Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market is experiencing adjustments, with the Hang Seng High Dividend Low Volatility Index down by 0.5% as of 13:55 [1] - The Hang Seng Dividend Low Volatility ETF (159545) continues to attract capital, with a net subscription of 25 million units after three consecutive days of net inflow [1] - Huatai Securities indicates that market risk appetite is expected to persist into August, although strong opposing assets may limit relative returns for high dividend sectors [1] Group 2 - The Hang Seng High Dividend Low Volatility Index consists of 50 liquid stocks within the Hong Kong Stock Connect that have a history of continuous dividends, moderate payout ratios, and low volatility, with the top three sectors being finance, energy, and real estate, accounting for nearly 60% [1] - The current dividend yield of the index is approximately 5.8% [1] - The management fee for the Hang Seng Dividend Low Volatility ETF (159545) is only 0.15% per year, providing a low-cost option for investors to gain exposure to the high dividend sector in Hong Kong stocks [1]

Core Insights - Germany's industrial output decreased by 1.9% month-on-month and 3.6% year-on-year in June 2025, reaching its lowest level since May 2020 [1] - The pharmaceutical sector significantly contributed to this decline, with an 11% month-on-month drop in output [1] - Other sectors such as machinery manufacturing and food production also performed poorly, with decreases of 5.3% and 6.3% respectively [1] - In contrast, the construction sector saw a month-on-month increase of 0.7%, and the energy sector grew by 3.1% [1] Industry Performance - The second quarter of 2025 recorded a 1.0% month-on-month decline in industrial output, attributed partly to a "pre-order effect" from businesses responding to earlier U.S. tariff announcements [1] - The negative impact of U.S. tariffs is expected to continue affecting the German industrial economy, hindering prospects for sustained recovery in the third quarter [1] - Additionally, June 2025 saw a month-on-month decline in new industrial orders in Germany, indicating ongoing challenges in the sector [1] - The German Federal Bank has warned that the high tariffs imposed by the U.S. will exert significant pressure on the German economy [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market is experiencing fluctuations, with the dividend sector showing resilience, particularly the Hang Seng High Dividend Low Volatility Index, which has seen a slight increase of 0.2% as of 11:00 AM [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The Hang Seng High Dividend Low Volatility Index includes 50 stocks with good liquidity, consistent dividends, moderate payout ratios, and low volatility, with the top three sectors being finance, energy, and real estate, accounting for nearly 60% of the index [1] - The index currently has a dividend yield of approximately 5.8% [1] Group 2: Investment Trends - The Hang Seng Dividend Low Volatility ETF (159545) has attracted significant capital, with over 1.5 billion yuan net inflow in the past month, bringing its total size to over 4 billion yuan, making it the largest among similar ETFs [1] - Huatai Securities indicates that the trend of market risk appetite is expected to continue into August, suggesting that while high dividend sectors may lack relative returns, some stable and potential high dividend stocks have become attractive due to their current yield value [1] Group 3: Cost Efficiency - The Hang Seng Dividend Low Volatility ETF (159545) offers one of the lowest management fees in the ETF market at 0.15% per year, facilitating low-cost investment in high dividend assets in the Hong Kong stock market [1]

