Market Overview - On October 9, the A-share market saw a strong rally, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising over 1% to surpass 3900 points, marking a 10-year high [1] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 26,723 billion yuan, an increase of 4,748 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day [1] - The technology sector, particularly the STAR Market, experienced significant gains, with the STAR 50 Index surging over 6% during the session [1] Sector Performance - The non-ferrous metals sector showed remarkable performance, with stocks like Tongling Nonferrous Metals, Northern Copper, and Yunnan Copper hitting the daily limit [1][5] - The rare earth sector also saw gains, with companies like China Rare Earth and Northern Rare Earth reaching their daily limit [8] - The storage chip concept remained active, with stocks such as Zhaoxin Semiconductor and Huahong Semiconductor hitting their daily limit [12] Notable Stocks - Newly listed stock Yunhan Chip City (301563) closed up 40.89%, reaching 164.56 yuan per share, with an intraday high of over 70% [2] - In the Hong Kong market, stocks like Xin Mining Resources and Hang Seng Bank saw significant increases, with Xin Mining Resources rising over 120% [4] Gold and Precious Metals - International spot gold prices surged past $4000 per ounce, reaching a historical high, driven by factors such as the U.S. government shutdown and ongoing expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [6][7] - Analysts suggest that the rise in gold prices is also influenced by global central banks' continued purchases of gold [7] Fusion Energy Sector - The controlled nuclear fusion concept gained traction, with stocks like Changfu Co. and Western Superconducting Technologies hitting their daily limit [9] - The BEST project in Hefei achieved a key breakthrough, marking a new phase in its construction [10] - The upcoming International Atomic Energy Fusion Energy Conference is expected to catalyze further developments in the fusion sector [11] Semiconductor Market - The storage chip market is projected to see price increases, with expectations of a 10% rise in eSSD prices and a 10-15% increase in DDR5 RDIMM prices by Q4 2025 [12][14] - NAND Flash prices are also expected to rise, with estimates of a 5-10% increase in Q4 2025 due to high demand from data centers [14]