Core Insights - The survey indicates that fund managers are the most optimistic since February 2025, with a reduced probability of a hard landing and a historical low cash level of 3.9% in assets under management (AUM) [1][14]. Macro and Policy - 68% of respondents predict a soft landing for the economy, while only 5% are preparing for a hard landing [2][6]. - The global growth outlook remains weak, with a net -41% sentiment regarding economic strength [2]. - Optimism regarding interest rate cuts has reached its highest level since December 2024 [2]. Risks, Crowded Trades, and AI - Tail risks from trade wars/recession have decreased to 29%, while inflation risks and Federal Reserve inaction are at 27% and 20%, respectively [3]. - The perception of an AI bubble is mixed, with 52% of respondents believing there is no bubble, while 45% consider "longing the Magnificent Seven stocks" as the most crowded trade [3]. Asset Allocation - Global equity overweight has reached a net 14%, the highest since February 2025, with a shift of funds from the Eurozone to emerging markets [4]. - 91% of respondents believe U.S. stocks are overvalued, marking a historical high [4]. - There is a notable shift in allocations from healthcare to utilities, energy, and financial sectors [4]. Cryptocurrency and Gold - Only 9% of investors hold cryptocurrencies, with an average allocation of 3.2% [5]. - In contrast, 48% of investors hold gold, with an average allocation of 4.1% [5]. Contrarian Trading Strategies - The best contrarian long positions include U.S. cash, REITs, and healthcare, while the best short positions are in stocks, emerging markets, banks, and utilities [6].

Group 1 - The core argument of the report is that the massive excess liquidity released by the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Treasury has been the primary driver of the bull market in U.S. and global stock markets, raising concerns about how long this support can maintain high valuations [1][2] - The report questions the sustainability of the current high valuations in the stock market, particularly in light of the significant gap between the S&P 500 index and actual corporate profits, which has historically led to negative annualized returns [5][6] - The analysis indicates that the relationship between stock market valuations and productivity growth is distorted due to liquidity effects rather than fundamental economic strength, suggesting a potential risk for risk assets in the near term [2][5] Group 2 - The report highlights that the current market environment is characterized by complacency, with a significant number of earnings downgrades exceeding upgrades, raising the risk of increased volatility and potential declines in the stock market [7][8] - Analysts from JPMorgan warn that the global stock market, particularly the U.S. market, may face significant cracks despite recent highs, as the market sentiment appears overly optimistic amid tightening liquidity and deteriorating corporate earnings outlooks [7][8] - The report anticipates that the S&P 500 index may experience a notable decline, with projections suggesting a potential drop of around 15% by the end of the year, reflecting concerns over high valuations and economic slowdown [8]

此前房利美和房地美董事会主席比尔·普尔特（William Pulte）还帮助散布了关于鲍威尔正考虑辞职的虚 假谣言。 他在一份官方声明中说，"有报道称鲍威尔正考虑辞职，我对此感到鼓舞。我认为这对美国来说将是正 确的决定，经济将会蓬勃发展。" 另据透露，特朗普周二与共和党议员讨论了可能解雇鲍威尔的问题，但他后来又收回了说法，称这"极 不可能"。 特朗普从不羞于表达他对鲍威尔的不满，因为鲍威尔维持着美联储当前的中性货币政策立场。特朗普最 近表示，美联储应迅速降息300个基点，这将使联邦基金利率处于1.25%至1.50%的区间。 在过去几个月里，特朗普发起了人身攻击，称鲍威尔为"笨蛋"、"白痴"、"蠢货"，并给他起了个绰号 叫"太迟先生"。然而，这种言辞在近几天有所加剧。 美国总统特朗普与美联储主席鲍威尔之间不断升级的政治紧张关系正在动摇投资者的信心，分析师警告 称，对央行独立性的任何打击都可能导致金价飙升。 围绕美联储领导层的不确定性正在给市场注入新的波动性，分析师表示，随着对美联储独立性的担忧加 剧，这种环境只会恶化。 美联储恐丧失"超能力" 在周四发布的一份报告中，瑞讯银行（Swissquote Bank）高 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the market has shifted from a crisis phase to a response phase, driven by the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate cuts, leading to a significant upward revaluation of risk assets [1][2] - Systematic macro strategies are losing dominance, with asset management capital declining by approximately one-third from peak levels, indicating a shift towards subjective judgment and position allocation rather than automated trend-following [1][6] - The current macro environment is characterized by a transition from a focus on liquidity to an emphasis on fiscal policy, geopolitical factors, and the Federal Reserve's response mechanisms, necessitating real-time interpretation of macroeconomic turning points [4][6] Group 2 - Financial conditions have significantly eased, evidenced by declining long-term yields, tightening credit spreads, a weaker dollar, and improving real wage dynamics, which support the upward revaluation of risk assets [2][3] - The definition of bull and bear markets is evolving, with a focus on market response functions rather than traditional price movements, indicating a need for traders to adapt to event-driven macro markets [4][6] - Investment opportunities are emerging in sectors such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and cryptocurrencies, with a notable emphasis on Bitcoin as a representation of the new era [6][7]

