Market Overview - The A-share market experienced a day of volatility and adjustment, with all three major indices closing down: Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.94%, Shenzhen Component Index dropped by 2.70%, and ChiNext Index decreased by 4.55% [1][2] - The total market turnover was 2.53 trillion yuan, a decrease of 137.7 billion yuan compared to the previous day [2] Sector Performance - Gas and coal sectors showed gains, while semiconductor, battery, and precious metals sectors faced significant declines, with semiconductor funds seeing an outflow exceeding 20 billion yuan [2][3] - Notable individual stock movements included CATL and Sanhua Intelligent Control, both experiencing fund outflows over 2 billion yuan, while ZTE Corporation saw a rise of over 4% [4] Precious Metals - The price of spot gold fell below the 4000 USD mark, closing at 3965 USD per ounce, leading to a decline in A-share precious metal stocks, with several stocks like Western Gold and Chifeng Jilong Gold dropping over 5% [8][10] - Analysts suggest that persistent inflation data in the U.S. could lead to a stronger dollar and higher real interest rates, reducing gold's attractiveness [11] Investment Sentiment - The first three quarters of the year saw significant gains in major indices: Shanghai Composite Index up 15.84%, Shenzhen Component Index up 29.88%, and ChiNext Index and Sci-Tech 50 Index both up 51.20% [14] - The best-performing sectors included non-ferrous metals, hardware equipment, and semiconductors, with emerging concepts like AI and controlled nuclear fusion gaining traction [14] - Market sentiment indicates a cautious outlook for the fourth quarter, with a potential shift in investment focus from technology to traditional sectors like real estate and machinery [15]