Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index Gains 3.6% as VNET Jumps 17.6%
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The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index preliminarily closed up 3.6%, with gains spanning China ADRs across data centers, autos, new energy, AI sensing and internet platforms.
VNET preliminarily rose 17.6%, while Autohome gained 13%, Daqo New Energy added 9.7%, Hesai rose 8.3%, Canadian Solar gained 6.8%, and GDS Holdings advanced 6.7%.
Among major internet-related names, Alibaba rose 4.9%, Baidu gained 4.5%, NetEase added 4.2%, Meituan, Tencent and Xiaomi each rose at least about 3.8%, and PDD Holdings gained 2.5%.
China-focused ETFs also advanced, with CQQQ up 6.8% and KWEB up 4.5%.
Bullish strength: 70/100
Broad China ADR rally
VNET surges 17.6%
Bearish strength: 30/100
Platform spillover unconfirmed
ADR rally may fade
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Stronger regulatory oversight under Democratic congressional control could pressure crypto platforms, although continued institutional integration may limit the sector's downside.
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December corn closed down 4.25 cents at $4.40 per bushel, while January soybeans dropped 14 cents to $11.88¼; analysts expect the USDA to report a record-large soybean harvest next week.
Rising US crop supplies could maintain downward pressure on corn and soybean prices, while wheat may remain sensitive to developments surrounding Black Sea shipping access.
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Their relative independence from the AI cycle could provide portfolio protection if technology stocks face further pressure.
Gold climbed 1% to $4,102.50 per ounce, reaching its highest settlement since October 21 as a weaker US dollar and falling Treasury yields boosted demand.
The 10-year Treasury yield dropped 5.5 basis points to 4.836%, while silver gained 0.2% to $52.233 per ounce.
Gold could face renewed selling pressure if Friday's US jobs report strengthens expectations for a December Fed rate hike, despite improving near-term momentum.