Core Insights - The report highlights a 100% probability of a 0.25% interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve during the upcoming FOMC meeting on September 16-17 [9] - U.S. consumer confidence has declined, with the University of Michigan's September index dropping to 55.4, below the previous month's 58.2 and the expected 58.0 [9][11] - The People's Bank of China is set to conduct a 600 billion yuan reverse repurchase operation with a 182-day term [9] - Investment strategies favor sectors such as smart manufacturing, cloud computing, AI, and medical innovation, which are attracting foreign institutional interest [9] - Recommendations include incorporating new targets into the southbound trading scheme, adjusting weightings, and early positioning [9] Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index has surpassed the 26,000-point mark, closing at 26,388 points, marking a weekly increase of 970 points or 3.82% [13] - The market anticipates a likely interest rate cut in the U.S., with discussions around whether the cut will be 0.25% or 0.5% [13] - The Hong Kong government's issuance of silver bonds has begun, with a guaranteed interest rate of 3.85%, which remains attractive compared to local deposit rates [13] - China's credit data showed a modest recovery in August, with new loans of 590 billion yuan, reversing a decline from July [13] - The People's Bank of China is seeking public opinion on cross-border RMB financing, aiming to enhance the offshore RMB market [13] Company Focus - Weili Zhibo (9887) is focused on the high-growth biopharmaceutical sector, with a narrowed mid-year loss of 166 million yuan, reflecting improved operational efficiency [20] - Hansoh Pharmaceutical (3692) has successfully expanded its oncology product line in China and launched in the UK, indicating significant future potential [20] - Lenovo Group (992) reported a 22% year-on-year revenue growth to 18.83 billion USD, driven by AI strategy and strong cash returns [20] Global Market Summary - The Hang Seng Index closed at 26,388.16, up 301.84 points or 1.16% [15] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 273 points or 0.59%, while the Nasdaq Composite rose by 98.03 points or 0.44% [15] - The S&P 500 Index experienced a slight decline of 3.18 points or 0.05% [15] Economic Data Releases - Key economic data releases include China's new housing prices for 70 major cities and industrial production figures for August [18] - The unemployment rate in China for August is reported at 5.2% [18] - The U.S. New York Federal Reserve manufacturing index for September is estimated at 4.3 [18]