Market Overview - On May 15, the A-share market experienced fluctuations, with the ChiNext index leading the decline. The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.68% to 3380.82 points, the Shenzhen Component Index dropped by 1.62% to 10186.45 points, and the ChiNext Index decreased by 1.91% to 2043.25 points. The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets was 1.15 trillion yuan, a decrease of 164.3 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day [1][2]. Sector Performance - The market showed a mixed performance with over 3800 stocks declining. Notable gainers included synthetic biology stocks, food consumption stocks, and ST stocks, while computing power concept stocks underwent adjustments. The sectors with the highest gains were synthetic biology, food, ST stocks, and ports, while software development, cross-border payment, computing power, and Hongmeng concept stocks faced the largest declines [1]. International Market - In the U.S. stock market on May 15, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 271.69 points (0.65%) to 42322.75 points, and the S&P 500 increased by 24.35 points (0.41%) to 5916.93 points. However, the Nasdaq Composite fell by 34.49 points (0.18%) to 19112.32 points [2][4]. - European stock indices also saw gains, with the FTSE 100 up by 48.74 points (0.57%) to 8633.75 points, the CAC 40 rising by 16.68 points (0.21%) to 7853.47 points, and the DAX increasing by 168.58 points (0.72%) to 23695.59 points [3]. Commodity Prices - International oil prices declined on May 15, with light crude oil futures for June delivery falling by $1.53 to $61.62 per barrel (a decrease of 2.42%), and Brent crude for July delivery dropping by $1.56 to $64.53 per barrel (a decrease of 2.36%) [3]. Policy Developments - The Central Committee of the Communist Party and the State Council issued an opinion on promoting urban renewal, emphasizing sustainable urban development and the establishment of a comprehensive urban renewal model [5]. - The People's Bank of China and other departments emphasized full support for technological innovation, advocating for early, small, long-term, and hard technology investments [6]. Legal and Regulatory Updates - The Supreme Court and the China Securities Regulatory Commission announced measures to combat market disruptions caused by false information and illegal activities, emphasizing the protection of market integrity [7][8]. - The People's Bank of China plans to enhance the "Swap Connect" product offerings, extending interest rate swap contracts to 30 years to meet diverse market needs [9]. Trade Relations - The Ministry of Commerce expressed openness to resolving trade concerns with the U.S. through dialogue and indicated plans to release updates on U.S.-China trade negotiations [10]. - The Ministry of Commerce criticized the U.S. for imposing stricter restrictions on Chinese chips, labeling it as unilateral and protectionist behavior that harms global supply chains [11]. Investment Insights - According to China International Capital Corporation, the U.S. market is experiencing a "triple kill" scenario in stocks, bonds, and currencies, indicating a significant change in the inflation environment and dollar cycle [14]. - Citic Securities noted that the growth rate of social financing in April continued to rise, driven by low base effects from the previous year, but cautioned about the need for further observation regarding financing demand [15].

Domestic News - The Ministry of Commerce responded to the U.S. misuse of export control measures against Huawei's Ascend chips, stating that it will take resolute measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises [3] - Alibaba reported a revenue of 236.45 billion yuan for the fourth fiscal quarter and announced a dividend of 4.6 billion USD, while forecasting that profits from Taobao and Tmall may be impacted by investments in instant retail [3] International News - Japan is seeking to hold a third round of trade negotiations with the U.S. next week, while the U.S. is considering modifying the U.S.-Japan trade agreement. The EU and the U.S. will accelerate trade negotiations, with the EU hoping for a greater reduction in tariffs compared to the UK [4] - Coinbase reported that customer data was compromised and rejected a 20 million USD ransom from hackers, while the SEC is investigating the company for allegedly misreporting user numbers [5] - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that the Fed is adjusting its overall policy framework, stating that zero interest rates are no longer a baseline scenario and that the wording regarding employment shortfalls and average inflation rates needs to be reconsidered. The April PCE is expected to drop to 2.2% [5] - The International Energy Agency (IEA) slightly raised its forecast for average oil demand growth in 2025 to 740,000 barrels per day and adjusted the supply growth expectation to 1.6 million barrels per day [6]