Zhong Guo Ji Jin Bao·2025-06-18 02:58Market Overview - A-shares opened slightly lower on June 18, with all major indices in the red and over 4200 stocks declining [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.41% to 3373.61, while the Shenzhen Component decreased by 0.23% to 10128.47 [2] Sector Performance - The food and beverage sector showed initial strength, particularly in liquor stocks, with notable gains from companies like Mogaos, Huangtai Wine, and Jinzhongzi Wine, all hitting the daily limit [5][6] - The photovoltaic inverter, liquor, military, and digital currency sectors experienced localized rallies, while rare earth permanent magnet stocks saw significant pullbacks [3][11] Liquor Industry Insights - During the "618" shopping festival, several e-commerce platforms initiated aggressive price cuts on liquor, with high-end products like Feitian Moutai seeing price drops, which has become a key market variable [7] - Specific liquor stocks such as Mogaos, Huangtai Wine, and Jinzhongzi Wine reported increases of approximately 10% [6] Oil and Gas Sector Activity - The oil and gas sector was notably active, with companies like Zhun Oil and Beiken Energy experiencing substantial gains, attributed to rising international oil prices amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East [8][9] Defense and Military Sector - The defense and military sector saw significant upward movement, with stocks like Changcheng Military Industry hitting the daily limit and others like Beifang Longzhong and Jiekang Equipment rising over 10% [10] Consumer Sector Weakness - The broader consumer sector faced challenges, with retail stocks declining, particularly in the small commodity market, where Xiaoshangpin City dropped over 9% [11][12] - The beauty and personal care sector also experienced declines, with several companies reporting drops exceeding 5% [13] Rare Earth Sector Decline - Rare earth permanent magnet stocks faced notable declines, with companies like Beikong Technology nearing the daily limit down, and others like Zhongke Magnetic and Keheng shares dropping over 9% [15][16]