Core Insights - The report highlights that the U.S. stock market, particularly the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices, has experienced significant gains driven by expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [4][5] - The Federal Reserve's recent 25 basis point rate cut is characterized as a "risk management cut," aimed at preemptively addressing potential economic risks rather than responding to an existing recession [6][9] - The report emphasizes the importance of consumer spending, noting that U.S. retail sales data has exceeded expectations for three consecutive months, indicating strong consumer resilience [11][13] Economic Outlook - The Federal Reserve has slightly upgraded its economic growth forecasts for this year and next, while maintaining stable inflation and unemployment rate predictions, signaling a robust economic foundation for the stock market [9][13] - The report suggests that the "preventive" nature of the recent rate cut is expected to stabilize economic expectations and support corporate earnings, thereby benefiting the stock market [4][7] Market Performance - The S&P 500 index recorded a cumulative increase of 2.0% and the Nasdaq 100 index saw a 3.5% rise in the ten trading days leading up to September 18, reflecting market anticipation of policy easing [5][11] - Small-cap stocks are expected to outperform large-cap stocks due to their higher reliance on floating-rate financing, benefiting more from the reduced borrowing costs following the rate cut [9][11] Sector Analysis - The telecommunications, information technology, and consumer discretionary sectors have shown the best performance in the current market environment [11][12] - The report indicates that the historical context of last year's "preventive" rate cut led to sustained gains in the stock market, suggesting a potential repeat of this trend under similar economic conditions [11][13]

Global Macro - The Federal Reserve's September FOMC meeting resulted in a 25 basis point rate cut to the 4.00%-4.25% range, characterized as a typical preemptive easing to guard against economic downturns, particularly in the labor market [2][4] - The current economic environment is significantly better than the same period last year, with the labor market showing signs of cooling but not reaching crisis levels, allowing for a more flexible monetary policy [4][24] - The Fed's current policy reflects a moderate tolerance for short-term inflation risks, with recent labor market cooling potentially helping to alleviate cost-push inflation pressures [18][24] Labor Market Dynamics - The labor market has become a key consideration for the Fed's short-term policy decisions, with non-farm payroll growth slowing significantly, averaging only 29,000 jobs per month as of August [9][14] - The current low unemployment rate is seen as a "weak balance," influenced by structural factors such as immigration restrictions, which limit the labor supply and complicate the Fed's data-driven decision-making [9][12] - A significant rate cut may not lead to a rapid improvement in the labor market, and could instead trigger unexpected inflation increases, suggesting that a more moderate easing approach is preferable [9][18] Economic Forecasts - The Fed's economic projections for 2025, 2026, and 2027 show an optimistic outlook, with GDP forecasts being raised and unemployment rate expectations lowered slightly, while inflation predictions were only marginally adjusted upward [24][28] - The anticipated "broad fiscal" impact of the "Big and Beautiful Act" in 2026 and 2027 supports the upward revision of economic growth forecasts, indicating limited room for further rate cuts in the coming years [24][28] - The dot plot from the FOMC indicates significant divergence among committee members regarding future rate cuts, with a median showing potential for two more cuts this year, but with considerable uncertainty remaining [23][25]

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point cut in the federal funds rate target range to 4.00% to 4.25%, marking the first rate cut of 2025 and following three cuts in 2024 [2][3] - The nature of the rate cut is categorized as a preventive cut, aimed at preemptively addressing potential economic risks rather than responding to a severe economic downturn [3][8] - Historical analysis shows that preventive rate cuts generally have a positive impact on the U.S. stock market, reducing corporate financing costs and potentially stimulating mergers and acquisitions [4][5] Group 2 - The current economic environment is characterized by "stagflation," with a GDP growth rate of 2.4% in Q4 2024, indicating a gradual slowdown but not a clear recession [8][9] - The inflation rate remains relatively high, with core PCE and CPI growth rates at 2.86% and 3.2% respectively, complicating the effectiveness of the current rate cut [8][10] - The first phase of the current rate cut cycle has not met expectations, with the stock market showing weak performance despite multiple rate cuts [9][10] Group 3 - There has been a significant outflow of funds from the U.S. stock market, with approximately $259 billion exiting in the first half of the year, primarily moving to safer assets like bonds and money markets [13][15] - Non-U.S. markets, particularly in China and Europe, have seen increased foreign investment, with China experiencing a net increase of $10.1 billion in foreign holdings of stocks and funds in the first half of 2025 [14][15] - The trend of capital outflow from U.S. equities is viewed as a rebalancing of asset allocation rather than a mass exodus, reflecting investor caution regarding the U.S. economy and high valuations [15][16] Group 4 - The potential impact of the Fed's second phase of rate cuts on global markets will depend on whether the Fed adopts a moderate preventive approach or a more aggressive easing strategy [17][18] - If the Fed continues with a moderate approach, U.S. stock market funds are likely to remain within the domestic financial system, while some capital may seek opportunities in global markets [17][18] - An aggressive easing strategy could lead to a temporary boost in global markets due to increased liquidity, but risks of a sharp capital outflow could arise if inflation pressures force the Fed to tighten policy [18][19]

