Zhao Yin Guo Ji·2026-01-06 03:11Global Market Overview - The Chinese stock market has shown an upward trend, with healthcare, consumer discretionary, and real estate sectors leading, while energy, telecommunications, and conglomerates lagged behind. Southbound capital recorded a net inflow of HKD 18.72 billion, with Kuaishou, Xiaomi, and SMIC seeing the highest net purchases, while Tencent and China Mobile experienced significant net sales [3] - The A-share market saw gains in media, pharmaceuticals, and electronics, while oil, banking, and transportation sectors faced declines. The market is entering a spring offensive phase, with expectations that previously underperforming sectors like healthcare and consumer will outperform [3] - The U.S. stock market continued its upward trajectory, led by energy, financials, and consumer discretionary sectors, while defensive sectors like utilities, staples, and healthcare lagged. Major tech stocks such as Amazon and Tesla contributed to the gains [3] Economic Indicators - China's December RatingDog services PMI reached 52, indicating expansion, although new export orders contracted. Business outlook for the coming year has improved, with the government emphasizing the importance of innovation and the application of new technologies [3] - In the U.S., the December ISM manufacturing PMI unexpectedly contracted significantly, with new orders shrinking for the fourth consecutive month and inventory reduction accelerating. This data contributed to a decline in U.S. Treasury yields and a drop in the dollar [3] Sector-Specific Insights - AI demand is driving significant price increases in DRAM, with Samsung and SK Hynix planning to raise prices by 60%-70%. Strong demand for AI servers has led to Hon Hai's Q4 sales increasing by 22% year-on-year, with a notable 31.8% increase in December alone [3] - Nvidia's release of the new Rubin platform significantly reduces inference costs compared to the previous Blackwell platform, indicating advancements in AI technology [3] - The brain-machine interface industry may be approaching a critical commercialization turning point, with potential applications in medical rehabilitation, AI connectivity, and humanoid robot collaboration, as highlighted by Elon Musk's announcement regarding Neuralink's production timeline [3]