Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Industry Overview - **US Manufacturing and Services PMI**: The S&P US Manufacturing PMI for June recorded at 52, exceeding expectations of 51, while the Services PMI was at 53.1, slightly below the expected 53 and previous value of 53.7 [1][2] Core Insights - **US Existing Home Sales**: In May, existing home sales increased by 0.8% month-over-month, contrary to expectations of a 1.3% decline. This marks the weakest sales pace for May since 2009. Inventory rose by 6.2% to 1.54 million units, the highest level in five years [3][4] - **Stock Market Volatility**: The implied volatility of the S&P 500 increased in July, particularly on July 3, ahead of the June non-farm payroll data release [6][7] - **Geopolitical Risk and Oil Prices**: Goldman Sachs estimates a geopolitical risk premium of $12 per barrel for oil prices. If oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz drop by half for a month, Brent crude could reach $110 per barrel. China is identified as the main destination for oil flows from this region [9][10][17] - **Impact of Oil Price Surge**: JPMorgan reports that most geopolitical-driven sell-offs are temporary. Historical data shows that after geopolitical risk events, the S&P 500 index typically rises by 2%, 3%, and 9% over the next 1, 3, and 12 months, respectively [18][19] Additional Important Information - **S&P 500 Earnings Expectations**: The earnings per share (EPS) forecast for the S&P 500 has reached a historical high, now exceeding $281 for the next twelve months [23] - **Japanese Bond Market**: Long-term bond yields in Japan have eased from record highs as the government plans to reduce bond issuance more than previously expected [24][25] - **Inflation Drivers**: Research from the Federal Reserve indicates that low inflation post-financial crisis was primarily supply-driven, while high inflation during the pandemic was more demand-driven. Since mid-2022, both demand and supply contributions to inflation have significantly decreased [30][32]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the current financial market dynamics influenced by geopolitical events, particularly the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, and the implications for stock and bond markets. It highlights the importance of waiting for system signals rather than acting on uncertainty. Group 1: Market Dynamics - The ceasefire between Israel and Iran has led to a significant drop in oil prices and an increase in stock index futures [3] - The bond market showed stability in response to the ceasefire news, with the 10-year government bond yield opening at 1.64% and fluctuating slightly [3] - The central bank conducted a small incremental operation of MLF, leading to a slight decrease in bond yields [3] Group 2: Financial Indicators - The central bank's open market operations included a 406.5 billion yuan reverse repurchase operation, with a net injection of 209.2 billion yuan after 197.3 billion yuan matured [1] - The overnight funding rate remained stable at around 1.37%, while the 7-day funding rate increased by 16 basis points to approximately 1.67% [1] - The weighted rates for various repo codes showed slight changes, with R001 at 1.44% and R007 at 1.82%, indicating a mixed sentiment in the interbank funding market [2]

Group 1 - The US real estate ETF increased by 1.50% on June 23 [1] - The Russell 2000 index ETF rose by 1.22% [1] - The Nasdaq 100 ETF gained 1.03% [1] - The S&P 500 ETF saw an increase of 0.99% [1] - The Dow Jones ETF climbed by 0.94% [1] - The emerging markets ETF grew by 0.82% [1] Group 2 - The Euro long ETF increased by 0.56% [1] - The US Treasury 20+ year ETF rose by 0.32% [1] - The gold ETF saw a gain of 0.31% [1] - The agricultural products fund increased by 0.27% [1] - The Yen long ETF rose slightly by 0.02% [1] Group 3 - The long US dollar index ETF decreased by 0.40% [1] - The soybean fund fell by 1.12% [1] - The long volatility index (fear index) dropped by 1.25% [1] - The US Brent oil price fund declined significantly by 7.46% [1]

