Global Market Overview - During the National Day holiday, global major asset classes showed varied performance, with commodities, particularly gold, standing out as the best performer, breaking the $4000 mark in just three days [4][6][9] - The U.S. stock market remained relatively flat, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index and the biotech sector leading gains, both rising over 4% [4][5] - Hong Kong's best-performing sectors included semiconductors, non-ferrous metals, and innovative pharmaceuticals, reflecting trends seen in the U.S. market [4][5] Gold and Bitcoin Performance - Gold's rapid ascent from $3900 to $4000 in just three days indicates a strong bullish momentum, with Bitcoin also reaching new highs, suggesting a growing skepticism towards the existing monetary credit system [6][9] - Central banks have continued to increase their gold reserves, with the latest data showing a consistent trend over the past 11 months [9] Semiconductor Sector Insights - The semiconductor sector, particularly influenced by OpenAI's recent developments, is expected to experience significant volatility, with major players like Samsung and SK Hynix entering supply agreements [11][12] - The performance of semiconductor ETFs is anticipated to be strong, driven by the recent surge in related stocks [13] U.S. Pharmaceutical Sector Developments - The pharmaceutical sector has seen a notable rebound due to the TACO agreement, which allows major drug companies to negotiate with the U.S. government while maintaining business operations [16] - This agreement has led to a significant increase in the Nasdaq biotech index, reflecting a positive sentiment in the market [16] Geopolitical and Economic Changes - Japan and France experienced significant political changes during the holiday, which may impact regional investment dynamics [18][20] - The U.S. government has been actively investing in key mineral companies, which has led to substantial stock price increases for those companies [24][25] A-Share Market Focus - Two key events in the A-share market include the termination of a significant contract by Hainan Huatie and a major shareholder's decision to reduce holdings in a light module company, which has raised regulatory concerns [28][31] - The market is expected to react to these developments, with potential implications for investor sentiment and regulatory scrutiny [31][32]
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