市場在經歷波動性上漲後,迎來關鍵一週;尋求政策清晰度
Joe Lu, CFA 2025年4月29日 美東時間
本新聞通訊僅供參考,不構成任何投資建議或買賣任何證券或資產類別的推薦。文中所表達的觀點為作者截至發布日期為止的觀點,並可能隨時更改,恕不另行通知。所呈現的資訊係基於從據信可靠來源獲得的數據,但其準確性、完整性和及時性不作保證。過往表現不代表未來結果。投資涉及風險,包括可能損失本金。讀者在做出任何投資決定前,應諮詢自己的財務顧問。作者及相關實體可能持有本文所討論資產或資產類別的部位。
上週市場戲劇性地展現了多空交織的局面,為即將到來的關鍵一週奠定了複雜的基礎。股市急劇反彈(標普500指數 +5.18%,那斯達克指數 +6.97%),大致收復了先前因令人擔憂的第一季GDP萎縮 (-0.3%) 所引發的跌幅。貿易樂觀情緒的轉變,加上四月份就業報告強勁的表現,都為此波反彈帶來助力。然而,這發生在美股指數更廣泛的負面技術趨勢背景下,引發了對此波反彈可持續性的疑問,而本週的事件將對此進行考驗。
固定收益市場的大漲(長期公債上週 +3.46%)以及相關的投資存續期間情緒改善是顯著的發展。這表明市場參與者可能正在消化通膨壓力緩解的預期,或重新調整對美國聯準會政策的預期。關鍵的考驗將於本週三的FOMC聲明及主席鮑爾的記者會上到來;他們的基調和評估對於驗證或挑戰市場在上週所觀察到的利率預期和存續期間偏好的明顯轉變至關重要。
縱觀各資產類別,上週出現的幾項分歧值得未來密切關注。即使在股市和債市反彈之際,美元仍走強 (+0.81%),這是一種略顯非典型的模式,若持續下去可能對國際資產構成壓力。此外,WTI原油價格的急跌 (-8.38%) 以及黃金 (-2.36%) 未能從顯著降低的殖利率中受益,顯示除了單純的風險偏好/避險情緒之外,還有其他因素對其造成影響,可能與特定的供需動態或與股市的反彈相衝突的更廣泛的經濟成長擔憂有關。
上週美國各類股的表現突顯了對成長股(科技類股 +9.05%)的偏好,但也見到週期性類股,如工業類股 (+6.84%) 的參與,而防禦性類股,如必需消費品 (-0.50%) 則表現落後。這種內部動態將是本週需要重點監控的——領漲力道會否會進一步擴大,表明對復甦的信心,或者如果經濟數據或聯準會的評論令市場樂觀情緒失望,防禦性類股是否會收復失地?對即將公布的數據,特別是ISM服務業指數,市場的反應將提供線索。
總體而言,上週的價格走勢雖然正面,但發生在整體趨勢偏空以及與企業獲利和消費者信心相關的基本經濟訊號令人擔憂的背景下,這形成了一個關鍵的轉折點,代表市場需要得到確認。本週密集的經濟數據和聯準會對外發布的資訊將帶來充足的機會,進而確認此轉折點,抑或可能逆轉上週樂觀走勢提供了。
本週的焦點列表突顯了那些在上週的技術發展後,為近期前景設定了有趣情境的資產:
根據我們對上週演變中技術訊號的評估,本週生效以下調整:
本週新增的資產反映了上週的市場活動在某些領域創造了值得注意的技術情境——無論是顯著的動能轉變、新興的穩定性,還是相對強弱——使它們成為未來需要重點監控的領域。
在上週股市於矛盾經濟訊號中急劇反彈後,即將到來的一週對市場而言是一個關鍵的考驗。焦點集中在確認反彈的持續性,特別是主要美股指數的技術面貌是否最終能夠轉為正向。密集的經濟數據發佈將提供了更多潛在的催化劑,首先是週一的ISM服務業報告,它為非製造業經濟提供了重要觀察視角。而週二公布的三月份美國貿易逆差數據,將在被扭曲的第一季GDP數據之後,為貿易流動提供了進一步的背景資訊。
核心事件是週三的FOMC政策決策及主席鮑爾的記者會。市場將密切剖析其發表的聲明和評論,以驗證上週在債券市場觀察到趨向寬鬆的利率預期的轉變。任何偏離鴿派預期的情況都可能迅速挑戰近期的反彈。隨後的數據發布,如初次請領失業金人數(週四)以及週五多位聯準會官員的談話,將進一步塑造政策預期並考驗市場情緒。
上週反彈期間在5500點(標普500指數)建立的關鍵技術水平將是重要的觀察點。主要指數能否守住近期的漲幅,並突破與其負面潛在趨勢相關的阻力水平?若未能如此,可能暗示上週僅僅是一次性的逆勢反彈。此外,解決上週觀察到的顯著跨資產分歧——特別是美元走強、油價疲弱和黃金反應平淡——對於衡量未來幾週潛在的市場信心和方向至關重要。採用系統性的方法來解讀這些資訊流仍然是關鍵。
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Key Week Ahead for Markets Following Volatile Gains; Policy Clarity Sought
Joe Lu, CFA April 29, 2025
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Last week provided a dramatic illustration of market crosscurrents, setting a complex stage for the pivotal week ahead. Equities rebounded sharply (S&P 500 +5.18%, Nasdaq +6.97%), largely erasing earlier losses spurred by a concerning Q1 GDP contraction (-0.3%). This recovery was fueled by shifting narratives around trade optimism and culminating in relief from a strong April jobs report. However, this occurred within a broader negative technical trend for U.S. indices, raising questions about the rally's sustainability which will be tested by this week’s events.