Core Viewpoint - The report from CMB International maintains the view that the Federal Reserve's decision to restart rate cuts in September does not indicate the beginning of a continuous rate-cutting cycle [1] Summary by Relevant Sections Interest Rate Outlook - The neutral interest rate has risen to around 3%, leaving only 4-5 potential rate cuts available [1] - Despite market expectations for rate cuts in October and December, caution is advised regarding these predictions due to the resilience of the U.S. economy and significant short-term inflation risks [1] Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points to a range of 4.00%-4.25% during the September FOMC meeting, which is viewed as a typical preemptive rate cut [1] - The current labor market, while showing signs of slowing, remains manageable, and the restrictive nature of policy rates has significantly eased compared to the previous year [1] Labor Market Dynamics - The cooling of employment is primarily attributed to immigration policy restrictions, leading to a weak supply-demand balance, with low unemployment reflecting a "weak equilibrium" [1] - A significant rate cut is unlikely to result in a rapid improvement in the labor market [1]

Group 1 - The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point interest rate cut, indicating a preventive approach rather than a reactive one [1][3] - Preventive rate cuts are aimed at increasing market liquidity and generally benefit the stock market, while reactive cuts indicate significant economic issues and tend to favor bonds and gold [3][5] - Historical data shows that during previous reactive rate cuts, A-shares experienced significant declines, while preventive cuts have historically led to stock market gains [3][5] Group 2 - The S&P 500 index has reached a new historical high following preventive rate cuts, with expectations of continued upward movement due to improved market liquidity [5] - Bond prices are expected to rise as yields decrease, driven by investor anticipation of ongoing rate cuts [5] - Gold prices are likely to strengthen as the dollar weakens, with gold already having increased by 40% this year [6] Group 3 - The Hong Kong stock market shows no consistent pattern during U.S. preventive rate cuts, but recent trends indicate a growing influence from mainland policies rather than U.S. monetary policy [8][10] - The A-share market is currently approaching the 3900-point mark, with the impact of the Federal Reserve's rate cut being uncertain due to prior price adjustments [8][10] - The future performance of A-shares will largely depend on domestic economic policies and the pace of economic recovery, with external factors playing a lesser role [10]

Group 1: Federal Reserve Actions - On September 17, the Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate target range to 4.00%-4.25%, a decrease of 25bps[1] - The dot plot indicates two more rate cuts expected in 2025, but only one in 2026, suggesting a potential hawkish shift[1] - The Fed's decision is characterized as a "risk-management cut," emphasizing a cautious approach rather than a preemptive one[2] Group 2: Economic Outlook - The Fed acknowledges a slowdown in the job market, with job gains slowing and the unemployment rate edging up but remaining low[3] - Inflation expectations have increased, with the Fed noting that inflation has moved up and remains elevated[3] - The SEP (Summary of Economic Projections) shows an upward revision of GDP growth for 2025 from 1.4% to 1.6%[4] Group 3: Market Reactions - Following the announcement, market pricing indicates expectations for a 25bps cut in October and December[8] - The market has priced in a total of 75bps of cuts across three meetings in 2025, but Powell's comments have tempered expectations for further cuts[8] - The S&P and Nasdaq experienced volatility, while the Dow Jones rose, and the dollar strengthened post-announcement[8]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the recent interest rate cut does not signify the end of rate cuts, as the median forecast indicates two more cuts in 2025, which will continue to support the Hong Kong stock market and its technology sector [1] - The current economic situation in the U.S. shows a weak job market but relatively high inflation, leading the market to define this rate cut as a "preemptive cut," which is different from a "rescue cut" that occurs in deep economic downturns [1] - Historically, preemptive rate cuts have been beneficial for stock assets, with the Hong Kong stock market showing greater elasticity, particularly in the technology sector, which is expected to have significant upside potential [1] Group 2 - The influx of foreign capital is a significant driver for the Hong Kong technology sector, alongside strong internal drivers such as the cooling competition in industries like food delivery and automotive [1] - The narrative surrounding AI has become a central focus for the market, providing a solid foundation for the future growth of the Hong Kong technology sector [1] - Relevant ETFs include the Hong Kong Stock Connect Technology ETF (159101), which covers the entire technology industry chain, and the Hang Seng Internet ETF (513330), which focuses on leading internet companies [1]

