Market Overview - The US and China have made progress in trade negotiations, leading to a strong performance in the Chinese market, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.52% and the Shenzhen Component Index increasing by 0.83%[3][15] - The US May CPI was lower than expected, contributing to a slight decline in US stocks after reaching a three-month high earlier in the day, with the Dow Jones remaining flat and the Nasdaq down by 0.5%[3][9] Commodity and Currency Insights - International crude oil prices surged, with WTI crude rising by $3.17 to $68.15 per barrel, marking the highest level since April 2, 2025[24] - Gold prices increased due to lower-than-expected US inflation data, which strengthened bets on a potential rate cut by the Federal Reserve[24] Fixed Income Market - US Treasury yields fell following the lower-than-expected CPI data, with the 10-year yield dropping to 4.42%[28] - Asian bond markets remained robust, with investment-grade bond spreads in China narrowing by 2-4 basis points, driven by demand for major companies like Alibaba and Tencent[28] Policy and Economic Measures - A new policy financial tool has been reintroduced with a scale of 500 billion yuan, aimed at accelerating investment projects in traditional infrastructure and emerging technologies[6] - The Chinese government is expected to expedite local bond issuance, particularly for projects supported by special government bonds, providing strong support for economic growth in the second half of the year[6] Stock Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index rose by 0.84% and 1.12%, respectively, reaching new highs since early April, driven by optimism from trade talks[11] - In the US, large tech stocks mostly declined, while nuclear power stocks surged following a contract announcement by Oklo[9]