Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating information for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core Views - China's foreign exchange reserve reached a new high since December 2015, mainly due to the continuous rise in the trade balance The central bank's gold holdings have been increasing for 14 consecutive months, indicating a trend of diversification of official reserve assets Globally, central banks have been accelerating gold purchases since 2022, and although the purchase volume in 2025 decreased compared to the previous three years, it is still at a high level historically Gold is squeezing the share of the US dollar as a central bank reserve asset [2] - The central bank conducted a 1100 - billion - yuan 3 - month term repurchase operation on January 8, which was an equal - amount hedge of the maturing repurchase and the third consecutive month of equal - amount renewal The central bank quickly reduced the OMO stock at the beginning of the month, and the inter - bank capital price increased slightly while the exchange price decreased slightly [3] 3. Content Summary by Category 3.1 Foreign Exchange and Gold Reserves - As of the end of December 2025, China's foreign exchange reserve was $3357.9 billion, a month - on - month increase of $1.15 billion, reaching a new high since December 2015 The gold reserve was 74.15 million ounces, a month - on - month increase of 30,000 ounces, with 14 consecutive months of increase [2] - From 2022 to 2024, global central banks had the highest net gold purchases in history, with 1080 tons in 2022, 1050 tons in 2023, and 1089 tons in 2024 In 2025, the purchase volume decreased to 634 tons but remained at a high level compared to historical data [2] 3.2 Central Bank Operations - On January 8, the central bank conducted a 1100 - billion - yuan 3 - month term repurchase operation to offset the maturing repurchase of the same amount It was the third consecutive month of equal - amount renewal The central bank quickly reduced the OMO stock at the beginning of the month, and the inter - bank capital price increased slightly while the exchange price decreased slightly [3] 3.3 Stock Market Performance - On January 7, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.05%, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.06%, and the total trading volume of the two markets was 2854.141 billion yuan, an increase of 47.634 billion yuan from the previous trading day The ChiNext Index rose 0.31% and the STAR 50 Index rose 0.99% [4] - Internationally, the German DAX Index, South Korea's Composite Index, Wind All - A Index, and NASDAQ Index led the gains, with increases of 1.6%, 0.92%, 0.57%, and 0.19% respectively The Hang Seng Tech Index, Nikkei 225 Index, and Dow Jones Industrial Average led the losses, with decreases of 1.49%, 1.06%, and 0.94% respectively [4] - The closing yield of the 10 - year China Treasury Bond was 1.8988%, a change of +1.75BP The average daily prices of inter - bank R001 and R007 were 1.3365% and 1.5323% respectively [4] 3.4 Sector Performance - The top - performing sectors were the comprehensive, coal, electronics, and communication sectors, with increases of 3.86%, 2.47%, 1.25%, and 1.24% respectively The underperforming sectors were the petroleum and petrochemical, non - bank finance, beauty care, and computer sectors, with decreases of 1.73%, 1.13%, 1.03%, and 0.81% respectively [4] 3.5 Exchange Rates and Interest Rates - The US dollar index closed at 98.7426, up 0.14% The US dollar to offshore RMB exchange rate was 6.9935, and the offshore RMB depreciated by 106 basis points [5] - The latest value of the 10 - year US Treasury yield was 1.899, a change of 1.75BP The latest value of DR007 was 1.462, a change of 2.99BP The latest value of the US dollar to offshore RMB was 6.9935, a change of 0.18% The latest value of the US dollar index was 98.74, a change of 0.14% [14] 3.6 A - share Market Overview - The total market capitalization of A - shares was 112.27 trillion yuan, an increase of 3.53 trillion yuan from the beginning of the year The cumulative trading volume this year was 8.28 trillion yuan, with an average daily trading volume of 2760.361 billion yuan The PE (TTM) was 22.99x and the PB (MRQ) was 6.06x The margin trading balance decreased compared to a month ago [18] - Different A - share indices showed different performances on January 7, with the Wind All - A Index rising 0.19%, the Shanghai Composite Index rising 0.05%, the Shenzhen Component Index rising 0.06%, etc [18] 3.7 Industry Performance - The top three sectors in terms of daily increase were the comprehensive, coal, and electronics sectors [22] - The top three sectors in terms of daily net inflow of funds were the communication, banking, and light manufacturing sectors The top three sectors in terms of net inflow of funds at the end of the day were the electronics, national defense and military industry, and non - bank finance sectors [24] - The top three themes in terms of increase were semiconductor equipment, lithography machines, and the SMIC industrial chain [24]