Group 1: Company Overview - Lepu Medical - Lepu Medical is a leading cardiovascular company in China, with a diverse product matrix. In H1 2025, the company achieved revenue of 3.369 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 0.43%, and a net profit of 691 million yuan, down 0.91% year-on-year [3] - The company is strategically expanding into innovative drugs for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases through its subsidiary, Minwei Biotech, which focuses on obesity and type 2 diabetes treatments. As of August 2025, several products are in various clinical trial phases [3] - Lepu Medical is also actively developing its aesthetic medicine segment, with new products like dermal fillers and hyaluronic acid injections receiving approval, indicating strong growth potential in the non-medical insurance market [3] Group 2: Company Overview - Superwin International Holdings - Superwin International Holdings has over 20 years of experience in elastic fabric, with a stable management team. The company generates 55.4% of its revenue from sports fabrics and is well-positioned to capture more orders due to its mature overseas production capacity [6][7] - The company is expected to see net profits of 590 million, 640 million, and 700 million HKD from 2025 to 2027, benefiting from a rebalancing of supply and demand and moderate raw material prices [5][6] - Superwin has maintained a stable dividend payout ratio of around 50%, with a dividend yield exceeding 9% for the past four years, making it an attractive investment opportunity [8] Group 3: Industry Insights - Biopharmaceuticals - The biopharmaceutical industry is witnessing a shift towards innovative drug development, particularly in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, driven by companies like Lepu Medical [3] - The market for aesthetic medicine is expanding, with increasing regulatory approvals for new products, indicating a growing consumer demand for non-traditional medical treatments [3] Group 4: Industry Insights - Textile and Apparel - The sportswear segment is outpacing other apparel categories, with rising demand for elastic, breathable, and antibacterial fabrics benefiting suppliers like Superwin International [8] - The company is positioned to leverage its established relationships with major sports brands, which have been in collaboration for over five years, ensuring a steady flow of orders [8]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant information provided. Core Views Copper - After the FOMC meeting, the bullish factors were exhausted, and the Shanghai copper futures price oscillated. The macro - environment showed that the Fed cut interest rates by 25bp as expected. The previous loose trading for copper may have ended, and attention should be paid to whether the macro - market style switches to recovery trading. The fundamentals were in a state of "weak reality + stable expectation". In the long - term, the supply - demand contradiction provided bottom support, and in the short - term, copper prices oscillated strongly under the loose background. The subsequent upward cycle needed the resonance of the commodity and financial attributes of copper. The reference range for the main contract was 79000 - 81000 [1]. Aluminum - The alumina futures price oscillated at the bottom. The market was in a pattern of "high supply, high inventory, and weak demand". Supply - side factors such as the potential restart of a mining company in Guinea and a possible strike, as well as production cuts in Henan due to environmental protection, provided short - term support, but the overall supply was in excess. The demand was weak, and the inventory pressure increased. The short - term main contract was expected to oscillate between 2900 - 3200 yuan/ton. For aluminum, the macro - atmosphere was bullish, and the fundamentals improved moderately. The short - term price was expected to maintain a narrow - range oscillation, with the main contract reference range of 20600 - 21000 yuan/ton. If the demand improvement was less than expected, the price might fall back [3]. Aluminum Alloy - The casting aluminum alloy futures price oscillated and declined with the aluminum price. The supply of scrap aluminum was tight, and the procurement cost of recycled aluminum enterprises was high, which supported the price. The demand showed a mild recovery, and the inventory was still accumulating. The short - term main contract was expected to run in the range of 20200 - 20600 yuan/ton [5]. Zinc - In the context of improved interest - rate cut expectations, non - ferrous metals prices were generally strong, but Shanghai zinc was relatively weak due to the expectation of loose supply. The supply side saw overseas mines entering the production and resumption cycle, and the smelting profit was repaired. The demand entered the peak season, but the domestic and overseas performance was differentiated. The short - term price might be driven up by the macro - environment, but the upward space was limited. The reference range for the main contract was 21500 - 22500 [7]. Tin - The Fed cut interest rates by 25bp in September as expected. The supply of tin ore remained tight, and the