Core Viewpoint - The performance of major asset classes in October 2025 shows a clear ranking, with Nikkei 225 leading, followed by strategies like long VIX and gold, indicating a shift in market dynamics and asset allocation strategies [1][14]. Group 1: Asset Performance - The major asset performance in October 2025 is ranked as follows: Nikkei 225 > Long VIX > Gold > Nasdaq > USD > Chinese bonds > European stocks > CSI 300 > South China Composite > ChiNext > Crude Oil > STAR 50 > Hang Seng Tech [1][14]. - The characteristics of asset balancing have strengthened, with broad narrative trading loosening and other assets experiencing some catch-up [2][14]. - Global stock markets showed more gainers than losers, with significant differentiation; Japanese stocks led gains, while U.S. stocks experienced increased volatility and Chinese assets adjusted [2][3][23]. Group 2: Macro Economic Indicators - The macroeconomic environment is characterized by a return to the "safe asset" pricing of G7 long-term bonds, with yields in Germany, the UK, France, and Italy declining [2][3][26]. - The U.S. dollar has rebounded by 2.5%, breaking the 100 mark, amidst a narrative shift regarding the restructuring of the dollar system [2][3][26]. - Domestic equity assets have shown a return to pricing power, with significant differentiation between large and small caps, and a return to dividend value [2][3][30]. Group 3: Investment Strategies - The next driving factors for equity assets may come from "investment shortfall补短板," with a high sensitivity to marginal changes in fixed asset investment [5][30]. - The calendar effect in Q4 is expected to promote style balancing, with historical data indicating higher success rates for dividend and financial sectors during this period [5][30]. - The high-growth sector's narrative may continue to loosen, impacting investment strategies and asset allocation [13][30]. Group 4: Market Sentiment and Trends - The sentiment in the bond market has improved, with the 10-year government bond yield declining to 1.79%, indicating a release of previous pricing risks [2][30]. - The correlation between stock and bond yields remains stable at -0.63, suggesting a continued "see-saw" effect in domestic markets [2][30]. - The recent volatility in major asset classes has led to a rotation in asset rankings, with the number of daily changes in asset rankings increasing from 121 to 128 [15][30].

Global Macro Trends - The "再TACO" trading process indicates a weak rebound in stock risk appetite, with Bitcoin experiencing a significant drop and gold's decline slowing down [3][9] - External liquidity is tightening, influenced by the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and marginal fluctuations in the Federal Reserve's December rate cut expectations [3][9] - The domestic focus is on the recently announced 15th Five-Year Plan, which highlights key areas for future attention [10][13] Asset Allocation Strategy - The "Global Barbell Strategy" is proposed as the optimal response to the evolving global asset allocation landscape in a post-fragile era, emphasizing three underlying logics: intensified de-globalization, misalignment of debt cycles, and trends in AI industries [4][15] - Strategic asset allocation includes Chinese interest rate bonds, U.S. short-term government bonds, Chinese convertible bonds, Southeast Asian equities, high-dividend and high-growth Chinese stocks, and gold [4][15] - Tactical recommendations suggest a shift towards high-dividend and thematic growth stocks in the A-share market, reflecting a similar market environment to that of 2014-2015, characterized by weak economic conditions, low interest rates, and policy encouragement [16] Market Dynamics and Trends - The A-share market has shown a more distinct style compared to the Hong Kong market, with a notable effect of retail investors moving their savings into the stock market [16] - The report suggests maintaining a barbell strategy that combines high-dividend stocks with growth-oriented investments, particularly in the context of short-term market fluctuations [5][16] Economic Indicators and Data - Key economic indicators and events are scheduled for release, including China's CPI and PPI, U.S. CPI, and various Eurozone economic metrics, which are deemed important for market analysis [18][19] - The report tracks significant financial data, including the widening SOFR-OIS spread and the marginal decline in the U.S. financial conditions index, reflecting liquidity pressures [5][24]

Group 1 - The article discusses the recent fluctuations in global asset prices due to heightened risk aversion stemming from US-China tariff issues, leading to significant volatility in precious metals and a weak rebound in risk assets [3][9][10] - The US government shutdown continues, and expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve remain high, with a 98% probability of a rate cut in the upcoming meeting [9][10] - The article emphasizes the importance of monitoring policy directions as significant meetings approach, particularly regarding the 15th Five-Year Plan in China [10] Group 2 - The "Global Barbell Strategy" is proposed as the optimal response to the evolving investment paradigm, focusing on three underlying logics: intensified de-globalization, misalignment of debt cycles, and trends in the AI industry [4][13] - The strategic asset allocation includes Chinese interest rate bonds, US short-term treasuries, convertible bonds, Southeast Asian equities, high-dividend and high-growth Chinese stocks, and gold [4][13] - The tactical approach suggests that the current market resembles the A-share market conditions of 2014-2015, characterized by weak economic performance, low interest rates, and policy encouragement, with a focus on high-dividend and thematic growth stocks [4][14] Group 3 - Key economic data and events are outlined, including upcoming GDP releases from Germany and the Eurozone, as well as manufacturing PMI data from China and the US [15][17] - The article highlights the importance of monitoring the economic surprise index and financial conditions index in the US, which reflect the overall financial pressure levels and economic performance relative to market expectations [5][29]