On the midday break of July 15, 2026, A-shares witnessed a collective downturn across their three major indices. Specifically, the Shanghai Composite Index dipped by 0.08%, the Shenzhen Component Index slid by 0.38%, and the ChiNext Index retreated by 0.36%. In contrast, the pharmaceutical sector showcased robust performance, with numerous stocks either hitting their daily limit or surging more than 10%. Liquor stocks also strengthened, with Jinzhongzi Wine reaching its daily limit and Gujing Gongjiu soaring over 8%. Conversely, the semiconductor sector experienced a weakening trend, with multiple stocks hitting their daily limit down or declining by more than 10%.
