The U.S. dollar index (DXY) index is lower again on Tuesday, trading not far above its 2025 low. After a strong gain in the weeks following the November 2024 election of Donald Trump, the greenback declined sharply throughout the first half of 2025 and has remained in a choppy pattern near multi-year low levels for the past few months. The dollar's large 2025 drop initially was mostly accompanied by expected broader market reaction, with things like stocks, gold and bitcoin (BTC) all rising sharply to n ...

衡量美元兑六种主要货币价值的美元指数（DXY）连续第三个交易日上涨，周五欧洲时段交易于98.60附 近。交易员可能会在当天晚些时候关注密歇根大学公布的12月消费者信心指数。 由于11月美国消费者物价指数（CPI）通胀意外降温，市场对美联储降息的预期升温，美元的上行空间可 能受到限制。CME FedWatch工具显示，美联储1月份会议维持利率不变的概率为73.3%，低于前一天的 75.6%。与此同时，降息25个基点的概率从前一天的24.4%上升至26.6%。 美国劳工统计局（BLS）周四公布的数据显示，美国11月消费者物价指数（CPI）降至2.7%。该数据低于 市场普遍预期的3.1%。与此同时，剔除波动较大的食品和能源价格的核心CPI上涨2.6%，低于预期的 3.0%。这一数字是自2021年以来的最低增速。 在美国密歇根大学消费者信心指数公布前，交易员保持谨慎，美元指数上涨。 由于11月CPI数据走软，市场对美联储降息的预期升温，美元可能面临压力。 CME FedWatch工具显示，美联储1月份维持利率不变的概率为73.3%，而降息25个基点的概率升至26.6%。 美国总统特朗普周四表示，下一任美联储主席将是一 ...

Group 1 - The People's Bank of China conducted a 135.3 billion yuan 7-day reverse repurchase operation at an interest rate of 1.40%, maintaining the previous rate, resulting in a net injection of 18 billion yuan due to 117.3 billion yuan of reverse repos maturing on the same day [1] - The Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate (Shibor) showed minor fluctuations, with the overnight Shibor rising by 0.20 basis points to 1.2760%, while the 7-day Shibor decreased by 0.30 basis points to 1.4290%, and the 14-day Shibor fell by 0.10 basis points to 1.5100% [1][2] Group 2 - In the interbank pledged repo market, bank rates increased while non-bank rates decreased. Specifically, the weighted average rates for DR001 and R001 remained stable and decreased by 0.2 basis points to 1.2744% and 1.3448%, respectively, with transaction volumes showing mixed results [4] - The overall funding situation on December 16 was balanced, with overnight rates fluctuating between 1.30% and 1.46% throughout the day, indicating a generally loose funding environment [9] - As of 5:30 PM on December 16, 90 interbank certificates of deposit (CDs) were issued, totaling 180.65 billion yuan, with secondary market trading showing slight fluctuations, particularly in the 1-month and 3-month maturities [10]

Group 1: U.S. Stock Funds - U.S. stock funds experienced a turnaround with a net inflow of $3.3 billion for the week ending December 10, recovering nearly the $3.52 billion net outflow from the previous week [1] - Sector-wise, U.S. equity sector funds saw a net inflow of $2.81 billion, marking the largest single-week inflow since late October [1] - The metals and mining, industrials, and healthcare sectors performed notably well, attracting net inflows of $672 million, $548 million, and $527 million respectively [1] Group 2: Artificial Intelligence Sector - Despite the overall positive sentiment driven by interest rate cut expectations, investment interest in the artificial intelligence sector has cooled [1] - Oracle's latest earnings guidance fell short of expectations, heightening concerns about the slowing profit growth of AI companies [1] - This indicates that investors are becoming more cautious in evaluating high-valuation tech stocks amidst the easing expectations, shifting focus towards traditional sectors that benefit from the economic cycle and lower interest rates [1] Group 3: Bond Funds - The bond market also saw significant uplift due to interest rate cut expectations, with U.S. bond funds recording a net inflow of $3.49 billion, a substantial increase from the previous week's $291 million [2] - There was a structural shift in fund allocation, with intermediate and short-term investment-grade bond funds receiving a net inflow of $2.61 billion, reaching a seven-week high [2] - Conversely, general domestic taxable fixed income funds experienced a net outflow of $902 million [2] Group 4: Money Market Funds - The money market showed a clear sign of fund redirection, with a net outflow of $4.58 billion after a strong inflow of $105.03 billion the previous week [2] - This shift reflects a typical asset allocation adjustment logic during a monetary policy easing cycle, as investors move funds from low-yield cash assets to riskier assets like stocks and bonds [2]