8月5日，据达飞集团消息，达飞集团与道达尔能源近期签署协议，双方将各持股50%组建合资公司。据 介绍，这是航运公司首次与能源供应商合作建设运营液化天然气（LNG）加注设施。达飞与道达尔能 源的合资公司将在阿姆斯特丹-鹿特丹-安特卫普（ARA）地区提供一体化LNG加注供应服务。到2028 年，双方将联合部署并运营一艘2万立方米LNG加注船。根据新签署的长期协议，合资公司在2040年前 每年将最多向达飞供应36万吨LNG。 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the EU has incurred losses exceeding 1 trillion euros (approximately 8.3 trillion RMB) due to the termination of energy cooperation and reduction of bilateral trade with Russia [1][3] - The trade volume between the EU and Russia has drastically decreased from 417 billion euros in 2013 to nearly zero, indicating significant profit loss for the EU [3] - The refusal to cooperate with Russia has negatively impacted the competitiveness of the EU economy, with natural gas prices being four to five times higher than those in the US, and electricity prices two to three times higher [3] Group 2 - The EU has agreed on a new round of sanctions against Russia, which targets key sectors including banking, energy, and military industries, and aims to continue pressure until the end of the Russia-Ukraine conflict [4] - Russia's presidential press secretary stated that the country will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the new EU sanctions to minimize negative impacts, emphasizing that such unilateral measures are illegal and opposed by Russia [4] - Each new round of sanctions is described as a double-edged sword, suggesting that they may also have adverse effects on the countries imposing them [4]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The path for the US to achieve multi - dimensional strategic goals through tariff policies is clear, using tariffs not only as a trade protection tool but also to serve broader economic and geopolitical interests [3][4][5]. - The poor non - farm payroll data has led to a sharp increase in the market's expectation of a Fed rate cut, and the Fed's monetary policy decision is facing a dilemma [6][7][8]. - The July Politburo meeting in China adjusted the direction and intensity of economic policy stimulus, focusing on optimizing the economic structure and implementing effective policies [10][11][12]. - In terms of major asset directions, the US dollar is expected to fluctuate at a low level in the short term, gold is supported by safe - haven sentiment, A - shares are expected to have accelerated sector rotation, and the bond market will focus on "new - old differentiation" [14][15][16]. Summary by Directory 1. This Week's Macroeconomic Observation 1.1 The Path for the US to Achieve Multi - Dimensional Strategic Goals with Tariffs is Clear - As the August 1 deadline for Trump's tariff policy approached, the US White House announced a series of adjusted "reciprocal tariffs" with most new rates taking effect on August 7, providing a negotiation window for countries without trade agreements [3]. - The US uses differentiated tariff policies to achieve goals such as obtaining large - scale investment, procurement commitments, and market opening from trading partners, and guiding the global industrial chain layout [4][5]. - The US uses tariff negotiations to force Southeast Asian countries to make "strategic choices" in the global supply chain, aiming to weaken their industrial chain connection with China [5]. 1.2 Non - farm Payrolls Disappoint, Fed Rate Cut Expectations Soar - Since April, the market's reaction to "reciprocal tariffs" has gradually diminished, and in August, the market's focus shifted to the Fed's rate - cut process [6]. - The sharp downward revision of non - farm payroll data on Friday led to a sharp increase in the market's expectation of a Fed rate cut in September, and the Fed's monetary policy decision is in a dilemma [6][7][8]. - Trump's acceptance of Fed Governor Kugler's resignation may further boost the market's expectation of a Fed rate cut in September [9]. 1.3 The July Politburo Meeting: Optimize the Economic Structure and Implement Existing Policies - In the first half of 2025, China's economy showed strong resilience, and the Politburo meeting adjusted the description of the economic situation and the direction of policy stimulus [10]. - In the second half of 2025, policies should maintain macro - policy continuity, "implement and refine" effective policies, and focus on structural and supply - side issues such as "anti - involution" on the supply side and "releasing consumption potential" on the demand side [11][12]. 1.4 Major Asset Directions - The US dollar index is expected to fluctuate at a low level in the short term due to concerns about the US economic recession and increased expectations of a Fed rate cut [14][15]. - Gold is expected to be supported by safe - haven sentiment in the short term and is in a bull market cycle in the long term [15]. - A - shares are expected to have accelerated sector rotation, and the valuation center is expected to rise due to policy and tax factors [15][16]. - The bond market will focus on "new - old differentiation" in the short term due to the tax policy change [16]. 2. Domestic Key Events and Important Economic Data - The Politburo meeting emphasized maintaining policy continuity and stability, and promoting domestic and international double - circulation [17]. - The decision to hold the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee in October was made, and it will study the formulation of the 15th Five - Year Plan [17]. - The interest income of newly - issued bonds will be subject to VAT starting from August 8, 2025 [17]. - The parenting subsidy policy was implemented, and the budget was about 90 billion yuan [17]. - The manufacturing PMI in July declined, and the non - manufacturing and composite PMIs also decreased [17]. - From January to June 2025, the profits of industrial enterprises above designated size decreased by 1.8%, with different trends in different industries [17]. - Policies were introduced to promote investment, consumption, and the development of various industries, and measures were taken to "anti - involute" the market [17][18]. - The China - US tariff suspension period is expected to be extended, and China's trade with Central and Eastern European countries reached a record high in the first half of the year [18]. 3. Overseas Key Events and Important Economic Data - The Fed kept rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive meeting, but two voting members supported a rate cut, and Powell cooled market expectations of a September rate cut [19]. - US core PCE inflation heated up in June, and the second - quarter GDP growth rate exceeded expectations [19]. - The US made a series of tariff policy adjustments, including delaying the effective date, setting different tariff rates for different countries, and suspending the minimum tax - free treatment for low - value goods [20][21]. - The EU reached a trade agreement with the US, including a 15% tariff and a 60 - billion - dollar investment in the US [20]. - Other countries such as Germany, Japan, and South Korea also had important economic events and policy decisions [19][20][21]. 4. Next Week's Key Data/Events - Next week, important economic data will be released in China, the US, and the eurozone, including PMI, PPI, CPI, and unemployment data [22].

