市场日报：两市呈现倒U型走势 北向资金连续三个交易日净流出

Market Overview - On April 18, 2024, the three major indices opened lower, then fluctuated upwards before experiencing a decline, resulting in a "U-shaped" trend. The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3074.22 points, up by 0.09%, while the Shenzhen Component Index fell by 0.05% to 9376.81 points, and the ChiNext Index decreased by 0.55% to 1787.49 points [2][4]. Market Performance - The total trading volume of the two markets exceeded 900 billion, with northbound funds experiencing a net outflow of 5.285 billion yuan, while southbound funds recorded a net inflow of 6.638 billion yuan [6][9]. - Among the stocks, 2,113 rose, 127 remained flat, and 3,119 declined, indicating a bearish market sentiment [6]. Sector Performance - The top-performing sectors included Home Appliances (+1.81%), Non-ferrous Metals (+1.38%), and Non-bank Financials (+1.08%). Conversely, the sectors that underperformed were Utilities (-1.45%), Oil & Petrochemicals (-1.19%), and Media (-0.96%) [9][12]. - The overall performance of the Shenwan first-level industry indices showed a collective decline, with notable gains in consumer-related sectors while energy and media sectors faced losses [9][12]. Key Data Points - The unemployment rate for the 25-29 age group was reported at 7.2%, with a notable increase in the overall unemployment rate for the 16-24 age group to 15.3%, reflecting ongoing labor market challenges [2]. - The broad money supply (M2) surpassed 300 trillion yuan, indicating a significant monetary policy response to support the economy, although it was advised not to make simple year-on-year comparisons due to potential data distortions [2].