American exceptionalism are facing challenges

Global trade war is looming again

US wealth effect is shrinking

The Fed is backed into a corner materially

Special Reports

What is American Exceptionalism?

  • The narrative of ''American Exceptionalism" has been the core logic in global macro markets over the last several years, which bases on the outperformance of U.S. economy relative to the EU as well as the advantages in tech and policy flexibility.

''American Exceptionalism" has been a buzz word in daily political language. For many political leaders and some ordinary people, 'American exceptionalism' is simply synonymous with 'America being exceptionally superior and immensely great'.

Growth scare is becoming the reality

  • Fears of a potential U.S. economic recession are intensifying among consumers and CFOs, because growth scare is becoming the reality, no matter if you believe it.

A narrative of recession is prevailing

  • After disappointing July job report being released, the narrative that a recession is coming in the U.S. has been prevailing among investing community.Contrary to what many believe, investment research firm BCA Research sees that the economy is on the brink of a recession, and the predicted upcoming rate cuts will not be sufficient to steer markets out of it.

"Detox"-US economy is going through a transition period

  • All the moves what President Trump has taken since his inauguration are absolutely shocking everyone, particularly the word "Detox" is surprising, implying the big moves that target specific economic and political system across the country.

Is the economy already weaker than the headline data suggests?

  • According to the latest data released by Bureau of Labor Statistics, the actual job growth was nearly 30% less than the initially reported 2.9 million from April 2023 through March of this year.

Is European economy out of the woods?

  • Some economists argue that the European economy has successfully survived terrible prophecy that threatened its economy in recent years based on some positive signs.

More challenges are facing the EU

  • EU economy are somewhat showing some signs of recovery, but there are still some challenges facing the EU, such as contending with Russia’s war in Ukraine and a tenuous trade relationship with China which are the overriding issues that need to be tackled with.

Special Report

Report For China listed Company

Financial Survey

Global AI Survey
  • More data show that investors are optimistic about the future of AI.
Global City Competitiveness Survey
  • Global economic and social development are showing significant divergence.
Layout of Tech leadership
  • Driven by economic globalization, technology and innovation are developing rapidly.
Global Human Resources Survey
  • Global Human Resources Survey intends to analyze the investment globally.
Survey of Competitiveness of Science and Tech
  • Faced with the irreversible loss of manufacturing jobs, can AI really create jobs for human?
Consumer Behavior Research
  • Focus on the purchasing power of consumers amid high inflation environment.
Survey of Competitiveness of SMEs
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises are the core force in the economic system.
U.S. Medical Research
  • Understand the state of U.S. medical space, analyzing its key problems.

FINANCIAL VIEWPOINTS

The destructive trade policy has disrupted the markets

  • The bearish sentiment is pervading the Wall Street right now, when the S&P 500 follows the Nasdaq into correction territory. After Thursday’s sell-off, the S&P 500 has joined the Nasdaq Composite in correction territory, which is typically taken to mean a decline of 10% or more from a recent high.

it seems the euqity markets have peaked in Dec unexpectedly since Donald Trump won the election overwelmingly. People are extremely optimistic about what will happen in the economy down the road.

Europe wants to be part of the AI race

  • Europe has been lagging in the arm race of AI significantly, where has long been seen by its critics as a place that has regulated the tech industry too heavily to the detriment of innovation.

What drives Tesla shares' dramatic sell-off？

  • Tesla has been on a roller coaster ride since Musk went to Washington, D.C., to take on a major role in the second Trump White House, which of heading Trump’s advisory DOGE, which is engaged in a broad, controversial effort to reduce federal government spending and slash employee headcount at dozens of agencies.

DOGE--President Trump's “revolutionary move”

  • Since President Trump's inauguration, the new build-up department DOGE which Elon Musk takes on a major role is absolutely a “revolutionary move”, which has caused more questions and resulted in more chaos.

“Sahm Rule” --Is it a rational indicator for the economy?

  • “Sahm Rule” is a new measure for the state of economy, referring that the initial phase of a recession has begun when a three-month moving average of U.S. unemployment rate is at least half percentage point higher than the 12-month low.

Is there a fresh sign of cracks forming in the U.S. labor market?

  • The lastest survey released by New York Federal Reserve shows that, of those who were employed at the time of the last survey in March, 88% still had jobs, the lowest in data that goes back to 2014.

