Market Performance - Global markets experienced a general decline, with MSCI Global down by 2.2%, MSCI Developed down by 2.3%, and MSCI Emerging down by 1.6% [8][15][17] - Among developed markets, the Australian S&P 200 showed the best performance with a decline of only 0.1%, while the French CAC40 was the weakest, down by 3.7% [8][15] - In the emerging markets, the Taiwan Weighted Index was the best performer, up by 0.3%, while the Hang Seng Index was the worst, down by 3.5% [8][15] Trading Sentiment - Trading volume increased across major indices, with the Hang Seng Index reaching 198 billion shares and a turnover of 736.1 billion USD, while the S&P 500 had a turnover of 58.6 billion USD [24] - Investor sentiment in the Hong Kong market improved, with short-selling accounting for 13.5% of total turnover, while North American sentiment showed a decline [24][29] - Volatility increased in the US markets, while it decreased in the Hong Kong market [24][30] Fund Flows - Global macro liquidity expectations turned more accommodative, with the market anticipating 2.4 rate cuts by the Federal Reserve within the year [53][56] - Significant capital inflows were observed in the Hong Kong market, with a total of 18.3 billion HKD flowing in during the last week [61][65] - The net inflow of funds into the Hong Kong market was primarily driven by stable foreign capital, amounting to 13.8 billion HKD [61] Earnings Expectations - The earnings expectations for the Hang Seng Index were revised down from 2195 to 2191 for 2025, with the financial sector seeing the largest upward revision [66][68] - The S&P 500's earnings expectations were adjusted upward from 265 to 267, with the technology sector experiencing the most significant increase [66][68] - The Eurozone STOXX50 index saw a slight downward revision in earnings expectations from 336 to 335 for 2025 [66][68]

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong stock market has experienced fluctuations since the end of June due to tariffs and exchange rate impacts, but is expected to outperform the A-share market in the second half of the year as positive factors accumulate [1][3][13]. Market Performance - Since the end of June, the Hong Kong stock market has shown weaker performance compared to the A-share market, primarily influenced by U.S. tariff policies and the Hong Kong dollar's exchange rate [4][7]. - The Hang Seng Index rose by 20% in the first half of the year, outperforming major global indices, including the S&P 500 (5.5%) and the Shanghai Composite Index (2.8%) [3][4]. Sector Analysis - The technology and dividend sectors in Hong Kong are currently less active compared to A-shares, with the overall market heat slightly below historical averages [7][8]. - The healthcare and consumer sectors in Hong Kong show higher activity levels compared to A-shares, with the healthcare sector's heat at 91%, significantly above A-shares' 77% [9][8]. Investment Opportunities - The easing of U.S. chip export restrictions and the acceleration of AI applications are expected to benefit the Hong Kong technology sector, which is well-positioned to capitalize on the AI industry transformation [17]. - The dividend sector in Hong Kong, despite lower heat compared to A-shares, still holds value due to high dividend yields relative to risk-free rates, making it an attractive option for long-term investors [18]. Future Outlook - The Hong Kong stock market is entering a favorable allocation period, with expectations of continued upward movement in the second half of the year driven by supportive policies and improved capital inflows [13][14]. - The anticipated increase in capital expenditure by Hong Kong internet giants in AI infrastructure is expected to enhance the performance of the technology sector [17].