Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market continued to adjust on October 6, with the Hang Seng Index closing at 26,976.52 points, down 0.61% [2] - The Hang Seng Tech Index also followed a similar trend, with a decline of 1.2% [2] Technology Sector Performance - Major tech stocks such as NetEase, Alibaba, and JD Group saw declines of 2.28%, 2.27%, and 2% respectively, while Xiaomi and Kuaishou also fell by over 1% [4] - Baidu and Tencent, however, experienced gains, rising by 1.09% and 0.22% respectively [4] Stock Performance Data - Notable stock performances include: - NetEase: Current price 231.20 HKD, down 2.28% with a year-to-date increase of 70.72% [5] - Alibaba: Current price 180.90 HKD, down 2.27% with a year-to-date increase of 123.23% [5] - JD Group: Current price 137.40 HKD, down 2.00% with a year-to-date increase of 3.66% [5] - Xiaomi: Current price 54.00 HKD, down 1.82% with a year-to-date increase of 56.52% [5] - BYD: Current price 107.90 HKD, down 1.37% with a year-to-date increase of 22.76% [5] New Energy Vehicle Sector - The new energy vehicle sector saw declines exceeding 2%, with Li Auto and CATL down 2.86% and 2.78% respectively [4] Gaming Sector Performance - The gaming sector experienced a significant drop of 2.95%, with companies like Golden Entertainment and Melco International Development seeing declines of over 5% [6] Precious Metals Sector - The precious metals sector showed positive performance, with an increase of 2.39%. Notable gains included China Silver Group up 18.57% and other gold stocks like Tanshan Mining and Zhenfeng Gold rising by 15.38% and 15.13% respectively [7] Individual Stock Highlights - Huahong Semiconductor rose over 5%, reaching a new historical high, driven by Goldman Sachs raising its target price due to opportunities in China's expanding AI ecosystem [9] - China Gas Holdings saw a dramatic increase of 144.59%, following a subscription agreement for 334 million shares at a premium [9][10] Market Sentiment - Despite the adjustments, the market sentiment remains optimistic about the future of Hong Kong stocks [11] - Analysts suggest that the market is in a long-term upward trend, with liquidity and valuation cycles showing significant activation [12]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - Employment data in the US is under pressure again, leading to a significant decline in US Treasury yields. The market's expectation for the interest - rate cut amplitude at the September meeting has increased significantly [1][3][9][11]. - The US manufacturing and service industries show different trends, with the manufacturing industry moving from contraction to expansion, while the service industry is still in a good expansion state but with a slowdown in expansion speed. EIA crude oil inventories increased significantly, contrary to market expectations [2][10]. - Global stock markets are mixed, with European markets generally under pressure. Precious metals in the commodity market hit new highs, and risk preferences are polarized. Non - US and non - European currencies have generally weakened against the RMB [4][15][16][17]. 3. Summary According to the Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Macro - economic Indicator Review Employment - In July, JOLTS job openings were lower than expected, dropping to a 10 - month low (7.181 million, lower than the forecast of 7.380 million and the previous value of 7.357 million) [9]. - In August, the US ADP employment increase was only 54,000, far lower than the expected 73,000 and the previous value of 106,000, indicating a significant weakening of employment growth momentum [9]. - The number of initial jobless claims this week exceeded expectations, rising to 237,000, higher than the forecast of 230,000 and the previous value of 229,000, confirming the cooling trend of the labor market [9]. - The month - on - month growth rate of average hourly wages in August met expectations and was the same as the previous value (0.3%) [9]. - In August, the seasonally - adjusted non - farm payroll employment increase was only 22,000, far lower than the expected 75,000 and a more than 70% drop from the previous value, further lowering the market's expectations for the employment market [9]. - The unemployment rate in August rose to 4.3%, in line with expectations and slightly higher than the previous value of 4.2%. The market's expectation for the interest - rate cut amplitude at the September meeting increased significantly [1][9]. Economy - In August, the US Markit manufacturing PMI increased significantly to 53.0, returning above 50 and indicating that the manufacturing industry moved from the contraction range in July to the expansion range [2][10]. - In August, the US ISM manufacturing PMI was 48.7, lower than expected but up 0.7 points from the previous value [2][10]. - In August, the US Markit services PMI was lower than expected and declined from the previous value, but it was still above 50, indicating that the service industry was still in a good expansion state [2][10]. - In August, the US ISM non - manufacturing PMI rebounded above expectations, reaching 52.0 and remaining above 50 for three consecutive months [2][10]. - The US EIA crude oil inventory this week increased significantly to 2.415 million barrels, far exceeding the expected - 2.000 million barrels and the previous value of - 2.392 million barrels [2][10]. 