Group 1: Investment Strategy Overview - The report emphasizes that the stock market is at a technical support level, but volatility has reached a new low since 2024, indicating that a trend change may be imminent [5][21]. - The A-share market's trading volume reached 1.12 trillion, an increase of 54.9 billion compared to the previous trading day, with market focus on stablecoins, port shipping, and solid-state batteries [21]. - The report suggests that the probability of an upward trend in the index is low, and managing positions is the best strategy [21]. Group 2: Bond Market Insights - The bond market is expected to benefit from inflows of risk-averse capital, as the overall market remains volatile with a lack of positive news [18][8]. - The report notes that the bond market may regain upward momentum due to increased demand for safe-haven assets [8]. Group 3: Foreign Exchange Market Analysis - The onshore RMB against the USD was reported at 7.1876, an increase of 91 basis points from the previous close, indicating a potential strengthening of the RMB [33]. - Despite short-term fluctuations, the long-term trend for the USD remains bearish [33]. Group 4: Commodity Market Trends - The Wenhua Commodity Index fell by 0.13%, with strong performance in the energy sector but poor performance in agricultural and chemical products [38]. - The report advises caution for investors who have not participated at lower levels, suggesting a wait-and-see approach due to high volatility in oil and related products [38].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - From June 16th to June 20th, the Fed's June FOMC meeting kept rates unchanged, the Middle - East geopolitical situation further escalated, the US dollar index rose weekly, stocks and bonds were weak, and commodities continued to rise. In general, commodities > bonds > stocks in terms of USD - denominated assets [3][6]. - In China, from June 16th to June 20th, the year - on - year growth rate of industrial added value of large - scale industries in May was lower than expected, the year - on - year growth rate of total retail sales of consumer goods in May was higher than expected, and the year - on - year growth rate of urban fixed - asset investment from January to May was 3.7%, lower than expected. The year - on - year decline of national real estate development investment from January to May was 10.7%. The stock market declined, and the bond market and commodities rose. Generally, commodities > bonds > stocks [3]. - The market will focus on the Middle - East situation in the short term. The price fluctuations of related large - scale assets, especially energy prices, may increase. It is necessary to closely monitor the situation [3][23]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Global Large - scale Asset Overall Performance - **Global Stock Market**: From June 16th to June 20th, the Middle - East situation increased market risk - aversion, and most global stock markets declined. European stocks performed poorly, and emerging markets were slightly more resilient than developed markets. The VIX index fluctuated weekly [8]. - **Global Bond Market**: From June 16th to June 20th, the Fed's June FOMC meeting maintained the target range of the federal funds rate at 4.25% - 4.5%, in line with market expectations. The divergence of Fed officials' monetary policy expectations increased. Medium - and long - term US bond yields declined, and the 10 - year US bond yield fell 3BP to 4.38% weekly. The bond market fluctuated weekly. Globally, high - yield bonds > credit bonds > government bonds [13]. - **Global Foreign Exchange Market**: From June 16th to June 20th, the US macro data was generally stable, market risk - aversion increased, and the US dollar index rose weekly. Most major non - US currencies depreciated against the US dollar, and the RMB exchange rate fluctuated narrowly. The US dollar index rose 0.63% weekly [14]. - **Global Commodity Market**: The escalation of the geopolitical situation supported the high - level operation of international oil prices. Precious metal prices declined, and the prices of major agricultural products and non - ferrous metals showed mixed trends [16]. 3.2 Domestic Large - scale Asset Performance - **Domestic Stock Market**: From June 16th to June 20th, the geopolitical situation continued to affect equity assets, and most major broad - based A - share indexes declined. The average daily trading volume of the two markets decreased compared with the previous week. In terms of style, large - cap blue - chips were relatively more resilient. Among sectors, banks had the highest gains, while pharmaceuticals and textile and apparel underperformed. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.51% weekly [18]. - **Domestic Bond Market**: From June 16th to June 20th, the central bank's open - market operations had a net withdrawal of 799 billion yuan. The capital market remained stable overall. The bond market fluctuated strongly weekly. Generally, government bonds > credit bonds > corporate bonds [21]. - **Domestic Commodity Market**: The domestic commodity market rose overall. Among major commodity sectors, energy had the highest gains, while precious metals underperformed [22]. 3.3 Large - scale Asset Price Outlook - The market will continue to focus on the Middle - East situation in the short term. The price fluctuations of related large - scale assets, especially energy prices, may increase. It is necessary to closely monitor the situation [23].

