11.5犀牛财经晚报：金条进货价每克涨70元 奢侈品消费连续6个季度下滑

Group 1: Gold Investment Market - The new tax policy effective from November 1, 2025, exempts VAT on standard gold traded through specific exchanges until December 31, 2027, but imposes VAT on physical withdrawals or non-exchange sales, increasing the cost of investing in physical gold [1] - The wholesale price of gold bars has increased by 70 yuan per gram, rising from 900 yuan to 970 yuan, leading to a pause in procurement plans by some retailers [1] - Retail prices for investment gold bars remain below 1200 yuan per gram, with major brands like Chow Tai Fook and Lao Feng Xiang pricing their gold bars around 1170 yuan per gram [1] Group 2: Memory Storage Market - Prices for memory storage products have been rising since September, with DDR4 16G memory prices increasing from below 90 yuan to between 100 and 130 yuan within a month [2] - As of late October, DDR4 16G memory prices range from 350 to 520 yuan, while DDR5 16G prices reach around 600 yuan, indicating a significant price increase [2] - Industry experts predict a supply shortage in the memory market will persist into next year [2] Group 3: New Energy Storage - As of September 30, China's new energy storage capacity exceeded 100 million kilowatts, marking a growth of over 30 times compared to the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [2] - The new energy storage capacity accounts for over 40% of the global total, with significant contributions from regions like North China and Northwest China [2] - The utilization hours for new energy storage in the first three quarters reached approximately 770 hours, an increase of about 120 hours year-on-year [2] Group 4: Luxury Goods Market - The luxury goods market in China has experienced a decline for six consecutive quarters, with major luxury brands reporting decreased revenues and profits [3] - Brands are seeking rent reductions and operational support from shopping malls due to the declining sales [3] - Consumer preferences are shifting towards experiences and emotional connections, indicating a transformation in luxury consumption patterns [3] Group 5: Hong Kong Stock Exchange - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange reported a net profit of 4.9 billion HKD for the third quarter, a year-on-year increase of 56% [4][5] - Total revenue and other income for the third quarter reached 77.8 billion HKD, up 45% year-on-year, exceeding market expectations [5] Group 6: Automotive Industry - Toyota's operating profit for the second fiscal quarter was 839.55 billion JPY, a decrease of 27% year-on-year, while net profit increased by 62% to 932.08 billion JPY [5] - The company expects global vehicle sales for the year to reach 11.3 million units, an increase from previous estimates [5] Group 7: Corporate Actions - Huazhong Technology announced a plan to change its stock name to "Huazhong Technology" without requiring shareholder approval [8] - Financial services firm Caida Securities received approval to issue bonds totaling up to 6 billion CNY to professional investors [11] - Jiyuan Technology signed a framework agreement with CATL for copper foil supply, establishing a long-term partnership [12]