Core Insights - The China Financial Situation Index (CAFI) indicates a gradual recovery in China's financial landscape, moving away from a cold phase, although the foreign exchange and bond markets remain constraints [1][10] - The report suggests maintaining a loose monetary policy and leveraging the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts to attract international capital back to China, providing new momentum for economic recovery [1][10] Index Construction Methodology - The CAFI is based on the intrinsic relationship between financial activities and the real economy, comprising six sub-market indices: Money Supply Index (MSI), Credit Situation Index (CSI), Stock Market Index (SSI), Bond Market Index (BSI), Exchange Rate Pressure Index (EPI), and Real Estate Situation Index (RSI) [3][4] - The index is designed to provide a quantifiable assessment of China's overall financial situation, reflecting the operational status and structural changes within the financial system [3][4] Current Financial Situation Analysis - As of Q3 2025, the MSI and CSI are in a moderately positive state, indicating a mild recovery in the banking credit market [7][8] - The SSI is also in a positive state, while the BSI shows a slight cooling, reflecting a "see-saw" effect between the stock and bond markets [7][8] - The EPI is currently the lowest among the indices, indicating moderate cooling, primarily due to the impact of the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes [8] Future Outlook and Policy Predictions - The CAFI index for Q3 2025 shows signs of recovery, with values indicating a shift from a moderately cold state to a warming trend, although the recovery is not yet solidified [10] - Monetary policy is expected to remain moderately loose to support economic recovery and counter deflationary pressures, while credit policies will focus on key economic areas [10][11] - The opening of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut cycle presents an opportunity to alleviate pressure on the RMB exchange rate and attract international capital, which could be crucial for the financial situation's improvement [11]

Group 1 - The US dollar index experienced a slight decline, currently reported at 98.93, with a decrease of 0.01% [1] - The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September increased by 3% year-on-year, which was below the expected 3.1% and the previous value of 2.9% [1] - Core inflation for September rose by 0.2% month-on-month, marking the slowest growth in three months and falling short of the market expectation of 0.3% [1] Group 2 - The market has fully priced in two additional rate cuts of 25 basis points each for the remainder of the year, following the CPI data [1] - The dollar index showed mixed performance last Friday, initially gaining support before facing downward pressure, ending the day with a doji pattern [2] - Key resistance for the dollar index is noted at the 98.85 level, with a critical focus on whether it can close below this level to avoid further downward pressure [2]

