
Market Overview - The three major stock indices experienced significant fluctuations, with the Shanghai Composite Index dropping over 1% during the day, and the ChiNext Index falling nearly 4% at one point [1] - At the close, the Shanghai Composite Index decreased by 0.45% to 3858.13 points, the Shenzhen Component Index fell by 2.14% to 12533.84 points, and the ChiNext Index declined by 2.85% to 2872.22 points [1] - The SSE 50 Index, however, rose by 0.39%, and the total trading volume across the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 29,128 billion yuan [1] Sector Performance - The semiconductor sector saw a significant decline, while military, pharmaceutical, non-ferrous metals, liquor, and brokerage sectors also experienced downturns [1] - Conversely, the banking, electricity, and automotive sectors showed resilience, with industrial mother machines and robotics concepts remaining active [1] Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - According to Zhongyou Securities, market volatility is expected to increase, and investors should pay attention to changes in market rhythm [1] - Despite the market reaching new highs in the previous week, there is a noticeable increase in divergence among investors [1] - The options market has shown a significant rise in volatility expectations for the next 30 days, indicating that some funds may believe the current trend could change and are opting for hedging and protective strategies [1] - With the completion of semi-annual report disclosures, the overall performance of A-shares is still in a bottom-seeking phase, prompting a reassessment of the alignment between the current macroeconomic environment and individual stock valuations [1]