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Something big just happened. And Wall Street’s cheering.  Global equity markets surged as the US and China reached a surprise trade deal. This trade deal lifted tariffs, eased tensions, and sent risk assets flying. The S&P 500 jumped nearly 4% last week. Nasdaq? Up even more. Asian markets popped. European indices followed suit. It was […]

China’s new home prices fell at their slowest pace in 17 months in November, as government stimulus measures aimed at stabilizing the crisis-hit property sector began to take effect. 

British companies operating in China remain gloomy about their business prospects, with many citing worsening economic conditions, despite Beijing’s recent economic stimulus efforts.

Alibaba Group (9988.HK), the Chinese e-commerce giant, is planning to raise USD 5 billion through a multi-tranche bond deal in U.S. dollars and offshore Chinese yuan, according to two individuals familiar with the matter. 

Chinese stocks surged to two-year highs on Tuesday as trading resumed following a week-long holiday, driven by investor optimism over new stimulus measures aimed at supporting the economy. 

China’s services sector growth slowed in September, as new business expansion hit its weakest pace in nearly a year, despite a boost in export demand, according to a private-sector survey released on Monday.  

China’s central bank lowered the interest rate on its medium-term loans to banks on Wednesday, aligning with broader policy easing measures announced the day before to support the struggling economy.

The yuan’s drop to a seven-month low, coupled with significant cash outflows from mainland China to Hong Kong, indicates that Chinese domestic investors are losing hope for a quick recovery in their home markets and are instead seeking better returns in nearby markets. This shift is accompanied by a notable reversal in equity investment flows into China.

During the upcoming G7 summit in Italy, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni from June 13-15, U.S. officials anticipate that the group of seven wealthy democracies will issue a stern warning to smaller Chinese banks involved in aiding Russia circumvent Western sanctions. 

Today’s News Oil prices surged today as Chinese economic data showed improvement, while tensions between Israel and Hamas escalated, driving concerns about supply disruptions.  Oil prices climbed on Friday, continuing their upward trend on signs of a strengthening Chinese economy and escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas. Brent futures rose by 37 cents to USD […]