Core Viewpoint - President Trump is increasingly dissatisfied with the Federal Reserve's inaction on interest rate cuts, prompting him to consider announcing the next Fed chair candidate as early as September or October [1] Group 1: Potential Candidates for Fed Chair - Trump is considering several candidates for the next Fed chair, including former Fed governor Kevin Warsh, current governor Christopher Waller, National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett, former World Bank president David Malpass, and current Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent [1] - Warsh has a hawkish policy inclination and has criticized the Fed's use of quantitative easing [4] - Waller is the first decision-maker advocating for a rate cut as early as July, believing that tariff-driven inflation is temporary [4][5] Group 2: Fed's Interest Rate Decision Dynamics - There is significant division among Fed officials regarding the timing of interest rate cuts, with some supporting a cut as early as July [2] - Powell has expressed caution regarding rate cuts, indicating that the administration's tariff policies could lead to a temporary rise in inflation, which necessitates a careful approach [2][3] Group 3: Risks of Announcing a New Fed Chair - Announcing a new Fed chair candidate prematurely could undermine the current chair Powell's authority and challenge the Fed's independence [1][5] - Candidates may face pressure to align with Trump's views, risking their credibility and effectiveness if they are seen as merely catering to the president [6]

Group 1 - The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has lowered its policy interest rate from 0.25% to 0% as part of a series of rate cuts initiated in March 2024, reflecting high uncertainty in the global economic outlook and anticipated economic slowdown [1][2] - The SNB projects inflation rates of 0.5% for 2026 and 0.7% for 2027, both lower than previous expectations, while GDP growth is forecasted to be between 1% and 1.5% in 2025 [1] - The Swiss franc has appreciated approximately 9% against the US dollar since the beginning of 2025, prompting the SNB to adopt a loose monetary policy to mitigate the impact of currency appreciation on export competitiveness and domestic prices [1][3] Group 2 - The shift from tightening to easing monetary policy is observed globally, with significant divergence in inflation expectations and economic recovery among major economies, influencing their respective monetary policies [2] - Central banks may prefer quantitative easing (QE) or fiscal-monetary coordination over simple rate cuts, with zero or negative interest rates being utilized under specific conditions such as deflation or excessive currency appreciation [2] - The SNB's rate cuts may increase global market liquidity, potentially pressuring other countries to adjust their interest rates to maintain capital stability [3] Group 3 - Long-term low interest rates could lead to significant capital inflows into real estate and stock markets, risking asset price bubbles that may destabilize financial markets if they burst [4] - Lower interest rates may compress financial institutions' profit margins, affecting their profitability and potentially impacting the stability of the financial system [4] - The SNB's efforts to alleviate the appreciation of the Swiss franc through rate cuts could lead to volatility in global currency markets if other economies adopt similar measures [4]

Core Viewpoint - The potential appointment of a "shadow chairman" for the Federal Reserve by President Trump has sparked market interest, with a narrowed list of candidates including Kevin Warsh, Christopher Waller, Kevin Hassett, and Scott Bessent, each with distinct policy inclinations [1][4]. Group 1: Federal Reserve Chair Candidates - The candidates for the next Federal Reserve chairman include Kevin Warsh, Christopher Waller, Kevin Hassett, and Scott Bessent, each bringing unique perspectives and policy preferences [1]. - Kevin Warsh is noted for his hawkish stance and criticism of the Fed's quantitative easing policies, while Christopher Waller has shown a more dovish approach, suggesting that tariffs' impact on inflation is temporary [5][6]. - Kevin Hassett's chances are considered low due to limited monetary policy experience and perceptions of being too close to the government [6]. Group 2: Market Reactions and Expectations - The market currently anticipates that there is little chance of a rate cut in the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, with expectations for any potential cuts being pushed to September [3]. - Recent inflation data shows a year-on-year increase of 2.4% in May's CPI, with core CPI rising 2.8%, both figures below expectations, leading to a cautious stance from Fed officials regarding immediate rate cuts [2]. Group 3: Impact of a "Shadow Chairman" - The concept of a "shadow chairman" could undermine the current chairman Jerome Powell's authority and complicate the communication of the Fed's interest rate strategy [7]. - The influence of a "shadow chairman" may be limited, as significant policy changes require a majority vote from the FOMC, which currently lacks support for aggressive rate cuts [7].

