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China's Issuance of US dollar bonds and Euro Bonds: The Implications Behind It

2025-11-20
Recently, China simultaneously issued dollar bonds in Hong Kong and euro bonds in Luxembourg, which has drawn market attention. In a context of high global interest rates and cautious capital flows, t
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The New Normal of Debt: Settlement in the Era of High Interest Rates

2025-11-07
By the end of October 2025, the yield on the US 10-year Treasury bond rose to approximately 4.1%, marking the official end of the era of low interest rates.  Ten years ago, the world still relied on
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Debt diplomacy: A power struggle where debt is used as a weapon

2025-10-30
In an era of economic slowdown and geopolitical tensions, "debt" is no longer merely a fiscal tool. From the US dollar system to China's "Belt and Road Initiative", countries are using borrowing to ga
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The New Normal of Uncertainty: Warnings from the IMF

2025-10-23
In the just-released World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a warning that "uncertainty has become the new normal for the global economy." This statement reflects a reali
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Silver has broken through $50! Is the upward trend crazier than that of gold?

2025-10-16
Silver has been performing strongly recently, breaking through the $50 mark and rising by more than 60% so far this year. The market is now asking: After gold, is it silver's turn?  Why has silver ri
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高市早苗交易:如何牽動全球資金流

2025-10-09
財經小百科|高市早苗交易:如何牽動全球資金流 日本政壇掀起罕見波動,未上任的高市早苗,已成為國際市場焦點。投資者稱之為「高市早苗交易」(Sanae Trade),這場交易的核心,不在她的政綱,而在市場對「未來日本」的集體預期。  什麼是「高市早苗交易」? 「高市早苗交易」是指市場因預期她上任後的政策方向,而提前調整資金配置、重新定價風險與機會的現象。 她主張結束長期的超寬鬆貨幣政策、強化國
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美國政府停擺:政治僵局如何擾亂市場?

2025-10-06
【美國政府停擺:政治僵局如何擾亂市場?】 什麼是政府停擺? 當美國國會未能通過新一輪財政撥款,聯邦政府便會出現「停擺」。這意味著部分部門暫停運作,數十萬名公務員被迫休假,更重要的是官方經濟數據如失業救濟、新屋銷售等可能停止發布。 為何會影響市場? 數據是投資者判斷經濟走向的重要依據。一旦停擺,市場失去參考資訊,只能「靠估」去推測美聯儲政策,令波動性明顯上升。在這種情況下,避險資產例如黃金往往受
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The First Year of RWA: Has a New Era of Finance Begun?

2025-09-25
What is RWA?  RWA (Real World Assets, tokenization of physical assets) refers to the transformation of real-world assets into blockchain digital tokens. The scope includes:  Precious metals (gold, o
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Hong Kong Gold Market: A New Positioning in the Policy Address

2025-09-18
In the latest policy address, the government proposed to "consolidate Hong Kong's position in the gold market", including expanding warehousing, establishing a clearing system and launching new produc
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How high will gold rise after breaking through its historical high?

2025-09-11
Recently, the price of gold has reached a new historical high, rising to $3,673 per ounce, with an increase of nearly 40% within the year. The market's focus is on one question: How much more can gold
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Trump's tariffs were cut illegal: Trillions of dollars to be refunded?

2025-09-04
Recently, a US court ruled that some of the tariffs imposed during the Trump administration were "illegal", as a result of a lawsuit filed by small businesses and several states, claiming that he had
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On the eve of the September interest rate meeting: Are CPI, PCE and non-farm payroll "terrifying data"?

2025-08-28
The most frequently heard phrase from Federal Reserve officials in recent months is that "policy will depend on data." In other words, whether to cut interest rates in September is not decided by a s
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Digital Japanese Yen vs. JPYC: Official vs. Civilian Showdown

2025-08-21
"Digital currency" has become a key topic in financial experiments across countries. Japan not only has the Digital Yen led by the central bank but also the JPYC stablecoin issued by private companies
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The stagflation-lite Stagflation crisis in the United States

2025-08-14
Recently, the US economic data has sent out contradictory signals - the economy is slowing down, but prices remain stubbornly high. A new term has begun to circulate in the market: "Stagflation-Lite".
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2025-08-07
Trump has once again played the tariff card, announcing a new round of tariffs on 66 countries, with the highest rate for some products reaching up to 50%, covering industries such as pharmaceuticals,
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Why is gold more sought-after behind the AI craze?

2025-07-31
When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), many people think of the sharp rise in technology stocks. However, in fact, the AI craze has not only brought about innovation but also led to a simultan
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Who makes the decision on raising or lowering interest rates? Trump or Powell?

2025-07-24
The market is abuzz with rumors that Trump is dissatisfied with the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, and Chair Powell has instantly become the center of attention. Here comes the question: Will the
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The market logic and opportunities of TACO trading

2025-07-17
Recently, an interesting buzzword "TACO" has emerged in the financial market. On the surface, it seems like a Mexican wrap, but there are two interpretations of TACO in the market, one from the perspe
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What implications does the Big and Beautiful Act offer to the investment market?

2025-07-10
The "Big and Beautiful Act" covers several important areas, including:  Tax reduction measures: Targeting enterprises and high-income groups to enhance competitiveness and economic growth.  Infrastr
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Will stablecoins replace banks? How should banks respond?

2025-07-03
The Stablecoin Ordinance of Hong Kong will come into effect on August 1 this year. As stablecoins have drawn increasing attention, a question has emerged in the market: Will stablecoins pose a "fatal
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