Core Viewpoint - The appointment of Zhu Haibin as the Assistant President (Economic Research) of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is a significant development, indicating a focus on macroeconomic and financial stability research in Hong Kong [3][5]. Group 1: Appointment Details - Zhu Haibin will officially take up the role on October 1, 2025, following the recommendation of the HKMA's governing committee [3]. - His appointment comes after the resignation of Zhang Liling, who left the position for personal reasons [6]. Group 2: Background of Zhu Haibin - Zhu Haibin holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Management from Peking University, a Master's degree in Economics from the People's Bank of China, and a PhD in Economics from Duke University [5]. - He has extensive experience in economic research, particularly in macroeconomic and financial stability policy research for Mainland China and Hong Kong [5]. - Prior to joining HKMA, Zhu served as Managing Director and Chief Economist for China at JPMorgan Chase, and he has also worked as a senior economist at the Bank for International Settlements [5]. Group 3: HKMA Overview - The HKMA was established on April 1, 1993, through the merger of the Exchange Fund and the Office of the Commissioner of Banking [6]. - Its main functions include maintaining monetary stability under the linked exchange rate system, promoting the stability and soundness of the banking system, and supporting Hong Kong's status as an international financial center [6].

Core Insights - The article discusses the ongoing depreciation of the US dollar, which has fallen 8% since early 2025, and predicts that this trend will continue, suggesting that hedging against dollar exchange rate risks is more effective than simply selling dollar-denominated assets [1][4]. Group 1: Dollar Depreciation Trends - Since early 2025, the dollar has depreciated by 10% against developed market currencies and 8% on a trade-weighted basis [1]. - Historical data shows that during periods of dollar weakness, asset performance can vary significantly, with US equities often rising but underperforming compared to overseas markets [2]. Group 2: Macro Drivers of Dollar Movement - Goldman Sachs identifies three main factors influencing dollar trends: "US growth," "US monetary policy," and "non-US/risk premium" [3]. - Concerns about US growth typically lead to simultaneous declines in the dollar and US equities, while dovish Fed policy expectations weaken the dollar and lower US yields [3]. Group 3: Investment Strategies - The report suggests that reducing exposure to US assets may be reasonable if the dollar continues to weaken, with emerging market assets likely to benefit [4]. - The analysis indicates that hedging against currency risks in US equities may be more compelling than reducing allocations to US stocks, as returns after hedging during dollar weakness periods have been comparable to global markets [4].

Core Insights - The credit strategist at Goldman Sachs indicates that there are sufficient sources of downside risk, suggesting that it is prudent to maintain some hedging strategies within investment portfolios [1] Economic Outlook - Economic growth may unexpectedly decline further, which could lead to a significant drop in long-term bond yields [1] - There is a possibility that disinflationary pressures may fade, contributing to the overall economic uncertainty [1] - Concerns regarding the independence of the Federal Reserve may resurface, adding to the potential risks in the market [1]

Group 1 - Hedge funds are maintaining a cautious stance, continuing to sell U.S. stocks for four consecutive weeks, particularly in the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors, at the fastest pace in a year [1] - Retail investors have been net buyers of stocks for 23 consecutive trading days, contrasting with the cautious approach of hedge funds [1] - The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged, with Chairman Powell emphasizing the need for more time to assess the impact of tariffs on inflation before easing policies [1] Group 2 - Hedge funds reduced stock exposure and increased short positions in late March ahead of expected tariff announcements, a strategy that proved wise as global markets outperformed U.S. markets [2] - Despite missing the recent market rally, hedge funds have avoided significant losses by lowering leverage in advance, allowing them to sidestep forced participation in rebounds [2] - As of June, hedge funds' performance was flat, with a return rate of 7.8%, ranking in the 72nd percentile for the past six months since January 2000 [4] Group 3 - Seasonal patterns indicate that August and September are typically the worst-performing months of the year, which, combined with high valuations and tariff pressures, could pose challenges for the S&P 500 index [5] - Historical data shows that these two months perform particularly poorly during the first year of a presidential term, suggesting potential difficulties ahead before a strong year-end rally [5]

周五，美国劳工统计局公布的数据显示，美国7月季调后非农就业人口录得7.3万人，低于市场预期的11万人，为去年10月以来最小增幅。 美国劳工统计局表示，5月和6月非农就业人数合计下修25.8万人。5月份非农新增就业人数从14.4万人修正至1.9万人；6月份非农新增就业人数从14.7万人修 正至1.4万人。 美国7月失业率录得4.2%，较上月回升，符合市场预期。美国7月平均时薪年率录得3.9%，为3月以来新高，市场预期为3.8%。 美国非农数据公布后，现货黄金触及3330美元/盎司，美元指数短线下挫约40点。非美货币集体走高，英镑兑美元短线拉升70余点，欧元兑美元短线拉升约 90点，美元兑日元短线下挫约110点。 持续更新中…… 机构分析指出，平均时薪并没有传达太多信息。一年多来，收入增长了3.9%，快于通货膨胀，这意味着工人的购买力在上升。考虑到过去两个月的大幅向 下修正，过去三个月的就业人数平均只增加了3.5万人。这无疑是自2020年疫情爆发以来最弱的招聘速度。 需要注意的是，劳动参与率正在下降。劳动力数量连续第二个月出现萎缩，这不是一个好兆头。尽管有很多人退出了就业市场，但7月份的失业率却上升 了，这一事实 ...

