Core Viewpoints - The performance of major asset classes as of March 31, 2025, shows gold leading with a year-to-date (YTD) increase of 19.3%, followed by LME copper and crude oil, while the Chinese stock market remains relatively strong despite a high-low switch in structure [1][12][13]. Group 1: Asset Performance - As of March 31, 2025, the ranking of major asset classes is gold > LME copper > crude oil > Hang Seng Index > 0 > CSI 300 > China bond > Euro index > Hang Seng Tech > US dollar > Nikkei > Dow Jones > NASDAQ [1][12]. - Gold reached a new high in March, with a YTD increase of 19.3% and a maximum drawdown of only 3%, indicating the best risk-reward ratio among major assets [1][12]. - The global stock indices continued a "risk-off" sentiment, with the US stock market experiencing a significant increase in the fear index, while the Chinese stock market showed a relatively strong performance [1][12][18]. Group 2: Macro Trading Themes - The macro trading themes in March 2025 revolve around four core clues: the gradual confirmation of economic recovery, uncertainty in external tariffs, a continued "risk-off" sentiment in global risk assets, and heightened risk aversion leading to strong performance in gold and silver [2][62]. - The economic foundation is slowly confirming an upward trend, with cyclical assets and interest rate levels generally rising [2][62]. Group 3: Economic Indicators - The domestic manufacturing PMI, service PMI, and construction PMI for March 2025 rose to 50.5%, 50.3%, and 53.4%, respectively, indicating a stable start to the first quarter [3][72]. - The model predicts a March CPI increase of -0.04% month-on-month and +0.27% year-on-year, while PPI is expected to be -0.09% month-on-month and -2.19% year-on-year, indicating a slight recovery in CPI and continued weakness in PPI [3][76][79]. Group 4: Future Drivers for Equity Assets - Upcoming economic data for the first quarter and more corporate earnings reports are expected to provide a verification period for macro and micro fundamentals, with a significant impact anticipated from the technology sector [4][96]. - The implementation of "reciprocal tariffs" in April is expected to clarify economic impacts, while policy measures are likely to continue to heat up, providing a favorable window for potential interest rate cuts [4][96][97]. Group 5: Timing Signals - The "M1-BCI-PPI timing system" indicates an improvement in timing signals for the CSI 300 index from +0.169 to +0.353 for the period from mid-April to mid-May 2025, suggesting a positive outlook for equity assets [5][100]. - The stock-bond ratio has returned to a more normalized range, indicating that the previous extreme safety margins in the stock market have been consumed, and future performance will be more critical [6][9]. Group 6: Sector Performance - Approximately 55% of the 31 industries recorded positive returns in March, with cyclical and consumer sectors leading the gains, while previously high-performing technology sectors experienced corrections [40][47]. - The real estate market shows overall stability but with increasing structural differentiation, particularly in first-tier cities where transaction volumes are relatively high [47].