CATL(SZ:300750) 2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-09-18 00:36Market Performance - On September 17, the A-share market showed a strong rebound with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.37%, the Shenzhen Component Index increasing by 1.16%, and the ChiNext Index up by 1.95% [1][2] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 2.38 trillion yuan, an increase of 35.3 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day [1] International Market Overview - The New York stock market had mixed results on September 17, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising by 0.57% to close at 46,018.32 points, while the S&P 500 fell by 0.10% and the Nasdaq Composite dropped by 0.33% [2] - European markets also showed mixed performance, with the FTSE 100 up by 0.14%, the CAC 40 down by 0.40%, and the DAX up by 0.13% [2] Oil Prices - International oil prices declined on September 17, with light crude oil futures for October delivery falling by $0.47 to $64.05 per barrel, a decrease of 0.73%, and Brent crude for November delivery down by $0.52 to $67.95 per barrel, a drop of 0.76% [3] Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to between 4.00% and 4.25%, marking its first rate cut since December 2024 [4][5] - The decision was influenced by weaker-than-expected job growth in recent months, and further rate cuts are anticipated in the upcoming meetings [5] Hong Kong Monetary Policy - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reduced the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.50% in response to the Federal Reserve's rate cut [7] Fiscal Data - From January to August, China's general public budget revenue reached 148.198 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.3%, with tax revenue slightly up by 0.02% and non-tax revenue increasing by 1.5% [6] Industry Insights - The automotive industry is expected to accelerate development in intelligent driving technology, with leading manufacturers likely to gain market share [10] - CATL announced that its sodium-ion batteries will begin mass production for passenger vehicles next year, offering advantages in low-temperature performance and safety [11] Stock Market Trends - Financial analysts suggest that the A-share market remains attractive for long-term investment, with expected support from policies aimed at reducing internal competition and increasing demand [11] - The fourth quarter is anticipated to see further growth in the A-share market, driven by policy and liquidity factors [11]