Xin Yong An Guo Ji Zheng Quan·2026-01-19 09:51Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.26% to 4101.91 points, while the Shenzhen Component decreased by 0.18% and the ChiNext Index dropped by 0.2%[1] - The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index closed down 0.29% at 26844.96 points, with the Hang Seng Tech Index down 0.11% and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index down 0.50%[1] - The total market turnover in Hong Kong was 2550.786 million HKD[1] Economic and Policy Developments - President Trump announced a 10% tariff on eight European countries starting February 1, increasing to 25% in June unless a Greenland acquisition agreement is reached[12] - The EU is reportedly discussing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. in response to these measures[12] - Market speculation has shifted towards Kevin Walsh as a potential new Federal Reserve Chair, reducing expectations for interest rate cuts this year[12] Financial Data Insights - The U.S. Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.17% to 49359.33 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both decreased by 0.06%[1] - Bloomberg forecasts that China's Q4 GDP growth may slow to 4.5%, down from 4.8% in Q3, marking a three-year low[12] - The one-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) is expected to remain stable at 3.00%, with the five-year LPR also unchanged at 3.50%[12]