Major indices showed mixed performance, with the Shanghai Composite Index opening lower and closing below 4100 points, while the STAR 50 Index fell over 3% during the session. Sector-wise, defensive sectors strengthened, with the consumer sector showing notable activity. Liquor and retail concepts saw upward movements, while the power sector and power grid equipment sector experienced volatile gains. On the downside, robotics concepts collectively weakened, and the semiconductor equipment sector continued to adjust.
In terms of ETF performance, the Sino-Korean Semiconductor ETF by Huatai-PineBridge and the Asia-Pacific Select ETF by Southern Asset Management rose over 5%.
Today, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index reached another historic high, becoming a focal point in the Asia-Pacific stock markets. Market analysts widely attribute the "soaring" performance of South Korean stocks to the dividends the country's semiconductor industry has gained from the global development of AI technology.
On the downside, the Information Innovation ETF by GF Fund fell over 5%, while ETFs related to gold stocks and robotics declined over 4%.
Some analysts believe that gold is primarily influenced by macroeconomic factors in the short term, maintaining a volatile and relatively weak trend overall. In the long run, strategic reserve demand for gold is expected to provide a floor for its price.
Regarding robotics, 2026 is a critical milestone for mass production scaling both domestically and internationally. Companies such as Tesla, Unitree Robotics, and XPeng have outlined clear production timelines. Key upstream segments in the supply chain, including lead screws, electronic skins, and the "robotic brain," are poised for significant growth opportunities.
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