Core Viewpoint - The Central City Leading Index (CCL) has shown a weekly increase of 1.2%, reaching 138.74 points, driven by rising expectations of interest rate cuts and fluctuating housing prices [1] Group 1: CCL Performance - The CCL is currently at its third highest level of 2025, just 0.51 points or 0.37% below the year's peak of 139.25 points [1] - Over the past 15 weeks, the CCL has recorded ten increases and five decreases, rising 2.65% from the low of 135.16 points [2] - The CCL Mass index reached 140.77 points, marking a weekly increase of 1.38% and a 57-week high since early August 2024 [2] Group 2: Regional Price Trends - In the New Territories West, the CCL Mass index rose 2.36% to 128.17 points, while Kowloon saw a 2.19% increase to 139.72 points, both reaching their third highest levels of the year [3] - The CCL Mass index for Hong Kong Island decreased by 1.01%, marking a cumulative drop of 2.65% over two weeks [3] - Year-to-date, the CCL has increased by 0.80%, with the CCL Mass up 1.91% and the CCL for large units down 2.73% [3]

Core Viewpoint - Gold prices are expected to rise for the fourth consecutive week, driven by concerns over a weak U.S. labor market overshadowing inflation worries, with widespread expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve next week [1] Group 1: Market Trends - As of this week, spot gold has increased by approximately 1.8% [1] - Market sentiment suggests a high likelihood of at least three interest rate cuts before the end of 2025, with expectations for the magnitude of cuts being significantly higher than two months ago [1] Group 2: Price Projections - Ryan McIntyre from Sprott Inc. indicates that gold prices are nearing $3,700, suggesting a potential breakout [1] - Short-term technical analysis points to resistance around $3,900, but long-term views suggest that many institutions may still be significantly underweight in gold [1]

Group 1: Economic Indicators - The US Producer Price Index (PPI) rose by 0.9% month-on-month in July, the highest increase in three years, against an expectation of 0.2%[1] - Year-on-year, the PPI increased by 3.3%, surpassing the expected 2.5%[1] - The Australian economy growth forecast for 2023 was downgraded from 2.1% to 1.7%[2] Group 2: Monetary Policy - The US Treasury Secretary indicated that conditions for a rate cut are maturing, suggesting a potential 0.25% cut in September[2] - The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) reduced the cash rate by 0.25% to 3.6%, the lowest in two years, aligning with market expectations[2] - The RBA maintained inflation forecasts at 3% for this year and 2.9% for next year[2] Group 3: Currency Trends - Following the interest rate decision, the Australian dollar (AUD) briefly rose above 0.655 against the US dollar (USD) but later consolidated around 0.649[3] - The AUD is expected to fluctuate between 0.61 and 0.69 against the USD in the second half of the year[3] - If the AUD stabilizes above 0.645, it may present a buying opportunity[3]

Report Summary Core Viewpoints - The expectation of interest rate cuts in the US has increased, causing the US dollar to weaken in the short term. The probability of a rate cut in September has risen to about 80% [3]. - The US second - quarter economic growth rate was higher than expected, but business investment growth slowed. The inflation indicator PCE showed a slight rebound [1]. - The US Federal Reserve kept the federal funds rate unchanged for the fifth consecutive time due to high economic uncertainty, a stable labor market, and high inflation [2]. - The US non - farm payrolls data was far lower than expected, and the previous two months' data were significantly revised down, leading to Trump's decision to replace the BLS局长 [2]. Key Data - The US second - quarter GDP grew 3% quarter - on - quarter, better than the expected 2.4% [1]. - In June, the US PCE annual increase rose from 2.3% to 2.6%, and the core PCE index rose 2.8% year - on - year, higher than the expected 2.7% [1]. - In July, the US non - farm payrolls increased by 73,000, far lower than the expected 110,000. The June figure was revised down from 147,000 to 14,000, and the May figure was revised down by 125,000 [2]. - After the data release, the Dow Jones Industrial Average once fell more than 400 points, and the Nasdaq Composite Index fell more than 2% [3]. - The probability of the Fed cutting interest rates in September has risen to about 80% [3]. Policy and Events - Trump signed an executive order to keep the minimum reciprocal tariff rate at 10% and increased the tariff on Canadian goods from 25% to 35%, while extending the current tariff rate on Mexican goods for 90 days [1]. - The Fed kept the federal funds rate in the range of 4.25% - 4.5% unchanged [2]. - Trump ordered the replacement of the BLS局长 due to poor non - farm payrolls data [2]. US Dollar Index - The US dollar index rebounded in July and reached a two - month high of 100.257 last Friday but weakened short - term after the non - farm data, falling to 99 for consolidation. The resistance level is at 101 [3].

