Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints No information provided. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Global Asset Market Performance - **10 - Year Treasury Yields**: On August 18, 2025, the 10 - year Treasury yields in the US, UK, France, etc. were 4.334%, 4.737%, 3.447% respectively. The latest changes ranged from - 0.033 (Italy) to 0.041 (UK), weekly changes from - 0.004 (Japan) to 0.173 (UK), monthly changes from - 0.126 (Switzerland) to 0.155 (France), and annual changes from - 0.274 (Japan) to 0.760 (UK) [2]. - **2 - Year Treasury Yields**: On August 18, 2025, the 2 - year Treasury yields in the US, UK, Germany, etc. were 3.740%, 3.959%, 1.956% respectively. The latest changes ranged from - 0.024 (Australia) to 0.070 (US), weekly changes from - 0.200 (US) to 0.186 (Italy), monthly changes from - 0.703 (Italy) to 0.553 (Japan), and annual changes showed various trends [2]. - **Exchange Rates**: On August 18, 2025, the US dollar - to - emerging - economy currency exchange rates such as South African rand, Brazilian real, etc. had different values. The latest changes ranged from - 0.69% (Russian ruble) to 0.65% (South African rand), weekly changes from - 2.35% (South African rand) to 0.38% (South Korean won), monthly changes from - 8.22% (Thai baht) to 0.77% (South Korean won), and annual changes also varied [2]. - **Stock Indices**: On August 18, 2025, major global stock indices like the Dow Jones, S&P 500, etc. had different closing values. The latest changes ranged from - 0.50% (Mexican index) to 0.21% (Nasdaq), weekly changes from - 0.18% (UK index) to 8.70% (Spanish index), monthly changes from 8.78% (Mexican index) to 44.46% (Spanish index), and annual changes also showed different trends [2]. - **Credit Bond Indices**: The latest changes in credit bond indices ranged from - 0.08% to 0.08%, weekly changes from - 0.06% to 0.56%, monthly changes from - 0.13% to 2.43%, and annual changes from 4.84% to 15.88% [2][3] Stock Index Futures Trading Data - **Index Performance**: The closing prices of A - shares, CSI 300, SSE 50, ChiNext, and CSI 500 were 3728.03, 4239.41, 2838.87, 2606.20, and 6668.17 respectively, with daily changes of 0.85%, 0.88%, 0.21%, 2.84%, and 1.52% [4]. - **Valuation**: The PE (TTM) of CSI 300, SSE 50, CSI 500, S&P 500, and German DAX were 13.54, 11.56, 31.94, 27.34, and 20.08 respectively, with环比 changes of 0.08, 0.04, 0.37, 0.00, and - 0.04 [4]. - **Risk Premium**: The 1/PE - 10 - year interest rate of S&P 500 and German DAX were - 0.68 and 2.22 respectively, with环比 changes of - 0.02 and 0.04 [4]. - **Fund Flows**: The latest values of fund flows in A - shares, main board, SME board, ChiNext, and CSI 300 were 78.73, - 179.13, N/A, 216.70, and 110.91 respectively, and the 5 - day average values were - 306.54, - 333.88, N/A, 26.76, and 51.22 [4]. - **Trading Volume**: The latest trading volumes of Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets, CSI 300, SSE 50, SME board, and ChiNext were 27641.63, 6353.66, 1621.58, 5485.68, and 8295.86 respectively, with环比 changes of 5195.51, 1166.79, 199.53, 1082.87, and 1773.47 [4]. - **Main Contract Basis**: The basis of IF, IH, and IC were - 1.61, 9.53, and - 60.17 respectively, with basis ratios of - 0.04%, 0.34%, and - 0.90% [4] Treasury Bond Futures Trading Data - **Closing Prices**: The closing prices of T00, TF00, T01, and TF01 were 108.015, 105.455, 107.865, and 105.380 respectively, with daily changes of 0.00% [5]. - **Funding Rates**: The R001, R007, and SHIBOR - 3M were 1.5037%, 1.5030%, and 1.5490% respectively, with daily changes of 1.00 BP, 1.00 BP, and 0.00 BP [5]

