Market Overview - The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, voting 10 to 2 to keep the federal funds rate in the range of 3.5%-3.75%[13] - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.27% to 4151.24 points, while the Shenzhen Component increased by 0.09%[1] - The Hang Seng Index surged by 2.58% to 27826.91 points, marking its highest level since August 2021[1] Economic Indicators - The U.S. economy shows signs of improvement, with the Fed indicating a more cautious approach to future rate adjustments[13] - Unemployment rates are stabilizing, as noted in the Fed's policy statement[13] - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported a record investment return of HKD 331 billion (approximately USD 424 million) for the year 2025, with an 8% return rate[13] Geopolitical Developments - Former President Trump warned Iran to reach a nuclear agreement quickly or face severe military consequences, leading to a spike in oil prices[1] - The U.S. Treasury Secretary denied any intervention in the yen's exchange rate, reaffirming a strong dollar policy, which caused the yen to depreciate by approximately 0.7%[13] Sector Performance - Precious metals, mining, and non-ferrous metals sectors showed strong performance, with significant gains in related stocks[1] - The Hang Seng Technology Index rose by 2.53%, reflecting positive sentiment in the tech sector[1]

Market Performance - A-shares showed a slight increase with the Shanghai Composite Index up 0.18% to 4139.9 points, and the Shenzhen Component Index up 0.09%[1] - The Hang Seng Index rebounded, rising 1.35% to 27126.95 points, with the Hang Seng Technology Index up 0.5% and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index up 1.07%[1] - The total market turnover in Hong Kong was 2543.726 billion HKD[1] Currency and Federal Reserve Insights - Trump downplayed concerns over the dollar's depreciation, leading to a significant drop in the dollar index, with the euro rising above 1.20 against the dollar[1][12] - The Federal Reserve is expected to pause its interest rate cuts, indicating a potential consensus on policy direction[1][12] Economic Sentiment - A survey by the People's Bank of China revealed that more households are looking to increase savings and reduce spending compared to before the latest round of the US-China trade war, reflecting a more pessimistic outlook on income[8][12] - The market is closely monitoring the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with expectations of no changes this week[12]

Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.33% to 4136.16 points, while the Shenzhen Component increased by 0.79% and the ChiNext Index gained 0.63%[1] - The Hang Seng Index closed up 0.45% at 26749.51 points, with the Hang Seng Tech Index rising 0.62% and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index increasing by 0.51%[1] - The total market turnover in Hong Kong was 240.9 billion HKD[1] Currency and Trade Tensions - The Japanese yen rebounded strongly, nearing the 160 mark against the USD, marking its largest single-day gain since August of the previous year[8] - U.S. President Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian exports to the U.S. if Canada reaches a trade agreement with China[8] ETF and Market Sentiment - Continuous outflows from broad-based ETFs in China have raised concerns about potential reductions in state-owned fund holdings, leading to increased interest in small-cap stocks[12] - From January 15 to 22, approximately 67.5 billion USD was sold off from 14 ETF products by the central government, indicating a significant market impact[12] Corporate Developments - Dongpeng Beverage plans to raise up to 10.141 billion HKD through an IPO, with a share price set at 248 HKD, representing a 12.5% discount compared to its A-share price[10] - BYD aims for overseas sales of 1.3 million vehicles in 2026, a nearly 24% increase from last year's 1.05 million deliveries[14]

