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citic securities·2025-06-23 03:56

Market Overview - A-shares continued to decline, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.07% to 3,359 points, while the Shenzhen Component fell 0.47% and the ChiNext Index dropped 0.84%[14] - The Hang Seng Index rebounded, rising 1.26% to recover above 23,500 points, ending a three-day losing streak, supported by gains in large financial and technology stocks[10] - U.S. markets showed mixed results, with the Dow Jones up 0.08% to 42,206 points, while the S&P 500 fell 0.22% to 5,967 points, and the Nasdaq dropped 0.51% to 19,447 points[8] Geopolitical Impact - The U.S. military's strike on three key Iranian nuclear facilities has escalated tensions in the Middle East, leading to a near 6% spike in Brent crude oil futures[4] - Historical analysis indicates that geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East often lead to increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold, while oil prices are primarily driven by supply and demand dynamics[5] Commodity and Currency Trends - Brent crude oil prices are expected to remain volatile, with predictions of breaching $80 per barrel in the short term, depending on the escalation of conflicts and OPEC+ production levels[12] - The U.S. dollar index decreased by 0.2% to 98.71, while the euro appreciated by 0.2% against the dollar, trading at 1.152[23] Sector Performance - In the U.S., the energy sector led gains with a 1.05% increase, while the telecommunications sector fell by 1.83%[8] - In Hong Kong, the financial sector rose by 1.8%, while the energy sector declined by 0.6%[10] Investment Insights - Salesforce announced a price increase of 6% on several products starting August 1, 2025, driven by the integration of AI features, indicating strong market acceptance and potential revenue growth[7] - The Chinese investment-grade bond market showed slight stabilization, with minimal changes in yield spreads amid geopolitical uncertainties[28]