Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-14 13:42Market Overview - The market experienced a rebound in the afternoon, driven by financial stocks, with the ChiNext Index leading the gains and the Shanghai Composite Index returning above 3400 points [1][21] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 1.32 trillion, an increase of 25.2 billion compared to the previous trading day [1] Financial Sector Performance - Major financial stocks surged, with China Pacific Insurance hitting the daily limit, and other sectors like ports and logistics also seeing significant gains [1][15] - The insurance and securities sectors showed the strongest performance among financial stocks, while banks and real estate lagged slightly [6][14] - The Securities Insurance ETF rose by 4.22%, and the Securities ETF Leader increased by 3.45%, indicating strong investor interest in these products [8][9] Sector Analysis - The insurance sector's performance was notable, with China Pacific Insurance's market cap reaching 364.4 billion, and other major insurers also posting significant gains [15] - The banking sector remained active, with several banks, including Ningbo Bank and Zhengzhou Bank, seeing increases of over 3% [16] - The shipping sector also performed well, with significant increases in shipping futures driven by positive developments in US-China trade talks [18][19] Expert Insights - Analysts suggest that the return to 3400 points is a positive signal, although the market is not yet fully active, as indicated by the number of stocks rising versus falling [21][22] - The recent policy measures, including interest rate cuts, are expected to boost market sentiment and support valuation recovery [16][22] - The insurance sector's increased liquidity is seen as a signal of policy support for market stability, allowing for broader asset allocation [11]