Market Overview - A-shares showed significant selling pressure towards the end of the trading session, with the Shanghai Composite Index closing up 0.08% at 4116.94 points, the Shenzhen Component rising 0.7%, and the ChiNext Index increasing by 0.54%[1] - The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index rose 0.37% to 26585.06 points, with the Hang Seng Tech Index up 1.11% and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index up 0.31%[1] - The total market turnover in Hong Kong was 2504.514 million HKD[1] International Developments - U.S. stock indices closed higher, with the Dow Jones up 1.21%, the S&P 500 rising 1.16% to 6875.62 points, and the Nasdaq increasing by 1.18%[1] - President Trump announced a framework agreement regarding Greenland, retracting the threat of tariffs on eight European countries, which led to a rebound in U.S. stock, bond, and currency markets[1][13] - U.S. Treasury Secretary Becerra expressed anticipation for a quick meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to discuss economic agreements[1][13] Trade Relations - The European Parliament indefinitely postponed the vote on the U.S.-EU trade agreement until the U.S. returns to a cooperative stance, following Trump's threats regarding tariffs[13] - The European Commission is considering countermeasures against U.S. goods worth 930 billion euros (approximately 1.09 trillion USD) if necessary[13] Corporate Developments - China Galaxy received approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission to issue up to 5 billion RMB in technology innovation bonds[15] - Huatai Securities raised 7.5 billion RMB through the issuance of subordinated bonds, with a minimum coupon rate of 1.99%[15] - The PCB equipment manufacturer Dazhu CNC reported a 144% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first ten months of the previous year[11]

Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index closed up 0.08% at 4116.94 points, while the Shenzhen Component rose 0.7% and the ChiNext Index increased by 0.54%[1] - The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index gained 0.37% to close at 26585.06 points, with the Hang Seng Tech Index up 1.11% and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index up 0.31%[1] - The total market turnover in Hong Kong was 2504.514 million HKD[1] International Developments - U.S. President Trump announced a framework agreement regarding Greenland, retracting the threat of tariffs on eight European countries, which had previously been set to take effect on February 1[1][13] - The U.S. Treasury Secretary expressed anticipation for a quick meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, indicating ongoing discussions about the U.S.-China economic agreement[1][13] Economic Indicators - The U.S. Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 1.21%, the S&P 500 increased by 1.16% to 6875.62 points, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.18%[1] - In China, the GDP growth rate for Q4 was reported at 4.5%, slightly below the expected 4.8%[18] - China's industrial output for December increased by 5.2% year-on-year, surpassing the forecast of 4.8%[18]

Core Insights - The report highlights the significant fluctuations in the Japanese bond market, with calls from the Japanese Finance Minister for investors to remain calm amid a sell-off that has affected U.S. bonds as well [8][12] - China has introduced a series of policy measures aimed at boosting investment and consumption, including a special guarantee plan worth 500 billion RMB (approximately 72 billion USD) to encourage private enterprises to borrow and expand their businesses [8][12] Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4113.65 points, down 0.01%, while the Shenzhen Component fell by 0.97% and the ChiNext Index dropped by 1.79% [1][5] - The Hang Seng Index ended at 26487.51 points, down 0.29%, with the Hang Seng Technology Index declining by 1.16% and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index falling by 0.43% [1][5] - U.S. markets also experienced declines, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 1.76% at 48488.59 points, the S&P 500 down 2.06% at 6796.86 points, and the Nasdaq down 2.39% [1][5] Company Developments - China’s leading PCB equipment manufacturer, Dazhu CNC, reported a 144% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first ten months of the previous year, with revenues rising by 64.4% [10] - Junlebao Dairy, a comprehensive dairy company in China, submitted its listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, reporting a nearly 30% increase in net profit for the first nine months of the previous year [10] - Muyuan Foods, a major pig farming and pork production company in China, is reportedly planning to raise up to 11.7 billion HKD (approximately 1.5 billion USD) through a Hong Kong IPO [10] - Shanghai Shangmi Technology is expected to launch an IPO in February, aiming to raise around 12 billion HKD (approximately 1.5 billion USD) [10] Economic Indicators - China's GDP growth for the fourth quarter was reported at 4.5%, with a year-to-date growth of 5.0% [16] - The retail sales of consumer goods in China for December showed a year-on-year increase of 0.9%, while industrial value-added output rose by 5.2% [16]

Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.29% to close at 4114 points, while the Shenzhen Component increased by 0.09%[1] - The Hang Seng Index fell by 1.05% to 26563.9 points, with the Hang Seng Tech Index down 1.24% and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index down 0.94%[1] Economic Developments - The European stock indices closed lower due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday in the U.S., which saw stock and bond markets closed[1] - French President Macron is seeking to activate the EU's anti-coercion tool in response to U.S. tariff threats, while German Chancellor Scholz remains cautious[1][11] Political Updates - Japanese Prime Minister Kishi confirmed an early election on February 8, promising to reduce the food consumption tax to zero for two years to strengthen the ruling coalition's position[1][11] Corporate News - Micron Technology reported an unprecedented memory shortage driven by AI demand, indicating that the supply tightness will persist beyond this year[11] - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) slightly raised its global economic growth forecast to 3.3% for this year, up from 3.1% previously, but warned of risks from AI and trade tensions[11] Investment Insights - German government plans to open a €3 billion electric vehicle subsidy program to all manufacturers, including Chinese brands, to boost the struggling automotive market[11] - The Chinese snack retailer "Ming Ming Hen Mang" plans to raise up to HKD 3.34 billion through an IPO, with significant backing from major investors like Tencent and Temasek[10]

Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.26% to 4101.91 points, while the Shenzhen Component decreased by 0.18% and the ChiNext Index dropped by 0.2%[1] - The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index closed down 0.29% at 26844.96 points, with the Hang Seng Tech Index down 0.11% and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index down 0.50%[1] - The total market turnover in Hong Kong was 2550.786 million HKD[1] Economic and Policy Developments - President Trump announced a 10% tariff on eight European countries starting February 1, increasing to 25% in June unless a Greenland acquisition agreement is reached[12] - The EU is reportedly discussing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. in response to these measures[12] - Market speculation has shifted towards Kevin Walsh as a potential new Federal Reserve Chair, reducing expectations for interest rate cuts this year[12] Financial Data Insights - The U.S. Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.17% to 49359.33 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both decreased by 0.06%[1] - Bloomberg forecasts that China's Q4 GDP growth may slow to 4.5%, down from 4.8% in Q3, marking a three-year low[12] - The one-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) is expected to remain stable at 3.00%, with the five-year LPR also unchanged at 3.50%[12]

Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.38% to 4023.42 points, while the Shenzhen Component increased by 2.24% and the ChiNext Index surged by 2.85%[1] - The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong slightly increased by 0.03% to 26347.24 points, with the Hang Seng Tech Index up by 0.09% and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index down by 0.22%[1] - The total trading volume in the Hong Kong market reached 2834.623 million HKD[1] Economic Indicators - The US ISM Manufacturing Index fell to a one-year low of 47.9, indicating continued contraction in factory activity, marking the tenth consecutive month below the neutral level of 50[11] - New orders in the US manufacturing sector have contracted for the fourth consecutive month, with employment indicators remaining below the growth threshold for eleven months[11] International Developments - China has requested banks to report their loan exposure risks related to Venezuela, emphasizing the need for enhanced risk monitoring of all credit related to Venezuela[11] - The Swiss government has frozen assets belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his associates for a provisional period of four years[11] Sector Highlights - The AI pharmaceutical and brain-computer interface sectors saw significant gains, reflecting strong investor interest in technology-driven healthcare solutions[1] - The insurance, medical, and semiconductor sectors also showed robust performance in the market[1]

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3968.84 points, up 0.09%[1] - The Shenzhen Component Index fell by 0.58%[1] - The Hang Seng Index rose by 2.76% to 26338.47 points, with the Hang Seng Tech Index increasing by 4%[1] - The total market turnover in Hong Kong was 140.9 billion HKD[1] U.S. Market Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.66% to 48382.39 points[1] - The S&P 500 Index rose by 0.19% to 6858.47 points[1] - The Nasdaq Composite Index decreased by 0.03% to 23235.63 points[1] Venezuela Situation - U.S. military operations captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who is now in the U.S. for trial[8] - Trump announced that U.S. oil companies would invest billions in Venezuela's energy infrastructure[12] - The Venezuelan Supreme Court appointed Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as acting president[12] OPEC+ Response - OPEC+ decided to maintain its production cut strategy in Q1 to address global oil supply surplus risks[8] - The organization is monitoring the situation in Venezuela for potential impacts on oil supply[12] China-Korea Relations - Chinese President Xi Jinping met with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, emphasizing the importance of bilateral relations[8] - Yoon reaffirmed South Korea's respect for the "One China" principle regarding Taiwan[12]