Core Viewpoint - JPMorgan's European Economic Research team anticipates that the European Central Bank (ECB) will likely maintain the current policy interest rate at 2% and will not adopt a strong stance against the recent appreciation of the euro against the dollar [1][2] Group 1: Economic Indicators - Despite geopolitical tensions at the beginning of the year and the euro/dollar exchange rate surpassing the 1.20 "warning line" mentioned by ECB Vice President De Guindos, current economic data does not challenge the 2% policy rate [1] - The ECB's staff forecast from December indicated that overall inflation and core inflation are very close to target levels, based on the assumption that the policy rate remains unchanged [1] - Although inflation may be slightly below expectations in Q1 2026, factors such as unexpected GDP growth in Q4 2025, declining unemployment rates, and rising consumer inflation expectations support the ECB's decision to remain passive [1] Group 2: Exchange Rate Analysis - JPMorgan believes that the current fluctuations in the euro exchange rate do not warrant strong concern from the ECB, as the euro's appreciation should be viewed in the context of the 1.16 exchange rate benchmark from the December forecast [2] - The trade-weighted exchange rate has increased at a much lower rate than the euro/dollar exchange rate, and rising energy prices will also support inflation [2] - The ECB evaluates exchange rates by considering levels, speed of change, and sustainability of trends, and currently, the exchange rate fluctuations do not pose a significant threat given the resilience of the economy [2] Group 3: Policy Outlook - The ECB is expected to issue a policy statement without major adjustments, continuing to emphasize data dependency, gradual meeting assessments, and a non-committal policy approach [2] - Comments regarding the exchange rate and potential policy discussions are likely to be revealed during the press conference [2] - JPMorgan predicts that the ECB will not intervene aggressively in the exchange rate and remains satisfied with the current interest rate level, while signaling a willingness to respond to various shocks [2]

Core Views - The report highlights that the U.S. inflation exceeded expectations, and the nomination of the new Federal Reserve Chairman has caused short-term disturbances in the market. Specifically, the MSCI global index rose by 0.65%, while U.S. stocks experienced slight adjustments. The S&P 500 increased by 0.3%, while the Nasdaq, Dow Jones, and Russell 2000 indices fell by 0.2%, 0.4%, and 2.1% respectively [2][13][23] - The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for December was reported at 3.0%, surpassing the market expectation of 2.8%. This data is crucial for monetary policy as several components of the PPI will be included in the core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, potentially influencing future interest rate decisions [2][8] - The Federal Reserve's decision to pause interest rate cuts aligns with market expectations. On January 29, the Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate target range at 3.5%-3.75%. The meeting indicated a slightly improved view of the economic situation, changing the description of economic activity from "moderate" to "steady" expansion [2][8] - The nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chairman by Trump has led to market fluctuations. Warsh criticized the Fed's quantitative easing policies, leading to perceptions of a hawkish stance on interest rates. However, he supports rate cuts and believes the current pace of cuts is too slow [2][8] - The report suggests that the expectation of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve is influenced by Trump's statements, leading to increased volatility in the U.S. stock market. The dollar may strengthen, while gold, despite benefiting from safe-haven demand, may experience increased volatility due to profit-taking and fluctuating rate cut expectations [2][8] Market Overview - In the bond market, the 10-year and 2-year U.S. Treasury yields changed by 2 basis points and 8 basis points to 4.26% and 3.52% respectively [16] - In commodities and foreign exchange, the U.S. dollar index fell by 0.40% to 97.12. COMEX gold and silver prices decreased by 1.52% and 17.44%, while ICE Brent crude oil rose by 6.71% [16][14] - The Hong Kong stock market saw overall gains, with the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, and Hang Seng Stock Connect rising by 2.4%, 1.8%, 1.7%, and 1.9% respectively. However, the Hang Seng Technology Index fell by 1.4% [32][28] Sector Performance - In the U.S. stock market, the energy sector (3.9%), communication services (3.8%), and utilities (1.7%) showed relatively good performance, while healthcare (-1.7%), consumer discretionary (-1.4%), and materials (-1.2%) experienced declines [27] - The report indicates that online education (6.6%), Chinese education training (4.3%), U.S. infrastructure stocks (3.7%), and Tesla (3.4%) were among the leading concept indices [27][24] Hong Kong Market Insights - The report notes that the Hong Kong stock market is currently outperforming the U.S. market, driven by an increase in domestic risk appetite. The current valuation of the Hong Kong stock market remains attractive, with potential for upward movement [2][32] - The report recommends focusing on sectors with relative valuation advantages that are favored by foreign and southbound capital, including information technology, discretionary consumption, and healthcare [2][32]

