Group 1 - The Federal Reserve's willingness to cut interest rates is becoming increasingly clear, influenced by several key factors [1] - The Fed's policy stance is subtly shifting, with multiple officials signaling a potential rate cut, particularly in September [1] - Trade policy uncertainty has significantly decreased, with the impact of tariffs on the economy being less than previously expected, supporting inflation stability [1] - The labor market is showing signs of a comprehensive slowdown, with rising unemployment claims and a declining employment-population ratio, reinforcing expectations for a policy shift [1] - The market is beginning to price in the potential impact of leadership changes at the Fed, reflected in unusual fluctuations in long-term interest rates [1] Group 2 - Current market expectations suggest a cumulative rate cut of 63 basis points by year-end, with a total adjustment of 130 basis points for terminal rates [2] - The financial conditions index (FCI) has eased by 140 basis points since April, providing approximately 1.4 percentage points of additional support for economic growth [2] - A "loose cycle" is forming between the stock and foreign exchange markets, with significant implications for the balance of financial conditions [2] - The impact of preemptive fiscal stimulus measures is expected to last until 2026, contributing an estimated 0.9 percentage points to GDP [2] Group 3 - While short-term monetary policy may support economic growth, long-term risks of macroeconomic imbalance may increase [3] - The trading team suggests a phased strategy for investors, capitalizing on short-term opportunities while being cautious of yield rebound risks later in the year [3] - Key uncertainties include geopolitical developments in the Middle East, potential market overreactions to Fed leadership changes, and risks associated with the monetization of fiscal deficits [3]

Core Viewpoint - The White House is struggling to fulfill its promise of comprehensive global trade reform before the July 9 deadline, with expected agreements likely to be limited framework documents rather than full trade agreements [2][6]. Group 1: Trade Agreements and Negotiations - The U.S. government aims to reach agreements with over ten major trading partners before the deadline, but these are expected to be limited in scope [2]. - Treasury Secretary Mnuchin indicated that around 20 countries not reaching agreements by the deadline could continue negotiations but would face higher tariffs [3]. - Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on all countries, emphasizing unilateral control over tariff rates [4]. Group 2: Market Reactions and Implications - The mixed signals from the Trump administration are causing market tension, affecting global economic relations [2][6]. - The uncertainty surrounding trade negotiations is creating anxiety among domestic businesses, with previous tariff policies having caused market panic [7]. - A recent poll indicated that 57% of voters are dissatisfied with Trump's handling of trade policy, reflecting public sentiment against the current approach [8]. Group 3: Future Developments - The U.S. Commerce Department is expected to release industry survey results that may trigger new tariffs [8]. - Legal challenges to the legitimacy of Trump's tariff powers are ongoing, with a recent court ruling deeming most tariffs illegal [8]. - Despite the chaotic negotiation landscape, some countries are still optimistic about reaching agreements, particularly with India and the EU [7].

近期，美国经济数据发布后引起了社会的广泛关注。根据美国商务部最新出炉的报告，今年第一季度，美国经济出人意料地按年率计算萎缩了0.5%，这一 数据比先前预估的-0.2%更为糟糕，也是自2022年第一季度以来，美国经济首次经历季度性负增长。这一消息无疑加深了市场对美国经济增长动力的担忧， 同时也揭示了关税政策可能对数据产生的扭曲效应。 本次GDP终值的下调，主要原因是消费者支出与出口数据的向下调整。作为美国经济的重要引擎，第一季度个人消费支出的增速显著放缓至0.5%，远低于 去年第四季度的4%，创下了自2021年以来的最低增速。与此同时，进口激增37.9%，导致净出口对GDP的拖累高达4.7个百分点，这反映出企业为了应对未 来可能的关税上调，采取了提前囤货的策略。 尽管进口数据的调整在一定程度上缓解了消费疲软带来的负面影响，但美国经济整体仍然呈现出需求放缓的趋势。第一季度国内需求增长率从初值的3.0% 大幅下调至1.9%，而联邦支出的降幅更是达到了4.6%，这是自2022年以来的最大降幅。核心PCE物价指数终值上调至3.5%，显示出通胀压力依然巨大，进 一步加剧了市场对滞胀风险的忧虑。 美国劳动力市场的降温同样引 ...

