Market Overview - Global markets showed positive momentum with U.S. stocks rising across the board, driven by easing concerns over U.S.-China relations and regional bank risks, with the Dow Jones up 1.1% to 46,706.6 points[3][10] - European markets also experienced gains, with the Stoxx 600 index rising over 1%, led by defense stocks amid geopolitical tensions[10] Economic Indicators - China's September economic data revealed a divergence in production and demand, with investment growth continuing to decline, falling below market expectations[6] - The Chinese third-quarter GDP data was strong, contributing to a narrowing of investment-grade bond spreads by 1-3 basis points[5][30] Commodity and Currency Trends - International gold prices reached a record high, with New York gold up 3.5% to $4,336.4 per ounce, while copper prices approached historical highs[4][27] - The U.S. dollar index saw a slight increase of 0.2%, while the Japanese yen remained stable amid increased bets on a potential interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan[26][27] Stock Performance - In the Hong Kong market, the Hang Seng Index rebounded significantly, rising 2.42% to 25,858 points, with major tech stocks like Alibaba and NetEase gaining around 5%[12][17] - U.S. tech giant Apple reported a 14% increase in iPhone 17 sales compared to the previous model, boosting its stock price by 3.94%[10] Sector Insights - The consumer sector in China is expected to benefit from new policy measures aimed at expanding service consumption, which may help improve retail sales growth in the fourth quarter[6][19] - The battery manufacturer CATL reported a 41% year-on-year increase in net profit for Q3, indicating strong performance amid rising demand for new battery technologies[15]
环球市场动态:外需驱动内地生产韧性超预期
citic securities·2025-10-21 04:18