The three major A-share indices collectively closed lower at midday, with the basic metals sector leading the decline

36Kr learned that the three major A-share indices collectively closed lower during the midday break, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 1.88%, the Shenzhen Component Index down 2.72%, and the ChiNext Index down 3.18%; the basic metals, semiconductor, and communication equipment sectors led the decline, with Tianhua New Energy down over 17%, Puran Co., Ltd. down over 12%, and Xinyi Sheng down 7%; the agriculture and soft drink sectors led the gains, with Qiule Seed Industry up over 8% and EASTROC BEVERAGE up over 1%