Satisfaction with current compensation dropped sharply

  • The latest survey released by New York Federal Reserve shows that on wages, satisfaction with current compensation dropped to 56.7%, down more than 3 percentage points from the same period in 2023.

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Report For China's Most Competitive City

Financial Survey

National Investment Report
  • Amid the environment of deglobalization, the economic development to some extent will dependent on the economic structural reform.
China Economic Metropolis
  • The characteristics of China's metropolitan area are quite different.
Global Private Banking Survey
  • Focus on analysis and research on the development history
Focus on Family Trusts
  • A trust agency is entrusted by an individual or family to manage
The State of China Property Market and Equity Market
  • China Property Market, which accounts for one third of GDP is embattled now.
Post-Brexit Survey
  • The risks that are threating global financial stability continue to rise.
Investment Opportunities In Emerging Markets
  • Global economic downside risks have weakened, the investment opportunities in emerging markets are increasingly rising.
Public Welfare and Wealth Management
  • After higher yields in 2023, investors are bracing for interest rate cuts that could put a damper on shorter-term savings.

Financial Data

Survey For Global Consumer On Luxury Products
Report For Global Environmental Data
Global Financial statistics
Global Service Industry Survey

Economic Forum

A narrative of stagflation is prevailing

After disappointing job report being released, the narrative that a stagflation is coming in the U.S. has been prevailing among investing community. Contrary to what many believe, investment research firm BCA Research sees that the economy is on the brink of a stagflation, given the weak economic data, dismal consumer spending as well as slower job growth.

Europe looks like a supermarket for the U.S.
IMF chief calls for further integration
The productivity gap between U.S.&EU
Labor market provides a conflicting sign for the Fed

Financial Comment

Unsettled trade policy has changed the outlook of market

Since the beginning of 2025, global macroeconomic environment is way more complicated. US economic data is flashing red signal at this time around, dispite keeping 2.3% growth rate and 4.1% unempolyment rate for Q4.

IMF sees bumpy road in lowering inflation
Will one rate cut be enough this year?
How companies can navigate supply chain complexity
How does the Fed communicate with the public

Business

DeepSeek shocked the AI world

  • China’s DeepSeek, which burst out of obscurity and into the center of the tech universe has rattled the U.S.-led AI ecosystem with its latest model, shaving hundreds of billions in chip leader Nvidia’s market cap.
Alibaba--the transformational bellwether for AI
Alibaba bets on AI aggressively
Alibaba will be the biggest winner for AI in China

Wealth

How to prepare for the shifting rate cycle

  • After more than a year of dealing with rapid inflation, consumers have become numb to higher prices. But as inflation cools, experts say there are strategies that can help you weather current conditions and prepare for a shift in interest rates.
Reshape your finances for 2024
The best places for short-term savings in 2024 with rate cuts ahead
Make your cash work for you

Tech

AI arm race is heating up

  • More than two years after ChatGPT's debut, generative AI continues to make astounding advances at breakneck speed. The technology that powers all-purpose chatbots is transforming many aspects of life with its ability to spit out high-quality text, images or video, or carry out complex tasks.
Tech rally has driven capital to re-allocate into China
The issue of data security raises questions about DeepSeek
Does the outlook for Nvidia still stay intact?

Management

Is ESG still relevant?

  • ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors have become increasingly relevant in recent years, as companies and investors are realizing the importance of sustainable practices and ethical business operations. As environmental and social issues become more pressing, ESG has become a key factor in corporate decision-making and investment strategies.
ESG investment could drive real change and boost returns
ESG investing is good for business
Megacap tech stocks dominate ESG funds

Research

Report for Risk Volatility Tracking of Global Equity Markets
  • Track and study 49 developed and emerging equity markets, paying close attention to risk volatility.
Listed Companies Research
  • The best way to understand the investment value of a listed company
New Risk Exposures In Crude Oil Market
  • The international crude oil market has fluctuated sharply recently.
Global Equity Fund Report
  • Equity investment in private companies, non-listed companies
Securities and Fund Industry Survey
  • Raise capital through the sale of fund to form an independent fund
TThe economic crisis in post-pandemic
  • The global public health crisis triggered by the pandemic has had a huge implication on the global economy.

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