智通财经网·2025-10-14 08:50Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market experienced a decline, with the Hang Seng Index dropping 1.73% to close at 25,441.35 points, and a total trading volume of 398.91 billion HKD [1] - The recent escalation in US-China trade tensions has increased market uncertainty, leading to heightened volatility [1] Blue Chip Performance - China Merchants Bank (03968) led blue-chip gains, rising 4.7% to 48.16 HKD, contributing 13.25 points to the Hang Seng Index [2] - Other notable blue-chip movements included New Energy (02688) up 3.19%, and Construction Bank (00939) up 2.32%, while Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (00981) fell 8.48% [2] Sector Performance Banking Sector - The banking sector is attracting defensive capital due to increased tariff uncertainties, with stable dividends and improved yield attractiveness post-correction [3] - The profit growth for listed banks in the first half of 2025 is projected at 0.8%, indicating a stable outlook [3] Shipping Sector - Shipping stocks showed strong performance, with China COSCO Shipping (01919) up 4.08% as the US port fee measures are set to take effect [4] - Analysts suggest that Chinese shipping companies may benefit more from the current trade dynamics compared to their US counterparts [4] Semiconductor Sector - Semiconductor stocks faced significant declines, with Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347) down 13.08% and SMIC (00981) down 8.48% [6] - Recent regulatory changes affecting a subsidiary of Wingtech Technology have raised concerns about market sentiment in the semiconductor industry [6] Gold Sector - Gold stocks fell sharply following a significant drop in gold prices, with notable declines in companies like Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining (06693) down 6.8% [5][7] Notable Stock Movements - Zhenjiu Lidu (06979) saw a rise of 5.42% following a leadership change, with the new CEO expected to enhance brand operations [8] - InnoCare Pharma (02577) increased by 4.91% due to advancements in GaN technology in collaboration with NVIDIA [9] - New China Life Insurance (01336) announced a profit increase forecast of 45% to 65% for the first three quarters of 2025, leading to a 3.52% rise in stock price [10]