Employment Situation - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a job gain of +147K for June, exceeding the consensus estimate of +110K and the revised +144K for May [1][2] - The Unemployment Rate decreased to 4.1%, indicating a healthy labor market [1][2] Job Revisions - Revisions for the previous two months showed an increase, with May's job gain revised from +139K to +144K and April's from +147K to +158K, totaling an additional +16K jobs over the past two months [3] Sector Analysis - The Government sector contributed +73K jobs, while the Federal Government saw a loss of -7K jobs [4] - The Healthcare sector added +39K jobs, and Social Assistance added +19K jobs, while traditional sectors like Leisure & Hospitality and Trade/Transportation/Utilities were absent from the report [5] Interest Rate Implications - The strong jobs report may reduce the likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in the upcoming FOMC meeting, potentially delaying cuts until September [6] Jobless Claims - Initial Jobless Claims decreased to 233K from a revised 237K, which is below the expected 240K, indicating a moderation in the labor market narrative [7] - Continuing Claims remained stable at 1.964 million, suggesting that the labor market has not yet reached a critical threshold that would indicate weakness [8] Trade Balance - The U.S. Trade Deficit for May was reported at -$71.5 billion, an improvement from the March record low of -$138 billion, with April's deficit revised to -$60.3 billion [9] Market Expectations - Analysts anticipate a rebound in Factory Orders for May and mixed results for Services PMI, with both metrics expected to remain above the growth threshold of 50 [10][11]

Core Insights - Canada's merchandise trade showed an increase in exports and a decrease in imports in May, leading to a narrowing trade deficit [1][3] - The trade deficit improved from a record 7.6 billion CAD in April to 5.9 billion CAD in May, indicating a marginal improvement in Canada's trade situation [3] Export Performance - Merchandise exports grew by 1.1% to 60.81 billion CAD, marking the first increase in four months, driven by demand in key sectors [1] - Unrefined gold exports surged by 30.1% to a record 5.9 billion CAD, primarily directed to the UK, influenced by international gold price fluctuations and strong UK demand [5] - Exports of consumer goods increased by 2.6%, with significant contributions from meat (up 13.1%) and processed seafood (up 52.9%), reflecting Canada's competitive edge in agricultural processing [6] - Exports to countries outside the US rose by 5.7%, reaching a historical high, indicating progress in diversifying trade partners [6] Import Trends - Imports fell by 1.6% to 66.66 billion CAD, marking the third consecutive month of decline [1][8] - The decline in imports was led by a 16.8% drop in metal and non-metal mineral products, particularly unrefined gold and silver, which saw a 43.2% decrease [7] - Consumer goods imports increased by 4.3%, driven by demand for video game consoles and pharmaceuticals, reflecting a recovery in domestic consumption [8] Trade Partner Dynamics - Trade with the US showed a slight increase in surplus from 3.1 billion CAD in April to 3.2 billion CAD, despite continuous declines in both exports and imports [9] - Exports to China decreased by 21.3%, primarily due to reduced canola and crude oil exports, while imports from China grew by 3.0%, leading to an expanded trade deficit of 3.72 billion CAD [10] - Exports to the UK surged by 28.9%, driven by gold exports, resulting in a trade surplus of 4.55 billion CAD, while imports from the UK fell by 49.2% [12] - Exports to Italy increased by 73.8%, indicating deepening trade cooperation in specific product areas [13]

Core Insights - The proportion of exports to the United States from Canada has dropped to its lowest level since at least 1997, excluding the COVID-19 pandemic period [1] - Exports to other countries have reached a record high, indicating a shift in trade dynamics [1] - In May, Canada's trade deficit narrowed to 5.9 billion CAD (approximately 4.3 billion USD) due to increased exports to countries other than the U.S. [1] Trade Dynamics - The share of exports to the U.S. fell to 68.3% in May, reflecting the impact of U.S. tariffs on trade between Canada and the U.S. [1] - The increase in exports to other countries has been significant enough to offset the decline in U.S. exports [1]

美国5月贸易逆差扩大 金十数据7月3日讯，美国5月贸易逆差扩大，因为美国出口下降。根据美国商务部的数据，5月进口额小 幅下降至3505亿美元，较4月的3508亿美元有所减少。但出口下降幅度更大，从4月的2906亿美元降至 2790亿美元。这导致了贸易赤字达到715亿美元，比4月的603亿美元增长了19%，高于经济学家们预期 的709亿美元。白宫的谈判立场使得今年的月度贸易数据波动较大。 ...

金十数据7月3日讯，周四公布数据显示，加拿大5月贸易逆差如预期收窄，在4月创纪录逆差后出现改 善。尽管美国关税政策冲击了对美出口，但得益于出口总量回升和进口下降，当月贸易逆差降至59亿加 元（约合43.4亿美元）。加拿大统计局表示，5月贸易逆差从上月修正后的76亿加元收窄，主要受出口 环比增长1.1%推动——这是继4月暴跌11%后四个月来首次出口增长，主要由对非美国市场的创纪录出 口带动。除2020年疫情特殊年份外，5月加美双边进出口额均降至历史低位。作为加拿大四分之三出口 目的地的美国，其进口量已连续第四个月下滑，5月降幅达0.9%。 加拿大5月贸易逆差收窄 对美出口持续下滑 ...

