Market Overview - Major Asia-Pacific stock indices closed mostly lower, with the Nikkei 225 and KOSPI indices both dropping over 1%, while A-shares and the Hang Seng Index also declined [1][2] - The A-share market experienced fluctuations, with the Shanghai Composite Index falling by 21.42 points (0.55%) to 3867.92, and the Shenzhen Component Index down by 146.24 points (1.10%) to 25635.80 [2] Sector Performance - The consumer sector saw a notable increase, particularly in retail and food & beverage stocks, with the liquor concept stocks performing well. For instance, Kweichow Moutai rose slightly after a strong opening [3] - The insurance sector surged over 4%, with China Ping An leading the gains, increasing nearly 5% to 67.08 yuan per share, marking a four-year high. Analysts expect significant growth in new business value (NBV) and new single premium due to upcoming maturity of fixed deposits [3] - The commercial aerospace sector strengthened, with multiple stocks, including Hualing Cable and Zhongchao Holdings, achieving three consecutive trading days of gains [3][4] Commodity Market - Precious metals experienced strong gains, with gold rising over 1% to reach $4343 per ounce, and silver increasing by over 2% [6][7] - Platinum prices surged over 100% year-to-date, with analysts predicting further increases in 2024, potentially reaching between $2170 and $2300 by 2026 [6][8]
亚太股市集体飘绿,芯片股大跌,芯原股份重挫11%,铂金年内狂飙100%