Core Insights - The Dow Jones Industrial Average has surpassed the 49,000 points mark for the first time [1] Group 1 - The achievement of the Dow Jones Industrial Average indicates a significant milestone in the stock market [1]

Market Performance - The S&P 500 futures declined by 0.74% at the end of trading in New York on Wednesday [1] - The Dow futures fell by 0.40% [1] - The Nasdaq 100 futures decreased by 0.84% [1] - The Russell 2000 futures dropped by 0.48% [1]

Market Performance - The major stock market indexes experienced minimal movement, with the S&P 500 declining by 2.05 points (0.03%), the Dow decreasing by 19.95 points (0.04%), and the Nasdaq Composite dipping by 0.1% [1] - Such low volatility on the day after Christmas is rare for the S&P 500, having occurred only five times since 1956, with the last instance being the previous year [2] Historical Context - Historically, the S&P 500 has shown an average decline of 0.1% on the day after Christmas in the years it experienced minimal movement, although this average is influenced by a significant 2.6% decline last year [2] - Out of the five instances of low movement, the S&P 500 actually rose three times [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen to a one-month low, with a recent decline of 0.8% [1] Group 1 - The Dow Jones Industrial Average is currently experiencing a downward trend, indicating potential market volatility [1]

Core Points - The U.S. stock market experienced a narrowing of declines, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average turning positive while the S&P 500 index fell by 0.1% [1] Group 1 - The Dow Jones Industrial Average showed a positive trend, indicating a potential recovery in certain sectors [1] - The S&P 500 index experienced a slight decline of 0.1%, reflecting ongoing volatility in the broader market [1]

Group 1: Stock Split Announcement - Netflix has announced a 10-for-1 stock split, the second in ten years, aimed at making shares more accessible for retail investors and employees [1] - The record date for the split is set for November 10, with trading adjusted for the split starting on November 17 [1] - The stock has performed well, increasing over 23% year-to-date and more than 5 times from the lows of 2022 [1] Group 2: Post-COVID Changes and Growth - Since the pandemic, Netflix has implemented stricter password sharing policies and introduced a lower-priced, ad-supported plan, attracting millions of new users and improving profit margins [2] - Approximately half of new users in eligible markets are choosing the ad-supported option, leading to significant growth in advertising revenue and average revenue per user [2] - In 2024, Netflix gained around 40 million subscribers, with Q3 2025 revenue reported at $11.51 billion, a 17% increase from the previous year [3] Group 3: Stock Split Impact - Stock splits typically lead to a rise in stock prices, especially for high-interest stocks, as seen with Nvidia and Tesla [4] - The split will reduce Netflix's share price to around $110 from $1,100, making it more attractive for retail investors [4] - Management's confidence in the company's future is conveyed through the split, suggesting potential long-term appreciation of the stock [4] Group 4: Potential Inclusion in Dow Jones Industrial Average - There is speculation about Netflix's potential addition to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), with its high share price previously being a barrier [7] - The stock split aligns Netflix's share price with the Dow's price structure, which could enhance demand from passive index funds and increase institutional ownership [8] - Inclusion in the DJIA could solidify Netflix's reputation as a blue-chip entity in the U.S. stock market [8]

Group 1 - The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just surpassed the 46,600.00 mark, currently reported at 46,600.62, with an intraday increase of 0.52% [1]

Core Insights - The stock market reached new record highs despite the ongoing government shutdown [1] Market Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 79 points, or 0.2% [1] - The S&P 500 rose by 0.1% [1] - The Nasdaq Composite saw a gain of 0.4% [1] - The S&P and Nasdaq achieved their 30th record closing highs of the year, while the Dow marked its 10th record high [1] - All three indexes experienced simultaneous increases for five consecutive trading days, a first since August 19, 2024 [1]

Core Points - The S&P 500 index closed down 36.83 points, a decline of 0.55%, ending at 6656.92 points [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 88.76 points, a decrease of 0.19%, closing at 46292.78 points [1] - The Nasdaq Composite index dropped 215.503 points, representing a 0.95% decline, finishing at 22573.473 points [1] - The Nasdaq 100 index decreased by 180.906 points, a drop of 0.73%, closing at 24580.168 points [1]