Market Overview - The A-share market opened strong after the holiday, with all three major indices rising, particularly the Shanghai Composite Index, which increased by 1.32% to close at 3933.97 points, marking the first time it has closed above 3900 points since August 17, 2015 [1] - The total trading volume on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges exceeded 2.65 trillion yuan, the highest single-day trading level since September 18 [1] Resource Stocks Performance - Resource stocks were the main drivers of the Shanghai Composite Index's strength, with the gold sector experiencing a surge, as several stocks including Zijin Mining and Western Gold hit the daily limit [1] - The average increase in the gold sector was over 8%, attributed to rising international gold prices, which surpassed 4000 USD/ounce during the holiday [1] - Lithium, rare earth, and copper stocks also saw significant gains, with lithium stocks boosted by the U.S. government's investment in American Lithium, leading to a rally in companies like Tianqi Lithium and Ganfeng Lithium [2] - The rare earth sector benefited from new export control announcements from the Ministry of Commerce, with leading companies like Northern Rare Earth hitting the daily limit [2] - Copper stocks surged due to the ongoing impact of the Grasberg copper mine's shutdown, which is expected to widen the copper supply gap [2] Consumer Sector Decline - In contrast to the strong performance of resource and technology stocks, consumer-related sectors such as tourism and media faced selling pressure, with the film and media sector seeing declines of over 10% for several stocks [3] - The National Film Administration reported that the total box office for the National Day holiday was 1.835 billion yuan, lower than in previous years, indicating a lack of blockbuster films to drive attendance [3] Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - The overall market performance aligns with expectations for a "post-holiday opening rally," as many brokerages had predicted a strong market following the National Day holiday [3] - A survey indicated that over 70% of private equity firms are optimistic about the post-holiday market, with a focus on sectors like AI, semiconductors, and innovative pharmaceuticals [4] - Analysts suggest that while the market is currently in a consolidation phase, the downside risk is limited due to high market liquidity and supportive policy expectations [5]