Group 1 - The article discusses the potential influence of the Iranian threat to close the Strait of Hormuz on the oil market, indicating that the commodity market does not fully believe in the likelihood of such an event occurring [3] - U.S. President Trump is actively trying to calm the market by advocating for dialogue with Iran, aiming for a quick resolution to the tensions before the U.S. stock market opens [3] - There is a possibility that Iran may not completely cut off the Strait but instead maintain a prolonged state of harassment, which could create ongoing pressure in financial markets and intensify internal opposition in the U.S. [3] Group 2 - The article highlights that the end of June and early July is considered a "risk period" for dollar assets, suggesting caution for investors during this timeframe [5] - It emphasizes the importance of monitoring several industries that are building momentum, indicating potential investment opportunities [5]

Economic Overview - The internal momentum of the US economy is weakening, with the Atlanta Fed's GDPNOW model predicting a 0.4 percentage point decline in Q2 real GDP growth to 3.4% [2] - Personal consumption expenditure (PCE) growth has decreased by 0.6 percentage points to 1.9%, primarily due to a slowdown in the services sector [2] - Private investment growth (excluding inventory) has dropped by 0.8 percentage points to 0.4%, with significant contractions in real estate (-4.4%) and construction (-3.4%) [2] - The job market remains stable, with weekly initial jobless claims falling by 0.3 thousand to 245 thousand, aligning with seasonal levels [2] - The worsening situation in the Middle East is increasing inflationary pressures, as indicated by the Truflation daily inflation index rising by 8 basis points to 2.14% [2] Fiscal and Monetary Policy - Fiscal policy remains expansionary, with a weekly fiscal surplus of $18.5 billion, which is weaker than seasonal levels but stronger than historical averages [3] - The Federal Reserve maintained a wait-and-see stance during the June meeting, with the dot plot indicating that 7 out of 18 members do not expect rate cuts this year [3] Market Performance - Overseas markets showed muted performance last week, with the US dollar slightly rebounding and US Treasury yields fluctuating [4] - The US stock market was nearly flat, up 0.1%, with expectations that the most significant tariff impacts have passed, potentially leading to a renewed upward trend driven by corporate earnings resilience [4] - However, high valuations and increased tariffs may limit upward potential [4] - The strategy suggests maintaining a neutral position on US stocks with a balanced allocation [4] Chinese Economic Conditions - Domestic demand shows mixed signals, with strong automotive consumption but a slowdown in real estate transactions [6] - In June, average daily retail sales of passenger cars reached 48,000 units, a 17% year-on-year increase [7] - Real estate sales are declining, with new home transaction volumes in 30 major cities dropping by 8.6% year-on-year [7] - The land market is also cooling, with land supply and transaction volumes decreasing [7] External Demand and Trade - High-frequency data indicates a potential slowdown in China's export growth in June, with port cargo and container throughput growth rates declining [8] - Exports to the US may have seen some recovery, while exports to non-US regions are expected to decline from previous highs [8] Fiscal Performance - In May, fiscal revenue growth slowed, with public budget revenue increasing by only 0.1% year-on-year [9] - Tax revenue growth decreased to 0.6%, while non-tax revenue turned negative for the first time in 2024 [9] - Government spending growth was also slower, with a 2.6% increase year-on-year [9] Market Strategy - The bond market is showing strength, with short-term rates performing well due to a stable funding environment [10] - The A-share market experienced a slight decline, with uncertainties in corporate earnings and the need for further policy support for real estate and consumption [12] - The Hong Kong stock market is facing risks of correction, with high valuations and unstable fundamentals [12]