Group 1: Economic Indicators - The U.S. GDP grew by 3% in Q2, surpassing the market expectation of 2.4%[1] - The PCE price index rose from 2.3% to 2.6% year-on-year in June, with core PCE increasing to 2.8%[1] - Non-farm payrolls increased by 73,000 in July, significantly below the expected 110,000[2] Group 2: Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate at 4.25% to 4.5%, marking the fifth consecutive hold[2] - Following the employment report, the probability of a rate cut in September surged to approximately 80%[3] - The Fed's hawkish stance previously led to a six-day rise in the U.S. dollar index, which reached a high of 100.257[3] Group 3: Market Reactions - The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 400 points after the employment data release, while the Nasdaq dropped over 2%[3] - The U.S. dollar index experienced short-term weakness, retreating to around 99 after the non-farm payroll data[3]

Group 1: Economic Indicators - The U.S. GDP grew by 3% in Q2, surpassing the market expectation of 2.4%[1] - The PCE price index increased from 2.3% to 2.6% year-on-year in June, while the core PCE index rose to 2.8%[1] - Non-farm payrolls increased by 73,000 in July, significantly below the expected 110,000[2] Group 2: Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate at 4.25% to 4.5%, marking the fifth consecutive hold[2] - The probability of a rate cut in September surged to approximately 80% following the employment data release[3] Group 3: Market Reactions - Following the employment report, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 400 points, and the Nasdaq dropped more than 2%[3] - The U.S. Dollar Index briefly rose above 100, reaching a two-month high at 100.257 before retreating to around 99[3]

Core Viewpoint - The July employment data in the U.S. fell short of expectations, indicating signs of cooling in the labor market, while the focus remains on long-term economic trends and sustainable growth themes such as AI, healthcare innovation, digital economy, and electrification [1] Group 1: Employment Data - July's job additions were significantly below market expectations, with previous months' data also revised downward, reflecting a cooling labor market [1] - Despite cautious hiring by businesses, consumer and corporate balance sheets remain robust, supporting a degree of resilience in the U.S. economy [1] Group 2: Investment Focus - The investment focus is on long-term economic trends and themes with sustainable growth potential, including artificial intelligence, healthcare innovation, digital economy development, and electrification [1] Group 3: Fixed Income and Interest Rates - The current federal funds rate stands at 4.375%, with rising market expectations for interest rate cuts [1] - Taking interest rate risk at the front end of the yield curve may provide diversification benefits for investment portfolios and act as a buffer during stock or credit market volatility [1]

Economic Indicators - U.S. retail sales increased by 0.6% in June, surpassing economists' expectations of 0.1%[1] - Initial jobless claims in the U.S. fell to 221,000, a decrease of 7,000, marking the lowest level since mid-April[1] - New Zealand's Q2 Consumer Price Index (CPI) annual increase rose to 2.7%, slightly above the previous value of 2.5% but below the market expectation of 2.8%[2] Monetary Policy - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand maintained the interest rate at 3.25%, aligning with market expectations[2] - There is an increased probability of a 0.25% rate cut in August, rising from approximately 60% to over 80% following the inflation data release[2] Currency Outlook - New Zealand's GDP grew by 0.8% in Q1, indicating a recovery in the economy, with contributions from primary industries, goods production, and services[3] - The New Zealand dollar (NZD) is expected to target 0.61 against the U.S. dollar, as the upward momentum of the U.S. dollar weakens[3]

