港股：恒指上周維持橫行上落格局

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index closed at 25,976.79, down 108.29 points or 0.42% last week[3] - The Dow Jones increased by 1.05% to 48,458.05, while the S&P 500 fell by 0.63% to 6,827.41[5] - The Nasdaq dropped 1.62% to 23,195.17, marking a significant decline in tech stocks[5] Commodity Performance - New York crude oil prices fell by 4.39% to $57.44 per barrel, indicating a downward trend in the oil market[5] - Conversely, New York gold prices rose by 2.01% to $4,328.30 per ounce, reflecting a shift towards safe-haven assets[5] Economic Indicators - The U.S. Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point rate cut, marking the third consecutive reduction this year, bringing the total decrease to 75 basis points[25] - The U.S. unemployment claims rose to 236,000, an increase of 44,000 from the previous week, surpassing market expectations[25] Inflation and Consumer Data - China's consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.7% year-on-year in November, matching market expectations[21] - Industrial value added in China grew by 4.8% year-on-year in November, below the expected 5%[21] Investment Strategies - With ongoing rate cuts in the U.S., Asian bonds are becoming a preferred investment choice due to their higher yields compared to new issues[22] - Investors are advised to consider high-dividend stocks in the banking sector, which may provide stable returns despite narrowing interest margins[20]