Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2026-01-02 23:29Market Overview - European stocks opened strong in 2026, with the pan-European index reaching a historical high, driven by a 7% increase in ASML shares. In contrast, U.S. stocks faced a challenging rebound, with Tesla shares declining by 2.6% while chip stocks provided some support [2] - The offshore RMB strengthened, breaking the 6.97 mark for the first time in over two and a half years, while Bitcoin approached $90,900, reflecting a nearly 3% increase from its daily low [2] - The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield hit a four-month high, and the dollar approached a one-week high, indicating a broader market trend [2] Key Company Developments - BYD announced plans to deliver 4.6 million vehicles in 2025, marking a 7.7% growth and solidifying its position as the "global electric vehicle leader." In contrast, Tesla's fourth-quarter delivery of 418,227 vehicles fell short of expectations, with a 16% year-over-year decline [6][15] - OpenAI is making significant investments in audio technology, aiming to create a new consumer-grade device that can be operated via natural voice commands. This includes plans for a smart pen or audio device, expected to be produced exclusively by Hon Hai [15][16] - Semiconductor company SMIC agreed to a directed share issuance of 357 million shares, which will increase the National Integrated Circuit Fund's stake in SMIC to approximately 9.25% [4][14] Hedge Fund Performance - Bridgewater's flagship fund achieved a record return of 34% in 2025, marking a significant turnaround from previous years. The fund ranked third among hedge funds, outperforming many competitors [7][17] Real Estate Market Insights - A commentary in "Qiushi" magazine emphasized the need for policies to stabilize and improve expectations in the real estate market, advocating for a one-time comprehensive policy approach rather than piecemeal measures [4][13] International Developments - Global central banks are taking direct action to control gold trading, including purchasing domestic gold mines to prevent smuggling and illegal exports, amid rising gold prices and increased illegal gold trafficking [4][14]