Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market indices opened high but closed lower, with the Hang Seng Index down 0.1% at 26,559.01 points, the Hang Seng Tech Index down 0.4%, and the National Enterprises Index down 0.34% [1][9][10] - Technology stocks showed mixed performance, with Baidu up over 4% and Bilibili up over 1%, while Xiaomi and NetEase fell over 1% [1][9] Oil Sector - Oil stocks strengthened, with PetroChina rising over 3% [1][9] - The International Energy Agency (IEA) raised its global oil demand growth forecast for this year to 930,000 barrels per day, up from a previous estimate of 860,000 barrels per day, citing improved global economic outlook and lower oil prices [2][10] - Despite the positive demand outlook, the IEA warned of potential oversupply that could offset geopolitical risks [2][10] Gold Sector - Gold stocks experienced a general decline, with Zhenfeng Gold dropping over 6% [1][5] - The international gold market faced a pullback, with gold prices falling below $4,800 per ounce [5][13] - Goldman Sachs raised its gold price forecast for December 2026 to $5,400 per ounce, driven by increased buying from central banks and exchange-traded funds [5][13] Lithium Battery Sector - Lithium battery stocks faced significant declines, with CATL falling over 4% [1][9] - A report from Citi highlighted several headwinds for CATL, including slowing electric vehicle sales in China, rising lithium prices, and cuts to export tax rebates [6][14] - Despite these challenges, Citi projected a compound annual growth rate of 31% for CATL's earnings per share from 2025 to 2027, suggesting attractive risk-reward potential [6][14] New Listings - Longqi Technology saw a strong debut, rising over 4% on its first trading day, with its public offering oversubscribed by approximately 1,149.76 times [1][9][15] - The final offer price was set at the upper limit of the range, between HKD 27.3 and HKD 31.2 [15][16]