Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2026-01-02 23:09Market Performance - On January 2, 2026, U.S. stock indices closed mixed, with the Nasdaq down 0.03%, S&P 500 up 0.19%, and Dow Jones up 0.66% [1] - The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index rose by 4.38%, marking a strong start to the year [5] Technology Stocks - Star tech stocks showed mixed performance, with ASML up nearly 9% and Micron Technology up over 10%, both reaching all-time highs [2] - Tesla's stock fell by 2.59% to $438.07, resulting in a market cap loss of $38.75 billion (approximately 271 billion RMB) [2] - Tesla reported Q4 2025 delivery of 418,227 vehicles, a 16% year-over-year decrease, and a total annual delivery of 1.64 million vehicles, down 8.6% year-over-year [2] Chinese Stocks - Major Chinese concept stocks saw gains, with Baidu up 15%, Bilibili and NetEase up over 7%, Alibaba up over 6%, and JD.com up nearly 3% [7] - A report indicated that the strong performance of Chinese assets at the start of 2026 reflects a continuation of the structural bull market from 2025, with a focus on sectors like semiconductors, AI, and smart hardware [9] Investment Outlook - Goldman Sachs predicts a 38% upside potential for the Chinese stock market by the end of 2027, citing improved core risks compared to previous years [10] - The report highlights factors such as global economic recession risks, AI's irrational exuberance, and domestic policy changes as uncertainties that could affect market trends [10] Commodities - Spot gold prices fell to $4,332.85 per ounce after briefly surpassing $4,400, while silver prices dropped below $74 [12] - The rise in gold prices was attributed to expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and ongoing geopolitical tensions [14] - WTI crude oil futures settled down 0.17% at $57.32 per barrel, and Brent crude oil futures fell 0.16% to $60.75 per barrel [14]