Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-18 09:08Market Overview - On September 18, A-shares experienced a significant decline, with all three major indices dropping over 1%, specifically the ChiNext Index down 1.64%, Shanghai Composite Index down 1.15%, and Shenzhen Component Index down 1.06% [1] - The total trading volume in the A-share market reached 3.17 trillion yuan, an increase of 763.7 billion yuan compared to the previous day [1] - Over 4,300 stocks in the market fell, while the robotics sector continued to perform strongly, with Shoukai Co. hitting the daily limit for the 11th time in 12 days [1] Federal Reserve Rate Cut - The Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points was in line with market expectations, with Chairman Powell indicating no broad support for a larger cut [2] - Following the rate cut, global commodity prices, including gold, saw a significant decline, with spot gold dropping from a historical high of $3,700 per ounce to around $3,650 per ounce [2] Banking Sector Performance - The banking sector faced a comprehensive downturn on September 18, with major banks like Changshu Bank and Agricultural Bank of China seeing declines of over 2% [3] - Since reaching a historical high on July 11, the banking sector indices have fallen over 13%, breaking below the 120-day moving average for the first time in a year [3] Shareholder Actions - Despite the downturn in the banking sector, several listed banks have seen shareholder increases, indicating confidence in their future prospects [4][5] - For instance, Everbright Bank's major shareholder has increased its stake by 0.02%, while Nanjing Bank's major shareholder raised its stake from 12.56% to 13.02% [5] Future Market Outlook - Analysts suggest that the recent market decline may be a temporary adjustment, with expectations of a potential upward trend resuming after the correction [8] - Historical patterns indicate that if the market is in a slow bull phase, significant increases may not occur in the next six months, while a fast bull phase could lead to a shorter adjustment period [8] - The possibility of a global central bank rate cut following the Fed's decision could provide further support for the A-share market, potentially leading to a second wave of upward movement [8]