Market Overview - The A-share market showed mixed performance today, with the Shanghai Composite Index down by 0.33%, while the Shenzhen Component Index and the ChiNext Index rose by 0.41% and 0.56% respectively [3] - The trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets approached 3 trillion yuan, significantly decreasing by over 1 trillion yuan compared to the previous day [3] Policy Implications - The regulatory intent is clear, aiming to cool down the market due to rapid index increases and high trading volumes, particularly in speculative sectors, by adjusting margin financing ratios [4] - The market's response was evident, with the Shanghai Composite Index declining as expected, and the Shenzhen market showing a higher number of declining stocks compared to advancing ones, approximately 1700 to 1200 [4] Market Sentiment - The trading volume dropped to 2.9 trillion yuan, reflecting a cooling market sentiment and reduced willingness to buy, while selling pressure remained moderate [4] - Notably, previously popular sectors such as commercial aerospace and AI applications experienced significant corrections, with 71 stocks hitting the daily limit down compared to only 63 stocks hitting the limit up [4] Stock Performance - The targeted regulatory approach is evident, with specific stocks under investigation and others suspended for review, avoiding a blanket policy [5] - At the close, the trading volumes for major ETFs like the CSI 500 ETF and the CSI 300 ETF surged to historical highs of 25.6 billion yuan and 26.3 billion yuan respectively, indicating a clear intent to stabilize the market [5] Future Outlook - The market is expected to continue cooling, particularly in overhyped sectors, as the current state of speculative trading is deemed unhealthy [5] - Large-cap stocks remain undervalued and have not completed their valuation recovery, while speculative stocks are experiencing intense trading, increasing the risk of market pullbacks [6] Monetary Policy - The new spokesperson for the central bank announced a targeted interest rate cut of 0.25 percentage points on various credit tools to enhance liquidity and reduce financing costs for enterprises [6] - However, this policy does not include a reduction in deposit rates, which negatively impacts bank stocks, reflecting a policy direction that prioritizes broader economic benefits over individual sector performance [6]