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The current global capital markets are being firmly driven by two core events: on one side is the unresolved geopolitical standoff between the U.S. and Iran, and on the other side are the high-profile diplomatic and economic expectations brought by Trump's visit to China. The interplay and tug-of-war between these two variables make the future direction of global finance, energy, and commodities markets highly unpredictable, with every slight change in the situation capable of triggering intense market fluctuations.

The U.S.-Iran standoff has always been a "Damocles sword" hanging over the market, becoming the central risk source for future volatility. As a key area for global energy, the security of transportation through the Strait of Hormuz and the military and diplomatic game between the U.S. and Iran directly influence international crude oil prices. Currently, although there are sporadic signals of easing in U.S.-Iran negotiations and Trump has at times expressed positive attitudes toward talks, disagreements over nuclear issues, sanctions relief, and regional dominance remain deeply entrenched. Iran firmly rejects the U.S. demands, and the U.S. is reluctant to make substantial concessions, leaving the deadlock prone to escalation at any time. If tensions escalate, crude oil supply expectations will tighten, causing international oil prices to spike rapidly, which will further increase global inflation pressures, hinder economic recovery, and lead risk assets like stocks to be sold off by safe-haven funds. The global capital markets could then experience a period of intense turbulence; even if the situation remains deadlocked, market anxiety will persist. Energy sectors, airlines, shipping, and other oil-dependent industries will continue to face pressure, and overall market risk appetite will remain difficult to lift effectively.

Meanwhile, Trump’s visit to China injects strong uncertainty into the market, but also offers a phase of easing opportunities. This visit focuses on negotiations across multiple fields including China-U.S. trade, geopolitical issues, and global hotspots. The market holds high expectations for a thaw in China-U.S. economic and trade relations, easing of trade barriers, and increased bilateral cooperation. If positive signals are exchanged in trade, the foreign trade sector and cross-border cooperation industries will directly benefit, with related stocks in A-shares and Hong Kong stocks likely to attract capital inflows. Global risk assets could also see positive boosts, with risk aversion easing temporarily, leading to declines in safe-haven assets like gold and the US dollar. Additionally, China has consistently maintained a stance of promoting peace and dialogue in the U.S.-Iran conflict. During Trump’s visit, China and the U.S. may communicate on Middle East issues, potentially helping to break the deadlock between the U.S. and Iran, further easing geopolitical fears and stabilizing the global market.

The overlay of these two major events creates a pattern of "risk and opportunity coexistence, volatility and recovery simultaneously." In the short term, markets will experience intense fluctuations driven by news, with each escalation of geopolitical tensions or progress in China-U.S. negotiations triggering rapid portfolio adjustments. Crude oil, gold, stocks, and forex markets will take turns showing rollercoaster performances. In the medium term, if substantive breakthroughs are achieved in China-U.S. trade talks and the U.S.-Iran situation gradually eases, market risk appetite will continue to recover. Global equities and commodities (excluding safe-haven categories) are expected to stabilize and rebound, with sectors benefiting from bilateral cooperation—such as foreign trade, new energy, and high-end manufacturing—becoming the main market themes. Conversely, if the U.S.-Iran deadlock worsens and China-U.S. negotiations fall short of expectations, risk aversion will intensify across the board. Safe-haven and inflation-hedging assets like gold and crude oil will continue to strengthen, while risk assets will face ongoing adjustments, and the risk of stagflation in the global economy will further increase.

Regarding the outlook, the core market debate always revolves around two main themes: "geopolitical risk escalation or easing" and "breakthrough or deadlock in China-U.S. cooperation." Investors should closely monitor developments between the U.S. and Iran, progress in China-U.S. negotiations, and remain alert to sudden geopolitical shocks. At the same time, they should seize structural opportunities arising from the easing of China-U.S. trade tensions, manage risks effectively in a highly volatile environment, and respond rationally to the market changes driven by these two major events.