Core Viewpoint - The current monetary policy of the Federal Reserve is somewhat restrictive, indicating a cautious approach to future adjustments [1] Group 1: Employment Market - The supply and demand in the U.S. labor market is gradually cooling down, suggesting a shift in employment dynamics [1] Group 2: Inflation and Tariffs - Inflation is making progress towards the 2% target when excluding tariff impacts, highlighting the ongoing efforts to manage price stability [1] - Tariffs may cause a one-time shift in prices, which could complicate the inflation outlook [1] Group 3: Future Policy Considerations - There is uncertainty regarding the amount of official data that can be obtained before the December FOMC monetary policy meeting, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring [1] - The identified risks suggest a need for a gradual approach to advancing monetary policy [1]

Core Viewpoint - The bloc has increased its growth expectations for the eurozone for the current year, indicating a more optimistic economic outlook, while tariffs are anticipated to negatively impact the forecast for 2026 [1] Group 1 - The eurozone's growth expectations have been raised for this year, reflecting improved economic conditions [1] - Tariffs are projected to have a detrimental effect on the economic outlook for 2026, suggesting potential challenges ahead [1]

Group 1: Gold Market - Recent sharp decline in gold prices indicates potential end of the bull market, driven by decreased risk aversion as the US government resumes normal operations [1] - The temporary funding bill passed by Congress leaves nine budget items unresolved, raising the risk of a government shutdown in two months [1] - Technical analysis shows a bearish pattern with a "evening star" formation, suggesting further downside potential for gold prices [1] Group 2: Oil Market - The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports an increase in global oil supply by 3.1 million barrels per day this year, exceeding previous forecasts [2] - Oil demand is projected to rise but at a slower rate than supply, leading to an increase in global oil inventories [2] - Technical indicators suggest that oil prices remain in a downtrend, with potential resistance at $59.80 [2] Group 3: Dollar Index - The dollar index shows signs of potential long-term weakness, influenced by changing expectations around interest rate cuts [2][3] - Recent Fed research indicates that higher tariffs may reduce economic activity and inflation, impacting consumer and investor confidence [3] - Technical analysis suggests a possible short-term rebound for the dollar index, with support at 99.20 [3] Group 4: Economic Data - US EIA crude oil inventories rose by 6.413 million barrels for the week ending November 7, marking consecutive increases [4] - Eurozone GDP for Q3 revised to 1.4%, slightly above the previous estimate of 1.3% [5] - US EIA natural gas inventories increased by 450 billion cubic feet for the week ending November 7 [5]

Core Viewpoint - The recent announcement of the postponement of the releases of "Crayon Shin-chan: The Hot Spring Dancer" and "Cells at Work" indicates potential shifts in the animation industry and may impact related market segments [1]. Group 1 - The films "Crayon Shin-chan: The Hot Spring Dancer" and "Cells at Work" were originally scheduled for release but have now been postponed [1].

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. government has unexpectedly shifted its policy regarding tariffs, particularly on agricultural products, indicating a significant retreat from aggressive tariff strategies that have previously contributed to rising consumer prices [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Changes - President Trump signed an executive order to exempt over 200 agricultural products from "reciprocal tariffs," effective from November 13 [1]. - The exemption applies to products that had previously seen price increases of over 10% year-on-year in the U.S. market [1]. - The decision reflects the administration's acknowledgment of the negative impact of tariffs on consumer prices, as evidenced by rising inflation and public concern over living costs [2][3]. Group 2: Economic Impact - The September Consumer Price Index showed significant price increases, with ground beef prices up nearly 13% and steak prices rising close to 17%, marking the largest increases in over three years [2]. - Overall, food costs for American households rose by 2.7% year-on-year in September, indicating a trend of increasing inflation [2]. - The rising costs have been linked to the administration's trade policies, which have faced criticism from both political parties [3]. Group 3: Political Reactions - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce welcomed the tariff adjustments and urged the government to consider further exemptions for products that are hard to source domestically [3]. - Democratic lawmakers argue that the tariff exemptions are insufficient to address the broader economic damage caused by the administration's trade policies [3]. - Polls indicate that 56% of the public disapproves of the president's handling of economic issues, highlighting the political pressure surrounding inflation and living costs [3].

Investment Rating - The report indicates a strong profit growth for S&P 500 companies, with a year-on-year increase of 12% in Q3 2025, despite macroeconomic concerns [7][8]. Core Insights - The U.S. government shutdown negatively impacted Q4 economic growth by approximately 1.1 to 1.2 percentage points, but a rebound to 3.1% growth is expected in Q1 due to government spending [1][2]. - The Supreme Court's skepticism regarding the President's authority to impose tariffs under IEEPA may lead to partial overturning of tariffs, although significant presidential power remains [1][4]. - The labor market is anticipated to weaken, potentially prompting the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates in December, although uncertainty remains [1][5]. - The AI sector is experiencing significant capital expenditure growth, with projections for large-scale data centers raised from $470 billion to $530 billion [8][9]. Summary by Sections Economic Impact - The government shutdown has caused a drag on economic growth, but a rebound is expected due to increased government spending [1][2]. - The labor market's performance will be crucial for the Federal Reserve's decisions on interest rates [5][10]. Tariff and Legal Considerations - The Supreme Court's upcoming decision on tariffs could reshape the landscape of U.S. trade policy, with implications for specific countries [4][1]. Corporate Performance - S&P 500 companies showed strong profit growth, with a notable increase in guidance for Q4, indicating positive market expectations [7][8]. - AI companies are financially robust, with strong cash flows and low debt levels, positioning them well for future growth despite market volatility [9][18]. Currency and Market Outlook - The U.S. dollar is expected to gradually depreciate as economic performance weakens, influenced by labor market data and potential interest rate cuts [10][12]. - Emerging market currencies may perform better if the U.S. economy underperforms, with the potential for a stable yuan to support the Asian region [12][10].

