Core Viewpoint - The yield premium on Asian investment-grade US dollar bonds has reached a record low, indicating a broader rebound in risk assets in the region, driven by easing trade tensions and strong corporate fundamentals [1] Group 1 - The credit spread for these assets has narrowed by at least 1 basis point [1] - The current spread is approximately 65.5 basis points, the narrowest since 2009 according to a Bloomberg index [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article indicates that the easing of trade tensions presents an upside risk to Singapore's economic outlook, while geopolitical tensions pose a downside risk [1] Group 2 - Economists highlight that the current geopolitical landscape could significantly impact economic forecasts for Singapore [1]

Group 1 - The core strategy from UBS and Goldman Sachs is to buy consumer stocks while shorting housing-related sectors due to rising bond yields and concerns over U.S. fiscal outlook [1] - UBS's basket of consumer stocks has outperformed the S&P 500 index, rising nearly 28% since April 8, compared to the S&P 500's 17% increase [2] - Concerns over rising bond yields have led to a sell-off in U.S. equities, with disappointing auction results pushing yields to levels seen during market turmoil in April [1][5] Group 2 - Goldman Sachs reports that low-income consumer stocks have reached a new high, with the ratio of low-income consumer stocks to housing stocks at its highest level since November 2023 [2] - The average gasoline price is near a three-year low, providing low-income households with more disposable income for consumption [5] - UBS's basket of U.S. housing stocks has declined by 3.5% since mid-May due to rising yield concerns [5] Group 3 - Options traders are betting on continued consumer demand resilience, particularly for stocks showing upward momentum [8] - The cost of options protecting against a 10% decline in the consumer staples sector ETF has decreased, indicating investor confidence in the sector [8] - The SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF's options ratio has surged to its highest level since February 2024, reflecting increased investor interest [8]

Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views of the Report - The domestic stock market shows a mixed trend, with some indices rising and some falling. The impact of Trump's tariff policy on market risk preference has weakened, and it is recommended to buy certain stock index futures on dips. The bond market faces short - term adjustment pressure due to tariff negotiations, but the subsequent capital supply is expected to be loose. The precious metals market is under pressure due to the expected release of geopolitical risks and the cautious attitude of the Fed. The prices of various non - ferrous metals, black building materials, energy chemicals, and agricultural products are affected by factors such as supply and demand, policies, and international situations, showing different trends and investment opportunities [2][4][6][7]. Summary by Related Catalogs Stock Index - **Market Performance**: The previous trading day saw the Shanghai Composite Index unchanged, the ChiNext Index down 0.33%, and the North - bound 50 up 2.37%. The total trading volume of the two markets was 108.64 billion yuan, a decrease of 3.1 billion yuan from the previous day. The financing amount decreased by 1.883 billion yuan, and the overnight Shibor rate increased by 11.70bp to 1.6540%. [2] - **Macro News**: In April, China's social consumer goods retail sales growth slowed to 5.1% year - on - year, and the national real estate development investment decreased by 10.3% year - on - year. The added value of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 6.1% year - on - year. The 30 - year US Treasury yield exceeded 5%, and Moody's downgraded the US credit rating [2]. - **Trading Strategy**: It is recommended to buy IF stock index long positions on dips, and there is no recommended arbitrage strategy [4]. Treasury Bonds - **Market Performance**: On Monday, the TL, T, TF, and TS main contracts all rose, with increases of 0.37%, 0.13%, 0.04%, and 0.02% respectively [5]. - **News**: In April, economic data showed certain disturbances due to tariffs, with structural differentiation. The central bank conducted 135 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations, achieving a net investment of 9.2 billion yuan [5][6]. - **Strategy**: The bond market faces short - term adjustment pressure, but considering the decline in capital interest rates after reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts, it is recommended to wait for opportunities to buy on dips [6]. Precious Metals - **Market Performance**: Shanghai gold rose 0.97% to 758.02 yuan/gram, and Shanghai silver rose 0.25% to 8111.00 yuan/kilogram. COMEX gold and silver fell slightly [7]. - **Market Outlook**: The cease - fire negotiation between Russia and Ukraine shows new signs of progress, and the Fed maintains a cautious monetary policy stance. International gold prices are expected to continue to correct in the short term [7]. - **Strategy**: It is recommended to wait and see for gold, and pay attention to the 700 yuan/gram support level. Silver is expected to maintain a range - bound pattern [8]. Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: The price of copper oscillated and rebounded. The LME inventory decreased, and the domestic social inventory of electrolytic copper increased slightly. The short - term rebound space of copper prices may be limited [10]. - **Aluminum**: The price of aluminum fell under pressure. The domestic aluminum ingot and aluminum rod inventory decline slowed down. It is recommended to pay attention to the inter - month positive spread opportunities of aluminum [11]. - **Zinc**: The price of zinc fell slightly. The zinc concentrate port inventory continued to rise, and the zinc price still has a certain downward risk in the medium term [12]. - **Lead**: The price of lead fell slightly. The regenerative lead enterprise's operating rate continued to decline, and the short - term lead price showed a strong oscillation [13]. - **Nickel**: The price of nickel oscillated. The cost of nickel is expected to loosen, and the inventory may return to the accumulation trend. It is recommended to pay attention to the change of LME nickel 0 - 3 month premium [14]. - **Tin**: The price of tin rose slightly. The supply of tin is expected to loosen in the medium term. If the downstream demand remains weak, the center of tin prices may move down [15]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The price of lithium carbonate fell. The fundamentals lack favorable drivers, and the short - term disk may run weakly [16]. - **Alumina**: The price of alumina rose. The mine and supply side are disturbed. It is recommended to wait and see in the short term [17]. - **Stainless Steel**: The price of stainless steel fell slightly. The cost support is enhanced, but the terminal procurement is still cautious. The short - term may maintain a narrow - range oscillation [18]. Black Building Materials - **Steel**: The price of steel showed a weak oscillation. The apparent demand for rebar increased slightly, and the hot - rolled coil may show a strong oscillation in the short term. The long - term demand is still under pressure [20][21]. - **Iron Ore**: The price of iron ore fell slightly. The supply increased, and the demand for molten iron is expected to decline. The short - term price of iron ore will oscillate [22][23]. - **Glass and Soda Ash**: The price of glass is expected to be weak in the medium term. The supply of soda ash is expected to decrease, but the inventory pressure is still large, and the disk is expected to be weak [24][25]. - **Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon**: The prices of manganese silicon and ferrosilicon fell slightly. The demand for manganese silicon and ferrosilicon is expected to weaken, and it is recommended to wait and see [26][27]. - **Industrial Silicon**: The price of industrial silicon fell slightly. The industry has over - capacity, and the price may continue to fall. It is recommended to wait and see [30][31]. Energy Chemicals - **Rubber**: The price of rubber oscillated and rebounded. There is an expectation of rubber storage and production reduction, but the demand is in the off - season. The market has different views on the rise and fall of prices [33]. - **Crude Oil**: The prices of WTI and Brent crude oil rose, and the INE crude oil price fell. It is recommended to short - sell on rallies in the medium term [36][37]. - **Methanol**: The price of methanol fell. The production profit is high, but the downstream performance is weak. It is recommended to short - sell on rallies [38]. - **Urea**: The price of urea fell. The supply and demand are both strong, but the price increase is limited. It is recommended to wait and see [39]. - **PVC**: The price of PVC rose slightly. The supply is expected to increase, and the demand is weak. The short - term price is expected to be weak [40]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The price of ethylene glycol rose. The industry is in the de - stocking stage, but attention should be paid to risks [41][42]. - **PTA**: The price of PTA rose slightly. The supply is in the maintenance season, and the demand is expected to be strong. The processing fee has support, but attention should be paid to risks [43]. - **Para - Xylene**: The price of para - xylene rose. It is in the maintenance season, and the inventory is expected to decrease. Attention should be paid to risks [44]. - **Polyethylene PE**: The price of polyethylene is expected to maintain an oscillation. The supply pressure increases in the second quarter, and the demand is in the off - season [45][46]. - **Polypropylene PP**: The price of polypropylene is expected to maintain a weak oscillation. The supply has no new capacity in May, and the demand is in the off - season [47]. Agricultural Products - **Hogs**: The price of hogs is mainly stable, with a weakening trend. It is recommended to short - sell on rallies in the medium term [49]. - **Eggs**: The price of eggs is weak. The supply is sufficient, and the demand is general. It is recommended to short - sell on rallies for near - month contracts [50]. - **Soybean and Rapeseed Meal**: The price of domestic soybean meal fell. The short - term supply of soybeans is large, and the price is expected to oscillate weakly [51][52]. - **Oils and Fats**: The price of oils and fats is expected to oscillate weakly. The production of palm oil is recovering, and the US biodiesel policy may be lower than expected [53][56]. - **Sugar**: The price of sugar oscillated. The international market supply tension may ease, and the domestic sugar price may weaken [57][58]. - **Cotton**: The price of cotton is expected to oscillate strongly in the short term. The downstream operating rate increased slightly, and the inventory is being depleted [59].