智通财经APP获悉，瑞银全球投资银行部副主席及亚洲企业客户部联席主管李镇国指，预料今年香港 IPO发行量能超过2000亿港元。 另外，新修订的最低40%配售份额，也确保上市定价机制及有广泛和足够机构投资者参与上市发行，确 保稳定的长期后市稳定表现。据港交所优化新股市场定价及公开市场规定，将于8月4日生效。 8月1日，香港联交所就优化首次公开招股市场定价及公开市场规定的咨询文件刊发咨询总结。对此，李 镇国指出，香港联交所宣布的强化IPO价格机制和公开市场要求，无疑将继续提升香港作为发行人主要 上市地之一的吸引力和竞争力。这修订会继续加强全球企业选择香港最为上市地点。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Trump's unexpected exemption on refined copper products has disrupted market expectations, leading to significant losses for traders who bet on rising copper prices in the U.S. and substantial gains for those who anticipated Trump's policy changes [1][6][10]. Market Reaction - Following the announcement, copper futures prices on the New York Commodity Exchange plummeted by 22%, marking the largest single-day drop since at least 1988 [2][4]. - The market upheaval indicates that many long positions based on U.S. protectionist policies faced massive losses, while traders betting on Trump's unpredictability reaped significant rewards [4][12]. Options Market Impact - Data from the options market revealed that over 31,000 contracts shifted from out-of-the-money to in-the-money status overnight, with a nominal value soaring to $3.54 billion [5][14]. - Prior to the exemption announcement, only 675 put options were in-the-money, valued at $94.4 million, highlighting the dramatic shift in market sentiment [13]. Price Disparity - The strategy that capitalized on the price difference between Comex copper and London Metal Exchange (LME) copper collapsed as the exemption news eliminated the previously significant premium of over 20% for Comex copper [9][11]. - Comex copper prices fell sharply, transitioning to a discount compared to LME prices, which only saw a minor decline of 0.9% [9]. Lobbying and Future Implications - Various stakeholders, including U.S. copper producers and foreign governments, engaged in extensive lobbying that influenced the policy direction regarding refined copper import tariffs [16]. - Although the immediate exemption has been granted, the prospect of import tariffs on refined copper has not been entirely dismissed, with suggestions for a phased implementation starting in 2027 [16].

Group 1 - Goldman Sachs credit strategists are urging clients to hedge risks as the yield premium on global corporate notes has narrowed to its lowest level since 2007 [2][3] - The narrowing yield premium on global investment-grade notes has reached 79 basis points, the lowest since July 2007, just before the global financial crisis [3] - Despite the significant narrowing of credit spreads and the S&P 500 reaching a record high, Federal Reserve officials have avoided signaling imminent rate cuts, indicating a need for more data to assess inflation risks [3] Group 2 - Goldman Sachs economists still expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates by 25 basis points in September, October, and December, with two additional cuts anticipated in 2026 [3] - The report highlights that trade policy has become more predictable compared to March and April, allowing the market to significantly lower the pricing of recession risks [3] - As investors begin to digest the differentiated impacts across the supply chain, the effects will become increasingly important through industry-specific variations [3]

日前，中金公司连续第八年成功承办2025世界人工智能大会——投融资主题论坛。会上，中金公司首席 经济学家、研究部负责人、中金研究院院长彭文生以"科技金融促AI发展"为主题发表主旨演讲。 他认为，当前我们亟需"耐心资本"。除了关注供给侧，需求端也至关重要，政府采购在培育新兴产业和 产品方面发挥着关键作用。 如何理解耐心资本？彭文生表示，这需要回归经济学本质：财富越多，耐心越足。财富是衡量耐心的根 本指标，政府作为全民代表，理论上最富且最有耐心，其资金应考虑长远回报。社会资本"有恒财有恒 心"，也应被充分调动。 从国际比较看，发达国家和高收入国家更愿将资本投入创新，发展中国家则因收入较低而耐心资本不 足。中国虽是中等偏上收入国家，但作为大型经济体有特殊性。过去几十年，中美是全球创新的两大主 力：美国侧重科技创新，中国侧重产业创新，形成了各自路径依赖。未来，中美需互相学习。中国要自 主创新，重视需求和人才。 彭文生表示，"总体而言，我们具备足够大的规模来推动创新，特别是在AI领域，科技金融尤其是耐心 资本发挥了极为重要的作用。" 彭文生指出，技术进步和AI发展受两种规模效应影响：规模定律（规模报酬递减）利于落后者追 ...

A股港股在前期持续上涨后，近几个交易日出现连续调整，高盛首席中国股票策略分析师刘劲津表示， 当前股市的估值已不再低廉，指数在连续刷新年内新高后，出现回调在所难免。但随着企业盈利的改 善，在未来12个月，中国股市还会有10%~15%的增长空间。 （文章来源：第一财经） ...