Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index closed at 24,910.63, with a slight increase of 0.03% for the day and a year-to-date increase of 24.30%[3] - The S&P 500 Index closed at 6,345.06, rising by 0.73% for the day and 7.42% year-to-date[3] - The Nikkei 225 Index increased by 0.60%, closing at 40,794.86, with a year-to-date increase of 2.26%[3] Sector Performance - The paper industry saw significant gains, with shares of Chenming Paper and Nine Dragons Paper both rising by 10.75%[7] - Coal stocks led the market, with China Qinfa's shares increasing by over 9% due to a 37% rise in coal prices since early July[7] - Semiconductor stocks also performed well, with gains exceeding 6% for companies like Jingmen Semiconductor and Zhongdian Huada Technology[7] Economic Indicators - The market anticipates a 93.6% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September, with less than 7% probability of maintaining current rates[7] - U.S. retail sales data and corporate earnings are shifting investor focus towards a risk-on sentiment, as indicated by rising stock prices[7] Company Highlights - Tesla shares rose by 3.62% following announcements of significant upgrades to its autonomous driving models[9] - Apple shares increased by 5.09%, with a commitment to invest an additional $100 billion in U.S. manufacturing over the next four years[9] - Shopify's stock surged by 22% after reporting a 31% year-over-year revenue growth in Q2, exceeding analyst expectations[9]
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