The sharp rally in fixed income (Long-Term Treasuries +3.46% last week) and the associated improvement in investment duration sentiment were significant developments. This suggests market participants are perhaps pricing in easing inflation pressures or recalibrating expectations for Federal Reserve policy. The critical test arrives this Wednesday with the FOMC statement and Chair Powell's press conference; their tone and assessment will be crucial in validating or challenging the market's apparent shift in rate expectations and duration appetite observed last week.
Looking across asset classes, several divergences emerged last week that warrant close attention moving forward. The U.S. Dollar strengthened (+0.81%) even as equities and bonds rallied, a somewhat atypical pattern that could pressure international assets if it persists. Furthermore, the sharp plunge in WTI Crude Oil (-8.38%) and the failure of Gold (-2.36%) to benefit from significantly lower yields suggest factors beyond simple risk-on/risk-off sentiment are at play, potentially related to specific supply/demand dynamics or broader economic growth concerns that conflict with the equity market rebound.
The performance within U.S. sectors last week highlighted a preference for growth (Technology +9.05%), but also saw participation from cyclicals like Industrials (+6.84%), while defensives like Consumer Staples (-0.50%) lagged. This internal dynamic will be important to monitor this week – will leadership broaden further, indicating conviction in the recovery, or will defensive sectors regain ground if economic data or Fed commentary disappoints market optimism? The reaction to incoming data, particularly ISM Services, will provide clues.
Ultimately, last week’s price action, while positive, occurred against a backdrop of negative overall trends and concerning underlying economic signals related to corporate profitability and consumer strength. This sets up a critical juncture where the market needs confirmation. The substantial calendar of economic data and Fed communication this week provides ample opportunity for such confirmation or a potential reversal of last week's optimistic moves.
This week's Focus List highlights assets where last week's technical developments set up interesting scenarios for the near future:
Based on our evaluation of evolving technical signals from last week, the following adjustment is made effective this week:
Assets added this week reflect areas where last week's action created notable technical situations—either significant momentum shifts, emerging stability, or relative strength/weakness—setting them up as key areas to monitor going forward.
This upcoming week presents a critical test for the market following last week's sharp rebound amidst conflicting economic signals. Focus intensifies on confirming the rally's durability, particularly whether the technical picture for major U.S. indices can finally turn positive. The dense economic calendar provides numerous potential catalysts, starting with Monday's ISM Services report, which offers a vital look at the non-manufacturing economy. The March U.S. trade deficit (Tuesday) provides further context on trade flows following the Q1 GDP distortions.
The centerpiece is Wednesday's FOMC policy decision and Chair Powell's press conference. The market will parse the statement and commentary intensely for validation of the shift towards easing rate expectations observed in the bond market last week. Any deviation from dovish expectations could quickly challenge the recent rally. Subsequent data points like Initial Jobless Claims (Thursday) and a host of Fed speakers on Friday will further shape policy expectations and test market sentiment.
Key technical levels established at 5500 (on the S&P 500) during last week's rally will be important to watch. Can major indices hold their recent gains and push through resistance levels associated with their negative underlying trends? Failure to do so could suggest last week was merely a counter-trend bounce. Furthermore, resolving the significant cross-asset divergences observed last week—particularly the stronger Dollar, weaker Oil, and muted Gold response—will be crucial for gauging underlying market conviction and direction in the weeks ahead. A systematic approach to interpreting this flow of information remains paramount.
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