Group 1 - The Hong Kong government has relaxed the mortgage loan-to-value ratio for new properties, leading to over 50% of buyers opting for immediate payment methods in new launches, with some projects seeing up to 90% using this method [1] - The total number of new mortgage applications for new properties is expected to reach approximately 6,500 this year, a significant increase of about 56% compared to last year's 4,186, potentially hitting a five-year high [1] - The existing property mortgage market is projected to see a slight increase to around 55,500 applications this year, up about 10% from last year's 50,500 [1] Group 2 - If interest rates decrease in the second half of the year, along with a slight recovery in property prices, banks are expected to maintain a positive stance on residential mortgage business, with an estimated 45,000 new residential mortgage applications this year, reflecting a nearly 15% increase from last year's 39,327 [2] - The number of mortgage refinancing applications is anticipated to decline slightly to around 7,100 this year, down about 5% from last year's 7,451, due to cautious bank valuations and limited incentives for homeowners to refinance [2] - The demand for mortgage insurance is expected to decrease significantly, with new mortgage insurance applications projected at around 6,500, a reduction of approximately 30% from last year's 9,337 [3] Group 3 - The increase in applications for 70% mortgages without insurance has risen to 31% of total applications in the first half of the year, compared to 15% in the same period last year, indicating a significant shift in borrowing behavior [3] - The outlook for the Hong Kong property market remains cautiously optimistic, dependent on external and local economic factors, with potential risks from the global economic environment [3]

Group 1: Market Overview - The report highlights an increase in interest rate cut expectations, driven by easing tensions in the Middle East and supportive statements from Federal Reserve officials regarding a potential rate cut in July, positively impacting both US and Hong Kong stock markets [2][3] - The Hang Seng Index opened at 23,832 points and reached a high of 24,229 points, closing at 24,177 points, marking a daily increase of 487 points or 2.06% [2] - The trading volume in the Hong Kong market increased to 240.5 billion HKD, a rise of 21.1% compared to the previous day, with net inflows from the Northbound trading of 2.589 billion HKD [2] Group 2: Company Overview - Yunzhisheng (9678.HK) - Yunzhisheng is an AI solution provider focusing on conversational AI products, with business segments in smart living and smart healthcare, and has been active in the AI field since its establishment in 2012 [6] - The company reported revenue growth from approximately 601 million CNY in 2022 to an estimated 939 million CNY in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23% [6][7] - Despite revenue growth, the company has faced net losses, projected to be approximately 375 million CNY in 2022, 376 million CNY in 2023, and 454 million CNY in 2024, indicating ongoing financial challenges [6][9] Group 3: Industry Outlook - The AI solutions market in China is expected to grow from 42.2 billion CNY in 2019 to 180.4 billion CNY by 2024, with a CAGR of 33.7%, and projected to reach 1,174.9 billion CNY by 2030 [7] - The market is highly fragmented, with Yunzhisheng holding a market share of 0.6%, ranking fourth among AI solution providers in China based on 2024 revenue [7] Group 4: Competitive Advantages and Opportunities - The company possesses strong technical capabilities, with its self-developed "Shanhai" model featuring 60 billion parameters, recognized for its performance in the medical field [8] - Its applications span various scenarios, including smart homes and healthcare AI, serving 166 hospitals and enhancing efficiency in data entry and quality control [8] Group 5: Financial Position and Risks - Yunzhisheng has faced continuous losses over the past three years, with a cash reserve of 156 million CNY by the end of 2024, indicating significant financial pressure [9] - The company faces intense competition from major players like iFlytek, Baidu, and Alibaba, which may lead to price wars and further pressure on profit margins [9] Group 6: IPO Information - The IPO subscription period is from June 20 to June 25, 2025, with trading expected to commence on June 30, 2025 [10] - The company has secured cornerstone investors, including SenseTime Group and Zhenyi Asset, with a total subscription of 95.5 million HKD, representing 29.65%-36.84% of the international placement [11] Group 7: Fundraising and Utilization - The expected net fundraising amount is 177 million HKD, with approximately 45.6% allocated to enhancing R&D capabilities and 47.0% for investing in emerging business opportunities [12][13]