Apple(US:AAPL) Xin Da Guo Ji Kong Gu·2025-10-21 02:48Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index is expected to hold at 25,000 points, with a forecasted P/E ratio of 12 times over the next 12 months, amid concerns over U.S.-China trade tensions and weak consumer spending in Hong Kong [2] - The U.S. Federal Reserve's recent hawkish stance on interest rate cuts has led to increased market volatility, with expectations of reduced interest rates in 2026 being lower than previously anticipated [2][6] Economic Indicators - China's GDP growth for Q3 was reported at 4.8%, slightly above the market expectation of 4.7%, with a year-to-date GDP of 101.5 trillion yuan, reflecting a 5.2% annual growth [10] - The average unemployment rate in urban areas of China was stable at 5.2% for Q3, with a slight decrease in September [10] - The real estate sector continues to struggle, with new home sales down 7.9% year-on-year in the first three quarters, and a significant drop in property investment by 13.9% [10] Corporate Performance - Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) reported a 36% increase in profit for the first three quarters, exceeding expectations [5] - China Mobile's profit rose by 4% in the same period, with EBITDA increasing by 1% [5] - JD.com saw a significant increase in sales during the "Double 11" shopping festival, with over 52,000 brands achieving a year-on-year sales increase of more than three times [5] Sector Focus - The insurance sector is expected to benefit from strong investment returns in Q3, with companies likely to announce positive earnings [8] - AI-related stocks are gaining traction as the mainland accelerates the application of "Artificial Intelligence+" [8] Trade Relations - U.S. President Trump indicated a potential for a fair trade agreement with China, despite the looming threat of increased tariffs set to take effect on November 1 [11]