加拿大5月 贸易逆差58.59亿加元。 ...

智通财经7月3日电，美国5月贸易逆差为715亿美元，预估为逆差710亿美元，前值为逆差616亿美元。 ...

日本在谈判中的底线非常明确：农业是国家基础，不会在谈判中牺牲。内阁官房长官林芳正多次强调，日本政府在谈判中没有牺牲农业的打算。这一立场 得到国内农业行业的强烈支持，此前日本政府考虑扩大美国农产品进口的消息曾引发农产行业的激烈反对。与此同时，日本汽车产业也面临巨大压力。美 国对进口汽车加征25%关税的政策若持续，将严重冲击日本汽车出口，进而影响国内经济。日本首相石破茂明确表示，无法接受美国的高关税政策，将以 坚定不移的决心应对。 据中国新闻网援引路透社报道，美国总统特朗普在社交媒体上威胁对日本加征新关税，理由是日本拒绝接受美国大米出口。这一表态让持续数月的日美关 税谈判再次陷入僵局，也引发外界对美日同盟关系的重新审视。 日美贸易摩擦的核心矛盾集中在汽车关税和农产品市场准入上。日本汽车产业对美依赖度极高，2024年输美汽车约137万辆，包括零部件在内的出口额达 7.2万亿日元，占日本对美出口总额的34%。美国则要求日本开放农产品市场，尤其是大米进口。不过特朗普的指责与事实存在出入，数据显示日本去年 从美国购买了价值2.98亿美元的大米，今年前四个月又进口了1.14亿美元。但日本对大米进口实行严格配额管理，每年仅允 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article argues that international trade, particularly the Sino-American trade relationship, is based on mutual cooperation rather than a zero-sum game, and that the U.S. trade deficit with China is a result of its own economic structure rather than a failure of Chinese trade practices [1][3]. Group 1: Factors Contributing to U.S. Trade Deficit - The U.S. has a low savings rate, with personal savings at 3.8% as of December 2024, while consumption accounts for about 70% of GDP, leading to a demand for imports that exceeds domestic production capacity [2]. - The hollowing out of U.S. manufacturing has seen the sector's contribution to GDP drop from approximately 25% in 1960 to around 10% currently, with manufacturing jobs decreasing from nearly 20 million in 1979 to just over 12 million today [2]. - The U.S. dollar's status as the world's primary reserve currency necessitates maintaining a trade deficit to provide international liquidity, which contributes to the long-term existence of the trade deficit [2]. Group 2: Misconceptions About Trade Deficit - Viewing the trade deficit as a loss is misleading; trade should be assessed based on overall economic benefits, including profits and value added, rather than just trade balances [3]. - Although China has a trade surplus with the U.S., it still relies on imports of key components from the U.S. and other developed countries, and it purchases significant services from the U.S., indicating a more complex economic relationship [3]. Group 3: Impact of Tariffs and Policy Recommendations - Imposing tariffs is unlikely to resolve the trade deficit and may harm the U.S. economy by increasing import costs, raising inflation, and ultimately burdening consumers and businesses [4]. - A study predicts that a broad 20% tariff could cost the average American household up to $4,200 annually [4]. - To address issues like manufacturing decline and wealth distribution, the U.S. should focus on internal reforms in education, manufacturing competitiveness, and infrastructure rather than blaming other countries [4].

Group 1: U.S. Treasury and Gold Outlook - U.S. Treasuries have lost their value storage function, with gold set to replace them as the primary global currency [1] - The report predicts that the 20-year U.S. Treasury yield will have a lower bound of 4.35%, with a target yield of 4.9%-5.2% by 2025, suggesting avoidance of Treasuries [1][39] - The target price for gold is set at $3,500 per ounce, with a potential rise to $4,400 per ounce if gold's market value matches that of U.S. Treasuries [1][70] Group 2: Long-term Bull Market in U.S. Stocks - The long-term bull market in U.S. stocks is driven by monetary factors, including a persistent capital account surplus due to the U.S. current account deficit [2] - U.S. companies have been in a long-term net buyback state since the 1980s, reducing the supply of stocks and contributing to rising prices [2] - Fiscal expansion leads to more government orders, higher inflation, and increased profit margins, benefiting U.S. stocks [2] Group 3: Short-term Economic Risks - The report highlights risks to short-term economic growth, with tariffs impacting consumer purchasing power and a decline in consumer credit indicating potential recession [3] - The target price for the S&P 500 is estimated to be between 4,300 and 5,600 points by the second half of 2025, leading to a downgrade of the investment rating for U.S. stocks to "underperform" [3][48] Group 4: Investment Strategy and Sector Selection - The report suggests focusing on quality factors and defensive sectors such as utilities and consumer staples during the upcoming risk-off phase [4] - For bottom-fishing opportunities, the report recommends sectors like Philadelphia Semiconductor, Nasdaq 100, and small-cap growth stocks [4]