Weekly Major Events Preview
1. Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision (Wednesday)
Market Expectations
Maintain the interest rate (probability > 99%), but pay attention to the dot plot's revision on the number of rate cuts in 2024.
Powell's speech may downplay political pressure, emphasizing data dependence (especially inflation stickiness and employment resilience). Potential Variables
If the statement removes the phrase "restrictive stance" or hints at an early end to balance sheet reduction, it will be seen as a dovish signal.
Geopolitical risks (Middle East conflict) may unexpectedly affect the Fed's risk assessment.
Viewpoint
In the short term, the Fed is more inclined to "buy time for space", with a probability of rate cuts below 30% before June. However, if the Q2 labor market significantly deteriorates, they may be forced to shift.
2. China's April Trade Data (Friday)
Tariff Effects Begin to Surface
The U.S. has escalated tariffs against China (such as on electric vehicles and photovoltaics), which may lead to an accelerated decline in exports to the U.S., and the Southeast Asia re-export trade data is worth cross-verifying.
Weak domestic demand drags down imports, with iron ore and semiconductor import volumes becoming key observation points.
Market Impact
If the data worsens beyond expectations, it may put pressure on the RMB exchange rate and intensify foreign capital outflow pressure on A-shares.
Pay attention to expectations for China's countermeasures (such as rare earth export controls and WTO lawsuits).
Viewpoint
The impact of the trade war has shifted from expectations to actual data manifestation, but the effects of policy countermeasures (equipment upgrades/consumer goods trade-ins) may be seen in the third quarter.
3. China's April CPI/PPI (Saturday)
Key Logic
Low CPI reflects weak recovery on the consumption side, but the rise in pig prices month-over-month may provide support.
PPI has shown negative growth for 19 consecutive months, pointing to ongoing deflationary pressure on industrial products, putting pressure on corporate profits.
Policy Clues
If the data is below expectations, a reserve requirement ratio cut or targeted easing may not be ruled out in Q2.
This week, the market will face a dual test of "hawkish pressure from the Federal Reserve" and "weak Chinese data", potentially leading to significant increases in risk asset volatility. Recommendations to pay attention to:
1. Sensitivity of the USD/RMB exchange rate to policy discrepancies;
2. Performance downgrade risks in export-dependent sectors (electronics, textiles) in Hong Kong stocks.
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