citic securities·2025-07-30 02:13Market Overview - A-shares continued to rise, with the pharmaceutical and communication sectors leading the market[3] - The Hang Seng Index and the National Enterprises Index fell by 0.15% and 0.34%, respectively, but narrowed their losses in the afternoon[12] - European stock markets rose, with the Stoxx 600 index increasing by 0.43%[10] - U.S. stock markets opened high but closed lower, with the Dow Jones down 204 points or 0.46%[10] Currency and Commodities - Concerns over Trump's pressure on Russia and hopes for a tariff agreement boosted oil prices, with WTI crude rising by 3.75% to $69.21 per barrel[27] - The U.S. dollar index increased by 0.26%, reaching a one-month high of 98.886[27] - Gold prices ended a four-day decline, rising by 0.42% to $3,324 per ounce[27] Fixed Income - U.S. Treasury prices rose, with the 7-year note auction attracting strong demand, yielding 4.092%[31] - Asian bond markets showed slow trading but remained firm, with spreads narrowing by 1-3 basis points[31] Corporate Highlights - Intel's quarterly earnings exceeded expectations, but the company faces challenges due to tariffs and restructuring costs, leading to lower profit guidance[9] - Digital Realty's Q2 performance surpassed market expectations, prompting an upward revision of its annual guidance[9] Regulatory Developments - Hong Kong's Monetary Authority announced the implementation of a regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers starting August 1, with the first licenses expected by year-end[6]