Market Trends - Precious metals continue to reach new highs, with COMEX gold futures rising by 2.13% to $4480.6 per ounce, and silver futures increasing by 2.37% to $69.09 per ounce. Platinum surged over 6% to break the $2100 per ounce mark, while palladium also saw significant gains [1] - The US stock market saw all three major indices close higher, with the S&P 500 up 0.64%, the Nasdaq up 0.52%, and the Dow Jones up 0.47%. The VIX index fell to 14.08, the lowest level since December 2024, driven by gains in AI-related stocks such as Nvidia and Tesla [1] Commodity Prices - WTI crude oil futures settled up 2.64% at $58.01 per barrel, while Brent crude rose 2.65% to $62.07 per barrel. Recent US actions in Venezuela have raised concerns about oil supply security [2] - Tungsten powder saw a weekly increase of approximately 18%, while silver prices have risen over 128% year-to-date, and palladium has increased by over 95% [1][2] Stock Market Activity - Southbound funds recorded a net purchase of approximately HKD 31.25 billion, with notable net buys in SMIC and Xiaomi, while China Mobile faced net selling [3] - Four new stocks listed on the Hong Kong market experienced significant declines on their first day, with losses ranging from 24.17% to 49.46% [3] Investment Trends - Insurance capital has shown increased enthusiasm for stock purchases, with a total of 39 instances of stake increases this year, primarily favoring high-dividend stocks in banking, infrastructure, and logistics sectors [3] - Stock ETFs have seen a net inflow of 400.96 million shares in December, with broad-based ETFs attracting over RMB 11.137 billion [4] Economic Policies - The Chinese government is planning to implement a series of major projects to stimulate economic growth and expand domestic demand, as discussed in a recent State Council meeting [10] - The National Healthcare Security Administration has initiated a centralized procurement process for high-value medical consumables, aiming to streamline costs and improve access [10] Industry Developments - A breakthrough in optical computing chips has been achieved by researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, which could significantly impact the market for optical communication chips, projected to grow at a CAGR of 17% from 2025 to 2030 [8] - The global cloud infrastructure services spending is expected to reach $102.6 billion by Q3 2025, reflecting a 25% year-on-year growth, driven by the increasing demand for AI technologies [13] Company Announcements - Vanke has extended the grace period for a bond repayment from 5 working days to 30 trading days, although the revised repayment plan was not approved by bondholders [4] - Huaxia Happiness rejected proposals from Ping An Life to increase its stake, indicating ongoing governance challenges [14]
全线大涨！贵金属，迭创新高；国务院：谋划一批重大工程！公告，休市安排
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-23 00:09