Macro Changes - The market's rise at the beginning of 2026 is fundamentally a continuation of the global "easing consensus" from 2025, but three marginal changes are disrupting this trend [3] - The U.S. political cycle is intensifying the clash with monetary policy, as Trump pressures the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, leading to heightened market expectations for a rate cut [3][7] - The expansion of "shadow banking" in the U.S. has shifted from a hidden concern to a significant variable, with money market funds and private credit rapidly growing, which could amplify liquidity and asset bubbles [4] Policy Dynamics - The Federal Reserve faces three constraints: persistent inflation, political pressure, and the balance between shrinking and expanding its balance sheet [7] - The European Central Bank and other global central banks are signaling potential policy shifts in response to U.S. monetary policy changes, indicating a global interconnectedness in policy decisions [8] Asset Implications - U.S. Treasury yields may steepen if rate cuts occur, but long-term rates could remain suppressed due to fiscal deficits [9] - The U.S. stock market is supported by liquidity expectations, but shadow banking could increase volatility through retail leverage [9] - Gold prices are expected to rise due to declining real interest rates and increased demand for safe-haven assets [9] Investment Shifts - China's "deposit migration" reflects a shift in asset allocation from risk-free to risk-return matching, impacting A-shares, Hong Kong stocks, and the bond market [11] - A-shares are transitioning from "stock game" to "incremental drive," with significant capital moving into equity markets, benefiting high-dividend and growth sectors [11] - Hong Kong stocks are experiencing dual elasticity, attracting both domestic and foreign investments due to improving fundamentals and lower financing costs [12] Conclusion - The global market in 2026 represents a struggle between normalized policy interventions and spontaneous market dynamics, with shadow banking and deposit migration indicating a new era for emerging market assets [13] - Investors should focus on policy-sensitive assets, growth-oriented investments, and safe-haven assets to navigate the evolving landscape [13]