Group 1 - The root of tariff issues lies in domestic politics of relevant countries, reflecting internal contradictions rather than being a true global issue. Globalization may evolve but will not disappear as human trade history has never been interrupted [1] - The current global economic landscape is not moving towards "de-globalization" but rather entering a phase of "re-globalization," leading to the formation of two distinct economic groups and a potential "third group" of countries [1] - Optimism about the future of the global economy suggests that fragmentation will improve over the next decade, leading to a more interconnected global economy driven by innovation, technology, and consumers [1] Group 2 - U.S. consumers are primarily concerned about inflation, which has created two distinct groups: those with assets who have seen purchasing power increase, and those facing economic pressure. Understanding this trend is key to grasping consumer behavior [2] - Investment strategies should focus on maintaining high diversification and a certain level of cash position, as the market is closer to a correction than to a further 10%-20% increase [2] - The core investment advice includes diversifying from current market leaders, with a focus on the shift in the dollar cycle, accelerated asset diversification, the entrepreneurial wave in Asia (especially China), and undervalued energy stocks compared to AI stocks [3]

Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating information is provided in the report. Core View - The internal structure of CPI (food and non - food items) has shown significant divergence in recent years, which has smoothed the CPI's volatility and made it difficult to determine the direction of CPI changes. The influence on CPI depends on the weight composition (2:8) and the volatility of food and non - food items [1][10][11]. - Monetary policy and the market should pay more attention to non - food price changes because non - food prices are more related to demand factors, while food prices are more related to supply factors [19][20][26]. Summary by Directory Why have the trends of food and non - food items differed in recent years? - Food prices are more affected by domestic supply and national security management factors. Since 2015, the correlation between Chinese and international food prices has weakened, indicating that China's food supply cycle is out of sync with the world's, likely due to China's efforts in ensuring food supply security [14][17]. - Non - food prices are still closely related to global demand cycles, and the correlation between China's non - food prices and international industrial raw material prices remains strong [17]. Which factor determines the rise and fall of CPI between food and non - food divergence? - The direction and trend of CPI changes depend on the weight composition (2:8) of food and non - food items in CPI and their volatility. Although non - food items have a higher weight, food items with larger volatility can also significantly affect CPI. For example, in August, the sharp decline in food prices led to a drop in CPI [18]. - Using overall CPI to judge supply - demand strength is challenging, especially when food and non - food trends diverge. It is better to conduct in - depth structural analysis [18]. Which type of factor in the structural divergence will monetary policy and the market pay more attention to? - Monetary policy focuses on non - food price changes because they better reflect economic demand. For example, during the so - called high - inflation period in the second half of 2019, the central bank maintained a moderately loose stance because the CPI increase was mainly driven by food prices [19][20]. - The interest rate market also pays more attention to non - food factors. The correlation between the 10 - year treasury bond rate and non - food price growth has increased since 2015, while the correlation with food price growth has decreased significantly [22][23][26].

Group 1 - The article discusses the impact of monetary policy and interest rates on inflation and resource prices, highlighting the contrasting approaches of the US and China in response to economic pressures [1][19]. - It emphasizes the complexity of the virtual trading system and financial derivatives, which have significantly altered the relationship between prices and interest rates, leading to a new understanding of market dynamics [5][19]. - The author argues that the current financial system allows for the manipulation of resource prices through virtual trading, which can outpace the influence of physical market transactions [5][10]. Group 2 - The article presents a historical perspective on resource pricing, noting that despite the increase in resource prices, the dominance of financial markets has shifted, reducing the power of resource-rich nations [3][19]. - It highlights the divergence in price trends between gold and oil, predicting that gold prices will rise significantly while oil prices may lag behind, indicating a complex interplay of supply and demand dynamics [4][19]. - The discussion includes the role of central banks in controlling liquidity and interest rates, which directly influences the pricing mechanisms in both virtual and physical markets [15][19]. Group 3 - The author points out that the expansion of virtual trading has led to an increase in the nominal supply of commodities, which can absorb more currency and potentially mitigate inflationary pressures [10][19]. - The article also addresses the implications of short-selling mechanisms in the virtual market, suggesting that they can lead to price volatility and affect the overall market stability [11][19]. - It concludes that the current financial landscape is characterized by a significant reliance on monetary policy to manage resource prices, challenging traditional economic theories about market self-regulation [18][19].