下周，全球巨变悄然上演。 当地时间21日，美国总统特朗普在其社交媒体"真实社交"上发文称，美国已完成对伊朗福尔多、纳坦兹 和伊斯法罕三处核设施的袭击。目前特朗普暂无进一步对伊朗采取军事行动的计划。 而就在前几天，《华尔街日报》曾报道"特朗普批准打击伊朗计划，但暂缓执行"，不过，随后被特朗普 19日在社交平台发文驳斥"《华尔街日报》根本不知道我对伊朗的想法"。 然而仅仅几天后，特朗普就对伊朗进行了军事打击。这一军事行动与此前两周的谈判预期形成鲜明对 比，标志着该地区安全和政治格局进入一个不可预测、且更加危险复杂的阶段，世界局势也更加"混 乱"。 对此，伊朗外交部22日发表声明，以最强烈措辞谴责美国对伊朗用于和平目的的核设施进行"野蛮军事 侵略"，表示这一侵略行径"公然且史无前例地违反《联合国宪章》和国际法基本原则"。 声明说，"好战和无法无天的"美国政府应该对"这一重大罪行造成的极其危险后果负全部责任"，再次表 明美国统治集团"根深蒂固的堕落和道德败坏"，以及对伊朗的极端敌意和仇恨。伊朗保留"全力抵抗美 国军事侵略及其流氓政权犯下的罪行、捍卫伊朗安全和国家利益"的权利。 投资者也正密切关注伊朗可能的反击措施，特 ...

Market Performance - The Israeli TA-125 index rose over 1%, reaching a historical high, while the TA-35 benchmark index increased by 1.2% before settling at a 0.7% gain by 17:05 [1] - The Saudi Tadawul All Share Index increased by 1%, the Kuwait Stock Exchange's Premier Market Index rose by 0.7%, and the Qatar benchmark index also saw a 0.7% increase, whereas the Egyptian index fell by 1.5% [2] Cryptocurrency Market - The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant downturn, with over 170,000 individuals liquidated in the past 24 hours according to Coinglass [3] - Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at $102,531.6, down 1.09%, Ethereum (ETH) at $2,269.12, down 6.79%, and other cryptocurrencies like SOL and XRP also saw declines [4] U.S. Military Actions - U.S. President Trump announced the complete destruction of three Iranian nuclear facilities, stating that the U.S. aims to eliminate Iran's nuclear capabilities [5] - Iran condemned the U.S. actions as "barbaric military aggression," asserting that it violates the UN Charter and international law [7] - Various countries, including Cuba, Venezuela, Iraq, and Pakistan, condemned the U.S. actions, emphasizing that they violate international law and could escalate regional conflicts [10][11][13][16] Iranian Response - Iran launched a new missile, the "Khyber," against Israel, which is believed to be the "Khoramshahr-4" long-range ballistic missile with a range of 2,000 kilometers and a payload of 1,500 kilograms [20][21]

Economic Indicators - The Conference Board reported that the Leading Economic Index (LEI) in the U.S. has declined for six consecutive months, with a 0.1% decrease in May, reaching 99.0 points, following a downward revision of a 1.4% drop in April [1][3] - The decline in LEI is attributed to multiple negative factors, including low consumer confidence, weak new orders, an increase in initial jobless claims, and a reduction in building permits [3][5] Market Reactions - Despite a temporary rebound in the stock market due to tariff rollbacks by Trump, the underlying weakness in the real economy remains evident, indicating that the stock market's performance is misleading [3][5] - The U.S. stock market showed mixed results, with the Dow Jones slightly up while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both fell, reflecting investor uncertainty about future economic conditions [7] Economic Outlook - The Conference Board predicts a significant slowdown in U.S. GDP growth to 1.6% by 2025, warning that ongoing tariff policies could exert further downward pressure by 2026 [3][5] - The current economic indicators suggest a systemic weakening of economic momentum rather than a short-term adjustment, with manufacturing orders declining and labor market loosening indicating a cautious outlook from businesses [5] Global Implications - The deterioration of U.S. economic indicators may signal the onset of a new wave of global turmoil, affecting emerging markets through capital outflows, currency pressures, and financial market volatility [8] - The interconnectedness of global supply chains means that demand weakness and rising financing costs will also impact manufacturing across the Eurasian continent [8]