Trump's so-called &#34;reciprocal tariffs&#34; have impacted the global trade landscape, bringing the global financial markets into a &#34;chaotic era.&#34;
From the United States and Europe to emerging markets, global stock markets have taken a &#34;roller coaster&#34; ride of surges and declines—after the Nasdaq index dropped 11.5% in two days, it rebounded over 12% in a single day due to a statement from &#34;the one who understands&#34; delaying tariffs for 90 days.
Even the king of safe-haven assets, gold, has been impacted, as investors sold off to liquidate and replenish margin during the market's plunge, with gold prices briefly falling below $3,000 per ounce, before sharply rebounding above $3,200, setting a new historical high.
Trump's peculiar maneuvers regarding tariffs have led global capital to sell off U.S. stocks, the U.S. dollar, and U.S. Treasuries—the U.S. dollar index fell below 100, and the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury rose to 4.492% on April 11.
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In the past, a decline in the U.S. dollar index was often accompanied by a drop in U.S. Treasury yields—this was the logical basis for Trump's preference for a weak dollar to reduce national debt financing costs, allowing the U.S. $36 trillion debt to continue rolling over. However, this week, the correlation between the two has diverged—while the dollar index fell, Treasury yields rose.
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Renowned investor Howard Marks stated in his latest memo that we have entered an &#34;unknown&#34; territory. Indeed, the current global trade and financial system is undergoing reconstruction, and many previously effective financial logics and investment strategies are facing challenges, making the trends of major asset classes increasingly elusive.
Market changes are unpredictable—too many variables need to be considered, and too many questions await answers. While money never sleeps, humans are not AI; there must be a balance. Instead of staying home &#34;building a car behind closed doors,&#34; it is better to travel and &#34;seek guidance.&#34;
After the May Day holiday, on the first weekend, Wall Street Insights invites you to embark on a study tour in Xiamen, where you can explore the world cultural heritage of Fujian Tulou, savor Hakka cultural flavors, and meet more like-minded individuals to discuss asset allocation trends.
Notably, Wall Street Insights has specially invited Kuang Shi, Managing Director of the Development Research Center at GF Securities and Chief Analyst of Media and Internet, among other financial experts, to lead this Xiamen study tour.
During the closed-door sharing session of this study tour, heavyweight guests from frontline financial institutions will share their latest insights with members on the topic of &#34;New Strategies for Global Asset Allocation under Macro Game.&#34;
As the global macroeconomic and trade and financial landscape enters an &#34;unknown&#34; territory, the accelerated development of the artificial intelligence industry may be one of the most certain directions. The performance gap between top AI models in China and the U.S. has significantly narrowed from 17.5% in 2023 to 0.3%, nearing parity—this is the conclusion drawn from the latest &#34;2025 AI Index Report&#34; by Stanford University's AI Research Institute
In this study tour, Teacher Kuangshi will conduct a closed-door sharing session on the theme of &#34;Investment Guide for AI Applications in China under the AI Wave,&#34; revealing which industries are best positioned to seize the current AI wave and which industries will benefit more from the era's dividends brought by AI development.
Teacher Kuangshi has 13 years of experience in sell-side research and has won the New Fortune Best Analyst award for seven consecutive years: from 2018 to 2023, he was ranked first among New Fortune's best analysts, and in 2024, he was awarded the Best Analyst and Platinum Analyst by Securities Times and New Fortune magazine.
So far, nearly 20 high-net-worth individuals, primarily Alpha annual members, have confirmed their participation in this study tour, most of whom are business owners and senior executives in the financial industry. For detailed information about this Xiamen wilderness study tour, please refer to the event poster below, click the poster to register, and enjoy early bird discounts!
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Xiamen Island, formerly known as &#34;Egret Island,&#34; has been a major economic hub in Southeast China since its establishment in the Ming Dynasty and is one of the first five ports in China to engage in trade with foreign countries. The island and Gulangyu are dotted with historical buildings that blend Eastern and Western architectural styles. The Fujian Tulou, a symbol of Chinese Hakka culture, is a unique large-scale residential form that has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In recent years, it has appeared in films such as &#34;Mulan,&#34; starring Liu Yifei, the animated blockbuster &#34;Big Fish &amp; Begonia,&#34; and &#34;Cloud and Water Melody,&#34; starring Chen Kun and Li Bingbing, leaving a stunning impression.
Friends interested in this Xiamen study tour may also consider bringing their families along. While you engage in closed-door discussions on asset allocation trends with Teacher Kuangshi and other distinguished guests, your family can enjoy the scenery of Egret Island and explore the beautiful landscapes of Tianluokeng, savoring the flavors of Hakka culture for a wonderful weekend.
Finally, a reminder that the &#34;Meet·Wilderness Tour&#34; Xiamen study tour will take place from May 9 to 11, and early bird discounts are currently available. Interested friends can click here to register. If you want to know more details about the event, you can also click the image below to consult Alpha's assistant.
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Trump's tariff policy has triggered turmoil in the global financial markets, leading to significant fluctuations in the stock market, with the Nasdaq index rebounding after a sharp decline in the short term. Gold prices also experienced violent fluctuations as investors sold off safe-haven assets due to market uncertainty. The U.S. dollar index and U.S. Treasury yields showed divergence, and the market faces reconstruction challenges. Wall Street Insights organized a study tour in Xiamen, inviting financial experts to share asset allocation strategies aimed at helping investors cope with the complex market environment

- The article discusses the impact of Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" on global trade, causing volatility in financial markets, with significant fluctuations in stock indices and gold prices.  
- It highlights the unusual correlation between the declining dollar index and rising U.S. Treasury yields, challenging previous financial logic.  
- The piece also promotes a study tour in Xiamen, featuring insights on global asset allocation strategies amidst economic uncertainty, particularly focusing on the accelerating AI industry.

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Xiamen Study Tour Analyzes Global Financial Turbulence: Discussing New Asset Allocation Strategies with Industry Leaders and Seizing Investment Dividends from AI Applications