Stock Market Updates:
- In the A-share market, sectors such as liquor and travel, photovoltaics, real estate, and retail lead in terms of gains, while chip, computing power, and AI sectors are among the top losers.
- The Shanghai Composite Index and Shenzhen Component Index both experienced a decline of over 1%, with the healthcare, semiconductor chips, defense, and consumer electronics sectors leading the losses.
Financial Sector:
- WIND Financial Terminal, a subsidiary of Wind Information, is currently undergoing emergency repairs due to a backbone network failure, resulting in login disruptions.
- Leaders of both parties in the U.S. Congress have reached a $1.66 trillion spending agreement aimed at avoiding a government shutdown. However, the deal may face opposition from conservative members of the far-right faction in the House of Representatives.
- The "Data Elements x" Three-Year Action Plan has been issued, expected to activate sectors such as industry, commerce, and finance.
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has been penalized for irregular transactions, with the Shanghai Stock Exchange implementing a six-month trading restriction on relevant securities accounts linked to the trading operator, Fujian Port Group.
Tech Companies Updates:
- Apple's new product, Vision Pro, has been shipped to distribution warehouses in the United States and is expected to be launched in the U.S. on January 27.
- Boeing encountered document processing issues during inspections, and investigators are searching for the missing components.
- The electric car business unit under China Evergrande Group announced a suspension of stock trading.
International Situation and Security:
- Chinese national security authorities recently uncovered a case involving the UK's Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) using third-country personnel for espionage activities against China.
- U.S. stock market futures showed a mixed trend after the first week of 2024, with major indices declining. Traders are currently focused on upcoming inflation data and the financial reports of key banks.
- Adjustments in oil prices by Saudi Arabia and ongoing tensions in the Middle East have led to a decrease in oil prices.
U.S. Treasury Bonds and Economic Concerns:
A yield of over 4% on the U.S. 10-year Treasury bond is considered a buying point, with the total national debt surpassing $34 trillion, sparking concerns about the economy.
Hong Kong Property Market:
The number of second-hand homes priced below HKD 3 million in Hong Kong has increased, with the total transaction volume in 2023 reaching a six-year high.
