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On September 4th, Bocom International issued a report, raising its target price for NIO (09866.HK) in Hong Kong to HK$62.7 and maintaining a "buy" rating. NIOs revenue for the second quarter of 2025 was approximately RMB 19.01 billion, a 9% year-on-year increase and a 57.9% quarter-on-quarter increase. Automotive revenue was approximately RMB 16.3 billion, in line with market expectations. The company provided optimistic guidance for the third quarter, projecting deliveries of 87,000–91,000 vehicles and record-breaking revenue of RMB 21.8–22.9 billion, primarily driven by strong sales of the new L90. Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, NIO aims to achieve combined monthly sales of approximately 50,000 vehicles for NIO and Ledao, with a combined gross profit margin of 17%–18%. The bank raised its 2025 sales forecast for NIO to 340,000 vehicles and revenue by 17.5% to RMB 99.5 billion, primarily reflecting strong sales expectations for the L90 and ES8. The market believes the focus will be on the sustainability of marginal improvements, whether cost reductions will meet market expectations, and whether the company will achieve profitability in the fourth quarter. The bank believes that the sales recovery will boost market confidence and be conducive to the subsequent release of new cars and subsequent financing.Didi Chuxing (02559.HK), a Hong Kong-listed company, rose nearly 14%. Didi Chuxing announced new business developments on its 11th anniversary: the number of registered users increased to 395 million, and the number of certified car owners exceeded 19.9 million.Hong Kong-listed auto dealers fell collectively, with Harmony Auto (03836.HK) down more than 13%, Zhongsheng Holdings (00881.HK) down more than 6%, and Yongda Automobile (03669.HK) down more than 3%.Gref, President of the Russian Federal Savings Bank: It is expected that lowering interest rates to 14% by the end of the year will not be enough to revive the economy.Shares of China New Energy Aviation (03931.HK) surged nearly 15% in Hong Kong, with trading volume exceeding HK$600 million. The company recently secured a large-scale battery project in India.

The XAU/USD pair attempts to regain $1,730 prior to Fed Chair Powell's address

Alina Haynes

Sep 08, 2022 16:58

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Gold price (XAU/USD) gains bids to reestablish intraday high at $1,718 as the US dollar retreats ahead of Thursday's big events. In doing so, the yellow metal extends yesterday's recovery from the one-week low amid weaker yields and a mixed risk profile.

 

US 10-year Treasury yields extend Wednesday's fall from the highest levels since mid-June to 3.23%, which weighs on the US Dollar Index (DXY), which retreats to 109.50, extending yesterday's losses from the 20-year high.

 

The recent decline in yields may be attributable to the market's rush into bonds prior to the crucial European Central Bank (ECB) Monetary Policy Meeting and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech. However, rumors about Japan's probable involvement to preserve the home currency via the bond market appear to have depressed yields.

 

Due to Beijing's role as one of the world's largest gold buyers, contradictory news from China should have also contributed to the XAU/USD's comeback.

 

Three persons with knowledge of the situation were cited by Reuters when they reported encouraging news for China's property sector. Reuters said that "Zhengzhou pledged to restart all halted housing projects within 30 days by utilizing special financing, requiring developers to refund misused funds, and encouraging certain real estate businesses to file for bankruptcy."

 

Nonetheless, the risk-negative news regarding covid and Taiwan appeared to impose downward pressure on metal prices. The South China Morning Post (SCMP) previously reported, "Shenzhen lowers Hong Kong visitors' admission quota." Reuters' report that Taiwan and the United States are preparing for closer ties further dampens the mood.

 

While reflecting market sentiment, S&P 500 Futures post modest gains, whilst Asia-Pacific equities remain divided.

 

In conclusion, the ECB's 75 bps rate hike can limit a short-term decline in the XAU/USD before a new decline, if Powell sounds hawkish. As the ECB's ability to tighten monetary policy is restricted compared to the Fed's, the gold price is likely to remain in the bears' sights. Also, economic concerns originating from Europe are not ruled out, giving gold bears cause for optimism.


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