Core Viewpoint - The transition from "K-shaped divergence" to "reflation" in the U.S. indicates a shift in global liquidity expectations from easing to tightening, impacting various asset classes and market dynamics [1][5]. Group 1: K-shaped Divergence - The structure of the U.S. balance sheet shows a healthy private sector, particularly post-COVID-19 QE, leading to a significant accumulation of net assets among high-net-worth individuals, primarily in real estate and equities [1]. - The current mortgage rate for high-net-worth individuals stands at 4.2%, while the new 30-year loan rate is at 6.1%, highlighting the disparity in borrowing costs [1]. - The "high-net-worth group" can leverage cash-out refinancing to support consumer spending and stock market liquidity, while the "new borrowing group" faces challenges in asset acquisition due to economic uncertainties [2]. Group 2: Transition to Reflation - The recent upward movement of the lower end of the K-shaped divergence suggests that high-net-worth individuals are stabilizing the economy and asset price expectations, creating favorable conditions for the new borrowing group [3]. - The housing sector, which is seen as a source of inflation, is experiencing a recovery, indicating a potential shift towards reflation in the U.S. economy [3]. Group 3: Inflation Expectations - Demand-driven inflation expectations exhibit a self-reinforcing mechanism, which can lower real interest rates and compress credit spreads, leading to a situation where actual mortgage rates are at their lowest in three years [4]. - The current dynamics explain why long-term U.S. Treasury yields are rising while the housing sector is recovering against the trend [4]. Group 4: Global Liquidity Dynamics - The shift from "K-shaped divergence" to "reflation" is mirrored in global liquidity trends, with Bitcoin serving as a barometer for these changes, affecting tech-heavy indices and prompting style shifts within A-shares [5]. - The anticipated policy combination of "rate cuts + balance sheet reduction" suggests a non-typical reflation trade, resembling stagflation in some aspects, with a focus on the interconnectedness of major asset classes under changing liquidity conditions [5].