Global Asset Market Performance 10 - Year Treasury Yields of Major Economies - On October 14, 2025, the 10 - year Treasury yields of the US, UK, France, etc. were 4.034, 4.674, 3.478 respectively [3]. - The latest changes for all economies were 0.000; weekly changes varied from - 0.119 (Japan) to 0.233 (Brazil); monthly changes ranged from - 0.203 (New Zealand) to 0.115 (South Korea); annual changes were from - 0.314 (China) to 0.672 (UK) [3]. 2 - Year Treasury Yields of Major Economies - On October 14, 2025, the 2 - year Treasury yields of the US, UK, Germany, etc. were 3.520, 3.952, 1.957 respectively [3]. - The latest change for the US was - 0.080, others were 0.000; weekly changes were from - 0.120 (US) to 0.052 (Australia); monthly changes ranged from - 0.050 (US) to 0.174 (Australia); annual changes were from - 0.316 (Italy) to 0.530 (Japan) [3]. Dollar - to - Major Emerging Economies Currency Exchange Rates - On October 14, 2025, the exchange rates of the dollar against the Brazilian real, Russian ruble, etc. were 5.521, 108.000 respectively, with 0.00% latest changes [3]. - Weekly changes were from 0.17% (Malaysian ringgit) to 3.73% (Brazilian real); monthly changes were from 0.05% (South African rand) to 2.74% (South Korean won); annual changes were from 1.31% (Brazilian real) to 8.41% (South Korean won) [3]. Major Economies' Stock Indexes - On October 14, 2025, the values of the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, NASDAQ, etc. were 6552.510, 45479.600, 22204.430 respectively [3]. - The latest changes were all 0.00%; weekly changes were from - 3.26% (Mexican stock index) to 6.76% (Nikkei); monthly changes were from - 0.13% (Mexican stock index) to 12.14% (South Korean stock index); annual changes were from - 11.17% (Thai stock index) to 39.23% (South Korean stock index) [3]. Credit Bond Indexes - On October 14, 2025, the values of the US investment - grade credit bond index, euro - area investment - grade credit bond index, etc. were 3529.690, 265.945 respectively [3]. - The latest changes were all 0.00%; weekly changes were from - 0.62% (US high - yield credit bond index) to 0.34% (euro - area investment - grade credit bond index); monthly changes were from - 0.23% (US high - yield credit bond index) to 0.60% (emerging economies investment - grade credit bond index); annual changes were from 3.99% (euro - area investment - grade credit bond index) to 10.95% (emerging economies high - yield credit bond index) [3]. Stock Index Futures Trading Data Index Performance - The closing prices of A - shares, CSI 300, SSE 50, etc. were 3865.23, 4539.06, 2961.10 respectively, with涨跌 of - 0.62%, - 1.20%, - 0.21% respectively [4]. Valuation - The PE(TTM) of CSI 300, SSE 50, CSI 500, etc. were 14.14, 11.84, 34.27 respectively, with环比 changes of - 0.05, 0.06, - 0.78 respectively [4]. Risk Premium - The 1/PE - 10 interest rates of CSI 300, SSE 50, CSI 500, etc. were 3.70, 5.77, - 0.38 respectively, with环比 changes of 0.00, 0.00, 0.00 respectively [4]. Fund Flows - The latest values of fund flows for A - shares, the main board, small and medium - sized enterprise board, etc. were - 2111.40, - 1261.00, - 56.21 respectively, and the 5 - day average values were - 708.51, - 422.23, - 56.21 respectively [4]. Trading Volume - The latest trading volumes of the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets, CSI 300, SSE 50, etc. were 25762.33, 8089.59, 2191.94 respectively, with环比 changes of 0.00, 949.57, 334.11 respectively [4]. Main Contract Premium/Discount - The basis of IF, IH, IC were - 31.86, - 2.70, - 184.85 respectively, with amplitudes of - 0.70%, - 0.09%, - 2.57% respectively [4]. Treasury Bond Futures Trading Data - The closing prices of T00, TF00, T01, TF01 were 108.170, 105.775, 107.865, 105.665 respectively, with涨跌 of 0.08%, 0.03%, 0.06%, 0.02% respectively [5]. - The R001, R007, SHIBOR - 3M were 1.3535%, 1.4736%, 1.5810% respectively, with daily changes of - 13.00 BP, - 1.00 BP, 0.00 BP respectively [5].

