Group 1 - S&P maintains China's sovereign credit rating at "A+" with a stable outlook, reflecting confidence in China's economic resilience and debt management [1] - The Chinese Ministry of Finance expresses satisfaction with S&P's decision, emphasizing ongoing macroeconomic policy support to achieve economic goals for the year [1] Group 2 - The People's Bank of China has increased its gold reserves for nine consecutive months, reaching 73.96 million ounces by the end of July, with a month-on-month increase of 60,000 ounces [2] - Experts predict that the central bank will continue to optimize its international reserve structure by increasing gold holdings while reducing U.S. Treasury holdings [2] Group 3 - Two Chinese citizens are charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for violating export restrictions by exporting NVIDIA AI chips to China, prompting a response from the Chinese Foreign Ministry opposing the politicization of technology and trade issues [3] Group 4 - The People's Bank of China will conduct a 700 billion yuan reverse repurchase operation on August 8 to maintain liquidity in the banking system [4] - The central bank plans to utilize various liquidity tools to create a favorable monetary environment [4] Group 5 - Seven Chinese government departments have released a plan to promote the brain-computer interface industry, aiming for breakthroughs in key technologies by 2027 and the establishment of a competitive industrial ecosystem by 2030 [5][6] - Following this announcement, the brain-computer interface concept index rose by 2.69%, with significant net inflows into related stocks [6] Group 6 - Semiconductor foundries SMIC and Hua Hong Semiconductor reported their Q2 earnings, with SMIC's revenue declining by 1.7% to $2.209 billion and a net profit drop of 19.5% year-on-year [8] - In contrast, Hua Hong Semiconductor's revenue increased by 27.4% year-on-year, driven by demand for analog, logic, and flash memory products [8] Group 7 - The U.S. stock market saw all three major indices rise, with notable declines in Eli Lilly's stock due to disappointing results from its weight loss drug [9] - Analysts suggest that the upcoming interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve may provide some upward potential for the U.S. stock market [11] Group 8 - The Bank of England has lowered interest rates by 25 basis points, with a split decision among policymakers reflecting concerns over high inflation [12] - The central bank predicts inflation will soon exceed its 2% target, leading to a reduction in borrowing costs [12] Group 9 - The world's first physical smart robot 4S store, Robot Mall, is set to open, showcasing over 50 robot models from various manufacturers [14] - Analysts expect significant growth in the robotics sector, driven by upcoming events and innovations [14]