Group 1 - In July, banks in China settled foreign exchange transactions amounting to 16,700 billion yuan and sold 15,070 billion yuan, indicating a continued surplus in foreign exchange settlement and sales [1] - For the first seven months of the year, banks cumulatively settled 98,835 billion yuan and sold 99,020 billion yuan, with total foreign exchange income at 326,705 billion yuan and payments at 318,116 billion yuan [1] - The foreign exchange market in China has remained stable, with a slight increase in the settlement rate and a stable sales rate, reflecting a stable market expectation and active trading [1] Group 2 - In July, the net inflow of funds from goods trade increased by 33%, maintaining a high level, while net outflows from service trade and investment income rose by 34% and 7% respectively, primarily due to seasonal factors such as summer travel and corporate dividend payments [1] - The international foreign exchange market has experienced increased volatility, with the dollar index rebounding and then retreating, leading to adjustments in non-dollar currencies [1] - The cross-border capital flow has remained generally stable, with non-bank sectors' cross-border income and expenditure at historically high levels, indicating a balanced income and expenditure situation [1]

Core Insights - The foreign exchange market in China showed a robust performance in July, with a settlement surplus of 22.8 billion USD, indicating market resilience and stability [1][3][4] Group 1: Market Performance - In July, banks settled 233.6 billion USD and sold 210.8 billion USD, resulting in a settlement surplus of 22.8 billion USD [1] - The settlement and sales volumes increased by 12% and 16% respectively compared to the previous month, maintaining a surplus trend [3] - The cross-border income and expenditure of non-bank sectors reached historical highs, reflecting a balanced state of receipts and payments [5] Group 2: Market Expectations - Market participants exhibited rational behavior, with a slight increase in settlement willingness and stable sales willingness, supporting stable market expectations [4] - The active trading environment indicates enhanced confidence among various market participants despite increased volatility in the international foreign exchange market [4] Group 3: Cross-Border Capital Flows - The cross-border capital flow remained stable, with a slight deficit of 0.077 billion USD in July, indicating no significant inflow or outflow [5] - The net inflow from goods trade increased by 33% month-on-month, showcasing strong performance in foreign trade and improved international competitiveness [5] - Cumulative surplus of 119.5 billion USD in cross-border receipts and payments over the first seven months further confirms the stability and sustainability of capital flows [5]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the shifting stance of the Federal Reserve from a hawkish to a dovish approach, indicating a potential for interest rate cuts, which could significantly impact the foreign exchange market and create opportunities for non-USD currencies [1][2]. Group 1: Federal Reserve Policy Shift - The Federal Reserve is transitioning from a high interest rate environment aimed at controlling inflation to signaling potential interest rate cuts, with futures markets indicating nearly an 80% probability of a rate cut in September and possibly two 25 basis point cuts within the year [2][5]. - The shift from hawkish to dovish policy is expected to weaken the dollar's high-interest rate advantage, leading to downward pressure on its value [2][3]. Group 2: Impact on Non-USD Currencies - Major non-USD currencies such as the Euro, British Pound, and Japanese Yen are gaining momentum against the dollar as the latter's appeal diminishes [3][4]. - Emerging market currencies are experiencing relief as financing pressures ease alongside the weakening dollar, allowing for a temporary recovery in their exchange rates [4]. Group 3: Trading Strategies - Strategy 1 involves trend-following by focusing on long positions in major non-USD currency pairs like EUR/USD and GBP/USD, with specific technical levels identified for entry and exit [5][6]. - Strategy 2 suggests a carry trade approach, where traders go long on high-yield currencies (e.g., Mexican Peso, New Zealand Dollar) while shorting currencies expected to face rate cuts [7]. - Strategy 3 emphasizes volatility trading around key economic data releases and Federal Reserve announcements, which are likely to cause significant price movements [9][10]. Group 4: Market Dynamics and Risk Management - The article highlights that a weak dollar does not guarantee a linear decline, as market corrections and geopolitical events may lead to temporary rebounds [11]. - It stresses the importance of independent assessments of currency strength based on central bank policies and economic fundamentals, along with strict risk management practices [11].

