Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-10-08 13:06Market Overview - Hong Kong stocks experienced a familiar pattern during the National Day holiday, with the Hang Seng Index dropping by 0.48% after one day of increase followed by three days of adjustment [1] - The U.S. government faced a shutdown starting October 1, affecting over 100,000 federal employees, with potential long-term negative impacts if the shutdown persists [1] - China's gold reserves increased to 7,406 million ounces by the end of September, marking the 11th consecutive month of accumulation [1] Gold and Silver Market - Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater, suggested that gold is a better hedge than the dollar and recommended a 15% allocation in investment portfolios as gold approaches $4,000 per ounce [2] - Chinese gold stocks such as Zijin Mining and Shandong Gold saw significant price increases, with Zijin rising over 13% and Shandong over 7% [2] - Silver prices also rose, with spot silver reaching $48.32 per ounce, reflecting a daily increase of 1% [2] Automotive Industry - The U.S. automotive sector is facing challenges, particularly after a fire at Novelis' Oswego plant, which supplies 40% of aluminum sheets for the industry, leading to production halts expected to last until early next year [2] - Tesla launched a "simplified" version of the Model Y at a lower price, but market reception appears lukewarm due to reduced features [2] Electric Vehicle Market - Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are showing strong performance in Europe, with a 35% year-on-year increase in sales across nine major countries in September [3] - Companies like Xpeng, Geely, and BYD are expected to maintain positive trends as new models are set to launch in Q4 [3] Battery Technology - Advances in solid-state battery technology are being reported, with new materials developed that significantly enhance energy density [3] - Production rates are expected to increase by 5-10% in October, with a projected year-on-year growth of 30-50% [3] AI and Semiconductor Industry - OpenAI announced a partnership with AMD to deploy 6 GW of AMD GPU computing power, indicating continued investment in AI technology [4] - Nvidia is expected to play a significant role in a $20 billion funding round for Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, highlighting the ongoing collaboration in the AI sector [4] Nuclear Fusion Developments - The BEST project in Anhui, China, achieved a key breakthrough, marking progress in nuclear fusion technology [5] - Germany plans to invest €2 billion in building the world's first nuclear fusion power plant by 2029 [5] Pharmaceutical Sector - Innovent Biologics announced a licensing agreement with Zenas Bio Pharma for the development and commercialization of its product, with potential total payments exceeding $2 billion [6] - Other companies in the sector may see increased activity due to potential milestone payments related to this agreement [6] Mining and Materials - China Metallurgical Group reported a decrease in new contract amounts but an increase in overseas contracts, indicating a shift in focus towards international operations [7] - The company is advancing projects in Afghanistan and Pakistan, which are expected to yield significant profits upon completion [8] - The company also has a strong position in silicon-based semiconductor materials, indicating long-term investment potential [9]