Category: Flash News

On April 7th, China took resolute and effective countermeasures against the “equivalent tariffs” introduced by the United States. On the evening of April 6th, multiple listed companies in various industries spoke out intensively, responding to the relevant impacts and countermeasures. According to the reporter’s understanding, in anticipation of fluctuations in US tariff policies, listed companies in multiple industries have assessed the relevant risks and taken flexible and effective response measures. Some companies have established factories and laid out production capacity overseas earlier, some have accelerated the localization of their supply chains, and some have expanded their diversified overseas market landscape… Listed companies in different industries are proactively responding to the uncertainty that may arise from US tariff policies with flexible strategies. (Shanghai Stock News)

On April 7th, as of April 5th, the issuance of local government bonds this year has exceeded 2.84 trillion yuan, setting a new historical high for the same period. Among them, the issuance scale of local refinancing special bonds used to replace implicit debts has reached nearly 70% of the annual quota. Experts say that since the beginning of this year, the issuance of local bonds has shown characteristics such as large scale, fast progress, and wide coverage, and the progress of issuance and use is significantly faster than in previous years. The subsequent increase in local government bond supply may gradually increase, and it is expected to reach the peak of supply within the year in the second quarter.

On April 7th, in the latest issue of the journal “Equipment”, a team from the University of Potsdam in Germany reported that they have simulated lunar dust to create a new type of solar cell. This innovation provides a solution to the energy supply problem in space exploration, especially considering the challenge of sending heavy materials into space.

① 14:00 Germany February Quarterly Adjusted Industrial Output Monthly Rate ② 14:00 Germany February Quarterly Adjusted Trade Account ③ 14:00 UK March Halifax Quarterly Adjusted House Price Index Monthly Rate ④ 16:30 Eurozone April Sentix Investor Confidence Index ⑤ 17:00 Eurozone February Retail Sales Monthly Rate ⑥ Time to be determined China’s March foreign exchange reserves

On April 7th, the People’s Daily and Voice articles pointed out that in the current uncertain global economic environment, China has provided valuable stable expectations for foreign-funded enterprises with firm policy support, continuously optimized business environment, and long-term stable social atmosphere, and will become a fertile ground for foreign-funded enterprises to invest and develop in the long run. China has been, is, and will always be an ideal, safe, and promising investment destination for foreign investors. Adhering to the spirit of openness and cooperation, insisting on high-quality development, and steadily promoting high-level opening up to the outside world, China will work with enterprises from all countries to cultivate a fertile ground for win-win cooperation and harvest hopeful fruits.

On April 7th, data showed that as of April 4th, a total of 52 enhanced index funds were reported this year, involving 37 fund managers, a year-on-year increase of 206% compared to the same period last year’s 17 funds, setting a historical record for the same period. At the same time, 32 investment funds have been established this year, with a total issuance scale of 17.088 billion yuan, far exceeding the 1.8 billion yuan issued in the same period of 2024. Behind this phenomenon, it not only reflects the market’s recognition of the “passive investment+active enhancement” strategy, but also reflects the dual driving force of quantitative technology development and industry competition pattern evolution. Industry insiders point out that with the launch of new indices, strategic innovation, and diversified investor demands, index enhanced funds may become an important direction for the future expansion of the public fund industry.

On April 7th, it was reported that on April 6th local time, after former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers stated that tariffs would lead to a decrease in US consumer prices, former US Secretary of the Treasury Lawrence Summers disagreed with Hassett’s statement. He believes that President Trump’s tariff policy is the biggest self inflicted wound to the US economy in history. Summers said that tariffs will lead to price increases, exacerbate inflation rates, thereby reducing people’s purchasing power, and also mean a reduction in employment opportunities. On April 2nd, US President Trump signed an executive order at the White House regarding the so-called “equivalent tariffs”, announcing that the United States would impose a “minimum benchmark tariff” of 10% on trading partners and impose higher tariffs on certain trading partners. The US government’s move has faced opposition and criticism from multiple parties worldwide. (CCTV News)

On April 6th local time, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnik stated in an interview with CBS that the US will not delay the imposition of tariffs, and the “equivalent tariffs” will take effect on April 9th and will last for several days. In addition, Lutnik said that the United States must include unmanned islands inhabited by penguins in the scope of tariffs to prevent certain countries from attempting to exploit loopholes.

On April 6th, the media office in the Gaza Strip announced that in recent days, the Israeli military has carried out comprehensive damage to the infrastructure, important facilities, and residential areas in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, making the entire area uninhabitable. The Gaza Strip media office emphasized that for over a month, the Kerem Shalom port has been closed, and the humanitarian crisis in the area has escalated unprecedentedly. The living conditions of the people are extremely miserable, and even the most basic necessities of life are lacking. The office urgently calls on the international community to pressure the Israeli military to withdraw from the LAFA area so that residents can return to their homes that have become ruins; And provide a safe corridor to provide relief for the besieged residents in the Rafa area.

On April 6th, after Trump announced the imposition of “equivalent tariffs,” US Agriculture Secretary Rollins said that US egg prices may rise again due to tariff policies. At this time, only a month has passed since the historic high of egg prices in the United States, and President Trump’s promise to lower egg prices during the campaign has not yet been fulfilled. (Yuyuan Tan Tian)