Core Insights - The global merchandise trade barometer index rose from 102.8 in March to 103.5 in June, marking the highest level since August 2021 and remaining above the baseline of 100, indicating ongoing trade growth [1] - Strong growth in global merchandise trade in the early months of the year was driven by importers' anticipatory purchasing behavior in response to expected tariff policy adjustments [1] - In contrast, the new export orders index fell to 97.9, dropping below the baseline of 100 and entering a contraction zone, suggesting a potential slowdown in global trade growth later in the year [1] Trade Dynamics - The global merchandise trade barometer serves as an early warning signal for short-term trade trends by collecting trade statistics from major economies [1] - The report highlights a stark contrast between surging import demand and weak export orders, reflecting an imbalance in the current global trade structure [1] - Export orders were the only category to show negative growth, indicating the fragility of trade growth despite strong import activity [1] Future Outlook - The World Trade Organization warns that increasing uncertainty in trade policies globally could exacerbate the risk of trade contraction [2] - Potential large-scale tariff implementations could pose significant challenges to global trade [2] - While short-term growth in global merchandise trade is observed, the medium-term outlook faces numerous challenges due to rising uncertainty factors in the global economic environment [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Bank of Japan's deliberation summary indicates that despite high uncertainty in trade policies, domestic factors such as stable wage levels and a Consumer Price Index (CPI) slightly above expectations are noteworthy [1] Group 1 - A member of the Bank of Japan highlighted the high uncertainty surrounding trade policies [1] - Domestic wage levels are performing robustly, which is a positive indicator for the economy [1] - The CPI is reported to be slightly higher than expected, suggesting inflationary pressures may be present [1]

英国央行：贸易政策不确定性将持续对英国经济造成不利影响。 ...

Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific investment rating for the steel and commodity industry [5] Core Insights - The report discusses how a civilian prediction indicator has become an "invisible driver" of asset prices, particularly in the steel and commodity sectors. It highlights the strong correlation between the "U.S. recession expectation" and various asset markets, including commodities, bonds, stocks, and foreign exchange [10][11] - The report emphasizes the importance of integrating this prediction indicator with traditional economic data and policy interest rate curves for more comprehensive asset allocation [6][10] Summary by Sections Recent Trends - The steel industry has shown a performance of -1.9% over the last month, -8.7% over the last three months, and 7.6% over the last year, compared to the CSI 300 index which has seen -0.4%, -3.3%, and 9.4% respectively [4] Asset Linkage Commodity Market - The report notes a significant rise in silver prices and a strong synchronization between the gold-silver ratio and the "U.S. recession expectation." It suggests that when recession probabilities decrease, silver, which has more industrial properties, tends to outperform gold [12] - The report also mentions that the crude oil VIX has shown a close correlation with the "U.S. recession expectation," indicating that market predictions of oil price volatility are influenced by recession expectations [12] Bond Market - The report indicates that when the "U.S. recession expectation" rises, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield tends to weaken, although recent trends show some divergence. The 10-2 year yield spread has shown a complex relationship with recession probabilities [15] Stock Market - The report highlights a strong negative correlation between the "U.S. recession expectation" and the S&P 500 index, suggesting that rising recession expectations directly impact corporate profit outlooks [21] - It also notes that the Russell 2000 to S&P 500 ratio has not returned to early-year highs despite a temporary decline in recession expectations, reflecting ongoing concerns about long-term corporate profitability due to tariff policies [21] Foreign Exchange Market - The report states that the U.S. dollar index has mostly moved inversely to the "U.S. recession expectation," although a gap has emerged since May, potentially linked to U.S. fiscal risks and trade policy uncertainties [22] - The report also mentions that the USD/JPY exchange rate tends to weaken when recession expectations rise, indicating a flight to the Japanese yen as a safe-haven asset [22]

日本央行行长植田和男：贸易政策的不确定性仍然很高。 ...

芬兰政府：美国关税及其他国家的反制措施减缓经济增长，贸易政策的不确定性也带来影响。 ...

五月美国劳动力市场呈现矛盾图景：一方面，裁员规模激增。再就业服务机构Challenger, Gray & Christmas数据显示，五月雇主公告裁员人数达九万三千八 百余人，较去年同期大幅增长百分之四十七，创下年内峰值。另一方面，招聘持续降温。美国劳工统计局同期统计显示，新增就业岗位十三万九千个，连续 第二个月下滑，较四月的十四万七千个进一步萎缩。 在Glassdoor平台上，"裁员"相关讨论量激增百分之九，折射出员工普遍的焦虑情绪。咨商会就业趋势 指数（ETI）同步回落至一百零七点四九，其分项数据中，初请失业金人数升至二十三点五万人，为去年七月以来最高；同时，认为"工作难找"的受访者比 例攀升至百分之十八点六，追平去年高点。 初级岗位员工成为本轮信心崩塌的核心群体，其困境源于三重结构性压力： 1. 职业阶梯断裂：美国招聘市场低迷使初级员工晋升机会锐减，Glassdoor报告 指出"当无人跳槽时，底层员工更难攀爬职业阶梯"。 2. 转型成本转嫁：美国汽车等行业加速向电动化转型，去年该行业裁员四万八千余人，同比增长百分 之四十三点二，生产线调整导致初级技术岗位首当其冲。 3. 经验壁垒高筑：美国小型企业"无法 ...