CATL(SZ:300750) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-04-07 21:55Market Overview - On April 7, U.S. stock indices experienced significant volatility, initially declining due to Trump's tariff policies but later fluctuating as reports emerged about potential tariff suspensions. Ultimately, the Nasdaq rose by 0.1%, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones fell by 0.23% and 0.91%, respectively. The Dow saw a trading range of 2600 points [4] - The FTSE A50 China Index futures rose by 1.83%, closing at 12142 points. In contrast, international oil prices fell, with WTI crude down by 1.66% to $60.96 per barrel, and Brent crude down by 1.77% to $64.42 per barrel [5] - European stock indices closed lower, with Germany's DAX down 4.26%, France's CAC40 down 4.78%, and the UK's FTSE 100 down 4.38% [6] Economic Policies and Trade Relations - The Chinese government issued a new plan to strengthen rural land management and promote agricultural development, aiming to enhance farmers' income and integrate county industries into larger urban supply chains [7] - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce held a roundtable with U.S. companies, emphasizing that the root of tariff issues lies with the U.S. and urging American firms to advocate for a return to multilateral trade practices [8] - Hong Kong's Financial Secretary reaffirmed the region's commitment to free trade policies, stating that the U.S. tariffs are unreasonable and do not currently pose systemic risks to Hong Kong's financial markets [9] Corporate Actions - Central Huijin announced an increase in its holdings of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to stabilize the capital market amid significant declines in A-shares [17] - China Chengtong plans to increase its holdings in central enterprise stocks and technology innovation stocks, with an initial investment of 80 billion yuan [19] - CATL announced a share buyback plan of 4 billion to 8 billion yuan to enhance shareholder value, with a maximum buyback price set at 392.32 yuan per share [21] Industry Developments - Audi has paused deliveries to U.S. dealers due to increased tariffs on imported vehicles, affecting its sales strategy in the U.S. market [34] - Didi Chuxing has registered copyright for its AI artwork, indicating its commitment to innovation in the AI sector [22] - ByteDance launched a new feature on Douyin to combat misinformation, reflecting its focus on enhancing the credibility of information on social media [24] Financial Performance - As of March 2025, China's foreign exchange reserves reached $32,407 billion, marking a 0.42% increase from February, supported by stable economic performance and effective policy measures [10] - The National Medical Products Administration announced that 28 batches of cosmetics failed to meet regulations, prompting investigations and corrective actions [11]