Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-19 11:53Market Overview - The global financial market exhibited a "divided" trend, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slightly up by 0.57%, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell by 0.33% and 0.10% respectively, highlighting a significant disparity in performance among major tech stocks [1][3] - Chinese assets, in contrast, saw a strong performance, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index surging by 2.8%, and Baidu experiencing a gain of over 11% [1][3] Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve's recent decision to lower the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4.00%-4.25% has had a profound impact on global markets [3] - The Fed's acknowledgment of rising risks in the employment sector marks a shift from its previous stance on a strong job market, indicating a cautious outlook on the economic future [3] Economic Data - Recent U.S. economic data revealed a decline in new housing starts to an annualized rate of 1.3 million units, a 3.7% drop from July, and building permits fell from 1.362 million to 1.312 million, the lowest since May 2020 [4][3] - The weak housing data has raised concerns among investors about a potential economic slowdown, overshadowing the positive effects of the Fed's rate cut [4][3] Policy Developments - The Chinese government is set to introduce a series of policy measures aimed at boosting the service sector, including high-quality development in the accommodation industry and integration of rail and tourism [5] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is seeking public input on mandatory national standards for intelligent connected vehicles, which could enhance safety in the automotive sector [6] Industry News - CATL announced that it will begin mass supply of sodium-ion batteries for passenger vehicles next year, which offer a range of over 500 kilometers and are expected to meet over 40% of domestic passenger vehicle market demand [6][14] - Major tech events, such as Huawei's Connect 2025 and Meta Connect 2025, are anticipated to unveil significant advancements in AI, cloud computing, and smart vehicles, potentially influencing the tech industry [9][11] Investment Insights - Analysts suggest that the current economic stability and the Fed's rate cut cycle could provide a favorable environment for market sentiment and capital inflow, with expectations of a potential upward trend in A-shares and economic performance [11] - There are indications of a shift in market focus, with low-positioned sectors like semiconductor manufacturing and smart driving showing signs of recovery, while high-positioned sectors may face profit-taking pressures [11]