the bottle - chip processing fee is expected to fluctuate at a low level following cost changes [72][74]. 2.18 Energy Chemicals (Soda Ash) - The soda - ash market in South China is stable. The soda - ash futures have strengthened slightly, while the spot market is oscillating steadily. - Short - term soda - ash plant maintenance may support the market, but it is recommended to go short at high levels in the medium term [75][76]. 2.19 Energy Chemicals (Float Glass) - On May 21, the price of float glass in the Shahe market was mostly stable. - The glass futures have risen slightly, but the fundamentals have not changed much. With weak demand and no positive policies, glass prices are expected to remain low. Attention should be paid to real - estate policy changes [76][77]. 2.20 Shipping Index (Container Freight Rates) - Due to a national strike, Belgian ports are facing disruptions. The rumors of Maersk's lower - than - expected cabin opening in June have impacted the European - route futures. - It is recommended to treat the market with a weakly oscillating mindset, as the price from Shanghai to Rotterdam has not been released, and it is less likely to exceed $2,500 per FEU [78].

Core Viewpoint - Investors are increasingly betting that long-term U.S. Treasury yields will surge due to concerns over the expanding government debt and deficits, with expectations that the 10-year yield may reach 5% by year-end [1] Group 1: Investor Sentiment - There is a significant shift in investor sentiment towards long-term U.S. Treasury bonds, with many placing heavy bets on rising yields [1] - The current trend of declining U.S. Treasury prices aligns with the views of major Wall Street firms, indicating a consensus on the outlook for yields [1] Group 2: Institutional Predictions - Major financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, have raised their yield forecasts in response to the changing economic landscape [1]

Group 1 - Concerns over the expanding U.S. government debt and deficit have led traders to bet on a surge in long-term U.S. Treasury yields, exacerbated by President Trump's tax cuts [1] - The latest downward bets align with Wall Street sentiment, as strategists from major banks like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan have raised their yield forecasts [1] - Traders have placed significant bets that the 10-year Treasury yield will test 5%, with a notable $11 million premium at risk [1] Group 2 - On Monday, the 30-year Treasury yield briefly surpassed 5%, marking its highest level since November 2023, following Moody's downgrade of the U.S. credit rating from Aaa to Aa1 [3] - The hedge premium for greater losses on the long end of the Treasury yield curve has reached its highest level since April, indicating increased market volatility [3] - JPMorgan's client survey highlighted rising expectations for Treasury yield increases, with direct short positions climbing to their highest level since February 10 [3][4] Group 3 - The most active SOFR options indicate a strong demand for put options at the 95.75 strike price, particularly for those expiring in September 2025 [7][9] - The trading flow includes significant positions in put options, reflecting a market focus on hedging against rising interest rates [9][11] Group 4 - Recent CFTC data shows asset managers have significantly closed long positions, while hedge funds have covered short positions, indicating a trend towards deleveraging [13] - The net long duration closed by asset managers is equivalent to approximately 217,000 10-year Treasury futures contracts, the largest since November of the previous year [13]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the significant market reactions following Moody's downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, highlighting the implications for U.S. stocks, bonds, and trade policies [2][4][6]. Market Reactions - U.S. stock indices opened sharply lower, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 initially dropping over 1%, and later narrowing losses to 0.73% and 0.55% respectively [4]. - The U.S. bond market experienced a severe sell-off, with the 30-year Treasury yield surpassing 5%, marking the highest level since November 2023 [4][6]. - The dollar index fell by 0.63%, indicating a decline in the dollar's value [2]. Moody's Downgrade - Moody's downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing the expanding federal budget deficit and the increasing reliance on refinancing in a high-interest-rate environment as primary reasons [4][6]. - Analysts warn that rising bond yields and a declining dollar could trigger another wave of stock market sell-offs, especially if President Trump loses control over the long-term bond market [2][4]. Trade Policy Concerns - U.S. Treasury Secretary warned of a return to high tariffs if countries do not negotiate in good faith, indicating a more aggressive stance in trade negotiations [8][10]. - Ongoing trade talks with major allies like the EU, Japan, and South Korea are reportedly stalled, with significant disagreements remaining, particularly in the automotive sector [8][9]. Economic Implications - Analysts express concerns that rising long-term bond yields will increase the government's net interest costs and deficits, potentially undermining the safe-haven status of U.S. Treasuries [6]. - The uncertainty surrounding tariffs and trade negotiations could lead to structural price increases globally, as other countries may retaliate with their own tariffs [10].