Market Overview - US inflation is expected to rebound in the second half of the year due to tariff impacts, with Chinese exporters currently bearing about 12% of the tariff burden[5] - The S&P 500 index reached a new high, closing at 6,280.5 points, up 0.3%[3][8] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 44,650.6 points, up 0.4%[7][8] Stock Market Performance - A-shares rose, with the Shanghai Composite Index climbing 0.48% to 3,509 points, marking a new yearly high[15] - The Hang Seng Index increased by 0.57%, supported by strong financial stocks, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell by 0.29%[10] - In the US, 9 out of 11 S&P sectors rose, with the non-core consumer goods sector leading with a 0.98% increase[8] Commodity and Forex Trends - International oil prices fell over 2%, with NYMEX crude down 2.65% to $66.57 per barrel[4][26] - The US dollar remained stable, with the dollar index at 97.65, reflecting a 0.1% increase[25] - The gold price increased by 0.1% to $3,325.7 per ounce, while the Bloomberg Commodity Index rose by 0.3%[25] Fixed Income Insights - US Treasury yields rose, with the 30-year yield at 4.87%, reflecting a slight increase of 0.1 basis points[29] - The demand for 30-year Treasury bonds was strong, with a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.38, indicating healthy investor interest[29] Economic Indicators - The number of initial jobless claims in the US fell for the fourth consecutive week, reaching a two-month low, which alleviated some recession concerns[4][29] - The Federal Reserve is considering reducing its balance sheet to approximately $5.8 trillion, indicating a potential shift in monetary policy[5]