3.2 Main Overseas Market Interest Rate Review US - From August 29 to September 5, 2025, the 1 - year and 10 - year US Treasury yields dropped by 18bp and 13bp respectively, to 3.05% and 4.1%. Employment data put pressure on the market, and the Fed's attitude remains cautious. The market's expectation for a 50bp interest - rate cut at the September meeting has heated up again, but the possibility is still low. Multiple 25bp interest - rate cuts this year are more likely, and the possibility of consecutive interest - rate cuts is small [3][11]. Europe and Japan - The Japanese bond market was stable with small fluctuations. The 1 - year and 10 - year Japanese bond yields fluctuated by - 0.34bp and - 0.8bp respectively, to 0.7% and 1.62%. - The German bond market was also stable. The 2 - year and 10 - year German bond yields fluctuated by 3.00bp and 0bp respectively, to 1.96% and 2.71% [3][14]. 3.3 Other Asset Class Reviews Equity - Global stock markets were mixed. The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index (+1.36%), the US NASDAQ (+1.14%), and the Indian Sensex30 (+1.13%) led the gains, supported by the rebound of the technology and financial sectors. In contrast, the German DAX (-1.28%), A - shares (-1.18%), and the Vietnamese VN30 (-1.07%) declined significantly, mainly affected by macro - economic and capital - market pressures, and European markets were generally under pressure [4][15]. Commodity - Precious metals performed brightly. London silver rose by 5.01%, and London gold rose by 4.82% this week, breaking through the historical high of $3,587 per ounce, highlighting the surge in market risk - aversion demand. Crude oil and agricultural products generally declined, while some black - series commodities rose slightly. Bitcoin rebounded by 2.12%, showing a polarized risk preference [4][16]. Foreign Exchange - Non - US and non - European currencies have generally weakened against the RMB. The US dollar and the euro exchange rates against the RMB rose by 0.08% and 0.10% respectively, while the Japanese yen, Russian ruble, and Indian rupee exchange rates against the RMB fell by 0.71%, 1.14%, and 0.62% respectively [4][17]. 3.4 Market Tracking The report provides multiple charts, including the US Treasury auction panel, FED WATCH latest target - rate expectations, the simulated trends of the US dollar, US stocks, US Treasuries, gold, and Bitcoin, the trends of global major stock indices, the weekly changes in bond yields of major global economies, the weekly changes in major commodities, the weekly changes in major foreign exchange rates against the RMB, and the latest economic data panels of the US, Japan, and the Eurozone [12][13][19][20][22][26][29][32][39][46].

Market Insights - President Trump plans to appeal the global tariff ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court, citing an economic emergency in the U.S. He warns that a potential loss could lead to unprecedented market shocks [1] - Nearly 600 economists signed an open letter warning that the potential dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook could threaten the independence of the Fed and erode trust in the U.S. financial system [1] - The ISM manufacturing index for August rose slightly to 48.7 but remains below the market expectation of 49, marking the sixth consecutive month below the neutral line [3] Economic Indicators - Japan's CPI for August increased by 1.7%, with the growth rate narrowing by 0.4 percentage points, the lowest since November of the previous year [4] - Eurozone's CPI for August rose by 2.1% year-on-year, while core CPI slightly decreased to 2.3%. Service prices saw a notable slowdown, increasing by 3.1% [3] Global Market Dynamics - The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.55% to 45,295.81 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped by 0.69% and 0.82%, respectively [5] - Gold futures on COMEX rose by 1.51% to $3,599.5 per ounce, reaching a historical high [5] - U.S. oil futures increased by 1.56% to $65.62 per barrel, and Brent crude rose by 1.39% to $69.10 per barrel [6] Bond Market - The yield on 30-year German bonds reached its highest level since 2011, while French 30-year bond yields hit a new high since 2009 [7] - U.S. Treasury yields increased across various maturities, with the 10-year yield rising by 3.50 basis points to 4.260% [7] Currency Movements - The U.S. Dollar Index rose by 0.66% to 98.32, with the Euro and British Pound both declining against the dollar [8]

Group 1 - The overall macroeconomic environment last week was neutral to slightly positive, with Trump initially pressuring Powell and rumors of his potential dismissal, which led to a temporary rebound in copper prices before being denied by Trump [1][3] - Inflation data met expectations, reflecting the impact of tariffs on inflation, which caused the market to reduce expectations for interest rate cuts later this year, putting pressure on prices [1][3] - Gold prices showed a strong performance, supported by market resilience and expectations of potential interest rate cuts, despite ongoing tariff risks [4][50] Group 2 - Last week, COMEX gold fell by 0.44% and silver by 1.66%, while SHFE gold and silver rose by 0.45% and 2.58% respectively [2] - The copper market saw a slight rebound, with SHFE copper prices returning above 79,000 yuan/ton, driven by positive sentiment from urban renewal meetings and expectations of further measures against "involution" [6][49] - The copper concentrate TC weekly index was -43.20 USD/ton, showing a slight increase, with the market remaining relatively stable [8] Group 