Group 1: Core Insights - Global risk appetite has been declining, with significant capital inflows into US fixed income funds and outflows from US small-cap and large-cap growth stocks [1] - The overall trend indicates a global capital rebalancing, with increased investment interest in emerging markets while US equities face outflow pressure [1] Group 2: Market Performance Review - In September 2025, the Hong Kong stock market outperformed globally, with the Hang Seng Tech Index rising by 13.95% and the Hang Seng Index increasing by 7.49%, while markets in Vietnam and Germany saw slight declines [2] - Overall, most global stock markets rose in September, with technology growth stocks leading the performance [2] Group 3: Cross-Border Capital Flows - In September, the southbound trading of the Hong Kong Stock Connect maintained a net buying trend, reaching a year-to-date high in net inflow, primarily into non-essential consumer sectors [3] - Global funds saw significant inflows into fixed income funds and outflows from equity funds, reflecting a decrease in investor risk appetite [3] - QDII-ETF funds experienced substantial net inflows into the Hang Seng Tech sector, while other indices like the Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng China Enterprises Index saw minor outflows [3]