21世纪经济报道·2025-12-15 07:45Market Overview - Major Asia-Pacific stock indices closed mostly lower, with the Nikkei 225 and KOSPI indices both dropping over 1% [1] - A-shares experienced fluctuations, with the Shanghai Composite Index and Shenzhen Component Index both declining, while the Hang Seng Index fell significantly [2] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets was 1.79 trillion yuan, a decrease of 324.6 billion yuan from the previous trading day [2] Sector Performance - Consumer stocks showed resilience, particularly in retail and food & beverage sectors, with notable performances from liquor stocks like Zhongrui Co. and Kweichow Moutai [2] - The insurance sector surged over 4%, led by companies such as China Ping An, which rose nearly 5% to a new four-year high [2][4] - The commercial aerospace sector also strengthened, with stocks like Hualing Cable and Zhongchao Holdings achieving three consecutive trading limits [4] Commodity Market - Gold and silver prices saw strong increases, with spot gold rising over 1% to reach $4,343 per ounce, and silver increasing by over 2% [7][8] - Platinum prices have surged over 100% this year, with analysts predicting further increases in the coming year [6][9] - Analysts expect platinum prices to rise significantly, with projections for 2026 ranging from $2,170 to $2,300 per ounce, indicating a shift towards undervalued precious metals [10]