citic securities·2025-12-31 05:17Market Overview - A-shares experienced a slight upward trend, with the Shanghai Composite Index closing at 3,965 points, while the Shenzhen Component and ChiNext Index rose by 0.49% and 0.63% respectively, with a total market turnover of 2.16 trillion yuan[13] - The Hang Seng Index increased by 0.86%, driven by technology and semiconductor sectors, while the Hang Seng Tech Index surged by 1.74%[9] - European markets showed strength, with the Stoxx 600 index rising by 0.6%, and several markets reaching new highs despite geopolitical uncertainties[7] Economic Policies - The Chinese government announced a 625 billion yuan special bond issuance to support the "old for new" consumption policy for 2026, aiming for a retail sales growth rate of approximately 3.2%[4] - The Federal Reserve's meeting minutes revealed internal divisions regarding future interest rate cuts, with a majority favoring further reductions, although uncertainty remains[28] Commodity and Currency Movements - Silver rebounded strongly, rising over 10% after experiencing its largest single-day drop in over five years, while copper prices extended their gains for eight consecutive days, marking the longest streak since 2017[25] - The U.S. dollar index increased by 0.2% to 98.24, while the euro appreciated by 13.5% year-to-date against the dollar[24] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on AI-driven companies in the internet sector, with recommendations including Alibaba (BABA US), Pinduoduo (PDD US), and Bilibili (BILI US) as potential investment opportunities[6] - In the banking sector, the report highlights the potential for profit growth of around 5% in 2026, recommending stocks like China Merchants Bank (600036 CH) and China Construction Bank (601939 CH) for their valuation recovery potential[11]