The recent severe fluctuations abroad have involved a carry trade unwind (liquidation of interest rate arbitrage trades), but the main factor is the result of deleveraging. Due to the narrowing interest rate…
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The Policy-Pushback Paradox: China’s Struggle Between Stimulus and Strategy
A recent report by Shenwan Hongyuan Securities (SWHY) delves into the dynamics between policy initiatives and the evolving macroeconomic model, shedding light on the disconnect between market expectations and long-term strategic planning….
Conditions for the Recovery of Chinese Asset Prices
A recent analysis by CSC Securities (中信建投) delineates the prerequisites for the revival of Chinese asset prices. These include the halt of social financing contraction, the extension of leverage and demand. Analysts…
China’s ETF Market Surges: A 21% AUM Leap & Historic Milestones Hit
The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) released its latest report on the exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry, showcasing impressive expansion and record-breaking milestones. As of June 30, 2024, the number of ETFs listed on…
China’s Securities Regulator Greenlights New Options for Eggs, Corn Starch, and Live Hogs
China’s securities watchdog has given the go-ahead for the registration of new options contracts for eggs, corn starch, and live hogs on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE). This move expands the exchange’s…
China’s Central Bank Outlines Agenda for Second Half of 2024
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) convened its mid-year work conference on August 1st, aligning with the directives of the Communist Party and State Council regarding economic and financial policies. The meeting…
A-Share Market Braces for Major Share Unlocking Next Week
Next week, from August 5th to 9th, 51 A-share listed companies will see the lifting of restrictions on their non-tradable shares, amounting to a total market value of 59.43 billion yuan based…
Earnings Reports Paint Cautious Optimism: 18% See Profit Doubling, Majority Anticipate Upward Trajectory
Latest Figures: As of August 3rd, more than 110 publicly traded companies have disclosed their mid-year earnings. Among these, close to 88.2% reported profits for the first half of the year. Sixty-nine…
Terminate Local Financial Asset Trading – Municipal Government of Beijing
InvestInChina – The municipal government of Beijing has taken steps to terminate local financial asset transactions, aligning with a nationwide trend to clear out regional financial exchanges that have faced issues of…
July PMI Reveals Subtle Shifts in Domestic Demand
Event Summary: On July 31, China’s National Bureau of Statistics released the purchasing managers’ index (PMI) data for July, showing the manufacturing PMI at 49.4%, a slight decline of 0.1 percentage points…