Group 1 - "Long gold" has become the most crowded trade for the second consecutive month, with 58% of investors considering it the current most crowded trade, significantly higher than the second-ranked "long tech giants" at 22% [2] - Gold is viewed as the most overvalued asset since 2008, with a net 45% of investors believing it is overvalued, an increase from 34% in April [5] - Investor sentiment towards the US dollar has shifted significantly, with a net 17% of investors holding a low allocation stance, marking a 19-year low since May 2006 [8] Group 2 - A net 57% of investors believe the US dollar is overvalued, a decrease of 12 percentage points from the previous month, representing the largest monthly decline since September 2023 [11] - Despite a slight improvement in global investor sentiment, it remains at a pessimistic level, with 61% of investors expecting a "soft landing" for the global economy, up from 37% in April [16] - A net 59% of investors expect the economy to weaken, showing the largest monthly improvement since October 2024, although expectations are still down 66 percentage points from the peak in December 2024 [19] Group 3 - 62% of investors view tariffs as the biggest tail risk for a global recession, with 43% believing tariffs could lead to a systemic credit event, followed by the US shadow banking system at 25% [21] - Investors are significantly adjusting their asset allocations, with a net 38% underweight in US stocks, the lowest level since May 2023, while eurozone stock allocation increased by 13 percentage points to a net 35% overweight [26] - There has been a substantial increase in tech stock allocation by 17 percentage points, marking the largest monthly increase since March 2013, while energy stock allocation has dropped to a net 35% underweight, the lowest on record [26]

美国银行基金经理调查：61%的基金经理认为经济会软着陆，4月份时这一比例为37%；26%的人认为会 出现硬着陆，低于4月份的49%。 ...

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Macro-finance: Index futures are expected to fluctuate, and treasury bonds are expected to rise in the short term [1][5] - Black building materials: Rebar is expected to fluctuate, iron ore is expected to be weak in oscillation, and coking coal and coke are expected to fluctuate [1][7][9] - Non-ferrous metals: Copper is recommended for cautious trading within a range, aluminum is recommended to wait and see, nickel is recommended to wait and see or short on rallies, tin is recommended for trading within a range, and gold and silver are recommended for trading within a range [1][11][17] - Energy and chemicals: PVC, caustic soda, rubber, urea, methanol, and plastic are expected to fluctuate, and soda ash is recommended to hold short call options [1][19][28] - Cotton textile industry chain: Cotton and cotton yarn are expected to fluctuate sharply, apples are expected to strengthen in oscillation, and PTA is expected to be weak in oscillation [1][29][30] - Agricultural and livestock products: Pigs are expected to fluctuate within a range, eggs are recommended to be short on rallies, corn is recommended to go long on dips, soybean meal is expected to decline in oscillation, and oils are expected to fluctuate [1][31][38] Core Views - The global economic situation is complex and volatile, with factors such as trade policies, economic data, and geopolitical issues affecting the market [5][7][11] - Different industries and varieties have different supply and demand situations and price trends, and investment strategies need to be adjusted according to specific circumstances [1][5][7] - Attention should be paid to policy changes, inventory levels, and seasonal factors, and risk control should be strengthened [7][19][20] Summary by Directory Macro-finance - Index futures: The U.S. trade policy and domestic policies affect the market, and it is recommended to defend during the holiday [5] - Treasury bonds: Pay attention to the official PMI data in April, and the current interest rate trading needs to pay more attention to the safety margin [5] Black building materials - Rebar: The price is expected to fluctuate, and attention should be paid to the implementation of production restriction policies [7] - Iron ore: The price is expected to be weak in oscillation, and attention should be paid to the 720 pressure level [8] - Coking coal and coke: The market is expected to fluctuate, and attention should be paid to the changes in blast furnace hot metal production and steel mill raw material inventory digestion rhythm [9][10] Non-ferrous metals - Copper: The price is expected to be strong in oscillation, and it is recommended to trade cautiously within a range [11] - Aluminum: It is recommended to wait and see, and the main contract is expected to run in the range of 19,200 - 20,000 [13] - Nickel: It is recommended to wait and see or short on rallies, and the main contract is expected to run in the range of 122,000 - 129,000 yuan/ton [15] - Tin: The price is expected to fluctuate, and it is recommended to trade within a range, with the reference range of 250,000 - 273,000 yuan/ton for the SHFE tin 06 contract [16] - Gold and silver: The price is expected to be in an adjustment state, and it is recommended to wait for the price to fully correct before building positions, with the reference range of 760 - 802 for the SHFE gold 06 contract and 7,800 - 8,600 for the SHFE silver 06 contract [17][18] Energy and chemicals - PVC: The price is expected to fluctuate, and attention should be paid to the progress of tariff negotiations and the intensity of domestic stimulus policies [19] - Caustic soda: The price is expected to be weak in oscillation, and attention should be paid to the delivery situation of the 05 contract and the inventory removal situation [20] - Rubber: The price is expected to fluctuate, and attention should be paid to the supply situation after the start of tapping [21][22] - Urea: It is recommended to operate within a range, and the 09 contract is expected to run in the range of 1,730 - 1,850 [24] - Methanol: It is recommended to operate within a range, and the 09 contract is expected to run in the range of 2,200 - 2,350 [26] - Plastic: The price is expected to be low in oscillation in the short term, and attention should be paid to downstream demand, the subsequent impact of the Iranian port, and the tariff game [28] - Soda ash: It is recommended to hold short call options, and the price is expected to be weak in oscillation [28] Cotton textile industry chain - Cotton: The Trump tariff policy is uncertain, and it is recommended to wait and see in the near term [29] - Apples: The price is expected to strengthen in oscillation, but attention should be paid to macro risks [29][30] - PTA: The price is expected to be weak in oscillation, and attention should be paid to the 4,200 support level [30] Agricultural and livestock products - Pigs: The price is expected to fluctuate within a range, and it is recommended to sell out-of-the-money call options on rallies [31][32] - Eggs: It is recommended to be short on rallies, and the 06 contract is recommended to hold a light position during the holiday [33][34] - Corn: It is recommended to go long on dips, and attention should be paid to the 2,400 pressure level and the 2,280 - 2,300 support level for the 07 contract [34][36] - Soybean meal: It is recommended to be short on rallies in the short term and long on dips in the long term, and attention should be paid to the 2,900 support level [36][37] - Oils: It is recommended to be cautious about chasing up, and attention should be paid to the 7,800 - 8,000, 8,300 - 8,400, and 9,600 pressure levels [38][43]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the increasing inflation risks in the U.S. due to tariff policies and the potential economic recession, highlighting the challenges faced by the Federal Reserve in balancing inflation control and economic growth [16][27][30]. Market Overview - U.S. stock indices experienced fluctuations, with the Nasdaq composite index showing a significant decline [1]. - The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield reached a high of 4.5%, marking the highest level since February [11][12]. - The Federal Reserve's total assets increased by nearly $4 billion, indicating a potential shift towards quantitative easing [9]. Inflation and Economic Indicators - The U.S. CPI rose by 2.4% year-on-year in March, lower than market expectations, while core CPI increased by 2.8%, the smallest rise since March 2021 [18]. - The article notes that the March CPI may represent the lowest point for the year, with future inflation risks heightened by tariff-induced price increases [19][21]. Tariff Impact - The article emphasizes that U.S. tariff policies are likely to exacerbate inflation pressures and economic risks, with predictions of consumer prices rising significantly due to tariffs [16][22]. - Analysts predict that food prices will be among the first to increase as a result of tariffs, with broader consumer goods expected to follow [22]. Economic Growth Projections - The article cites a reduction in GDP growth forecasts for the U.S., with expectations of a slowdown in non-farm employment growth and an increase in unemployment rates [28]. - The risk of a recession in the U.S. is estimated to be between 30% to 35%, with economic expansion expected to continue but at a much lower rate [28]. Federal Reserve's Dilemma - The Federal Reserve faces a challenging situation, needing to manage inflation without triggering a recession, with concerns that early rate cuts could lead to uncontrolled inflation [26][30]. - The article highlights the uncertainty surrounding the Fed's monetary policy path, which will depend on the impact of tariffs and other economic indicators [29].

