据央视新闻消息，美国贸易代表宣布新一轮关税"基本已定不作调整"，引发全球贸易紧张局势加剧。特 朗普政府的关税政策针对多个国家，包括加拿大、印度和巴西，显示出美国以关税作为地缘政治工具的 意图。欧洲与美国的贸易协议被批评为不平等条约，印度面临严苛关税待遇，美国对巴西的制裁被视为 政治动机。分析指出，美国的关税政策可能反噬自身，导致美国民众承担额外费用，引发国际社会对贸 易战的担忧。国际货币基金组织提醒，全球经济面临重大风险。 ...

"这是让美国再次伟大的关键一步！"特朗普对着镜头扬起眉毛，"谁也别想再占我们的便宜，美国制造即将统治全球！"他的经济顾问纳瓦罗立刻接话："总 统先生不仅该拿诺贝尔和平奖，经济学奖也得给他留着！" 一、市场崩盘：特朗普的"灵丹妙药"变"穿肠毒药" 美股开盘即上演"自由落体"：道琼斯指数暴跌1.23%，纳斯达克重挫2.24%，标普500指数跌1.6%，4500多只股票集体"变绿"。科技巨头亚马逊单日市值蒸发 超1.2万亿元人民币，相当于跌没了一个宁德时代。美元指数闪崩0.8%，黄金价格飙涨2%，国际油价跳水3%——全球资本用真金白银投票：这哪是"救市良 方"，分明是"经济毒药"。 特朗普关税大棒刚落地，美股崩盘数据造假，美国经济要翻车？ 8月初，华盛顿的白宫椭圆形办公室内，特朗普正用他标志性的夸张手势在行政令上签字——这份被吹嘘为"重塑全球贸易秩序"的对等关税政策，将对中 国、欧盟等12个经济体征收10%至41%的关税，未列明国家统一适用10%，对通过第三地转运的商品更是开出40%的"天价罚单"。 可这出"胜利大戏"还没唱完24小时，华尔街就掀翻了剧本。 三、数据造假：解雇局长只为"改数字"？ "这些数据都是被操 ...

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. government has announced new tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on imports from approximately 70 countries, effective August 7, indicating a significant escalation in the global trade war [1][2][4]. Tariff Details - Countries with trade agreements with the U.S., such as Japan, South Korea, and the EU, will face a 15% tariff, while India will incur a 25% tariff due to the lack of an agreement [1][2]. - Syria faces the highest tariff at 41%, followed by Myanmar and Laos at 40%, with Switzerland's tariff increasing to 39% from a previously announced 31% [3][4]. - South Africa will be subjected to a 30% tariff, highlighting the low priority given to African nations in U.S. trade agreements [3]. Economic Impact - The average tariff on U.S. imports is projected to rise from approximately 2.5% to 18.4% once the new tariffs are implemented, leading to increased costs for American consumers [4]. - The new tariffs are expected to disrupt global supply chains and may lead to a shift towards regional trade agreements as countries seek to mitigate the impact of U.S. policies [6][9]. Political and Strategic Implications - The tariffs are seen as a tool for the U.S. to exert geopolitical pressure, with the intention of forcing countries to accept U.S.-led trade rules [8][9]. - The ongoing trade tensions may accelerate the fragmentation of the global trade system, pushing countries towards regional agreements like RCEP and CPTPP [9]. Market Reactions - Following the announcement of the tariffs, stock markets in Asia and Europe experienced declines, reflecting investor concerns over the potential economic fallout [7].

Core Viewpoint - The trade agreement between the U.S. and the EU, reached on July 27, aims to address tariffs, energy procurement, and investment, temporarily avoiding a potential high-intensity tariff conflict, but raises concerns about its sustainability and impact on European competitiveness [1][2][3]. Tariff and Investment Summary - The U.S. will impose a 15% tariff on EU products, replacing a previously threatened 30% punitive tariff, while the EU commits to investing $600 billion in the U.S. and purchasing $750 billion worth of U.S. energy products over three years [2]. - The agreement includes zero tariffs on strategic materials like aircraft parts and key chemicals, but maintains existing tariffs on steel and aluminum, with unresolved issues regarding spirits [2]. European Internal Reactions - There is significant dissent within Europe regarding the agreement, with various leaders expressing concerns about its fairness and long-term implications for European economic strength [3]. - French Prime Minister Béru criticized the deal as a capitulation to the U.S., while German Chancellor Merz acknowledged the negative impact on Germany's economy [3]. Economic Implications - The 15% tariff is expected to weaken the competitiveness of EU exports in the U.S., particularly affecting key industries such as automotive and cosmetics, with potential long-term economic costs for Europe [4]. - A report from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy predicts a 0.13 percentage point loss in Germany's economic growth due to the agreement [4]. Uncertainties and Risks - The agreement contains ambiguities, particularly regarding the steel and aluminum tariffs, and lacks clarity on specific product exemptions, which could lead to future disputes [5]. - The investment commitments from the EU to the U.S. lack detailed terms, raising concerns about potential imbalances and the risk of the U.S. prioritizing its own interests [5]. Internal Discrepancies - The differing interests among EU member states and the lack of supportive policies for the agreement's implementation may create significant obstacles to its approval and execution within the EU [6]. Conclusion - The trade agreement reflects a compromise by Europe under pressure, aiming to stabilize market expectations in the short term, but it risks undermining European autonomy in trade, energy, and investment in the long run [7].

