Group 1 - The US dollar has weakened against most major currencies, with the yen experiencing a significant increase and gold reaching a record high, as investors speculate on potential joint intervention to support the yen [2][3] - The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index has declined over 9% since the beginning of the previous year, influenced by concerns regarding Federal Reserve independence, expectations of interest rate cuts, a growing budget deficit, and increasing political polarization [4] - Discussions about a potential currency pact were reignited when the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reached out to financial institutions regarding the yen's exchange rate, suggesting groundwork for US support in Japanese intervention [5] Group 2 - The prospect of coordinated currency intervention between the US and Japan raises questions about the long-term value of the US dollar, while potentially aiding American exporters against competitors like China and Japan [3] - If the New York Fed participates in intervention, it could significantly amplify the yen's rally, as the Fed has unlimited dollar resources compared to Japan's dollar reserves [4] - The recent decline in the dollar's value is attributed to unpredictable US policymaking, which has unsettled financial markets and led to the most bearish pricing for the dollar since at least 2011 [2][4]

Group 1: JPMorgan's Position on Alibaba - JPMorgan Chase & Co. has increased its short position in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to 3.88% on January 19, up from 2.83%, indicating a bearish outlook on Alibaba's near-term prospects [2][9] - Despite some analysts at JPMorgan raising their price target for Alibaba's Hong Kong shares due to improved cloud revenue outlook and synergies between AI and e-commerce, there is a divergence between long-term investment recommendations and short-term trading strategies [3] Group 2: Japan's Forex Market Monitoring - Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama has issued warnings about rapid currency movements, stating that the government is monitoring the foreign exchange market with urgency and is prepared to intervene if necessary [4][5][9] - The Japanese Yen has weakened significantly, with the USD/JPY pair testing levels around 154, which is close to the Ministry of Finance's intervention threshold [5] Group 3: India's US Treasury Holdings - The Reserve Bank of India has reduced its holdings of US Treasuries to a five-year low, driven by efforts to support the domestic currency, the Rupee, and diversify foreign exchange reserves [6][9] - RBI's holdings of long-term US bonds have dropped to $174 billion, a 26% decline from their 2023 peak, and US Treasury bonds now make up only one-third of India's forex assets, down from 40% a year ago [7]

Group 1: Investment Agreement - Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's subsidiary MUFG Bank has signed an investment agreement to acquire a 20% equity stake in Shriram Finance, valued at approximately Rs396.2 billion (about $4.3 billion), pending regulatory approval [1][2] - The agreement involves major shareholders of Shriram Finance, including Shriram Ownership Trust and Shriram Capital Private Limited, and will make Shriram Finance an equity method affiliate of MUFG [2] Group 2: Strategic Collaboration - MUFG Bank has also signed a memorandum of understanding for a strategic collaboration with Shriram Finance aimed at accelerating growth through partnerships [3] - The collaboration intends to leverage MUFG's client network and services alongside Shriram Finance's regional reach and established customer base, supporting the development of India's road transport infrastructure and logistics sector [6] Group 3: Company Background and Focus - Shriram Finance, established in 1979, is the second largest retail non-banking financial company (NBFC) in India by loan balance, with nearly 3,200 branches primarily in rural and semi-urban areas [3] - The company specializes in commercial and passenger vehicle loans, with a strong presence in the used vehicle loan segment [4] Group 4: MUFG's Objectives - By providing growth capital, MUFG aims to enhance Shriram Finance's funding capacity and profitability, particularly in the new commercial vehicles and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) segments [5] - MUFG Bank has been operating in India since 1894, offering a range of banking services to corporate clients [4]

Core Viewpoint - The Bank of Thailand has mandated financial institutions to report details of foreign exchange forward transactions by gold traders, as such transactions may exacerbate fluctuations in the Thai baht's exchange rate [1] Group 1: Regulatory Changes - The Assistant Governor of the Financial Markets Department stated that banks must request proof of gold sales from foreign counterparties for each transaction involving gold shops [1] - Gold shops are required to submit proof of fund consolidation and gold shipment declaration documents within two working days after the foreign exchange delivery [1] - The central bank is currently soliciting public opinions on proposed amendments to foreign exchange management regulations, which would require large gold traders to report all relevant transactions to the central bank [1] Group 2: Impact on the Thai Baht - The proposed regulatory changes aim to strengthen oversight, assess the impact of gold trading on the Thai baht, and support the formulation of corresponding policy measures [1]

