预计一季度内地经济平稳增长：环球市场动态2026年2月24日

Market Overview - Hong Kong stocks opened higher, with the Hang Seng Index rising by 2.53% to 27,081.91 points, driven by a rebound in the technology sector[13] - European markets showed mixed results, with the Euro Stoxx 600 index down 0.5%, while the UK FTSE 100 index remained relatively stable, closing at 10,684.74 points[11] - US markets faced significant declines, with the Dow Jones dropping 1.7% to 48,804.1 points, marking its largest single-day drop since January 20[11] Economic Indicators - China's GDP is projected to grow by 4.7% year-on-year in Q1 2026, benefiting from a high base effect and increased consumer spending during the extended Spring Festival holiday[6] - The average daily cross-regional flow of people during the Spring Festival increased by nearly 9% compared to the previous year, boosting hotel and flight prices[6] Commodity and Currency Trends - Gold prices surged by 2.87%, closing at $5,204.7 per ounce, driven by increased demand for safe-haven assets amid geopolitical tensions and tariff uncertainties[32] - The US dollar index fell by 0.1%, with the euro and yen appreciating against the dollar[32] Fixed Income Market - US Treasury yields declined, with the 2-year yield down 4 basis points to 3.44%, reflecting heightened risk aversion in the market[35] - Asian credit markets remained stable, with spreads narrowing by 1 basis point, as investors cautiously monitored US tariff developments[35] Sector Performance - In the US, technology and software stocks were heavily sold off, with IBM experiencing a drop of over 13%, while major tech stocks like Microsoft and Meta fell by approximately 3%[11] - In Hong Kong, the materials sector led gains with a 4.3% increase, while the energy sector saw minimal growth of 0.2%[14]