Core Viewpoint - The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.85%, marking it as the first major central bank to increase rates this year due to persistent domestic inflation pressures [1][2] Group 1: Monetary Policy Decision - The RBA's decision to raise rates was unanimous, reflecting concerns that inflation is likely to remain above target levels for an extended period [1] - The RBA emphasized the need for tighter monetary policy in light of rising service and housing costs, which have contributed to renewed price increases [1] Group 2: Economic Forecasts - The RBA has revised its forecasts for inflation, economic growth, and employment, predicting that the trimmed mean inflation rate will remain above the 2%-3% target range throughout 2027 [1] - GDP growth is projected at 2.3% for Q4 2025, 1.8% for Q4 2026, and 1.6% for Q4 2027, with CPI inflation expected to be 4.2% in Q2 and 3.6% in Q4 of this year [1] Group 3: Market Reactions and Future Outlook - RBA Governor Philip Lowe reinforced a hawkish stance, indicating that further rate hikes may be necessary due to strong underlying inflation and limited capacity [2] - Economists suggest that the RBA may need to raise rates above the previously predicted peak of 4.10%, as inflationary pressures continue to rise [2] - The Australian dollar is expected to strengthen against other currencies following the RBA's rate hike, as the market has not fully priced in the implications of the hawkish statement [2]

Report's Investment Rating for the Industry - Not available in the provided content Core Viewpoints of the Report - The gold and silver market will become more volatile due to factors such as the frequency of global black - swan events, rising US re - inflation pressure, and the rapid transmission of AI's generalized cost [2][4] - The recent sharp decline in gold and silver is mainly due to large - scale profit - taking after long - term sharp rises, and their pricing is influenced by liquidity, AI narrative, and cryptocurrency funds [7][11] - Kevin Warsh's nomination as the next Fed Chair doesn't change the dovish policy expectation, and the Fed's decision on interest rates depends more on economic performance and Trump's political will [14] - The US stock market is under pressure of intensified K - shaped differentiation, facing risks from fiscal policy, price increases in production materials, and the sustainability of the AI narrative [29] Summary by Relevant Sections I. The Turbulent Gold and Silver Market - The recent sharp decline of gold and silver has no essential causal relationship with Warsh's nomination but is mainly due to profit - taking after sharp rises. In 2025 and 2026, the upward cycle of gold was compressed, leading to a subsequent sharp correction [7] - Gold and silver show obvious "MEME - like" features, with their prices driven by liquidity, AI narrative, and influenced by cryptocurrency funds. Silver is more volatile than gold [11] - The current market's upward momentum is related to the strength of the AI trend. Gold, silver, and the US stock market are boosted by the AI narrative, while cryptocurrencies are under pressure [13] II. Kevin Warsh's Nomination: A Two - way Attraction between Speculation and Pragmatism - Warsh's nomination doesn't change the dovish policy expectation. The Fed's interest - rate decision depends on economic performance and Trump's political will. Trump wants a controllable Fed Chair to address the "affordability problem" [14] - It's uncertain how much of Warsh's "interest - rate cut + balance - sheet reduction" is based on his true judgment of the macro - economy, considering his past inaccurate inflation and policy stances [21] - Warsh's balance - sheet reduction proposal faces "objective" constraints. From a quantitative and qualitative perspective, the current US dollar liquidity is only slightly above the sufficient level, and excessive balance - sheet reduction may lead to a repeat of the 2019 repo crisis [24] - For the Trump administration, an interest - rate cut is urgent, while balance - sheet reduction is an idealized long - term goal [28] III. The US Stock Market under Pressure of Intensified K - shaped Differentiation - The sharp decline in gold and silver warns assets relying on liquidity and the AI narrative. The US stock market is facing intensified K - shaped differentiation, with the lower end of the "K" being