Core Viewpoint - The SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest gold ETF, reported a decrease in holdings to 927.62 tons, down by 8.89 tons from the previous trading day, amid fluctuating gold prices influenced by economic data and geopolitical tensions [6]. Group 1: Gold ETF Holdings - As of May 15, the total holdings of SPDR Gold Trust stand at 927.62 tons [6]. - The holdings decreased by 8.89 tons compared to the previous trading day [6]. Group 2: Gold Price Movements - On May 15, spot gold prices fell to a low of $3120.34 per ounce, marking a drop of over 10% from the historical high of $3500 per ounce [6]. - Gold prices rebounded to close at $3239.61 per ounce, an increase of $62.48 or 1.97% after initially dropping [6]. Group 3: Economic Indicators - The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) unexpectedly fell by 0.5% in April, the largest decline in five years, indicating that businesses absorbed some of the impacts of rising tariffs [6]. - Retail sales in the U.S. increased by 0.1% in April, suggesting consumers are beginning to cut back on spending amid rising prices and tariff concerns [6]. Group 4: Market Sentiment and Predictions - Analysts suggest that poor U.S. economic data has led to a decline in the dollar, supporting a rebound in gold prices [7]. - The geopolitical situation, particularly the lack of progress in peace negotiations involving Russia, is seen as favorable for gold [7]. - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that changes in economic conditions may lead to higher long-term interest rates, which could impact gold prices [7]. Group 5: Technical Analysis - Despite recovering above the $3200 mark, technical indicators remain negative, suggesting potential further declines in gold prices [7]. - Key support levels are identified at $3100 and $3060, with resistance at $3265 and $3300 [8].

Group 1: Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core Views - The price of finished products is expected to move in a downward - centered and weak manner, and will be in a state of shock consolidation. The price of aluminum ingots is expected to fluctuate strongly in the short - term. [1][3][4] Group 3: Summary by Related Content For Finished Products - Yungui region's short - process construction steel enterprises will stop production for maintenance from mid - January, and resume production around the 11th to 16th day of the first lunar month, affecting a total output of 741,000 tons. In Anhui, 1 short - process steel mill stopped production on January 5, most will stop around mid - January, and individual ones after January 20, with a daily output impact of about 16,200 tons. [2][3] - From December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025, the transaction area of newly - built commercial housing in 10 key cities was 2.234 million square meters, a 40.3% month - on - month decrease and a 43.2% year - on - year increase. [3] - The price of finished products continued to decline in shock, hitting a new low recently. In the context of weak supply and demand, market sentiment is pessimistic, and winter storage is sluggish, with weak price support. [3] - The finished products are expected to move in a shock - consolidated manner, and attention should be paid to macro - policies and downstream demand. [3] For Aluminum - Yesterday, the aluminum price fluctuated strongly. The US CPI increased by 0.2% last month, lower than the expected 0.3%, and the consumer price index decreased by 0.1% in March. The easing of trade tensions reduced the market's expectation of an economic recession. [2] - Last week, the total operating capacity of alumina enterprises decreased slightly by 80,000 tons/year. In the short - term, the operating capacity may fluctuate. The spot price may rebound slightly, but the cost - side support is weakening, and the price is expected to move in a shock in the short - term. [3] - Last week, the domestic aluminum downstream processing leading enterprises' operating rate increased by 0.3 percentage points to 61.9%. The aluminum cable operating rate increased by 1.4 percentage points to 65.6%, while the national profile operating rate decreased by 1.5 percentage points to 57.5%. [3] - On May 12, the domestic mainstream consumption area's electrolytic aluminum ingot inventory was 601,000 tons, a decrease of 19,000 tons from last Thursday and 35,000 tons from May 6. It is expected to break through the 600,000 - ton mark this Thursday. [3] - The aluminum price is expected to fluctuate strongly in the short - term, and attention should be paid to macro - sentiment and downstream operating rates, as well as macro - expectations, geopolitical crises, mine resumption, and consumption release. [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant volatility in the gold market, with a notable drop in prices due to easing trade tensions and a shift in market sentiment towards riskier assets [1][3] - Gold prices experienced a dramatic decline, with a nearly 3% drop on a single day, marking the largest daily decline of the year [1] - The recent surge in the US dollar index, which rose by 1.5% to surpass the 101 mark, has further pressured gold prices by making it more expensive for overseas buyers [3] Group 2 - The articles discuss the contrasting market reactions, where gold prices surged by 8% to reach historical highs of $3500 during heightened trade tensions, but have since retreated as the situation has stabilized [3] - Analysts from UBS noted that when stock market returns can outpace gold's annual gains, a shift in capital away from defensive assets like gold is likely [3] - Goldman Sachs has revised its short-term gold price forecast down to $3150, while maintaining a year-end target of $3600, citing ongoing central bank gold purchases and the irreversible trend of debt monetization [3]

Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs has raised its forecast for quarterly copper prices due to the easing of trade tensions and a potential recovery in Chinese copper demand, which may continue to support copper prices in the coming months [1] Group 1 - The easing of trade tensions is expected to positively impact copper prices [1] - A recovery in Chinese copper demand is anticipated to further support price stability [1] - The forecast adjustment reflects a more optimistic outlook for the copper market in the near term [1]

Market Performance - The Hong Kong stock market opened positively on May 2, with the Hang Seng Index rising by 1.74% to close at 22,504.68 points, the Hang Seng Tech Index increasing by 3.08%, and the National Enterprises Index up by 1.92% [1][2]. Sector Performance - Technology stocks saw a significant increase, with Xiaomi Group rising over 6%, Alibaba and JD Group up more than 3%, and Kuaishou, Lenovo Group, Bilibili, and Tencent Holdings each gaining over 2% [2][3]. - New energy vehicle companies collectively surged, with Li Auto's stock increasing by over 7% [3]. - CXO concept stocks experienced a substantial rise, with WuXi AppTec gaining over 7% [3]. - New tea beverage stocks also performed well, with Nayuki's Tea rising by over 8% [3]. Company Updates - Xpeng Motors reported a year-on-year increase of 273% in new car deliveries for April, while Li Auto's new car deliveries grew by 31.6% [4]. - Xiaomi's automotive division delivered over 28,000 vehicles in April, with the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra model starting to be delivered [4]. Currency and Trade Insights - The offshore RMB to USD exchange rate saw a significant increase, rising over 370 points to reach 7.24, the highest level since April 4 [4]. - China is currently evaluating trade negotiations with the United States, with indications of a marginal easing in trade tensions, leading to a release of market bullish sentiment [6]. Future Market Outlook - China Galaxy Securities suggests that investor risk appetite is gradually recovering, supported by positive fiscal policies and moderately loose monetary policies, which may lead to stable earnings growth in the Hong Kong stock market [6]. - Guotai Junan Securities indicates that under increasing external pressures, domestic demand-related sectors may benefit from rising consumer policy expectations, predicting a short-term consolidation in the Hong Kong market with a gradual shift towards technology growth style investments [6].

Group 1 - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce indicated that the U.S. has actively communicated with China regarding potential talks, which has sparked optimism in the market [1] - Global stock markets saw a significant rise, with the FTSE China A50 index futures up 1.3%, the Hang Seng Index closing up 1.7%, and the Nikkei Index rising over 1% [1][33] - U.S. pre-market trading showed a collective rise in popular Chinese concept stocks, with XPeng Motors up over 6% and Alibaba up over 4% [1][15] Group 2 - Spot gold rebounded, surpassing $3,260 per ounce, indicating a positive trend in precious metals [2][22] - The offshore Chinese yuan strengthened significantly, rising 500 points against the U.S. dollar during the day [2][19] - The U.S. dollar weakened against the Japanese yen, with a decline of 0.5% reported [4][40] Group 3 - Major U.S. stock index futures showed slight gains, with the S&P 500 futures up 0.5% [8][35] - The Hang Seng Index closed up 1.74%, with the Hang Seng Technology Index rising 3.08%, reflecting strong performance in tech stocks [17][18] - The market is closely watching the upcoming U.S. non-farm payroll report, which is expected to influence investor sentiment [44]