Core Points - The Dow Jones index experienced a significant drop of over 800 points, marking the largest single-day decline since April 7 [1] - The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index fell by 6% during the session, while the FTSE A50 futures dropped by 4.26% [1] Market Reaction - Unlike the "epic crash" on April 7, the A-share market had already adjusted in advance, with the main index falling below 3900 points and the ChiNext index dropping by 4.55% [3] - This preemptive decline has created mixed sentiments regarding the opening on the following Monday, with some investors fearing a repeat of history while others believe the internal and external environments for A-shares have changed significantly [3] External Factors - The ongoing U.S. government shutdown, now in its ninth day, has delayed the release of key economic data, such as the non-farm payroll report, leading to a loss of market judgment [3] - The recent high valuations of technology stocks in A-shares have also contributed to this sentiment, with many tech stocks doubling in value since September and major shareholders cashing out [3] Historical Context - Historically, A-shares have shown a tendency to "follow down but not follow up" in response to U.S. market movements, as seen in March 2025 when both A-shares and Hong Kong stocks opened lower following a U.S. market adjustment [3] Key Factors for A-shares - Three critical factors may disrupt the usual correlation between A-shares and U.S. markets: 1. The normalization of policy support mechanisms [5] 2. The valuation advantage of A-shares, with the CSI 300 index trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of approximately 11 times, less than one-third of the Nasdaq technology sector [5] 3. Continuous inflow of northbound capital, with over 50 billion yuan net inflow since October, focusing on growth sectors like AI and new energy [5] Sector Performance - In the face of external volatility, internal structural differentiation within A-shares is expected, with export-dependent technology stocks (e.g., consumer electronics, photovoltaics) likely to face pressure, while domestic demand sectors such as liquor, infrastructure, and counter-cyclical themes like rare earths and gold may become safe havens for capital [5] - The Shenzhen Development and Reform Commission announced that local semiconductor company Xinkailai will participate in the Bay Chip Exhibition, promising "surprises," which may help mitigate negative sentiment in the tech sector [5] Market Outlook - The performance of the 30-day moving average around 3847 points will be crucial for the market on the following Monday. If this level is maintained, a rotation to new leading sectors may occur post-adjustment in technology stocks; if it is lost, the market may enter a phase of volatility and bottom-seeking [5] - Some institutions have already begun to exit high-valuation sectors (e.g., CPO, Cambrian) in favor of low-valuation financial stocks, indicating the initiation of an internal hedging mechanism [5] - Current market sentiment resembles that of early 2020 during the pandemic, characterized by excess fear but no liquidity crisis, with the tech sector having already released some risk [5]