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Stock Market Performance - In July 2025, global stock markets rose, with the KOSPI increasing by over 5%, and the NASDAQ rising nearly 4%[4] - The Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng Tech Index both saw monthly gains of nearly 3%[4] Hong Kong Stock Sector Performance - The healthcare sector surged by 22.8%, while the industrial and energy sectors also performed well with increases of 9.9% and 9.7% respectively[8] - The overall performance of the Hang Seng industry indices showed positive growth across all sectors in July 2025[8] IPO and Financing Overview - In July 2025, the Hong Kong IPO market saw 9 new listings, raising approximately HKD 17.63 billion, with a first-day loss rate of only 22.2%[13] - The major sectors for IPO financing included TMT, finance, consumer, and healthcare[13] - A total of 86 companies announced share placements in July, expected to raise around HKD 40.89 billion, primarily in the healthcare, TMT, and real estate sectors[13] U.S. Economic Indicators - The U.S. labor market remains resilient, with initial jobless claims dropping to 217,000, marking a six-week decline[15] - Despite weak home sales, the median home price increased by 1.97% year-on-year, indicating price stability in the real estate market[15] China Economic Policies - China continues to implement policies to combat "involution," with new regulations in various sectors including agriculture and healthcare[16] - The Yarlung Tsangpo River hydropower project has commenced, with a total investment of approximately CNY 1.2 trillion[16] - The AI industry is receiving new catalysts, with the government advocating for global cooperation in AI governance[16] Market Outlook - The U.S. economy shows resilience, with the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates between 4.25% and 4.50%[18] - The Hong Kong market is expected to maintain an upward trend, supported by favorable domestic policies and improved U.S.-China relations[18] - Investment focus is recommended on technology assets, consumer sectors, and stable dividend-paying stocks[18]

Summary of Key Points Agreements Reached - The UK has reduced the baseline tariff from 25% to 10%, with exemptions for automotive and aerospace products, while negotiations continue on steel, aluminum, and digital services tax [1] - Vietnam has lowered the baseline tariff from 46% to 20%, with a 40% punitive tariff on goods transshipped to the US, and has committed to zero tariffs on all US goods [1] - Indonesia has decreased tariffs from 32% to 19%, eliminating tariffs on 99% of US goods and addressing non-tariff barriers [1] - The Philippines has reduced tariffs from 20% to 19%, with commitments to open markets and zero tariffs, alongside enhanced military cooperation [1] - Japan has lowered the baseline tariff from 25% to 15%, becoming the first major economy to secure lower tariffs for the automotive sector, and has pledged $550 billion in investments in the US [1] Additional Agreements - The EU has reduced the baseline tariff from 30% to 15%, covering various products while exempting certain items, and has committed to $600 billion in investments and $750 billion in energy product purchases from the US [2] - South Korea has lowered the baseline tariff from 25% to 15%, with commitments of $350 billion in investments and $100 billion in energy purchases from the US, while maintaining original rates on semiconductors and steel [2] Agreements Not Reached - Canada faces a potential 35% tariff if no agreement is reached by August 1, with ongoing negotiations described as "intense" [3] - Mexico is at risk of a 30% tariff, with discussions between the US and Mexican presidents planned as the deadline approaches [3] - India is facing a 25% tariff starting August 1, with additional unspecified penalties, while seeking a reciprocal agreement with the US [3] - Australia currently has a 10% baseline tariff, which may rise to 15%-20%, with no recent updates on negotiations [3] - Brazil is set to face a 50% tariff starting August 6, with certain products exempted, while the Brazilian president expresses willingness for constructive dialogue [3]

Group 1 - The U.S. will impose a 50% tariff on imported copper semi-finished products and high-copper-content derivatives starting from August 1 [1] Group 2 - South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung confirmed a trade agreement with the U.S., which includes a $350 billion investment, with $150 billion allocated specifically for shipbuilding cooperation [2] - The trade agreement aims to eliminate uncertainties in South Korea's export environment and supports Korean companies in entering the U.S. market across various sectors [2] - The U.S. will reduce tariffs on South Korean automobiles to 15%, while South Korea will not further open its rice and beef markets [2] Group 3 - President Trump announced a "comprehensive" trade agreement with South Korea, which includes a $350 billion investment for U.S.-controlled projects and a commitment to purchase $100 billion worth of liquefied natural gas or other energy products [3] - The agreement stipulates that South Korea will open its market to U.S. products, including automobiles, trucks, and agricultural products, while the U.S. will not face tariffs [3]