Investment Rating - The report maintains a cautious outlook on the consumer and manufacturing sectors, while expressing optimism for technology and financial sectors [4]. Core Insights - The global economy is expected to show a convergence in economic momentum between the US and non-US regions, driven by a slowdown in the US economy [2]. - The report highlights that while the overall performance in Q1 2025 was strong, future concerns include tariff impacts, growth slowdowns, and high funding costs affecting corporate profitability [2]. - Emerging markets are seen as having marginally favorable conditions due to a weaker dollar, looser monetary policies, and relatively low valuations, although high-interest environments may constrain absolute performance [3]. Regional Outlook - The report is optimistic about opportunities in non-US regions, particularly Europe, while suggesting a balanced allocation strategy due to expected regional performance differentiation being less pronounced than in the first half of the year [3]. - In Europe, recent policy shifts are expected to support internal risk appetite recovery, despite trade uncertainties [3]. - Japan's market outlook is cautious due to weak local policies and economic growth, although structural opportunities remain as the country emerges from deflation [3]. Industry Outlook - The report indicates a preference for technology sectors (communication, software, advertising) and industrial sectors (power equipment, automation) for the second half of 2025, while maintaining caution towards consumer sectors and commodities [4]. - The technology sector, excluding electronics, and financial sectors are expected to outperform, while consumer and upstream materials are relatively weaker [4]. - The report notes that companies in the consumer, financial, and localized services sectors are less affected by tariffs, while manufacturing and bulk materials face significant impacts [4].

Group 1 - The global economic landscape is increasingly uncertain due to rising trade protectionism, leading to frequent trade frictions and challenges for multinational businesses [1] - The slowdown in global economic growth has made it more difficult for companies to capture market share, as the overall market size is no longer expanding rapidly [1] - Intense industry competition has disrupted traditional market structures, exemplified by the decline of former giants like Nokia and Motorola in the smartphone sector due to their inability to adapt to market changes [1] Group 2 - Emerging companies are leveraging innovative technologies and unique business models to disrupt existing market order, putting traditional retailers under significant pressure [1] - Major retailers like Walmart and Carrefour are undergoing digital transformation to expand their online presence in response to the challenges posed by e-commerce [1] - The ability of companies to withstand risks and enhance competitiveness is increasingly important in the current economic climate, with organizational structure playing a crucial role in resource optimization [1][2] Group 3 - A well-defined organizational structure can facilitate quick adjustments to production and sales strategies in response to changing market demands, thereby preventing resource waste and excess inventory [2] - Clear division of responsibilities can improve decision-making efficiency, enabling departments to respond swiftly to complex market situations and seize opportunities while mitigating risks [2] - Effective communication and collaboration mechanisms can enhance a company's innovation capabilities, fostering idea exchange between departments to develop more competitive products and services [2]

Global Economic Outlook - The economic momentum in the US and non-US regions is expected to converge, primarily driven by a slowdown in the US economy [2][3] - Non-US regions benefit from a more accommodative monetary policy environment, with GDP output gaps still not positive according to IMF estimates [2][3] - The European market is viewed positively due to the convergence of economic growth momentum with the US, despite facing uncertainties [3][12] Industry Preferences - Analyst preferences for industries in the second half of the year are ranked as follows: Technology (Telecom, Software, Advertising > Electronics > Content), Industrial (Power Equipment > Automation), and Financials [1][2] - Caution is advised for consumer and consumer-related manufacturing sectors (home appliances, automobiles) and bulk raw materials [1] European Market Insights - The European market is expected to perform relatively well, supported by fiscal policy and defense spending, which may boost investor and consumer confidence [3][12] - The impact of tariffs on the European GDP is estimated to be a direct effect of 0.2% to 0.4%, with indirect effects around 0.2% [12][13] - The labor market remains strong, and energy prices are declining, providing additional support for the European economy [13] Emerging Markets - Emerging markets show marginal upward potential, but overall absolute performance may be limited, requiring regional selection [4][22] - Factors favoring emerging markets include continued policy rate declines and the worst trade news potentially being priced in [4][22] - Challenges include limited improvement in risk appetite due to policy uncertainties and high US Treasury yields [4] Japan's Economic Outlook - Japan's economy is expected to experience moderate recovery in the second half of 2025, with inflation remaining high [15][16] - The Bank of Japan may consider raising interest rates in response to economic conditions, with a potential increase to 0.75% [15][17] - Japanese stocks are likely to be influenced by global market trends, particularly the US market [18] Southeast Asia Economic Trends - Southeast Asian economies are projected to experience growth, with GDP growth rates for countries like Vietnam and the Philippines expected at 6.5% and 5.3% respectively [22] - The region may face pressures from inventory cycles and trade negotiations, impacting growth in the latter half of the year [22][23] - Local currencies are showing signs of recovery against the US dollar, with notable increases in the Singapore dollar and Philippine peso [23] Industrial Sector Insights - The industrial sector is expected to benefit from energy transition, infrastructure projects, and data center investments, despite a slowdown in capital expenditure growth [52][54] - The automation sector is nearing the end of inventory destocking, with a positive outlook for recovery [54] - Power equipment demand is anticipated to remain strong, with limited tariff impacts due to localized production strategies [56][58] Consumer Goods and Automotive Sector - The consumer goods sector is facing challenges from tariffs, but large appliances are less affected due to domestic production [63][64] - The automotive market is still grappling with tariff uncertainties, but the overall impact is expected to diminish [66][68] - Electric vehicle sales may be impacted by the potential removal of tax credits in the US, while European automakers are negotiating to alleviate tariff pressures [68]