12月23日盘后播报：新能源、锂电等板块走强，黄金维持强势

Group 1 - The A-share market experienced fluctuations today, with the three major indices briefly turning negative, while the ChiNext index rose over 1% during the session. The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 1.9 trillion yuan, an increase of 37.9 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day [1] - The market is expected to close positively for the second consecutive year, despite recent fluctuations following a significant upward trend. Factors such as profit realization, moderate valuation expansion, and rising inflation expectations are likely to support a "slow bull" market formation [1] - The macroeconomic fundamentals indicate that despite uncertainties abroad, China's trade resilience has exceeded market expectations, with steady growth in overseas revenue for listed companies. Coupled with ample liquidity and positive domestic macro and industrial policies, the market is anticipated to perform well next year [1] Group 2 - The new energy and lithium battery sectors showed strength today, with the New Energy Vehicle ETF (159806) rising by 2.06%. The outlook is positive due to improved supply-demand dynamics leading to profit recovery. Since Q3, upstream lithium battery raw materials have seen price increases, with the average price of lithium carbonate in November rising by 279.3 yuan/ton compared to October [2] - Domestic wholesale sales of new energy vehicles reached 1.706 million units in November, a year-on-year increase of 19% and a month-on-month increase of 5%. Export sales also surged to 284,000 units, marking a year-on-year increase of 255% and a month-on-month increase of 13% [2] Group 3 - Gold prices maintained strength today, reaching new highs. The long-term investment value of gold is supported by factors such as loose liquidity, geopolitical tensions, and de-dollarization trends. Investors are advised to consider gold ETFs (518800) and to accumulate during periodic corrections to lower costs [3] - Recent U.S. CPI data for November showed inflation declining more than expected, which, despite concerns over data accuracy, is viewed as a potential factor for more interest rate cuts next year, thereby supporting precious metal prices [3] - Ongoing geopolitical tensions, including stalled negotiations in Ukraine and conflicts in Thailand and Cambodia, may increase the premium on gold as a safe-haven asset. Additionally, global central banks remain committed buyers of gold, ensuring a steady inflow of funds into the market [3]