Hartnett分析称，为避免引发第二波通胀压力，特朗普政府可能会刻意淡化4月2日的影响。而4月4日的就 业报告将更清晰地显示经济是否实现软着陆，并为4月市场方向提供更可靠的指引，因而更值得市场关 注。 来源 | 华尔街见闻 近期， 市场目光高度聚焦于"4月2日" ，即美国可能升级进口关税的日子。 然而，美国银行策略师Michael Hartnett认为， "4月2日"或被过度炒作，真正的"分水岭"是4月4日公布的 美国3月非农就业数据。 私募股权行业现已与商业地产、小型股和住房市场一道，加入需要美联储迅速且大幅降息的阵营。 Hartnett警告说，如果美国银行指数(BKX)无法守住120点关键支撑位，市场可能面临"巨大风险"。 在最新 "资金流向报告"（Flow Show）中，Hartnett表示，特朗普政府可能会刻意淡化4月2日的影响，而 非像市场预期的那样大肆渲染。 其主要原因是避免引发第二波通胀压力——考虑到通胀仍是美国经济和政治的敏感话题，特朗普政府有 充分动机避免关税政策引发新一轮价格上涨。 相比之下，Hartnett强调4月4日发布的3月就业报告将成为判断经济软着陆或硬着陆的关键指标，并将更 直 ...

近期， 市场目光高度聚焦于"4月2日" ，即美国可能升级进口关税的日子。 更值得警惕的是，由黑石(BX)、KKR、凯雷(CG)、阿波罗(APO)和几大银行股（摩根大通、美国银行、富国银行、花旗）组成的私募股权指数在过去两个月下 跌了22%，表明市场压力明显加剧。 然而，美国银行策略师Michael Hartnett认为， "4月2日"或被过度炒作，真正的"分水岭"是4月4日公布的美国3月非农就业数据。 Hartnett分析称，为避免引发第二波通胀压力，特朗普政府可能会刻意淡化4月2日的影响。而4月4日的就业报告将更清晰地显示经济是否实现软着陆，并为4月 市场方向提供更可靠的指引，因而更值得市场关注。 4月4日：真正的市场转折点，两种可能的市场反应 在最新 "资金流向报告"（Flow Show）中，Hartnett表示，特朗普政府可能会刻意淡化4月2日的影响，而非像市场预期的那样大肆渲染。 其主要原因是避免引发第二波通胀压力——考虑到通胀仍是美国经济和政治的敏感话题，特朗普政府有充分动机避免关税政策引发新一轮价格上涨。 相比之下，Hartnett强调4月4日发布的3月就业报告将成为判断经济软着陆或硬着陆的关键指 ...