3 - The COMEX copper price curve shifted upward, maintaining a contango structure, while COMEX copper inventories exceeded 240,000 tons, indicating potential for further accumulation [6] - The domestic market for electrolytic copper saw a slight increase in inventory, with total stocks at 144,400 tons, reflecting limited demand from downstream processing enterprises [14] - The processing fees for 8mm refined copper rods increased, particularly in East China, although overall demand remains limited due to seasonal factors [16] Group 4 - The gold and silver prices fluctuated at high levels, with COMEX gold trading between 3,314 and 3,389 USD/oz, and silver between 37.6 and 39.6 USD/oz [19] - COMEX gold inventory increased by approximately 445,000 ounces to 37.19 million ounces, while silver inventory rose by about 232,000 ounces to 49.724 million ounces [35] - The SPDR gold ETF holdings decreased by 4 tons to 944 tons, while SLV silver ETF holdings fell by 100 tons to 14,658 tons, indicating a shift in market sentiment [40]

Core Viewpoints - The article highlights a significant increase in copper prices due to Trump's unexpected announcement of a 50% tariff on imported electrolytic copper, effective from August 1, which exceeded market expectations [3][5][6] - Precious metals, particularly gold and silver, experienced a strong performance, with COMEX gold rising by 0.71% and silver by 5.22% [2][4] Copper Market Analysis - The announcement of the 50% tariff on imported electrolytic copper has led to a substantial rise in COMEX copper prices, with a maximum increase of over 15% during the week [5][6] - As of now, the U.S. has imported over 700,000 tons of electrolytic copper, with expectations to reach 900,000 tons by the time the tariff is implemented, matching last year's total imports [3][7] - The market anticipates that the tariff will redirect copper shipments to Asia or China, potentially increasing pressure on China's electrolytic copper inventory [7][8] - The SHFE copper price has faced downward pressure, testing the support level of 78,000 yuan/ton, while the market expects a significant increase in copper imports to China [7][8] Precious Metals Market Review - The precious metals market saw high volatility, with COMEX gold and silver trading within specific ranges, driven by increased macroeconomic uncertainty and expectations of interest rate cuts [4][23] - Silver prices surged due to tight supply-demand dynamics, reaching levels not seen since 2011, influenced by potential short squeeze risks [4][23] - The article notes that the gold-silver ratio has been declining, indicating stronger performance of silver relative to gold [25] Inventory and Positioning - COMEX gold inventory decreased by approximately 39,000 ounces, while silver inventory fell by about 436 million ounces [40] - The positioning data shows that non-commercial long positions in gold increased, while short positions also rose, indicating a mixed sentiment in the market [45]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the widespread panic in global financial markets due to "reciprocal tariffs," leading to a significant sell-off across various asset classes, with no clear winners in the market [1]. Market Performance - U.S. stock indices, crude oil futures, cryptocurrencies, and precious metals experienced severe declines, with the Nasdaq futures dropping over 5% and the S&P 500 futures down more than 4% [2]. - Crude oil futures fell by 10% last week and continued to decline, with WTI crude oil futures dropping below $60 per barrel for the first time since April 2021 [3]. - Spot gold and silver also saw declines, with gold down nearly 1.7% and silver dropping 3% in early trading [5]. Cryptocurrency Market - COMEX copper futures fell over 8%, while major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum dropped more than 6% and 12%, respectively, leading to over 28,000 liquidations totaling $852 million in the past 24 hours [8][10]. Investor Sentiment - The VIX index surged by 40% on April 3 and then by 50% on April 4, reaching its highest level since April 2020, indicating extreme fear in the market [13]. - The S&P 500 index fell by 5.97%, marking its largest single-day drop since March 2020, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average also entered a correction phase [15]. Economic Implications - The article highlights concerns that rising tariffs will increase supply chain costs and weaken profitability, particularly for tech-heavy indices like the Nasdaq [17]. - Investors are selling off assets, including gold, to cover losses in other areas, reflecting a broader trend of panic selling similar to the sell-off during the COVID-19 pandemic [19]. Federal Reserve's Stance - The Federal Reserve's Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that the Fed would not rush to respond to the tariffs or market volatility, suggesting a cautious approach to monetary policy adjustments [24]. - Powell's comments have led to a shift in market expectations regarding interest rate cuts, with projections for four 25 basis point cuts being pushed from October to December [26]. Future Outlook - Some analysts are exploring potential "buying opportunities" in the aftermath of the market crash, while others express skepticism about the sustainability of a bull market given the ongoing trade tensions [28][29]. - The risk of economic recession is increasing, with predictions of a 60% chance of recession in the U.S. if the tariff policies persist [31].