demand was weak. Although AI computing power and photovoltaic industry growth drove some tin consumption, it was difficult to make up for the decline in traditional demand. If the supply in Myanmar recovered smoothly, a short - selling strategy could be considered; otherwise, the price was expected to oscillate at a high level, with the running range of 265000 - 285000 [9]. Nickel - The Shanghai nickel futures price was weak, and the spot price was stable. The Fed's interest - rate cut did not bring more than expected benefits, and the macro - environment was weak. The spot trading of refined nickel did not change significantly. The supply of nickel ore in Indonesia was relatively loose, and the price of nickel - iron was strong. The short - term price was expected to oscillate in the range of 120000 - 125000 [11]. Stainless Steel - The stainless - steel futures price oscillated narrowly and weakened in the afternoon. The spot price decreased slightly, and the market trading was average. The macro - environment overseas was weak after the Fed's interest - rate cut, while domestic policies were positive. The raw material prices were firm, and the supply of nickel - iron increased, but the demand for stainless steel had not significantly increased. The short - term price was expected to oscillate in the range of 12800 - 13400 [13]. Lithium Carbonate - The lithium carbonate futures price fluctuated sharply. The Fed's interest - rate cut did not bring more than expected benefits, and the domestic policies had been digested by the market. The fundamentals were in a tight - balance state. The supply increased due to new projects and increased lithium - spodumene processing, and the demand was expected to increase in the peak season. The short - term price was expected to oscillate, with the main - contract price center of 70000 - 75000 yuan/ton [15]. Summary by Directory Copper - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 electrolytic copper price was 79990 yuan/ton, down 0.76% from the previous day. The electrolytic copper production in August was 117.15 million tons, down 0.24% month - on - month [1]. - **Fundamentals**: The import copper concentrate index decreased by 0.45 dollars/ton week - on - week, and the domestic mainstream port copper concentrate inventory increased by 0.44 million tons week - on - week [1]. Aluminum - **Price and Spreads**: SMM A00 aluminum price was 20780 yuan/ton, down 0.53% from the previous day. The alumina production in August was 773.82 million tons, up 1.15% month - on - month [3]. - **Fundamentals**: The aluminum profile开工率 increased by 0.6 percentage points week - on - week, and the Chinese electrolytic aluminum social inventory increased by 1.3 million tons week - on - week [3]. Aluminum Alloy - **Price and Spreads**: SMM aluminum alloy ADC12 price was 20950 yuan/ton, down 0.48% from the previous day. The regenerated aluminum alloy ingot production in August was 61.50 million tons, down 1.60% month - on - month [5]. - **Fundamentals**: The regenerated aluminum alloy开工率 decreased by 0.2 percentage points week - on - week, and the regenerated aluminum alloy ingot weekly social inventory increased by 0.2 million tons week - on - week [5]. Zinc - **Price and Spreads**: SMM 0 zinc ingot price was 22010 yuan/ton, down 0.68% from the previous day. The refined zinc production in August was 62.62 million tons, up 3.88% month - on - month [7]. - **Fundamentals**: The galvanizing开工率 increased by 1.99 percentage points week - on - week, and the Chinese zinc ingot seven - region social inventory increased by 0.43 million tons week - on - week [7]. Tin - **Spot Price and Basis**: SMM 1 tin price was 270200 yuan/ton, down 0.66% from the previous day. The domestic tin ore import in July decreased by 13.71% month - on - month [9]. - **Fundamentals**: The SHEF inventory increased by 124 tons, and the social inventory increased by 108 tons [9]. Nickel - **Price and Basis**: SMM 1 electrolytic nickel price was 122700 yuan/ton, down 0.08% from the previous day. The Chinese refined nickel production increased by 400 tons month - on - month [11]. - **Fundamentals**: The SHFE inventory increased by 547 tons week - on - week, and the social inventory increased by 460 tons week - on - week [11]. Stainless Steel - **Price and Spreads**: The price of 304/2B (Wuxi Hongwang 2.0 coil) was 13100 yuan/ton, down 0.38% from the previous day. The Chinese 300 - series stainless - steel crude steel production decreased by 6.83 million tons month - on - month [13]. - **Fundamentals**: The 300 - series social inventory (Wuxi + Foshan) decreased by 0.60 million tons week - on - week, and the SHFE warehouse receipts decreased by 0.451 million tons [13]. Lithium Carbonate - **Price and Basis**: SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate average price was 73450 yuan/ton, up 0.41% from the previous day. The lithium carbonate production in August was 85240 tons, up 4.55% month - on - month [15]. - **Fundamentals**: The lithium carbonate total inventory in August decreased by 366 tons month - on - month, and the downstream inventory increased by 7552 tons month - on - month [15].

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