Core Viewpoint - President Trump's promise of a $2,000 "dividend" for most Americans raises questions about its feasibility and implications for taxes, with little clarity on the specifics of the proposal [1][2][4]. Group 1: Origin of the Dividend Promise - The dividend promise originated from President Trump's social media posts on November 9, where he emphasized the U.S. economic status and proposed a $2,000 payment to individuals, excluding high-income earners [3]. Group 2: Specifics of the Proposal - As of November 13, there is a lack of detailed information regarding eligibility for the dividend, the definition of "high income," and the payment process [4]. Group 3: Government Response - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested that the dividend might not be direct cash payments but rather tax reductions, including no taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security, as part of the president's agenda [5]. - White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the president is committed to making the dividend happen, with economic advisers exploring the options [5]. Group 4: Financial Implications - The estimated cost of distributing $2,000 to a large portion of the U.S. population could exceed $300 billion, which is more than the revenue generated from Trump's tariffs, raising concerns about the financial viability of the proposal [6].

Core Insights - The WTO reported that the trade volume affected by tariffs among G20 countries increased approximately fourfold from the previous reporting period, marking the largest increase in WTO trade monitoring history [3][8] - Despite the rise in tariffs, G20 countries implemented a significant number of trade facilitation measures, doubling the value of such measures compared to the previous report [4][9] Group 1: Tariff Impact - From mid-October 2024 to mid-October 2025, 14.3% of imported goods in G20 countries (approximately $25.99 trillion) were affected by tariffs and other measures, a significant increase from the previous $5.99 trillion [8] - The average actual tariff rate faced by U.S. consumers reached 18.0%, the highest level in over 90 years, indicating ongoing concerns about tariffs [4][12] Group 2: Trade Facilitation Measures - G20 countries introduced 184 new trade facilitation measures covering approximately $2.055 trillion in trade, nearly double the previous report's $1.07 trillion [9] - In the service trade sector, 52 new measures were introduced, with over two-thirds aimed at promoting trade [9] Group 3: Trade Growth Projections - The WTO forecasts a global goods trade growth rate of 2.4% for 2025, but this is expected to drop significantly to 0.5% in 2026 [11] - Oxford Economics predicts a slowdown in global trade growth from 4% in 2025 to 1% in 2026, highlighting the negative impact of rising tariffs [12] Group 4: Trade Policy Uncertainty - Trade policy uncertainty remains a critical factor affecting investment, with the U.S. experiencing over 40 modifications to tariff-related regulations within a year [13] - The fluctuation in U.S. trade policies, including recent increases in heavy truck tariffs and ongoing legal uncertainties regarding tariff legality, contribute to this uncertainty [12]

Market Dynamics - The stock market momentum has weakened, with indices like Nasdaq dropping over 2% and European markets declining approximately 1% [1] - President Trump signed a bill approved by Congress, effectively ending the government shutdown, but the market seems to have already priced in this outcome [1] - The primary concern now is whether upcoming official data will support or oppose the Federal Reserve's further easing policies, particularly the expected rate cut in December [1] - Fed Chair Powell indicated that a third risk management rate cut is not guaranteed, yet the market maintains a high certainty (about 70%) for this outcome [1] Interest Rate Outlook - The probability of a rate cut in December has fallen below 50% for the first time, as indicated by ICMarkets [3] - Minneapolis Fed's Kashkari expressed a wait-and-see attitude towards a December rate cut, opposing the October cut due to strong economic fundamentals and high inflation [3] - Cleveland Fed's Harmack reiterated support for pausing rate cuts next month, emphasizing that inflation concerns outweigh labor market worries [3] - The 30-year Treasury auction saw a tail of $25 billion, with long-end performance being weak, while U.S. Treasury yields generally rose by 2.2 to 5 basis points [3] Currency Movements - The euro to dollar exchange rate rebounded due to interest rate influences but faced resistance near 1.1630 due to U.S. risk aversion [4] - The dollar/yen momentum encountered resistance at the 155 mark, indicating a loss of support for the dollar index [4] - The Chinese yuan appreciated to 7.096 against the dollar, marking its strongest level since October 2024, although weaker-than-expected monthly data limited further appreciation [4] - The euro to pound exchange rate rose to approximately 0.885, the highest since April 2023, amid speculation regarding the UK budget and tax rate adjustments [4] Employment and Economic Reports - The monthly employment report from KPMG and REC indicated the first growth in temporary worker paychecks in 16 months, while permanent job recruitment trends have slowed for the fourth consecutive month [5] - Despite economic weakness and uncertainty surrounding the government budget, employers remain cautious about new hiring [5] - A joint statement from the U.S. government and four Latin American countries announced a reduction in tariffs on various domestically produced goods, including bananas, coffee, and beef, aimed at alleviating the cost of living crisis [5]

Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report Core Views - The macro environment has shifted from strong expectations and weak reality to weak expectations and weak reality, with the guarantee of civilian heating energy taking precedence over safety production work in mid - November, affecting the market sentiment. The decline in crude steel production and poor real - estate investment data mean that coke profits have limited room for significant improvement. The main price of coking coal futures is expected to oscillate between 1130 - 1350, and the main price of coke futures between 1630 - 1850 [7]. Summary by Directory 1. Week - on - Week Summary - **Macro**: Hunan Yueyang Pingjiang County introduced new regulations to become the first county in Hunan to fully implement spot - house sales. The central bank's RMB loan balance reached 270 trillion yuan, and the social financing scale stock reached 437 trillion yuan. In October, residents' confidence in home - buying continued to decline [7]. - **Overseas**: Trump warned of an "economic disaster" if the Supreme Court rules against imposing comprehensive tariffs [7]. - **Supply and Demand**: The current iron - water output is 236.88 million tons, an increase of 2.66 million tons, and the total coke inventory is higher than the same period. The average profit per ton of coke for 30 independent coking plants is - 34 yuan/ton [7]. - **Technical**: The weekly K - line of the main coke contract 2601 is above the 60 - day average, showing a bullish trend [7]. - **Strategy**: The NDRC aims to stabilize energy production and supply. The market has shifted from strong expectations and weak reality to weak expectations and weak reality. The decline in crude steel production and poor real - estate investment data mean that coke profits have limited room for significant improvement. The main price of coking coal futures is expected to oscillate between 1130 - 1350, and the main price of coke futures between 1630 - 1850 [7]. 2. Futures and Spot Market - **Futures Market**: The contract holding volume increased by 1233 lots, and the coke monthly spread increased by 13 points. The registered warehouse receipt volume remained unchanged, and the screw - coke ratio increased by 0.10 points [9][13][15]. - **Spot Market**: As of November 13, 2025, the coke closing price at Rizhao Port was 1580 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous period. As of November 14, the coke basis was - 106.0 yuan, an increase of 90.5 points [25]. 3. Industrial Chain Situation - **Coal Mines**: The capacity utilization rate of 523 coking coal mines was 86.3%, an increase of 2.5%. The daily output of raw coal was 192.0 million tons, an increase of 5.6 million tons, and the raw coal inventory was 434.6 million tons, an increase of 15.3 million tons. The daily output of clean coal was 75.7 million tons, an increase of 1.9 million tons, and the clean coal inventory was 165.1 million tons, a decrease of 0.5 million tons [30]. - **Coal Washing Plants**: The capacity utilization rate of 314 independent coal - washing plants was 37.4%, a decrease of 0.18%. The daily output of clean coal was 27.4 million tons, a decrease of 0.1 million tons, and the clean coal inventory was 300.8 million tons, an increase of 5.9 million tons [30]. - **Coking Plants**: The capacity utilization rate of 230 independent coking enterprises was 71.10%, a decrease of 0.74%. The daily output of coke was 50.14 million tons, a decrease of 0.52 million tons. The average profit per ton of coke for 30 independent coking plants was - 34 yuan/ton [34]. - **Steel Mills**: The daily output of iron water was 236.88 million tons, an increase of 2.66 million tons compared with last week. As of November 14, 2025, the total coke inventory was 850.19 million tons, a decrease of 5.45 million tons compared with the previous period, and an increase of 8.63% compared with the same period last year [38]. - **Inventory Structure**: The port inventory decreased, and the steel - mill inventory decreased. The inventory of 18 ports was 259.50 million tons, a decrease of 3.01 million tons. The inventory of 247 steel mills was 622.4 million tons, a decrease of 4.24 million tons, and the available days of coke were 11.06 days, a decrease of 0.01 days [41][43]. - **Exports**: From January to September, the cumulative coke exports were 549 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 18.5%, and the cumulative steel exports were 8795.5 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 9.2% [47]. 4. Fundamental Data Charts - **Real Estate**: In October 2025, the second - hand housing prices in 70 large and medium - sized cities decreased by 0.70% month - on - month. As of the week of November 9, the commercial housing transaction area in 30 large - and medium - sized cities was 139.51 million square meters, a month - on - month decrease of 30.91% and a year - on - year decrease of 41.43% [50][51]. - **City - Tier Breakdown**: As of the week of November 9, the commercial housing transaction area in first - tier cities was 39.32 million square meters, a month - on - month decrease of 18.18% and a year - on - year decrease of 44.46%. The commercial housing transaction area in second - tier cities was 72.74 million square meters, a month - on - month decrease of 35.63% and a year - on - year decrease of 41.04% [56].