Investment Rating - The report suggests a cautious outlook for the US stock market, predicting continued volatility and a downward trend until late March or early April 2025, with a focus on sectors such as healthcare, consumer services, traditional telecommunications, and utilities [6][14]. Core Insights - The US stock market is facing significant pressure due to uncertainties surrounding tariffs and economic indicators that have fallen short of expectations, leading to a potential rotation of funds out of the market [6][14]. - The report highlights the resilience of the US labor market, as indicated by an increase in job vacancies and resignation rates, which may alleviate recession fears [6][26]. - The copper industry is expected to see price increases due to anticipated tariffs on imports, which could create supply shortages in the US market [14][26]. - The pharmaceutical sector is poised for valuation recovery, supported by government policies aimed at optimizing drug pricing and promoting innovative drug development [14][19]. Summary by Sections US Market Dynamics - The US stock market has retraced all gains since the Federal Reserve's rate cuts in September 2024, with consumer discretionary and industrial sectors facing significant impacts from tariff uncertainties [6][14]. - Major US indices experienced declines, with the Dow Jones dropping 1.14% and the S&P 500 down 0.76% [8][10]. European Market Dynamics - European markets also faced declines, with the Stoxx 600 index down 1.7%, driven by concerns over economic growth and tariff announcements from the US [10][14]. Asian Market Dynamics - The Asian markets showed mixed results, with the Thai market gaining 0.9%, while other markets like the Philippines and Singapore experienced declines [21][22]. Sector Performance - In the US, the industrial sector was notably affected by tariff announcements, leading to a 1.54% drop in the industrial index [10][14]. - In the Hong Kong market, sectors such as consumer goods and technology showed positive performance, with notable gains in companies like China Resources Beverage [10][11]. Individual Company Insights - Snowflake reported better-than-expected revenue performance, with AI products contributing to growth, and the company is viewed positively for its long-term investment potential [8][19]. - The copper sector is recommended for investment due to expected price increases driven by tariff-related supply constraints, with specific companies like Zijin Mining and Luoyang Molybdenum highlighted [14][19].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Recommended (Maintain)" [1] Core Insights - The report highlights that the recent decline in oil prices is expected to elevate the profit margins for the aviation sector, with Brent oil prices dropping below $70 per barrel and WTI prices below $67 per barrel [8] - The report suggests that if oil prices remain low, it could lead to cost savings of approximately 4-5 billion yuan for major airlines, equivalent to a ticket price reduction of about 3%-4% [8] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring supply-demand dynamics and macroeconomic conditions to ensure that the benefits of lower oil prices translate into profits for the airlines [13] Summary by Sections Weekly Focus - The focus of the week is on the accelerated decline in oil prices, which is expected to enhance the profit margins for the aviation industry [6] Industry Data Tracking (2025.03.02 - 03.08) Aviation High-Frequency Data Tracking - Domestic flight volume for the period was 81,367 flights, with a daily average of 11,624 flights, down 10.07% week-on-week and 7.47% year-on-year [10] - Domestic passenger volume reached 11.0615 million, down 12.05% week-on-week and 4.17% year-on-year [11] - The average full ticket price decreased by 4.76% week-on-week and 3.39% year-on-year [11] - The domestic passenger load factor was 83.18%, an increase of 3.73 percentage points year-on-year [12] - International passenger volume reached 1.315 million, down 5.27% week-on-week but up 26.01% year-on-year [14] Express Delivery High-Frequency Data Tracking - For the week of February 24 to March 2, the average daily express delivery volume was approximately 534 million pieces, with a delivery volume of about 541 million pieces, showing a slight decrease of 0.56% and an increase of 0.05% respectively compared to the previous week [19] - Year-to-date (January 1 to March 2), the average daily express delivery volume was approximately 488 million pieces, up 37.41% year-on-year [20] Shipping High-Frequency Data Tracking - The BDI index for the international dry bulk market was 1,263 points, up 17% week-on-week [51] - The CCFI index for the international container shipping market decreased by 3% week-on-week, while the SCFI index fell by 5% [51] - The VLCC-TCE rate for oil shipping was $39,359 per day, down 1% week-on-week [52] Recent Key Reports - The report includes a recommended investment portfolio consisting of companies such as COSCO Shipping Energy, Shandong Hi-Speed, and China Eastern Airlines, among others [5]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - Achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 requires a fundamental transformation of society from a fossil fuel-centric model to a highly renewable and electrified energy system [4][10] - The aviation and shipping sectors are particularly challenging to decarbonize, necessitating the use of low-carbon fuels such as biofuels and synthetic fuels, which have higher energy densities than hydrogen and electricity [4][5] - Deloitte forecasts that CO2 emissions from aviation will stabilize before 2030 and decrease by approximately 75% by 2050, while shipping is expected to achieve nearly net-zero emissions by 2050, with a reduction of 95% [5][52] Summary by Sections 1. Achieving Net-Zero Emissions Requires Significant Low-Carbon Fuels - To limit global warming to 1.5°C, net-zero emissions must be achieved by 2050, necessitating a shift from fossil fuels to renewable and electrified energy systems [13] - Heavy industries and transportation sectors, particularly aviation and shipping, require high energy density fuels, making low-carbon fuels essential [15][16] 2. Last Mile Decarbonization: Aviation and Shipping - Both sectors must transition to lower greenhouse gas emission transport modes and improve operational efficiencies to reduce fuel consumption [25] - Aviation is projected to see a 2.5x increase in total transport volume from 2023 to 2050, driven by economic growth and increased connectivity [27] 2.1 Aviation Decarbonization - Aviation's CO2 emissions are expected to remain stable until 2030 and then drop to 240 million tons by 2050, a 75% reduction from current levels [30][35] - Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is projected to account for 70% of aviation energy consumption by 2050, with synthetic kerosene becoming a major low-carbon fuel source [30][35] 2.2 Shipping Decarbonization - Shipping is projected to grow at nearly 2% annually until 2050, with low-carbon fuels like methanol and ammonia expected to account for 70% of fuel consumption by that year [42][46] - The shipping sector's energy intensity is expected to decrease significantly due to efficiency improvements and the adoption of low-carbon fuels [44] 3. Unlocking the Decarbonization Potential of Synthetic Fuels - Synthetic fuels are anticipated to play a crucial role in decarbonizing aviation and shipping, with a projected need for 150 million tons of sustainable hydrogen and 700 million tons of climate-neutral CO2 by 2050 [5][6] - The production of synthetic fuels requires substantial clean electricity, estimated at 10,000 TWh, which exceeds current global renewable energy generation [6][7] 4. Call to Action - Policymakers must create a supportive regulatory framework and provide economic incentives to facilitate the transition to low-carbon fuels [12] - Collaboration among stakeholders, including fuel suppliers, manufacturers, and infrastructure providers, is essential for the successful adoption of synthetic fuels [12][10]