Core Viewpoints - The National Development and Reform Commission announced that in July, the third batch of funds for the consumption upgrade program will be released, indicating a continued focus on "people's livelihood" over infrastructure, which may support stock market resilience [1][2][3] - The banking sector has reached a historical high, with the current dividend yield spread over the 10-year government bond yield at approximately 2.36%, which is at the 16% low percentile level since 2008, suggesting that the historical context may indicate a lower actual percentile [1][3] - Despite the low yield spread, it does not imply a significant adjustment for bank stocks, as the scarcity of assets in a low-interest-rate environment has reduced the risk premium for high-dividend sectors, indicating potential opportunities in the banking industry, albeit with lowered expectations [1][3] Banking Sector Analysis - The banking index rose by 1.06%, continuing to set historical highs, with the median dividend yield of the constituent stocks of the China Securities Banking Index dropping to 4.00% [3] - The low interest rate environment has altered the risk premium dynamics, suggesting that the banking sector may still present opportunities despite the current low yield levels [3] Hong Kong Market Insights - The Hong Kong stock market experienced a larger decline than the A-share market, primarily due to the Hong Kong dollar reaching the weak side of the convertibility guarantee, leading to tightened liquidity [4] - Despite the tightening liquidity, there is still a continuous inflow of southbound funds, which may support the performance of the Hong Kong stock market [4]