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Market Overview - Major US stock indices saw a rebound after reaching key technical support levels, but profit-taking pressure dominated in the afternoon, leading to a mixed close with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones down while the Nasdaq managed a slight gain [1] - Nvidia recovered early losses, rising nearly 1.8% as the market anticipates its upcoming earnings report, while Micron gained 4.2% with Morgan Stanley predicting its profitability could reach new highs [1] Federal Reserve and Economic Indicators - Expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut have weakened, resulting in a decline in major US Treasury yields, with the 10-year yield rising by 2.5 basis points [2] - The US dollar remained flat, experiencing a 0.3% decline over the week, marking its second consecutive weekly drop [2] Cryptocurrency and Commodities - Bitcoin fell approximately 4%, marking its fourth consecutive decline and moving further away from the $100,000 mark, while Ethereum fluctuated below $3,200 [3] - Gold dropped over 2% but still managed a 2% weekly gain, maintaining support at $4,050, while oil prices rebounded with WTI crude rising over 2.2% [3] Asian Market Performance - Both A-shares and H-shares closed lower, with the Shanghai Composite Index falling below 4,000 points and the ChiNext Index dropping over 3%, led by declines in the computing hardware industry [4] Chinese Economic Policies - The Chinese government is focusing on enhancing the adaptability of supply and demand in consumer goods to further promote consumption [5] - The Ministry of Finance emphasized the implementation of proactive fiscal policies to expand domestic demand and support the construction of a robust domestic market [6] Economic Data from China - China's October economic data showed that industrial output, retail sales, investment, and real estate sales growth rates were all below previous values, indicating a slowdown in economic activity [16] - The industrial value-added growth rate for October was 4.9%, with significant declines in steel and cement production, while high-tech manufacturing showed positive growth [16] Semiconductor Industry Insights - Semiconductor shortages are intensifying, with Samsung reportedly raising memory chip prices by 30%-60% due to a surge in demand from AI data centers [20] - Multiple smartphone manufacturers have paused memory chip purchases due to soaring prices, with some facing inventory shortages of less than three weeks [20] Berkshire Hathaway's Investment Moves - Berkshire Hathaway significantly reduced its stake in Apple, selling 41.79 million shares in Q3, while also building a position in Google [32] - The company sold $12.4 billion worth of stocks, primarily from long-held positions like Apple and Bank of America, while increasing investments in industrial sectors [32] Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - Analysts express concerns over Nvidia's upcoming earnings report, suggesting that regardless of strong performance, market volatility may ensue due to investment apprehensions [22] - The overall sentiment in the AI and tech sectors remains cautious, with significant sell-offs observed in speculative stocks as investors await clearer signals from upcoming earnings reports [28][29]