Core Insights - In July, banks in China settled foreign exchange transactions amounting to 233.6 billion USD and sold 210.8 billion USD, indicating a stable foreign exchange market despite increased volatility in international currency markets [1][1][1] - The foreign exchange market in China maintained a surplus of 22.8 billion USD in July, with bank settlements and sales increasing by 12% and 16% respectively compared to the previous month [1][1][1] Group 1 - The foreign exchange market showed stable operations with active trading, as evidenced by a slight increase in the settlement rate and stable sales rate among enterprises and individuals [1][1][1] - Cross-border capital flows remained stable, with non-bank sectors' income and expenditure reaching historical highs, indicating a balanced inflow and outflow [1][1][1] - Net inflow from goods trade increased by 33% month-on-month, maintaining a high operational level [1][1][1] Group 2 - The steady progress of high-quality economic development in China, along with the increasing resilience of the foreign exchange market, is expected to support the stable operation of the foreign exchange market [1][1][1]

Core Insights - The foreign exchange market in China has maintained stable operations despite increased volatility in the international currency market, with a notable rebound and subsequent decline in the US dollar index [1] Group 1: Market Performance - In July, the scale of bank foreign exchange settlement and sales increased by 12% and 16% respectively, continuing a surplus trend with a total scale of 22.8 billion USD [1] - The exchange rate for enterprises and individuals showed a slight increase in settlement rates while the sales rates remained stable, indicating stable market expectations and active trading [1] Group 2: Cross-Border Capital Flows - Cross-border income and expenditure for non-bank sectors reached historical highs in July, with a balanced income and expenditure [1] - Net inflow of funds from goods trade increased by 33% month-on-month, maintaining a high level, while net outflows from service trade and investment income rose by 34% and 7% respectively, primarily due to seasonal factors such as summer travel and corporate dividend payouts [1] Group 3: Economic Support - The steady progress of high-quality economic development in China, along with the increasing resilience of the foreign exchange market, is expected to provide strong support for the stable operation of the foreign exchange market [1]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Report's Core View No clear core view presented in the given content. The report mainly shows the performance data of global asset markets. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Global Asset Market Performance - **10 - Year Treasury Yields**: On August 14, 2025, the 10 - year Treasury yields of major economies varied. For example, the US was 4.286%, the UK was 4.639%. The latest changes, weekly changes, monthly changes, and annual changes also differed among countries. For instance, the US had a latest change of 0.051, a weekly change of 0.035, a monthly change of - 0.167, and an annual change of 0.393 [3]. - **2 - Year Treasury Yields**: The 2 - year Treasury yields of major economies on August 14, 2025, were as follows: the US was 3.720, the UK was 3.904. The changes in different time - spans were also provided, such as the US having a latest change of - 0.040, a weekly change of 0.000, a monthly change of - 0.160, and an annual change not fully shown [3]. - **Exchange Rates**: The US dollar's exchange rates against major emerging economies' currencies on August 14, 2025, were presented, like 5.417 against the South African zar. The latest, weekly, monthly, and annual changes were given, e.g., the South African zar had a latest change of - 0.14%, a weekly change of - 2.32%, a monthly change of - 4.34% [3]. - **Stock Indices**: On August 14, 2025, major economies' stock indices had different values. For example, the Dow Jones was 6468.540, the S&P 500 was 44911.260. The latest, weekly, monthly, and annual changes were also provided, such as the Dow Jones having a latest change of 0.03%, a weekly change of 2.03%, a monthly change of 23.44%, and an annual change not fully shown [3]. - **Credit Bond Indices**: The credit bond indices of different regions and types had various changes. For example, the emerging economies' investment - grade credit bond index had a latest change of - 0.28%, a weekly change of 0.05%, a monthly change of 1.74%, and an annual change of 4.89% [4]. Stock Index Futures Trading Data - **Index Performance**: The closing prices and percentage changes of A - shares, CSI 300, SSE 50, ChiNext, and CSI 500 were presented. For example, the closing price of A - shares was 3666.44 with a - 0.46% change [5]. - **Valuation**: The PE (TTM) and their环比 changes of CSI 300, SSE 50, CSI 500, S&P 500, and German DAX were given. For example, the PE (TTM) of CSI 300 was 13.42 with a 0.00环比 change [5]. - **Risk Premium**: The risk premiums (1/PE - 10 interest rate) and their环比 changes of some indices were provided, such as the S&P 500 having a risk premium of - 0.64 with a - 0.05环比 change [5]. - **Fund Flow**: The latest values and 5 - day average values of fund flows for A - shares, main board, SME board, ChiNext, and CSI 300 were shown. For example, the latest fund flow of A - shares was - 1980.11 [5]. - **Trading Volume**: The latest trading volumes and环比 changes of Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets, CSI 300, SSE 50, SME board, and ChiNext were presented. For example, the latest trading volume of Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets was 22792.09 with a 1282.72环比 change [5]. - **Main Contract Premium/Discount**: The basis and percentage of premium/discount of IF, IH, and IC were given. For example, the basis of IF was - 9.51 with a - 0.23% magnitude [5]. Treasury Futures Trading Data - The closing prices and percentage changes of Treasury futures T00, TF00, T01, TF01 were presented. For example, the closing price of T00 was 108.325 with a 0.01% change [6]. - The money market's capital interest rates (R001, R007, SHIBOR - 3M) and their daily changes (BP) were provided. For example, R001 was 1.3518% with a - 12.00 BP daily change [6].

