Market Insights - The recent macroeconomic and high-frequency data indicate a mixed performance, with the economic activity index showing fluctuations after a recovery in May, remaining above "1" but below the levels of 2020-2024 [1][10] - The real estate market has shown a lackluster performance, with transaction volumes in major cities underperforming compared to the same period in previous years [1][13] - The automotive sector is experiencing a steady recovery, benefiting from new policies, with retail and wholesale sales showing significant year-on-year increases of 23% and 38% respectively [1][16] Domestic Economic Data - In May, industrial production increased by 5.8% year-on-year, exceeding expectations, while fixed asset investment growth slowed to 3.7% [2][33] - The retail sales of consumer goods rose by 6.4% year-on-year, surpassing the forecast of 4.85% [2][41] - Fiscal revenue showed a slight decline, with tax revenue remaining positive but non-tax revenue turning negative, indicating a weakening in land transactions [2][58] International Economic Context - The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, with projections indicating potential rate cuts in 2025, reflecting expectations of slower economic growth and rising unemployment [3][41] Industry Allocation Recommendations - Investment strategies should focus on three main areas: advancements in AI technology, recovery in consumer stocks, and the resurgence of undervalued dividend stocks [4] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the AI industry's progress, as it significantly influences the performance of undervalued dividend stocks [4]

Group 1: Shipping Freight Index - The shipping index includes SCFI comprehensive index, SCFIS European route, and container index (European route) futures, which reflect the pricing of freight futures and the impact of tariffs [1][9][10] - The SCFI comprehensive index has shown a rebound since May 9, increasing by 9% compared to the end of March, influenced by export rush and transshipment [10][13] - The China Container Freight Index (CCFI) has fluctuated this year, hitting a low on April 3 and then rebounding, with the CCFI comprehensive index increasing by 0.2% from its low as of May 16 [13][15] Group 2: Port Cargo Throughput - Domestic port cargo throughput has shown resilience, with container throughput reaching a record high on April 27, 2023, despite a brief decline earlier in the month [2][20][23] - The Port of Los Angeles, the busiest port in the U.S., saw its import container throughput drop to the lowest level since June 2024 by May 10, indicating negative impacts from tariffs on U.S. imports and exports [2][22][24] Group 3: Domestic Production Activity - The high-frequency economic activity index from the First Financial Research Institute has been declining since the end of March but remains above 1, indicating stronger economic activity compared to the previous year [3][27][29] - The manufacturing PMI new export orders index fell from 49% to 44.7%, while the EPMI production index dropped from 67.7% in March to 51.6% [29][30] Group 4: Trade Outlook - South Korea's Export Situation - South Korea's export data showed stronger-than-seasonal growth in early April, with fluctuations in mid-April likely related to trade negotiations with the U.S. [4][30][32] - By May, South Korea's exports were weaker than seasonal expectations, indicating ongoing volatility ahead of the conclusion of U.S.-Korea trade talks [4][32][34]