Venture(US:VEMLY) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-20 08:41Market Overview - The market opened high but closed lower, with the ChiNext index dropping nearly 2%. Chemical stocks surged, with companies like Cangzhou Dahua and Xinxiang Chemical Fiber hitting the daily limit. Precious metals and consumer stocks also performed well, while real estate stocks rebounded. In contrast, the commercial aerospace sector faced adjustments, and computing hardware stocks fell sharply, with over 3,100 stocks declining across the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets, totaling a transaction volume of 2.8 trillion yuan [1]. Chemical Industry - The chemical sector experienced significant gains, with Cangzhou Dahua and Xinxiang Chemical Fiber achieving consecutive daily limits. Recent reports indicated that from January 12 to 18, the prices of certain chemical products, such as epoxy propylene, increased by 7.9% week-on-week, and prices for organic silicon intermediates also rose [4][5]. - The domestic epoxy propylene market continued its upward trend, supported by tight supply and low overall inventory levels. The price of propylene rose by 4.88% compared to the previous week, indicating strong cost support. The demand side was driven by the "last train" effect of the cancellation of export tax rebates for polyether, leading to active market trading [5][6]. Real Estate Sector - The real estate sector saw a significant rise, with companies like Hefei Urban Construction and Cheng Investment Holdings hitting the daily limit. Analysts noted that the changes in the second-hand housing inventory post-Spring Festival would be a key focus for the market, influencing supply-demand dynamics and financial institutions' concerns regarding collateral depreciation [7][8]. Gold Market - The gold sector remained active, with companies such as Hunan Silver and Zhaojin Mining reaching the daily limit. On January 20, spot gold prices broke the $4,700 per ounce mark, setting a new historical high. Since the beginning of the year, spot gold has consistently risen, surpassing multiple price thresholds [9][10]. - Analysts expect that the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve meeting will influence gold prices, with a high likelihood of further interest rate cuts, which could provide upward momentum for gold [10][12]. Other Notable Sectors - The consumer sector, domestic chips, and smart grid industries showed localized activity, while AI applications and aerospace sectors faced the most significant declines [12].