2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-12-16 04:21Market Overview - Major Asia-Pacific stock indices experienced a decline, with the Nikkei 225 and the KOSPI both dropping over 1% as of midday [1] - The A-share indices and the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index also fell, with the FTSE China A50 futures down more than 1% [1] A-Share Market - The A-share market showed volatility, with the Shanghai Composite Index and Shenzhen Component Index both down over 1%, while the ChiNext Index fell over 2% [2] - A total of 4,464 stocks in the market declined, indicating a broad-based sell-off [2] - Specific sectors such as photovoltaic and energy storage continued to adjust, with companies like Dongfang Risheng (300118) dropping over 10% and Zhongli Group (002309) nearing a trading halt [2] Precious Metals - The precious metals sector saw significant declines, with companies like Western Gold (601069) and Xiaocheng Technology (300139) falling over 6% [3] - International gold and silver prices also dropped, with spot silver plunging over 2% and spot gold decreasing approximately 0.4%, while New York futures gold fell below $4,310 per ounce [3] Retail and Technology Sectors - The retail sector showed resilience, with Baida Group (600865) achieving four consecutive trading limits, and Hongqi Chain (002697) and Guangbai Shares (002187) both securing two consecutive trading limits [5] - The smart driving sector gained momentum, with companies like BAIC Blue Valley (600733) hitting the upper limit, and multiple stocks such as Duolun Technology (603528) and Luchang Technology (002813) also reaching trading limits [5] Hong Kong Market - The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index fell by 1.8%, with the Hang Seng Tech Index down approximately 2.5% [5] - Major companies like Alibaba and SMIC saw their stock prices drop nearly 4% [5] Cryptocurrency Market - The cryptocurrency market continued to decline, with Bitcoin dropping below $86,000, and over 180,000 traders facing liquidation in the past 24 hours [7] - Specific price movements included Bitcoin at $85,738.7 (-4.05%), Ethereum at $2,932.23 (-6.00%), and XRP at $1.8613 (-6.67%) [8]