more vulnerable [29] - During the earnings season, the performance of US stocks varies. Investors' focus has shifted to liquidity. The Fed is likely to ensure stock - market stability and provide sufficient liquidity for the AI narrative [29] - Fiscal risks, such as the potential government shutdown due to political conflicts over immigration regulation, are destabilizing factors for the US stock market. Price increases in production materials like electricity and storage chips may lead to re - inflation and squeeze corporate profits [29][30] - The continuation of the AI narrative depends on continuous monetary and fiscal support and the absence of a significant economic recession. The economic "K - shaped" gap is widening, as shown by the profit growth of AI - related industries and the increasing corporate layoffs [31] - The future of the US stock market depends on Warsh's ability to balance inflation and political expansion needs after taking office in June. If fiscal risks and inflation rebound resonate, the current calm in the US stock market may be broken [35]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - The bond market oscillates between stable growth and easing expectations. Influenced by the stock market, the Political Bureau meeting signaled loose monetary policy, the LPR remained unchanged, and the Fed's rate - cut expectations and global trade uncertainties increased the uncertainty of foreign capital inflows. Short - term attention should be paid to policy signals at the end of the month [3]. 3. Summary by Directory I. Interest Rate Pricing Tracking Indicators - **Price Indicators**: China's CPI (monthly) had a 0.20% month - on - month increase and a 0.80% year - on - year increase; China's PPI (monthly) had a 0.20% month - on - month increase and a - 1.90% year - on - year decrease [9]. - **Monthly Economic Indicators**: Social financing scale was 442.12 trillion yuan, with a month - on - month increase of 2.05 trillion yuan (+0.47%); M2 year - on - year growth was 8.50%, with a month - on - month increase of 0.50% (+6.25%); Manufacturing PMI was 49.30%, with a month - on - month decrease of 0.80% (-1.60%) [10]. - **Daily Economic Indicators**: The US dollar index was 97.61, up 0.49 (+0.50%); The offshore US dollar to RMB exchange rate was 6.9411, down 0.011 (-0.16%); SHIBOR 7 - day was 1.49, down 0.10 (-6.01%); DR007 was 1.49, down 0.10 (-6.40%); R007 was 1.68, up 0.17 (+11.44%); The 3 - month inter - bank certificate of deposit (AAA) was 1.58, unchanged (+0.00%); The AA - AAA credit spread (1Y) was 0.09, unchanged (+0.00%) [11]. II. Overview of the Treasury and Treasury Futures Market The report provides multiple charts showing the trends and proportions related to the treasury futures market, including the closing prices, price changes, precipitation of funds, positions, and net positions of various treasury futures varieties [13][14][18]. III. Overview of the Money Market Liquidity The report presents charts on the inter - bank pledged repurchase transaction statistics, local government bond issuance, the spread between China Development Bank bonds and treasury bonds, treasury bond issuance, Shibor interest rate trends, and the yield trends of inter - bank certificates of deposit (AAA) [24][27][29]. IV. Spread Overview The report shows the trends of inter - period spreads of various treasury futures varieties and the spreads between spot bond term spreads and futures cross - variety spreads through multiple charts [34][35][37]. V. Two - Year Treasury Futures The report includes charts on the implied interest rate and the maturity yield of the two - year treasury futures main contract, the IRR of the TS main contract and the funding rate, and the three - year basis and net basis trends of the TS main contract [43][45]. VI. Five - Year Treasury Futures The report provides charts on the implied interest rate and the maturity yield of the five - year treasury futures main contract, the IRR of the TF main contract and the funding rate, and the three - year basis and net basis trends of the TF main contract [47][55]. VII. Ten - Year Treasury Futures The report offers charts on the implied yield and the maturity yield of the ten - year treasury futures main contract, the IRR of the T main contract and the funding rate, and the three - year basis and net basis trends of the T main contract [56][57]. VIII. Thirty - Year Treasury Futures The report contains charts on the implied yield and the maturity yield of the thirty - year treasury futures main contract, the IRR of the TL main contract and the funding rate, and the three - year basis and net basis trends of the TL main contract [62][67]. 4. Strategies - **Unilateral**: As the repurchase rate declines, the prices of treasury futures oscillate [4]. - **Arbitrage**: Pay attention to the decline of the 2603 basis [4]. - **Hedging**: There is medium - term adjustment pressure, and short - sellers can use far - month contracts for moderate hedging [4].