特朗普 图片来源：新华社记者 胡友松 摄 当地时间6月11日，美国总统特朗普在其社交平台"真实社交"上发文表示，美国消费者价格指数（CPI）最新数据表现理想，他呼吁美联储将利率下调1个百 分点（即100个基点）。特朗普说，如此一来，美国在即将到期的债务利息上将节省大量支出。他强调说，"这非常重要"。 6日他在社媒发文说，美联储的"太迟先生"是个灾难。欧洲已经降息10次了，而美国一次也没有。他称，美联储主席鲍威尔应将利率下调整整一个百分点。 而就在当地时间6月10日，德意志银行发布的一份研究报告指出，美国总统特朗普正考虑在美联储现任主席任期尚未结束前，提前透露继任者。这就是财政 部长斯科特・贝森特（Scott Bessent）此前提出的"影子美联储主席"（shadow Fed chair）策略。 据德银分析，"影子主席"有三名热门的潜在人选，分别是美联储前理事凯文·沃什、美国国家经济委员会主任凯文·哈塞特以及美联储现任理事克里斯·沃勒。 除此之外，这一策略的提出者贝森特也被传将成为接替鲍威尔的竞争者之一，不过白宫方面很快进行了否认。 值得注意的是，任命"影子主席"这一举措正值特朗普力推 "Big, Beauti ...

Group 1 - The countdown to a potential U.S. debt default is underway, with significant economic turmoil expected in the coming months, particularly around the U.S. government's plans to impose tariffs and the expiration of the U.S.-China trade truce [1][2] - The U.S. national debt has reached $36 trillion, hitting the debt ceiling, forcing the government to borrow new debt to pay off old debt, which has led to difficulties in long-term bond auctions requiring yields as high as 5% to attract investors [2][4] - The Federal Reserve's quantitative easing (QE) since the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a cycle where maturing low-interest bonds must be replaced with high-interest debt, potentially leading to annual interest payments of $1.5 trillion if all debt is refinanced at 4% [2][6] Group 2 - Concerns about the U.S. debt market have been echoed by major financial figures, including JPMorgan's CEO Jamie Dimon, who warned of cracks in the market and the inevitability of a crisis, suggesting that preparations are being made for potential fallout [4][5] - The U.S. trade deficit has dramatically increased from $600 billion to over $900 billion since 2020, reflecting a 50% rise, which parallels the increase in national debt, highlighting the challenges posed by the Triffin dilemma [6][7] - The U.S. may resort to aggressive economic measures against China, the EU, and other global economies to address the debt crisis, potentially impacting domestic technology giants as well [9][11]

Group 1 - A senior investment manager suggests Japan should stop issuing bonds with maturities over 30 years to alleviate volatility in the government bond market [1] - The yield on 40-year Japanese government bonds surged to 3.675%, the highest since its introduction in 2007, prompting a call for the Ministry of Finance to cease long-term bond issuance [1] - Domestic demand for long-term bonds is declining due to an aging population, with life insurance companies and pension funds no longer needing to allocate to bonds with maturities exceeding 30 years [1] Group 2 - The recent surge in bond yields has led the Ministry of Finance to seek feedback from market participants regarding potential adjustments to its issuance strategy [2] - It is anticipated that the Bank of Japan should follow up on its January rate hike in the upcoming July monetary policy meeting, signaling a potential for semi-annual rate increases to stabilize market expectations [2] - The current bond portfolio of the Bank of Japan is heavily concentrated in 5-10 year bonds, and a shift towards longer maturities could enhance demand for ultra-long-term bonds [2] Group 3 - During the recent spike in bond yields, tactical purchases of ultra-long-term bonds were made, but significant accumulation will depend on clear signals from the Japanese government regarding market normalization [3]