Market Insights - The domestic economy shows signs of stabilization and improvement, with the manufacturing PMI rising to 50.2 in February from 49.1 in January, indicating a return to the expansion zone [1] - The increase in manufacturing sentiment is attributed to improvements in production index, new orders index, employment index, and supplier delivery time index [1] - In January, the CPI increased by 0.5% year-on-year, while the PPI decreased by 2.3%, reflecting stable price movements in food and service sectors [1] AI Industry Focus - The AI industry, represented by Deepseek and humanoid robots, gained significant market attention in February, bolstered by a government meeting emphasizing support for the private sector [2] - Major stock indices saw increases in February, with the Shanghai Composite Index and Shenzhen Component Index rising by 2.16% and 4.48%, respectively [2] - The computer, machinery, automotive, and electronics sectors experienced gains exceeding 8%, driven by advancements in AI technology and domestic replacements in smart automotive components [2] Bond Market Adjustments - The bond market faced adjustments in February, with a tightening of liquidity due to a significant net withdrawal of 10,773 billion yuan by the central bank [3] - The yields on government bonds increased, with 1-year, 5-year, and 10-year yields rising by 16, 19, and 9 basis points to 1.46%, 1.60%, and 1.72%, respectively [3] - The overall return of the bond market, as reflected by the China Bond Index, decreased by 0.83% in February [3] Global Economic Performance - The U.S. Markit Composite PMI recorded 51.6 in February, down from 52.7 in January, while the Eurozone manufacturing PMI improved to 47.6 from 46.6 [4] - Major overseas stock indices showed mixed results, with the DAX, CAC40, FTSE 100, and Hang Seng indices rising by 3.77%, 2.03%, 1.57%, and 13.43%, respectively [5] - Brent crude oil prices fell by 4.47% in February, while gold prices increased by 2.13%, influenced by geopolitical tensions and expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts [5] Fund Performance Overview - The Morningstar China Open-End Fund Index recorded a 2.77% increase in February, with stock and allocation funds rising by 4.48% and 1.65%, respectively [6] - Growth-style funds outperformed value and balanced funds, with mid-cap growth funds achieving an average return of 8.10% [10] - Convertible bond funds led fixed-income categories with a 2.78% average return, while credit bond and pure bond funds faced declines [11]