Group 1 - The U.S. announced a punitive tariff of up to 50% on Brazilian imports, targeting Brazil's growing influence in the BRICS nations and challenging the U.S. dollar system [1][3] - Brazil's government responded strongly, claiming the U.S. actions were an infringement on its sovereignty and vowed to retaliate based on the Economic Equivalence Act [3] - A surprising twist occurred when a long list of exemptions was included in the executive order, allowing nearly 700 products, which accounted for 44.6% of Brazil's exports to the U.S., to avoid the additional tariffs [3][6] Group 2 - The U.S. has maintained a trade surplus with Brazil, with total trade nearing $81 billion in 2024 and a cumulative surplus of approximately $410 billion over the past 15 years [6] - Brazil is not just a resource exporter but also a significant market for U.S. industrial goods and services, making the trade relationship highly interdependent [6][10] - The exempted products include critical items such as aircraft, orange juice, and iron ore, which are essential to U.S. industries and supply chains [6][8] Group 3 - The U.S. coffee market, heavily reliant on Brazilian imports, reacted sharply to the tariff threats, with coffee futures prices rising significantly [8] - Brazilian diplomats and business leaders focused their efforts on U.S. interest groups that would be adversely affected by a trade war, leading to a strong internal lobbying effort [10] - The final outcome was a compromise where the high tariffs served as a political statement while the exemptions addressed the economic realities faced by U.S. businesses [10]

Group 1 - Hedge funds are maintaining a cautious stance, continuing to sell U.S. stocks for four consecutive weeks, particularly in the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors, at the fastest pace in a year [1] - Retail investors have been net buyers of stocks for 23 consecutive trading days, contrasting with the cautious approach of hedge funds [1] - The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged, with Chairman Powell emphasizing the need for more time to assess the impact of tariffs on inflation before easing policies [1] Group 2 - Hedge funds reduced stock exposure and increased short positions in late March ahead of expected tariff announcements, a strategy that proved wise as global markets outperformed U.S. markets [2] - Despite missing the recent market rally, hedge funds have avoided significant losses by lowering leverage in advance, allowing them to sidestep forced participation in rebounds [2] - As of June, hedge funds' performance was flat, with a return rate of 7.8%, ranking in the 72nd percentile for the past six months since January 2000 [4] Group 3 - Seasonal patterns indicate that August and September are typically the worst-performing months of the year, which, combined with high valuations and tariff pressures, could pose challenges for the S&P 500 index [5] - Historical data shows that these two months perform particularly poorly during the first year of a presidential term, suggesting potential difficulties ahead before a strong year-end rally [5]

Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: ★☆☆ [1] - Fuel oil: ☆☆☆ [1] - Low-sulfur fuel oil: ★☆☆ [1] - Asphalt: ★☆☆ [1] - Liquefied petroleum gas: ☆☆☆ [1] Core Views - The short-term view on oil prices is oscillating and bullish, and investors can still focus on the hedging value of out-of-the-money call options on crude oil [2] - The crack spreads of FU and LU are both weak due to the soft fundamentals of the high- and low-sulfur fuel oil markets and the short-term macro and geopolitical support in the crude oil market [2] - The unilateral trend of asphalt follows the direction of crude oil, but the fluctuation range is relatively limited, and the low inventory still provides some support for the price [3] - The LPG market is under pressure overall, with the price running at a low level due to the downward pressure on the overseas market and the increased pressure on the delivery discount of the futures [4] Summary by Category Crude Oil - Overnight international oil prices declined, with the Brent 09 contract falling 1.25%. The trade war suppressed market sentiment, but there were still supporting factors for sanctioned oil [2] - Trump advanced the deadline for sanctions against Russia to August 8. Last week, Indian state-owned refineries suspended purchases of Russian oil, and the US issued a new round of sanctions against Iran [2] Fuel Oil & Low-Sulfur Fuel Oil - The oscillating and bullish pattern of crude oil remains unchanged, but the futures of the fuel oil series have weakened. The LU2509 contract is temporarily supported at around 3,643 yuan/ton, and the FU and LU cracks continue to decline [2] - The arrival volume in the Singapore market increased significantly in July, and the demand for ship bunkering lacked support after the peak season. The ship bunkering volume in Fujairah has been weakening month-on-month since June [2] Asphalt - Asphalt performed strongly among oil product futures today. The domestic production volume in August decreased month-on-month compared to July, and the demand recovery was delayed in the South due to typhoon and rainfall [3] - The shipments of 54 sample refineries remained flat month-on-month, and the cumulative year-on-year increase since July was stable. The commercial inventory of asphalt has been slow to decline [3] Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) - The Middle East CP was significantly reduced, increasing the pressure of oversupply on the overseas market. The chemical profit margin improved after the import cost decreased, and there is still room for an increase in the PDH operating rate [4] - The supply was relatively loose with the overall increase in the arrival volume in July, and the domestic market was under pressure. The strengthening of crude oil recently increased the pressure on the delivery discount of the futures [4]

