Core Viewpoint - The global financial markets are experiencing a broad rally, with a resurgence of the "everything is rising" trend, driven by easing trade tensions and strong third-quarter earnings reports [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - U.S. stocks are once again challenging historical highs, with a notable focus on technology stocks, particularly Apple [3]. - The MSCI Asia-Pacific index (excluding Japan) has reached a new high not seen in over four and a half years, with Japan and South Korea's markets also hitting record levels [4]. - The Nikkei 225 index approached the 50,000-point mark, while the Korean Composite Stock Price Index surged over 2%, marking its sixth consecutive day of new highs [4]. - Hong Kong and A-shares have seen significant rebounds, with the Shanghai Composite Index recovering above 3,900 points and trading volumes exceeding 1 trillion yuan for 98 consecutive days [4]. Group 2: Political Developments - The recent election of Fumio Kishida as Japan's Prime Minister has reduced political uncertainty, contributing to market optimism [6][8]. - The market's expectations have shifted from merely anticipating inflationary policies to focusing on political stability and economic reforms under the new government [10]. Group 3: Trade Relations - Positive sentiment in the markets is also bolstered by ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and South Korea, with expectations of a trade memorandum being signed during President Trump's upcoming visit [12][14]. - Trump's recent comments about a potential fair trade agreement with China have further enhanced market confidence regarding U.S.-China relations [17][18]. Group 4: Economic Outlook - UBS has upgraded the global stock market rating to "attractive," raising the global earnings growth forecast for 2025 from 6.5% to 8% [27]. - The firm continues to favor the technology sector as its "global preferred industry," particularly highlighting Chinese tech stocks as highly attractive [27][28].

Market Performance - Major U.S. stock indices rose over 1%, with the Dow Jones up 1.12% to 46,706.58 points, the S&P 500 up 1.07% to 6,735.13 points, and the Nasdaq up 1.37% to 22,990.54 points, driven by easing trade tensions and a surge in Apple stock [1] - European blue-chip stocks increased by 1.3%, reaching a record closing high, with Infineon and German defense stock RHM leading gains over 5% [1] Technology Stocks - Large tech stocks generally saw gains, with Apple rising 3.94%, Microsoft up 0.63%, Google up 1.28%, Amazon up 1.61%, Meta up 2.13%, and Tesla up 1.85% [2] - Chinese concept stocks also experienced a collective rise, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index up 2.39%, Alibaba up 3.84%, and NIO up 4.59% [2] Gold Market Dynamics - The proportion of gold in global foreign exchange reserves has surpassed 30%, while the dollar's share has decreased to 40% [3] - Deutsche Bank estimates that if gold prices exceed $5,790 per ounce, gold and the dollar will each represent 36% of global reserves, marking a historic shift [3] - A recent survey indicated that 43% of central banks plan to increase gold holdings, up from 29% the previous year, suggesting a long-term support for gold prices [3]