Market Overview - The A-share market showed strength today, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.83% to 3853.64 points, and the Shenzhen Component Index increasing by 1.80% [1] - The semiconductor industry chain remained strong, with significant gains in semiconductor equipment, chips, and related sectors [1] - The overall market sentiment is strong, with over 4400 stocks rising and less than 900 declining [1] Investment Strategy - The current market is driven more by sentiment and valuation, with a clear structural differentiation, particularly in the STAR Market [1] - Two potential future scenarios are identified: continued active micro liquidity leading to sustained market performance, or macroeconomic improvement allowing for broader market expansion [2][6] - Recommended focus on sectors supported by structural themes and fundamentals, such as chip ETFs and photovoltaic ETFs [1][6] Bond Market Insights - The ten-year government bond ETF fell by 0.16%, with a 5-day decline of 0.44%, reflecting a weak trend [2][6] - The core factors influencing bonds remain policy-driven, with the central bank maintaining a steady stance on liquidity [8] - Despite short-term pressures on the macro environment, there is a divergence between macro reality and expectations, impacting long-term bond performance [8] Semiconductor Sector - The semiconductor equipment ETF rose by 9.55% today, with a 5-day change of 21.39%, driven by events such as domestic lithography machine testing and AI demand from Huawei [9] - The long-term investment logic in the semiconductor sector focuses on domestic substitution and self-sufficiency, particularly in critical areas with low domestic production rates [12] - Global semiconductor sales increased by 20.6% year-on-year in July, supported by overseas AI capital expenditure [11] Economic Outlook - The domestic economy faces short-term pressure, but potential recovery in overseas demand due to the Federal Reserve's preventive rate cuts may benefit export-oriented sectors [5] - The current economic environment is seen as a normal outcome of "anti-involution" policies aimed at controlling supply-side expansion [5] - Key areas to watch include the progress of US-China tariff negotiations and domestic policy statements [4]