Group 1 - The euro/dollar exchange rate has shown a slight increase, reaching 1.1654 with a gain of 0.06% as of the latest report [1] - The steepening of the European yield curve is attributed to the Dutch pension reform and trader arbitrage, rather than inflation concerns, presenting an opportunity for euro bulls and bond arbitrage [1] - The volatility of the euro swap curve has increased, particularly in the long end, indicating potential for further fluctuations in the coming months [1] Group 2 - The 10-year and 30-year swap curves in the Netherlands are expected to steepen further as large pension funds prepare for their transition by January 1, 2026, with the current spread reaching a new high since 2021 [2] - The current inflation outlook is dominated by downside risks, making it unlikely for an interest rate hike narrative to emerge in the short term [2] - Technical analysis indicates that the euro against the dollar has resistance at 1.1730 and 1.1789, with support levels at 1.1590 and 1.1528 [2]

Core Points - US stock futures fell by approximately 0.1%, while major European indices opened mostly higher [1][11] - The Japanese stock market declined, with the Nikkei 225 index down by 1.4% and the Topix index down by 1.1% [3] - The US Treasury yields mostly decreased, with both 2-year and 10-year yields down by over 1 basis point [4] - The British GDP for Q2 exceeded expectations with a growth of 0.3%, reducing the likelihood of further rate cuts [5] - Oil prices saw a slight increase, with WTI crude rising over 0.4% to above $62.20 [8][18] - Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced significant gains, with Bitcoin rising over 2% to above $121,800 and Ethereum rising over 3% to above $47,700 [9][10] Market Reactions - The US dollar index initially fell by nearly 0.2% but later turned to an increase [4][12] - The Japanese yen appreciated by approximately 0.7%, marking its largest gain in nearly two weeks [1] - Gold prices remained stable, with spot gold slightly up by over 0.2% [6][15] - Silver prices showed minimal movement, with spot silver remaining flat [7]

周四（8月14日）亚盘早盘，英镑兑美元暂报1.3572，涨幅0.06%，昨日收盘报1.3564。英镑兑美元升至 近三周高点。Convera策略师指出，英美央行政策预期分化是主要推动因素。 英镑兑美元已突破短期下降趋势线，并稳守在1.3480上方。MACD指标持续放大红柱，RSI位于60上 方，显示多头动能增强。若价格能有效突破1.3580阻力位，将有望进一步上行至1.3620；反之，若跌回 1.3450下方，可能重新测试1.3400支撑。短期技术形态倾向于震荡偏多，数据面将成为驱动价格突破的 关键因素。 英国7月就业数据降幅小于预期，强化了英央行对降息的谨慎立场。而美国7月通胀低于预期，使市场对 美联储9月降息预期升温。利率期货显示，市场预计美联储到12月将累计降息61个基点，而英央行仅降 息17个基点。分析师认为英镑可能进一步测试1.36美元，但需等待今日英国GDP数据公布。 ...