Market Overview - The A-share market experienced a significant decline, with the ChiNext index dropping by 0.84% and over 3,600 stocks in the market showing losses, leading to a trading volume decrease to 1.07 trillion yuan, down 182.9 billion yuan from the previous day [1] - The market failed to rebound as expected after a sharp drop, breaking the trend of strong recoveries following declines observed since May [1] Key Index Movements - The Shanghai Composite Index has faced repeated challenges at the 3,400-point mark, with four previous adjustments mirroring each other, characterized by a middle bearish line breaking through multiple short-term moving averages and decreasing trading volumes [3] - The index's trading volume shrank to 1.067 trillion yuan during the latest attempt to breach 3,400 points, indicating a potential fifth adjustment on the horizon [3] Sector Performance - The liquor sector saw a notable increase, with the China Securities Liquor Index rising nearly 3% in a single day, although it has declined by 11.67% since the announcement of new alcohol restrictions on May 18 [3] - The old energy sector, including oil and gas extraction, has experienced a downturn, while the new energy sector has shown volatility, with solid-state battery stocks initially surging before a rapid decline following the refutation of production cut rumors in the solar industry [4] Institutional Support - The banking and insurance sectors have provided crucial support to the market, indicating the presence of protective forces [6] - A more proactive fiscal policy is anticipated for 2025, with special bonds and a moderately loose monetary policy expected to bolster market resilience [6] Valuation Insights - A-shares are currently at historically low valuation levels, with the liquor sector's dividend yield becoming attractive compared to ten-year government bond yields [8] - The liquor industry is projected to reach a "valuation-earnings" double bottom by 2025, suggesting a mid-cycle buying opportunity [8] Future Market Outlook - The upcoming week holds uncertainty regarding the adjustment path, with potential for either a deep break that could attract outside capital or a mild pullback that necessitates monitoring of technology sectors for renewed investor interest [10] - Historical patterns suggest that current market adjustments may be a precursor to significant rebounds, similar to past instances where policy support and valuation bottoms coincided [10]