Group 1 - The essence of empires is to control finance and maritime power, leading to the exploitation of other countries for resources, with a historical trend of deindustrialization following the establishment of hegemony [1] - The U.S. is experiencing significant industrial hollowing, which is contributing to an inevitable decline, despite attempts to revive manufacturing [3][5] - The U.S. has transitioned from a predominantly agricultural society to one where only a small percentage is engaged in industrial and agricultural work, leading to a reliance on easy wealth generation [3] Group 2 - Recent Federal Reserve interest rate hikes have raised global concerns, particularly regarding their potential to save the U.S. economy and their global impact [5] - The U.S. inflation rate has surged, with February's CPI reaching 7.9%, the highest since 1982, indicating a looming crisis [5][9] - Current inflation is driven by supply chain issues, excessive money supply, and geopolitical risks, complicating the economic landscape compared to past crises [7][9] Group 3 - The Fed's cautious approach to interest rate hikes reflects concerns about potential negative impacts on the U.S. economy, with inflation remaining a pressing issue [9][11] - The tightening policies may not effectively address inflation, as the root causes are more supply-side and monetary in nature rather than demand-driven [11][13] - There is a risk of stagflation, where economic stagnation coincides with persistent inflation, which could severely impact the U.S.'s position in the upcoming industrial revolution [13][16] Group 4 - The U.S. has historically controlled global high-tech exports through legislation, recognizing technology as a core pillar supporting its global dominance [15][16] - Failure to address domestic inflation could hinder the U.S.'s performance in the fourth industrial revolution, leading to a loss of global economic leadership [16]

Group 1 - The recent comments from Atlanta Fed President Bostic have shifted attention back to the direction of Federal Reserve policy and its decision-making process [1] - Bostic emphasized that the Fed's decisions are not solely dependent on the chair but require building trust and demonstrating leadership to unify committee opinions, which often takes time [1] - The collective nature of the Fed's decision-making process is often overlooked by the market, suggesting that personnel changes may not directly lead to policy shifts [1] Group 2 - Bostic clearly opposes recent interest rate cuts, arguing that inflation risks are not fully resolved and the current economy shows resilience, with a stable labor market [3] - He warned that prematurely loosening monetary policy could hinder the return of inflation to the 2% target, aligning with the recent FOMC decision to maintain interest rates [3] - Market expectations have shifted towards maintaining high interest rates, with futures data indicating a decreased probability of rate cuts in March, reflecting investor digestion of the Fed's signals [3] Group 3 - Regardless of the next chair's selection, the threshold for the Fed to shift towards rate cuts in the short term remains high [4] - The direction of policy will depend on the evolution of inflation data and economic performance, as well as the ability of the FOMC to reach a consensus [4] - The Fed's decision-making mechanism indicates that policy adjustments often lag behind data changes and must balance multiple viewpoints, particularly during inflation management [4]

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