Market Overview - The market experienced significant fluctuations on November 21, with the Shanghai Composite Index falling over 2% and the ChiNext Index dropping over 4% [2] - By the end of the trading day, the Shanghai Composite Index decreased by 2.45%, the Shenzhen Component Index fell by 3.41%, and the ChiNext Index declined by 4.02% [2] - Nearly 5,100 stocks in the market declined, with 99 stocks hitting the daily limit down [2] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 1.97 trillion yuan, an increase of 257.5 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day [2] Stock Performance - Only 354 stocks in the entire A-share market rose, which is slightly higher than the 106 stocks that rose on April 7 this year [3][4] - The market saw a significant increase in trading volume during specific time periods, particularly at the market open and between 10:30 and 11:30, indicating heightened trading activity [4][8] Market Sentiment - The market sentiment shifted towards fear, with panic selling observed as the indices continued to decline [6][9] - The previous days had shown a lack of significant panic, but the current market conditions indicated that "panic funds" had finally emerged [11] - The market's ability to recover or continue to decline remains uncertain, with ongoing debates about whether the current situation represents a rebound or a continuation of the downtrend [11] Influencing Factors - Concerns regarding the U.S. stock market, particularly technology stocks, have influenced market sentiment, with traders worried about whether AI can generate sufficient revenue to justify investments [14] - The potential for a "independent market" in A-shares, supported by protective funds and internal logic, is being closely monitored [14] - The "national team" of funds has increased its holdings in 222 A-share stocks, with a total market value of 3.911 trillion yuan, indicating a strategic focus on stabilizing the market [19]