Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that while inflation in the US is gradually decreasing, the potential long-term impact of tariffs on inflation warrants attention, and the market may be overly optimistic about the Federal Reserve's dovish stance [1] - Schroders continues to favor gold as a traditional hedge against inflation, with strong demand expected due to ongoing central bank purchases, while holding a negative outlook on energy [1] - The global fiscal policy is shifting towards expansion, with increased defense spending outside the US and policy changes like the "One Big Beautiful Bill," indicating that investors should closely monitor macroeconomic trends [1] Group 2 - Schroders maintains a positive outlook on overall stock prospects, given the low risk of a short-term economic recession in the US, and emphasizes broad allocation across different regional stock markets, particularly in the US and European financial sectors [2] - In fixed income, the company holds a neutral stance on overall bond duration, as rising long-term yields due to fiscal deficits and supply pressures require careful consideration of inflation and growth risks [2] - The credit market outlook is also neutral, with high valuations but stable technical fundamentals, and US credit remains attractive to foreign investors [2]

不过，他预期，香港房地产市场会处于整固状态，但商铺租金未必会有太大改善。 许长泰仍建议投资股债比例维持6:4，美股方面偏好大型股，不建议投资中型股，因为大型企业资金充 裕，若市场利率高企，将增加中型企业融资成本。他还建议投资者投资美股时，可同时买入期权，因为 一旦股票下跌可在期权中收息作抵销。他亦看好欧洲股市，但当中不建议投资奢侈品股。 摩根资产管理亚太区首席市场策略师许长泰预期，美联储下周不会减息，而9月减息的机会亦不大，料 最早要到10月份才有机会减息、甚至可能要推迟至12月或2026年才减。许长泰预期，美联储下半年只减 息一次，幅度为25点子。他估计，即使8月1日后，美国向多个国家或地区加征关税，美股虽料仍会波 动，但波幅不会如4月初公布"解放日"后般大。另外，许长泰仍建议投资股债比例维持6:4. 他估计，美联储迟迟未减息，除因忧虑关税战会推高美国通胀外，美国经济数据不算差亦是因为之一， 市场正关注6-7月份通胀会否受到关税影响而上升。此外，他亦忧虑美国总统特朗普不断挑战美联储的 独立性，会令美国债息持续高企。 他表示，美元汇价由1月至今已贬值11%，美汇在过去10年平均两年半有调整，料美元于未来2-3 ...

Group 1 - Emerging market stocks have performed well this year, with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index rising approximately 15% [1] - DWS remains optimistic about the Chinese stock market, despite significant gains since early 2025, while being cautious about the Indian market due to high valuations [1] - DWS anticipates further downward adjustments in corporate earnings for Q2, although technology and financial companies may be less affected [1] Group 2 - European equities are still a preferred choice for DWS, with long-term potential driven by fiscal support and international capital inflows, despite ongoing political and geopolitical uncertainties [2] - The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has recently increased but remains below early 2025 levels, with expectations of a slight rise to around 4.50% by June 2026 [2] - The U.S. dollar has depreciated approximately 13% against the euro, and DWS expects the dollar to remain weak due to the U.S. government's inclination towards a weaker dollar policy [2]

Group 1 - The Mortgage Market Index (MMI) for May reported a significant drop to 2.8%, a decrease of 74 basis points, marking a 31-month low [1] - Over 95% of new mortgage clients opted for the H mortgage plan in May, influenced by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's market interventions, which increased the banking system's surplus to HKD 174 billion [1] - The average one-month HIBOR fell sharply to 1.47% in May from 3.65% in April, contributing to the decline in MMI and easing the mortgage burden for property buyers in Hong Kong [1] Group 2 - The latest U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May was reported at 2.4%, slightly up from 2.3% in April, while the unemployment rate remained stable at 4.2% [2] - The impact of tariffs on inflation is still under observation, leading to expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain its current interest rates for the time being [2] - There is a belief that if inflation remains manageable, there may be one opportunity for a rate cut in the second half of the year [2]

Group 1: Market Sentiment and Economic Indicators - The market perceives a decrease in the likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in June, dropping from 73.7% four weeks ago to 30.2% last week [1] - U.S. non-farm payroll data for April exceeded expectations, leading to a rebound in gold prices [1] - If a recession occurs in the U.S. in the second half of the year (excluding stagflation), gold prices may be negatively impacted [1] Group 2: Investment Strategies - Recommended strategies include shorting base metals and U.S. stocks, going long on silver, holding gold, and maintaining cash positions during market stabilization or rebound [1] - The risk of interest rate cuts hinges on persistent inflation in April and May, which may force the Federal Reserve to prioritize the dollar over economic and employment concerns [1] Group 3: Global Gold Demand and Supply - Global gold demand increased by 1% year-on-year to 1,206 tons in Q1, with central bank demand at 244 tons, remaining at the three-year quarterly average [2] - Investment demand for gold, including ETFs, surged by 170% year-on-year to 552 tons [2] - Despite a 38% increase in gold prices over the past 12 months, global mine supply only rose by 0.3% or 2.3 tons, indicating a lag in supply response to high prices [2] Group 4: Geopolitical Risks and Economic Policies - The geopolitical risks are expected to escalate significantly over the next two years [3] - Trump's strategy of increasing tariffs aims to influence consumer behavior while simultaneously seeking interest rate cuts to alleviate public financial burdens [3] - The relationship between tariffs and inflation is complex, as tariffs increase costs without directly correlating to currency depreciation [3]