Report Date - The report was released on June 4, 2025 [2] Global Asset Market Performance 10 - Year Treasury Yields of Major Economies - On June 3, 2025, yields in the US, UK, France, etc. were 4.456%, 4.637%, 3.189% respectively. Latest changes ranged from -0.031% (Switzerland) to 0.053% (US). One - month changes were between -0.069% (Italy and Switzerland) and 0.348% (Japan). One - year changes were from -0.984% (Japan) to 0.378% (UK) [3] 2 - Year Treasury Yields of Major Economies - On June 3, 2025, yields in the US, UK, Germany were 3.920%, 4.021%, 1.781% respectively. Latest changes were from -0.040% (US) to 0.017% (Japan). One - month changes were between -0.040% (US) and 0.224% (UK). One - year changes were from -1.559% (Italy) to 0.410% (Japan) [3] Dollar Exchange Rates Against Major Emerging - Market Currencies - On June 3, 2025, exchange rates against the Brazilian real, Russian ruble, etc. were 5.638, 108.000 respectively. Latest changes were from -1.48% (Brazil) to 0.00% (Russia and Thai baht). One - month changes were between -4.00% (South Africa) and 0.00% (Russia). One - year changes were from -10.12% (Thailand) to 9.59% (Brazil) [3] Exchange Rates of the Renminbi - On June 3, 2025, on - shore, off - shore, and mid - price were 7.188, 7.192, 7.187 respectively. Latest changes were from -0.19% (off - shore) to 0.03% (mid - price). One - month changes were between -1.24% (12 - month NDF) and -0.20% (mid - price). One - year changes were from -0.91% (off - shore) to 1.08% (mid - price) [3] Stock Indices of Major Economies - On June 3, 2025, the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq were 5970.370, 42519.640, 19398.960 respectively. Latest changes were from -0.35% (Mexico) to 1.49% (Nasdaq). One - month changes were between -4.40% (Japan) and 11.19% (Nasdaq). One - year changes were from -7.73% (Malaysia) to 28.89% (Germany's DAX) [3] Credit Bond Indices - Latest changes were from -0.16% (US investment - grade) to 0.30% (emerging - market high - yield). One - month changes were between -0.17% (US investment - grade) and 2.08% (emerging - market high - yield). One - year changes were from 5.61% (US investment - grade) to 12.64% (emerging - market high - yield) [3] Stock Index Futures Trading Data Index Performance - On June 3, 2025, the A - share, CSI 300, SSE 50, ChiNext, and CSI 500 closed at 3361.98, 3852.01, 2687.30, 2002.70, 5694.84 respectively, with daily changes of 0.43%, 0.31%, 0.32%, 0.48%, 0.42% [4] Valuation - PE (TTM) of the CSI 300, SSE 50, and CSI 500 were 12.50, 10.89, 28.78 respectively, with环比 changes of 0.04, 0.03, 0.13 [4] Risk Premium - Risk premiums of the CSI 300, SSE 50, and CSI 500 were 3.70, 5.77, -0.38 respectively, with环比 changes of 0.00, 0.00, 0.00 [4] Fund Flows - Latest values of A - shares, main board, SME board, ChiNext, and CSI 300 were -52.19, -92.88, -56.21, 27.04, 3.71 respectively. Five - day average values were -314.36, -258.20, -56.21, -50.29, -27.17 [4] Trading Volume - Latest trading volumes of the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets, CSI 300, SSE 50, SME board, and ChiNext were 11414.09, 2267.83, 590.77, 2513.97, 3071.27 respectively, with环比 changes of 22.30, 273.93, 14.34, -76.51, -139.14 [4] Main Contract Premiums and Discounts - Basis of IF, IH, and IC were -27.21, -18.70, -56.44 respectively, with amplitudes of -0.71%, -0.70%, -0.99% [4] Treasury Bond Futures Trading Data - On June 3, 2025, T00, TF00, T01, TF01 closed at 108.460, 105.690, 108.685, 105.960 respectively, with no daily changes [5] - R001, R007, and SHIBOR - 3M were 1.4641%, 1.5877%, 1.6520% respectively, with daily changes of -24.00 BP, -11.00 BP, 0.00 BP [5]

Group 1: Dana (DAN) - Dana is a provider of technology driveline, sealing, and thermal-management products with a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) [1] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Dana's current year earnings has increased by 23.1% over the last 60 days [1] - Dana has a PEG ratio of 0.46 compared to the industry average of 1.67 and possesses a Growth Score of A [1] Group 2: Brinker International (EAT) - Brinker International owns, operates, develops, and franchises restaurants under the Chili's and Maggiano's brands, also holding a Zacks Rank 1 [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Brinker International's current year earnings has increased by 39.8% over the last 60 days [2] - Brinker International has a PEG ratio of 0.46 compared to the industry average of 2.46 and possesses a Growth Score of A [2] Group 3: BGC Group, Inc. (BGC) - BGC Group is a brokerage and financial technology company specializing in a broad range of products, holding a Zacks Rank 1 [3] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BGC Group's current year earnings has increased by 9.4% over the last 60 days [3] - BGC Group has a PEG ratio of 0.32 compared to the industry average of 1.07 and possesses a Growth Score of B [4]