Market Overview - US stock index futures fell ahead of the market opening on August 1, with Dow futures down 0.84%, S&P 500 futures down 0.86%, and Nasdaq futures down 0.98% [1] - Wall Street "smart money" is accelerating its exit from US stocks despite the S&P 500 nearing historical highs, with hedge funds reducing their positions at the fastest rate in a year [4] Economic Indicators - The upcoming July employment report is expected to show an addition of 110,000 jobs, a significant drop from June's 147,000, with the unemployment rate projected to rise from 4.1% to 4.2% [3] - The Federal Reserve's balance point for job growth has shifted to 80,000-100,000 jobs per month [3] Corporate Earnings - ExxonMobil reported Q2 earnings exceeding expectations with an adjusted EPS of $1.64, maintaining a $20 billion stock buyback commitment despite a nearly $20 per barrel drop in international oil prices [5] - Chevron's Q2 adjusted earnings reached $3.1 billion, with record production levels and cost control measures supporting performance [6] - Apple reported its Q3 revenue growth of 9.6%, the fastest in over three years, driven by strong iPhone sales and a recovery in the Chinese market [7] - Amazon's Q2 revenue grew 13% to $167.7 billion, but its cloud business AWS saw a growth rate of just over 17%, raising questions about the effectiveness of its AI investments [8] - Vale's Q2 net profit increased by 6% to $2.12 billion, supported by a surge in iron ore production [9] - WeRide's Q2 revenue grew 60.8%, with Robotaxi revenue reaching its highest proportion since 2021 [10] - First Solar raised its full-year guidance, expecting net sales between $4.9 billion and $5.7 billion for 2025 [11]

金十数据8月1日讯，尽管标普500指数持续攀升至历史高位附近，华尔街聪明资金却始终坚守看空立 场。高盛集团主经纪商业务部门报告显示，过去四周对冲基金持续减持美股，抛售规模远超空头回补。 尤为值得注意的是，在科技、媒体和电信板块财报季来临前，基金正以一年来最快速度削减相关持仓 ——这些板块正是4月以来股市反弹的主力推手。这种谨慎策略曾使对冲基金成功规避4月关税引发的抛 售潮。虽然可能错过标普500指数7月创新高的行情，但这些市场最成熟参与者的撤退举动，在贸易战担 忧萦绕、股市季节性疲软期将至的背景下，仍值得警惕。"基金经理们仍保持高度谨慎，因为许多根本 性风险尚未消除，"对冲基金研究机构PivotalPath首席执行官Jonathan Caplis指出。 对冲基金加速抛售美股 关税阴云下避险情绪升温 ...

尽管标普500指数持续攀升逼近历史高位，华尔街"聪明钱"却依然坚守看空立场。 "对冲基金通过提前降杠杆，避免了与市场同步下跌的痛苦，"Caplis表示，"正因未受重创，他们现在也 不必被迫追高。" 高盛主经纪商业务部最新报告显示，过去四周对冲基金持续减持美股，抛售规模远超空头回补。尤为引 人注目的是，在科技、媒体和电信板块财报季来临前，基金正以一年来最快速度削减相关头寸——这些 板块正是4月以来股市反弹的主力军。 这种谨慎姿态曾使对冲基金成功规避4月关税风波引发的抛售潮。虽然标普500指数在7月创下历史新高 可能令其错失部分收益，但随着贸易战担忧挥之不去叠加美股传统淡季来临，这些市场最精明参与者的 撤退动向值得警惕。 "基金经理们仍保持高度谨慎，因为许多潜在风险尚未消除，"对冲基金研究机构PivotalPath首席执行官 Jonathan Caplis指出。 这种审慎情绪不仅存在于投资界。美联储本周维持利率不变，主席鲍威尔再次强调，在政策转向宽松 前，决策者需要更多时间评估关税对通胀的影响。 精准避险操作 3月下旬预判到特朗普将宣布加征关税后，对冲基金迅速降低股票敞口并增加空头头寸。这一策略被证 明极具先见之 ...