1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - A股 major indices closed with a mixed performance, with the market showing a pattern where large - cap blue - chip stocks outperformed small and medium - cap stocks. The overall economic fundamentals in China were weak in October, and the LPR remained unchanged for six consecutive months, indicating a prudent monetary policy. Although the phone call between the Chinese and US presidents on the 24th boosted short - term market risk appetite, the market will maintain a random - walk state and the stock index will remain volatile due to the lack of continuous upward momentum [2]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market 3.1.1 Futures Contract Prices - IF (2512) was at 4493.0, up 18.6; IH (2512) was at 2964.6, up 4.2; IC (2512) was at 6909.4, unchanged; IM (2512) was at 7176.2, down 6.6. The prices of their respective secondary contracts also showed different changes [2]. 3.1.2 Futures Price Spreads - IF - IH spread was 1528.4, up 14.6; IC - IF spread was 2416.4, down 10.6; IM - IC spread was 266.8, down 5.2, etc. The spreads between different contracts and different quarters also had various changes [2]. 3.1.3 Futures Open Interest - The net positions of the top 20 in IF, IH, IC, and IM all decreased, with decreases of 1104.0, 64.0, 460.0, and 998.0 respectively [2]. 3.2 Spot Market - The spot prices of CSI 300, SSE 50, CSI 500, and CSI 1000 were 4517.63 (up 27.2), 2971.8 (up 3.6), 6965.1 (up 10.4), and 7248.5 (down 1.5) respectively. The basis of their corresponding futures contracts also changed accordingly [2]. 3.3 Market Sentiment - A - share trading volume was 17,971.90 billion yuan, down 289.79 billion yuan; margin trading balance was 24,630.32 billion yuan, up 43.63 billion yuan; north - bound trading volume was 2153.06 billion yuan, down 210.01 billion yuan, etc. The market sentiment indicators showed different trends [2]. 3.4 Industry News - A - share major indices ended with a mixed performance, with most industry sectors falling. The defense and military industry sector led the decline, while the communication sector strengthened significantly. China's economic fundamentals were weak in October, and the LPR remained unchanged for six consecutive months [2]. 3.5 Key Data to Watch - On November 26 at 21:30, the US initial jobless claims for the week ending November 22 were to be released; at 23:00, the US October PCE and core PCE were due. On November 27 at 9:30, China's October industrial profits of large - scale enterprises were to be announced; on November 30 at 9:30, China's November manufacturing, non - manufacturing, and composite PMI were to be released [3].

Core Viewpoint - The potential replacement of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell by President Trump has created significant speculation and volatility in global financial markets, reflecting a complex power struggle and economic interests [1][26]. Group 1: Trump and Powell's Relationship - The relationship between Trump and Powell has been tumultuous, with Trump desiring aggressive monetary policies to boost the economy, while Powell maintains a cautious approach to ensure the Fed's independence and stability [3][5][10]. - Trump's frustration with Powell's reluctance to lower interest rates has led to public criticism, highlighting the ongoing conflict between the administration's economic goals and the Fed's policy decisions [5][10]. Group 2: Economic Context - Current economic indicators suggest a fragile job market in the U.S., with discrepancies in reported employment data raising concerns about the true state of the economy [7][9]. - Trump's trade policies have increased costs for U.S. businesses, contributing to a lack of confidence in expanding production and hiring, which further complicates the employment landscape [9][10]. Group 3: Potential Successors - If Powell is replaced, former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is a leading candidate, known for his close relationship with Trump and understanding of Wall Street dynamics, which may lead to more accommodative monetary policies [14][15]. - Another potential candidate is economist John Taylor, known for the "Taylor Rule," which could introduce a more formulaic approach to monetary policy, though his conservative stance may not align with Trump's aggressive economic strategies [16][18]. Group 4: Implications of Powell's Replacement - The replacement of Powell could lead to significant market volatility, with potential for both positive and negative reactions depending on the new chairman's perceived competence and the independence of the Fed [20][22]. - Changes in monetary policy under a new chairman could impact bond markets and the attractiveness of the U.S. dollar, influencing foreign investment and potentially leading to capital outflows from emerging markets [24][26].