Group 1 - The U.S. employment data for June shows mixed results, indicating a steady but weakening economic trend, with expectations of fiscal easing from the "Great Beautiful" plan suggesting resilience in the economy for the near term [1] - China's manufacturing and construction PMI showed marginal improvement in June, with strong midstream equipment manufacturing driven by exports and new industries [1] - The central government has reiterated the need to address low-price disorderly competition in industries such as photovoltaics, lithium batteries, and automobiles, leading to increased expectations for "anti-involution" policies [1] Group 2 - The bond market experienced a shift to a looser funding environment post-quarter-end, with overall stability and a slight upward trend, despite weak fundamentals [1] - A-shares are under pressure in terms of corporate earnings, but liquidity and risk appetite are showing signs of recovery, suggesting a bullish market outlook [1] - A suggested investment strategy includes a "barbell" approach, balancing growth assets in Hong Kong and A-shares with low-volatility dividend assets until key economic indicators confirm an upward trend [1] Group 3 - The current low AH share premium and high U.S. Treasury yields may exert medium-term adjustment pressure on the Hong Kong stock market [2] - Oil demand is expected to be weak in 2025, with ongoing supply releases putting downward pressure on oil prices, influenced by geopolitical uncertainties [2] - Economic policy uncertainties due to tariffs and doubts about the dollar's credibility are likely to support a long-term bullish trend for gold prices, although short-term volatility is expected [2] Group 4 - The formation of a MACD golden cross signal indicates positive momentum for certain stocks [3]

Economic Indicators - The actual GDP decreased by 0.30%, while the current dollar GDP grew by 3.50% [3] - Private domestic purchasers' actual final sales increased by 3.00%, but the import volume surged by 37.9%, significantly lowering GDP by nearly 4.7 percentage points [3] - Government spending saw a year-on-year decline of 4.6%, marking the largest drop since 1986 [3] Industry Performance - The actual value added in the private goods-producing sector fell by 2.8%, and the private services sector decreased by 0.3%, although government sector growth of 2.0% somewhat mitigated the overall decline [4] - The measure of current production profits decreased by $906 million, with a further decline of $275 million compared to previous estimates, indicating severe pressure on corporate earnings [4] Inflation Pressure - Inflation remains a significant concern, with the core PCE price index rising to 3.5%, above the expected 3.4% [5] - The domestic total purchase price index increased by 3.4%, and the PCE price index rose by 3.7%, suggesting a persistent upward trend in prices [5] Corporate Investment - May durable goods orders showed a strong increase of 16.4%, the largest since July 2014, exceeding expectations [6] - Core capital goods orders, a key indicator of business equipment investment, rose by 1.7%, indicating some positive signals in corporate investment despite declining profits [6] Employment Market - Initial jobless claims decreased by 10,000 to 236,000, better than economists' expectations, but layoffs increased, leading to a rise in the number of individuals seeking continued assistance [8] - The unemployment rate is expected to rise from 4.2% in May to 4.3% in June, reflecting instability in the job market [8] Monetary Policy - The Federal Reserve has paused its interest rate cuts, maintaining the benchmark overnight rate between 4.25% and 4.50% since December 2024, indicating a cautious approach amid economic uncertainties [8]