Investment Rating - The report indicates a cautious outlook on the retail sector amidst a choppy de-grossing market environment, suggesting that retail remains a dominant force despite the volatility [1][3]. Core Insights - Retail trading activity has surged, with retail investors accounting for over 16% of the total volume in S&P 500 stocks, marking a five-year high [7][9]. - The market is increasingly narrative-driven, with traders seeking compelling stories and catalysts to guide their investments [8][12]. - The volume of stocks executed by off-exchange venues, such as those serving retail platforms like Robinhood, is projected to reach 50% of total trading volume for the first time this year [9][12]. - Individual amateur investors are gravitating towards lightly regulated markets, with OTC Markets seeing an average monthly trading volume of approximately $59 billion, nearing the peak levels observed during the meme-stock frenzy [12][9]. - The report highlights a divergence in risk appetite, with retail investors remaining risk-seeking while institutional investors have adopted a more cautious stance [13][15]. Summary by Sections Trading Activity - On a recent trading day, 25.2 billion shares were traded across US equity exchanges, significantly above the year-to-date average of 17.2 billion shares [3][4]. - The top 10 stocks by trading volume accounted for approximately 8 billion shares, or 32% of the total market volume, with a majority being penny stocks favored by retail investors [4][7]. Market Sentiment - The current market sentiment is characterized by a high level of gross leverage and constrained net positions, indicating a cautious approach among institutional investors [22][23]. - The report notes that the unprofitable tech sector is experiencing a sharp correction, with some stocks, like Beyond Meat, showing significant reversals [28][29]. Earnings and Economic Indicators - Overall earnings remain supportive, but market reactions to earnings reports are becoming increasingly critical, as investors appear to be taking profits during the earnings season [29][31]. - The bond market has stabilized despite ongoing fiscal excess, with both nominal and real yields compressing at the long end, which is seen as bullish for equity multiples [33][34].

隔夜，现货黄金收盘暴跌47.28美元，跌幅1.38%，最后收报于3384.99美元。今日欧市盘中，黄金窄幅震荡，目前在3380美元附近徘徊。 关税大消息！ 隔夜，美股三大股指集体收高，截至收盘，标普500指数上涨0.94%，纳斯达克综合指数上涨1.52%，道琼斯工业平均指数上涨0.75%。 消息面上，美英达成贸易协议条款，含进口汽车配额和钢铝关税。 当地时间6月16日，美国白宫发表声明表示，美国总统特朗普与英国首相斯塔默共同宣布了贸易协议的一般条款。 据悉，在一般条款中，美国计划为英国汽车进口设定每年10万辆的配额，征收关税税率为10%。英国承诺，努力满足美国对输美钢铝产品供应链安全以及 相关生产设施所有权性质的要求。在英国满足这些要求的前提下，美国计划迅速对英国生产的钢铝制品以及某些衍生钢铝制品设定"最惠国"税率配额。 欧盟谈判代表称，美国谈判代表迄今未同意将欧盟汽车关税降至10%。如果美国同意降低对欧盟的汽车关税，欧盟将降低对美国汽车的关税，并承认部分 美国产品标准，包括碰撞测试要求。 此外，欧盟准备有条件接受美国10%的统一关税。 当地时间16日，泰国商务部长表示，相信双方能就关税问题达成良好的协议，关 ...