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China’s Stock Market Rebounds as Investor Sentiment Shifts

Key Points China’s stock market is rebounding, outperforming US markets in early 2025. The CSI 300 Index has risen 5% year-to-date, while the S&P 500 has dropped nearly 10%. Beijing has shifted to a pro-business stance, supporting technology-driven growth. China is emphasizing domestic demand, signaling a shift from export-driven growth. China’s stock market is making a strong comeback, challenging the widespread belief that the world’s second-largest economy is no longer investible. While Wall Street remained bearish on China throughout 2023,...

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Saudi Arabia Stocks Decline as Energy and Agriculture Sectors Weigh on Market

Key Points Saudi Arabia Tadawul All Share Index fell 0.11%, reaching a three-month low. Saudi Darb Investment Co led the gains, rising 8.33%, while AL-BABTAIN POWER & TELECOM CO added 7.08%. Saudi Industrial Investment Group hit a three-year low, declining 3.96%. Oil prices rose, with Brent crude reaching $70.44 per barrel. Gold futures edged higher to $2,923.95 per ounce. Saudi...

FTSE 100 Falls to Two-Month Low Amid Travel Stock Decline and US Tariff Uncertainty

Key Points FTSE 100 dropped 1.2%, marking its lowest close since January 16. Travel and leisure stocks led the decline, with IAG falling 6.1%. The U.S. doubled tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, causing global market volatility. The UK government confirmed it would not impose retaliatory tariffs. Homebuilders gained, with Persimmon up 5.5% amid interest rate cut expectations. The FTSE...

Hedge Funds Shift Gears, Selling China Equities as AI Hype Subsides

Key Points Hedge funds have been selling Chinese equities for the fourth consecutive week. Goldman Sachs noted increased short positions and reduced long bets from February 28 to March 6. Enthusiasm for low-cost AI startup DeepSeek drove early-year buying. Chinese indices, including the Hang Seng and MSCI China, saw strong gains in February. Hedge fund net allocation to Chinese equities...