A-shares and Hong Kong stocks see rapid growth; Bitcoin price falls below $40,000; Gold prices hold strong above $2,000.
Stock Market Dynamics:
A-shares and Hong Kong stocks have experienced rapid rises, with the GEM (Growth Enterprise Market) index climbing nearly 2%, and the Hang Seng Tech Index surging over 5%. The offshore RMB significantly appreciated, gaining over a hundred points in a short period.
The Nasdaq index ETF witnessed a substantial increase, with gains exceeding 8%. The Nikkei 225 ETF by E Fund rose over 4%, the S&P ETF increased more than 3%, and the German ETF grew over 2%.
Stocks related to Donald Trump surged on Monday, with DWAC's share price doubling over the past five trading days.
Post-market U.S. stocks drew attention, including notable performances from companies like United Airlines and Vroom.
Market Volatility and Investment:
The Bitcoin ETF faced massive sell-offs, with Bitcoin prices falling below $40,000.
A $3.4 trillion fund announced its "favorite stocks" list, with small and micro-cap stocks averaging a 9.7% increase in the fourth quarter.
Gilead Sciences' cancer drug trial showed disappointing results, leading to a stock price drop of over 10%.
Gold prices held firm above the $2,000 mark, with UBS strategists predicting a further 10% increase this year.
Economic Policies and Expectations:
The Shanghai municipal government set a GDP growth target of around 5% for 2024.
As the probability of the Federal Reserve's rate cut in March fell to 40%, Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan advised reinvesting in U.S. five-year treasury bonds.
Goldman Sachs forecasts the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates four times this year, aiming for a 2% inflation rate.
Other Important News:
The courier industry faced a price war in 2023, with 2024 expected to be even more intense.
The Malaysian government is considering legal action against foreign banks involved in the 1MDB case.
The Hong Kong Airport Authority issued HK$5 billion in retail bonds, with an individual unit value of HK$10,000, a tenure of 2.5 years, and an annual fixed interest rate of 4.25%.
The Chinese government is contemplating market support measures, including establishing a RMB 2 trillion stabilization fund.
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