Market Overview - The trading volume in the A-share market was 1.29 trillion yesterday, indicating that the market could continue to rise due to new capital influx. However, today's volume dropped to 1.5 trillion, suggesting a return to a stagnant trading environment post-holiday [1] - The market is currently experiencing low volatility, with most stocks fluctuating within a narrow range of +1% to -1%, and very few stocks showing movements exceeding 3% [1][3] - Compared to last year, the current market activity is even quieter than before the National Day holiday, raising concerns about the disconnect between market sentiment and actual performance [1] Trading Data Analysis - The number of stocks with a price increase of over 3% is only 358 out of more than 5400 stocks, while 260 stocks have declined by over 3%, indicating a lack of significant market movement [3] - The buying power today was recorded at over 400, returning to the lowest levels seen in recent statistics, despite the index showing a four-day upward trend [3] - The selling pressure remains consistent, with over 200 recorded, suggesting that if the market fails to break upward, short-term investors may start to realize profits, leading to potential selling [3] Sector Performance - The market saw a notable presence of ST (special treatment) stocks, which dominated the top gainers list, indicating a defensive stance from major funds [5] - The lack of strong sector performance is evident, with only a few sectors like computing power and innovative pharmaceuticals showing limited gains, while the majority of stocks are not participating in a collective upward movement [5][6] - The current market environment suggests that if conditions worsen, leading stocks may become safer as major funds are unable to offload their positions in a weak market [5] Conclusion - The overall market sentiment appears optimistic based on external reports, yet the actual trading data reflects a more cautious and stagnant environment, highlighting a potential misalignment between perception and reality [1][5]