Core Insights - In September, the offshore (CNH) RMB depreciated against the USD while the onshore (CNY) RMB appreciated, with a daily average price difference of 67 basis points (BP), a decrease of 13 BP from the previous month [1][3]. Group 1: Offshore RMB Deposits in Hong Kong and Taiwan - As of August 2025, offshore RMB deposits in Hong Kong increased to 967.96 billion yuan, up 3.2% from the previous month, while Taiwan's deposits decreased to 120.59 billion yuan, down 3.0% [2]. Group 2: Offshore RMB Foreign Exchange Market - On September 30, the CNH/USD exchange rate closed at 7.1287, a depreciation of 0.09% from the previous month, while the CNY/USD exchange rate closed at 7.1186, an appreciation of 0.20% [3]. - The CFETS RMB exchange rate index rose by 0.21%, the BIS currency basket index rose by 0.20%, and the SDR currency basket index remained unchanged [3]. Group 3: Offshore RMB Bond Market - In September, the offshore RMB bond market issued 121 bonds, an increase of 11 bonds from the previous month, with a total issuance amount of 291.004 billion yuan, up 77.4% [5]. Group 4: Offshore RMB Money Market - By the end of September, the CNH HIBOR rates for overnight, 7-day, 3-month, and 1-year periods were 1.8127%, 1.6218%, 1.7100%, and 1.9688%, respectively, with changes of +22 BP, +5 BP, -3 BP, and +5 BP compared to the previous month [6]. - The average interest rate differentials between offshore and onshore borrowing rates showed mixed trends, with some periods experiencing declines and others increases [6]. Group 5: Dynamics of Foreign Institutions in Domestic Interbank Market - As of the end of September, the total number of foreign institutions participating in the domestic interbank foreign exchange market reached 237, an increase of 1 from the previous month [7]. - The total number of foreign institutions and their products in the domestic interbank currency market reached 5775, an increase of 20 from the previous month [7]. Group 6: Trading Volume of Foreign Institutions - In the domestic interbank foreign exchange market, the total trading volume for foreign institutions was 33,086.45 billion yuan, a decrease of 11.4% compared to the previous month [8]. - The trading volume in the domestic interbank bond market for foreign institutions totaled 9,648.90 billion yuan, a decrease of 16.6% [8].

Core Insights - A significant increase in U.S. Treasury bill issuance has led to reduced liquidity in the financial sector, raising concerns among investors about potential funding market pressures in September [1] Group 1 - The surge in Treasury bill issuance has been a recent trend, impacting overall liquidity levels in the financial markets [1] - Investor sentiment is shifting towards caution due to fears of a possible squeeze in funding markets as September approaches [1]

Core Insights - The offshore (CNH) and onshore (CNY) RMB appreciated against the USD in August, with the average daily price difference increasing by 18 basis points (BP) to 80 BP compared to the previous month [1][3] - The CFETS RMB exchange rate index and indices referencing the BIS and SDR currency baskets decreased by 0.20%, 0.13%, and 0.28% respectively from the end of the previous month [1][3] Offshore RMB Foreign Exchange Market - On August 29, the CNH/USD exchange rate closed at 7.1221, appreciating by 1.23% from the end of the previous month, while the CNY/USD exchange rate closed at 7.1330, appreciating by 0.84% [3] - The average daily swap point difference between CNH and CNY increased by 24 BP to 89 BP [4] Offshore RMB Bond Market - In August, 110 offshore RMB bonds were issued, with a total issuance amount of 1640.87 billion, representing an increase of 178.2% from the previous month [5] Offshore RMB Money Market - As of the end of August, the CNH HIBOR rates for overnight, 7-day, 3-month, and 1-year periods rose by 51 BP, 29 BP, 2 BP, and 10 BP respectively compared to the end of the previous month [6] - The average interest rate spread between offshore and onshore borrowing rates remained stable for overnight and 7-day periods, while the 3-month and 1-year periods saw an increase of 1 BP [6] Dynamics of Foreign Institutions in Domestic Interbank Market - As of the end of August, the total number of foreign institutions participating in the domestic interbank foreign exchange market reached 236, an increase of 3 from the previous month [7] - The number of foreign institutions and their products in the domestic interbank currency market increased by 15 to a total of 5755 [7] Trading Volume in Domestic Interbank Market - In August, the total trading volume of foreign institutions in the domestic interbank foreign exchange market was 37336.51 billion, a decrease of 6.9% [8] - The trading volume in the domestic interbank bond market for foreign institutions totaled 11573.91 billion, a decrease of 21.2% [8]