Strategy - The article discusses the recent "triple kill" in the U.S. stock, bond, and currency markets following Trump's announcement of "reciprocal tariffs," which led to a significant market downturn, with the S&P 500 experiencing a maximum drawdown of 10% and the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rising by 50 basis points to nearly 4.5% [3] - The concerns stem from the potential erosion of global investors' confidence in U.S. dollar assets as a long-term safe haven, alongside the immediate market volatility caused by policy uncertainty [3] - Historical instances of similar "triple kill" scenarios since 1970 are analyzed, identifying common triggers such as stagflation fears, monetary tightening, and reduced relative attractiveness of the dollar [3] Real Estate - The article highlights the evolving framework of China's real estate policies since 2022, emphasizing the need for dynamic responses to market challenges [9] - It suggests that enhancing asset circulation at both macro and micro levels could lead to a more balanced real estate market and effective risk mitigation [9] - The article advocates for synchronized policy deepening on both supply and demand sides, particularly enriching supply-side policy tools to improve industry supply-demand dynamics and asset price expectations [9] Macroeconomy - A joint statement from the U.S. and China indicates a significant reduction in tariffs, with the effective U.S. tariff rate dropping from 28.4% to 15.5%, which is expected to alleviate inflationary pressures in the U.S. and reduce export risks for China [11] - The outcome of the trade talks is seen as a positive development for market sentiment, with implications for both U.S. supply shocks and Chinese demand shocks [11] - The article notes that the future trajectory of China's economy will largely depend on the strength of macroeconomic policies, especially fiscal measures [11] Major Assets - The "triple kill" scenario in April is linked to significant changes in the inflation environment and the dollar cycle, indicating a decline in the safe-haven capacity of U.S. dollar assets [16] - The article warns of the potential for repeated and prolonged "triple kill" events, suggesting that the scarcity of safe assets like U.S. Treasuries may enhance the appeal of gold and other non-dollar assets [16] - It also points out that the uncertainty surrounding U.S. equities may increase the attractiveness of non-U.S. risk assets, particularly in Europe and China [16]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the phenomenon of "triple kill" in the US stock, bond, and currency markets, indicating a significant change in the inflation environment and the dollar cycle, where the hedging ability of safe assets like bonds and cash has declined, making it difficult to offset losses in risk assets like stocks and commodities [1][3][11]. Group 1: Historical Context of "Triple Kill" - The "triple kill" phenomenon is rare in the US market, primarily because US stocks have historically been in a bull market, with bonds and the dollar typically rising during stock downturns to prevent such occurrences [4][6]. - Historical instances of prolonged "triple kill" occurred during the high inflation era of the 1970s and 1980s, where high inflation eroded asset values, leading to simultaneous declines in stocks and bonds [6][7]. - The article highlights that since 2022, the "triple kill" has resurfaced, with increased frequency due to a shift in the inflation environment, causing a positive correlation between stocks and bonds [8][11]. Group 2: Current Market Dynamics - The decline in the hedging ability of US bonds and the dollar has led to a scarcity of safe assets, increasing the appeal of gold as a hedge [11][25]. - The article suggests that the attractiveness of non-US risk assets, particularly European and Chinese stocks, is rising due to the uncertainty surrounding US stocks [11][34]. - The article emphasizes the need to be cautious about the potential for a prolonged and recurring "triple kill" in US assets, as negative shocks could still occur despite recent improvements in US-China trade relations [12][13]. Group 3: Investment Recommendations - The article recommends maintaining a low allocation to US stocks due to their high valuation and sensitivity to negative shocks, while suggesting an overweight position in Chinese bonds as a safer asset [17][33]. - It also notes that European stocks may offer relative advantages due to favorable policies and valuation, with a significant discount compared to US stocks [39]. - The article concludes that while gold prices have surged, they may be overvalued, indicating potential volatility ahead, but the long-term bullish trend for gold remains intact [27][31].