Core Insights - Despite elevated interest rates and ongoing trade tensions, the largest U.S. banks continue to report strong financial results [1] - In Q2, the five largest U.S. banks saw a 17% increase in trading revenues and a 7% rise in investment banking revenues compared to the same quarter last year [2] Trading Performance - Volatility in the markets has become a business driver for banks' equities trading desks, with profits dependent on trade volume rather than market direction [3] - Banks have benefited from increased trading activity due to dramatic stock price swings, facilitating trades and collecting fees [4] Diversification and Resilience - The performance of financial services firms highlights the importance of diversification, allowing banks to thrive regardless of high interest rates or economic challenges [5] - Corporate clients remain active in pursuing mergers, issuing debt, and going public despite trade uncertainties, indicating a robust deal-making environment [6] Earnings Highlights - Morgan Stanley reported Q2 2025 earnings per share of $2.13, exceeding estimates and up from $1.82 a year ago, with net revenues of $16.79 billion, a 12% increase [7][8] - Goldman Sachs achieved Q2 EPS of $10.91, surpassing estimates and rising from $8.62 a year ago, with Global Banking and Markets revenues up 24% to $10.1 billion [9] - JPMorgan's quarterly earnings were $4.96 per share, beating estimates and up from $4.4 a year ago, with revenues of $44.91 billion exceeding expectations [10] - Wells Fargo reported adjusted EPS of $1.54, surpassing estimates and up from $1.33 in the prior year, while Citigroup's adjusted net income per share was $1.96, a 28.9% increase year-over-year [11] Investment Opportunities - Financials-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are expected to gain traction in light of the strong performance of banks, including iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF and Financial Select Sector SPDR [12]

Group 1 - Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.3% in June, the highest level in four years, indicating a loosening labor market and providing more grounds for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to lower interest rates next month [1] - The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported an increase of only 2,000 jobs, entirely driven by part-time positions, while economists had expected an increase of 20,000 jobs [1] - The market has fully priced in expectations for the RBA to cut rates in August and again afterward, with a likelihood of another cut exceeding 50% [1] Group 2 - Australia's economic growth momentum remains weak, with low consumer confidence and household spending [2] - Trade uncertainties are affecting corporate investment decisions and prompting companies to reassess hiring plans, particularly as the August 1 tariff deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump approaches [2] - The data suggests ongoing weakness in the private sector, leading to calls for the RBA to lower the cash rate at the next meeting [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that global trade is expected to grow by approximately 1.5% in Q1 2025 and 2% in Q2 2025, continuing a moderate recovery trend since the second half of 2023 [1] - Despite an increase of about $300 billion in global trade volume in the first half of this year, uncertainties stemming from U.S. trade policies and geopolitical tensions are expected to create significant obstacles in the second half of the year [1] - The report highlights the unclear direction of U.S. trade policy, making it difficult to predict whether the U.S. will suspend, exempt, or impose new tariffs on specific countries and products [1] Group 2 - Since the beginning of 2024, over 150 new restrictive trade measures have been implemented globally, significantly increasing pressure on the trade environment [2] - The economic situation of the least developed countries is particularly vulnerable amid these pressures, prompting calls for developing countries to enhance regional trade cooperation and increase export value [2] - The report emphasizes that China's provision of zero-tariff treatment to all African countries and least developed nations is a significant opportunity for promoting trade development [2]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes that trade tensions are escalating as deadlines for agreements approach, leading to increased uncertainty that may impact business confidence, capital expenditure, and trade cycles [1][7][32] Summary by Sections Trade Negotiation Updates - The report outlines the current status of trade negotiations across various economies in the region, highlighting that only Vietnam has reached an agreement so far, while others remain uncertain [7][9] - Key issues include tariff adjustments, market access for agricultural products, and the complexities surrounding the approval of exports, particularly for critical materials like rare earths [9][48] Tariff Implications - The report indicates that the U.S. may unilaterally set tariff rates, with potential increases in tariffs on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, reflecting ongoing trade uncertainties [7][12][21] - Current tariff rates on imports from Asia, excluding China and Vietnam, have seen a significant rise, with the weighted average tariff rate increasing [12][14] Economic Impact - High-frequency data suggests that the growth cycle may be adversely affected in the next 2-3 months due to the ongoing trade tensions, with indicators showing signs of a slowdown in economic activity [32][41] - The report notes that while some economic indicators have remained strong, there is a concern that this may be due to preemptive demand ahead of the July 9 deadline, with subsequent data expected to reflect a downturn [32][42] Regional Trade Dynamics - The report highlights that countries like India, Indonesia, and Thailand are facing significant tariff increases, which could further complicate trade relations with the U.S. [25][48] - The complexities of defining and measuring transshipment issues are also discussed, indicating that imports perceived as transshipped from China may face higher tariffs, complicating trade for other Asian economies [21][31] Future Outlook - The report concludes that trade uncertainties are likely to persist, affecting corporate confidence and capital spending, with potential tactical tariff increases expected if negotiations stall [7][22][32]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that gold prices are experiencing fluctuations, with a recent rebound after hitting a near two-week low, driven by market reactions to U.S. trade policy announcements [1][3]. - Gold prices briefly surpassed the 3320 mark, currently stabilizing around 3315, reflecting a strong recovery momentum after a drop to 3282.61 [1]. - The announcement by U.S. President Trump to delay the implementation of tariff agreements until August 1 has temporarily eased market tensions, but ongoing threats of tariffs contribute to increased global trade uncertainty and heightened market risk aversion [1][3]. Group 2 - The gold market is expected to maintain a volatile trading pattern, with a significant focus on the 3330 resistance level, which, if breached, could lead to further upward movement towards the 20-day moving average at 3345 [3]. - A potential downward trend is anticipated, with key support levels identified between 3305-3300, and further support at 3285-3280 if prices fall below 3310 [3]. - A trading strategy suggests short positions around the 3325-3330 range, with a stop-loss at 3338 and a target price between 3315-3300 [4].

