每日市场观察-20250801

Market Performance - On July 31, the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 1.18%, the Shenzhen Component Index dropped by 1.73%, and the ChiNext Index decreased by 1.66%[2] - A total of 4,133 stocks declined, 68 remained flat, and 1,019 stocks rose, with a trading volume exceeding 1.9 trillion yuan[1] Sector Analysis - Only six sectors closed in the green, including chemical pharmaceuticals, software development, internet, power equipment, biopharmaceuticals, and medical services[1] - The sectors with the largest declines were energy metals, steel, coal, mining, and photovoltaics[1] Investment Insights - The market has shown signs of a pullback after a rebound of nearly 600 points since the low on April 7, indicating a completed technical move[1] - Investors are advised to focus on sectors at relatively low levels for investment opportunities and prioritize high-performing stocks in the short term[1] Fund Flow - On July 31, net outflows from the Shanghai Stock Exchange amounted to 17.249 billion yuan, while the Shenzhen Stock Exchange saw net outflows of 9.606 billion yuan[4] - The top three sectors for capital inflow were IT services, software development, and communication equipment, while the largest outflows were from liquor, real estate development, and electricity sectors[4] Economic Indicators - The manufacturing PMI for July was reported at 49.3%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a slight contraction in manufacturing activity[7] - The non-manufacturing business activity index was at 50.1%, still above the critical point, suggesting overall expansion in the service sector[7] Global Trends - In Q2 2025, global gold demand reached 1,249 tons, a year-on-year increase of 3%, driven by significant inflows into gold ETFs, which totaled 170 tons[11] - The first half of 2025 saw a record high for global gold ETF demand at 397 tons, the highest since 2020[11] Fund Dynamics - Public funds have seen nearly 5 billion yuan in self-purchases this year, with passive index funds being particularly favored, accounting for 20.65% of total self-purchases[12] - The second quarter report indicated a continued expansion in public fund asset sizes, with active equity funds increasing their stock positions in sectors like communication and finance[14]