Core Viewpoint - The majority of committee members of the Bank of Mexico emphasized that due to current trade uncertainties, international financial markets continue to exhibit volatility [1] Summary by Relevant Categories - **Monetary Policy Implications** - The committee's discussions reflect concerns regarding the impact of trade uncertainties on monetary policy decisions [1] - **Market Volatility** - There is a noted persistence of volatility in international financial markets, which is a significant factor for economic stability [1] - **Trade Uncertainties** - Current trade uncertainties are highlighted as a critical issue affecting both domestic and international economic outlooks [1]

张尧浠：基本面动荡不定、金价震荡调整仍有看涨预期 日内将可关注美国至7月5日当周初请失业金人数(万人)，市场预期偏向利好金价，故此今日操作思路亚盘寻高做空，欧盘筑底做多入场，等待美盘再度走 强。 基本面上，特朗普将关税协议延长至8月1日开始再度征收，虽然缓解了市场紧张情绪，但其言论的到期后将不再延长，并发出关税威胁，这增加了全球贸 易不确定性，推高避险情绪，也使得后市仍面临关税带来的经济和通胀担忧，将还会削弱美元，支撑金价。 具体走势上，金价自亚市开于3301.86美元/盎司，短暂走强6美金后，回撤走低，欧盘时段筑底震荡，并先行录得日内低点3282.56美元，之后美盘时段开 始回升反弹，持续走强，延续盘尾录得日内高点3316.65美元，并最终收于3313.44美元，日振幅34.09美元，收涨11.58美元，涨幅0.35%。 影响上，受到美元指数近期止跌回升，以及技术回落的卖盘压力，欧盟表示可能在未来几天在8月1日前与美国达成贸易协议，而先行走低，但美元指数遇 阻表现，基本面的不确定性，令市场感到担忧而限制了金价跌幅； 另外，在支撑买盘，以及特朗普再次呼吁美联储降息，并宣称关税大限推迟至8月1日，是"最终期限， ...

美国总统特朗普签署行政令，将对等关税生效日和谈判截止日期从7月9日延后至8月1日。 此外，他还向14个国家发出首批关税信函，8月1日起将对日本和韩国加征25%关税，对马来西亚、哈萨 克斯坦和突尼斯征收25%的关税，南非则将面临30%的税率，老挝和缅甸将被征收40%的关税。 其他受影响国家还包括印尼（32%）、孟加拉国（35%）、泰国和柬埔寨（36%），波黑（30%）和塞 尔维亚（35%）。 关税谈判截止日期推迟至8月1日 7月9日是此前设定的所谓"对等关税"谈判截止日，而他此举相当于又一次延期。这些国家是特朗普威胁 发出的一系列单边贸易警告中的首批对象。特朗普在信中写道， "我们之间的贸易关系可惜一直远非对等"。 这批信函在特朗普的Truth Social平台上公布，关税数字大体与他之前预告的一致。白宫新闻秘书卡罗琳 ·莱维特（Karoline Leavitt）表示，其余国家将在接下来几天陆续收到。 尽管部分受影响国家与美国的贸易规模有限，例如缅甸（2024年美国从缅甸进口仅约6.56亿美元），但 仍被纳入此次打击。美国偶尔也从哈萨克斯坦进口原油，2024年4月的日均进口量为3.3万桶，为近20年 来最高水平 ...

Group 1 - German factory orders have declined for the first time in four months, with a month-on-month decrease of 1.4% in May, which is weaker than all but one forecast in a Bloomberg survey [1] - Year-on-year, orders still show a growth of 5.3%, indicating that the long-term demand fundamentals have not completely deteriorated [1] - The manufacturing sector in Germany is closely monitoring the progress of trade negotiations between Europe and the U.S., with less than a week remaining before the deadline for an agreement [3] Group 2 - Major companies like Continental and Merck have lowered their earnings expectations due to trade concerns, while others like ZF and Bosch have taken measures such as layoffs and factory closures due to weak demand [3] - Domestic investment goods orders saw a significant month-on-month decline of 12.7%, while overall domestic factory demand decreased by 7.8%, contrasting with a 2.9% increase in foreign orders, reflecting structural differentiation in internal and external demand [3] - The German Ministry of Economic Affairs stated that despite the setback in industrial demand in May, the basic trend still shows an upward trajectory, although order fluctuations may continue due to high trade and geopolitical uncertainties [3]

Group 1 - The international gold price experienced a slight decline due to investors remaining cautious ahead of the U.S. employment data release, with daily fluctuations under $20 [1] - The U.S. dollar regained buying interest, reversing its previous decline caused by concerns over U.S. tariffs and Trump's "big and beautiful plan," which limited the upward potential for gold prices [1] - Market focus is shifting towards the upcoming U.S. ADP private sector employment data and the June non-farm payroll data, which will provide more insights into labor market conditions [3] Group 2 - The current trend for gold remains stable, with limited downside movement, and the market is still leaning towards a bullish outlook despite smaller fluctuations compared to the previous day [5] - A support level is identified around 3325, with a target range set between 3350-3355 for potential upward movement [7]