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China Economy 15 October 2025 - 3 December 2025

China Economy News Today (December 3, 2025): Services Slow, Property Stress Deepens as Beijing Targets 5% Growth in 2026

China Economy News Today (December 3, 2025): Services Slow, Property Stress Deepens as Beijing Targets 5% Growth in 2026

China’s services sector slowed in November, with a private PMI dropping to 52.1 and employment shrinking for a fourth month. Mainland and Hong Kong stocks fell on weak services data and renewed concerns over developer Vanke’s debt. Beijing is expected to set a 2026 GDP growth target near 5% and increase support for small firms. The property crisis persists, with Morgan Stanley estimating 400 billion yuan in annual mortgage subsidies may be needed.
3 December 2025
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Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed as China PMIs Contract and Bitcoin Slides Ahead of Key Fed Week

Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed as China PMIs Contract and Bitcoin Slides Ahead of Key Fed Week

Asia-Pacific stocks opened December mixed as new Chinese factory data showed continued economic weakness and cryptocurrencies sold off sharply. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 1.3% while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose up to 0.8%. China’s official manufacturing PMI edged up to 49.2 in November, still below the expansion threshold. US equity futures pointed lower ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision next week.
1 December 2025
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China Stock Market News (Nov 28–29, 2025): AI Rally, Vanke Shock and JPMorgan’s Bullish Call

China Stock Market News (Nov 28–29, 2025): AI Rally, Vanke Shock and JPMorgan’s Bullish Call

The Shanghai Composite rose 0.34% Friday, while the Hang Seng Index slipped 0.34% after a strong week. China Vanke’s bonds plunged over 20% and shares hit a 17-year low after S&P cut its rating, deepening property sector concerns. JPMorgan upgraded Chinese equities to “overweight,” citing a brighter 2026 outlook. AI and robotics stocks led gains but raised valuation worries.
29 November 2025
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Silver Price Today, November 27, 2025: Spot XAG/USD Holds Above $53 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and China Supply Jitters Lift the Market

Silver Price Today, November 27, 2025: Spot XAG/USD Holds Above $53 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and China Supply Jitters Lift the Market

Silver traded above $53 per ounce on November 27, 2025, with spot prices ranging from $53.30 to $53.72 and COMEX December futures near $53.10. In India, silver rates reached ₹1,73,000 per kg nationally, while major cities quoted around ₹1,69,100 per kg. Prices remain near record highs amid expectations of a U.S. rate cut and tightening global supply.
27 November 2025
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China Stock Market Today: Shanghai Edges Higher as Vanke Debt Jitters Hit Property Shares – November 27, 2025

China Stock Market Today: Shanghai Edges Higher as Vanke Debt Jitters Hit Property Shares – November 27, 2025

China Vanke’s request to delay repayment on a 2 billion yuan onshore bond sent its shares to their lowest since 2008 and pushed its dollar bonds to distressed levels. The CSI 300 real estate sub-index dropped 2.4%. Mainland and Hong Kong benchmarks closed mixed, with gains in banks and energy offsetting steep losses in property developers. A weaker yuan and disappointing industrial profits added to caution.
27 November 2025
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China Stock Market Today: Shanghai Composite Slips as Vanke Debt Jitters Clash With AI Rally; Hang Seng Extends Gains (Nov 26, 2025)

China Stock Market Today: Shanghai Composite Slips as Vanke Debt Jitters Clash With AI Rally; Hang Seng Extends Gains (Nov 26, 2025)

China’s Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.15% to 3,864.18 on Wednesday, while the tech-focused Shenzhen Component jumped 1.02% and the ChiNext surged 2.14%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose 0.13% for a third straight gain. AI and tech stocks rallied despite renewed concerns over China Vanke’s plunging bonds. Turnover on Shanghai and Shenzhen reached 1.78 trillion yuan.
26 November 2025
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BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) Today: Share Price Moves, Anglo American Deal Collapse and China Iron Ore Dispute – 24 November 2025

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) Today: Share Price Moves, Anglo American Deal Collapse and China Iron Ore Dispute – 24 November 2025

BHP Group ended Monday at A$40.62, up 0.6%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200’s 1.3% gain. The company confirmed it has dropped renewed takeover talks with Anglo American, triggering a six-month pause under UK rules. Anglo shares rose about 2% in London as investors shifted focus to the pending Anglo-Teck merger. Major BHP shareholders are urging management to prioritize project delivery over new deals.
24 November 2025
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China Stock Market Today: Shanghai Edges Higher as Hong Kong Tech Rallies and Defence Shares Jump – November 24, 2025

China Stock Market Today: Shanghai Edges Higher as Hong Kong Tech Rallies and Defence Shares Jump – November 24, 2025

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index jumped 2% to 25,716.50 on Monday, led by tech giants and a major aluminum IPO. Mainland China’s Shanghai Composite closed nearly flat at 3,836.77 after hitting a six-week low intraday. The CSI Defence Index surged 3.5% following Beijing’s warning to Japan over Taiwan. AI and semiconductor shares rose, while banks and energy stocks lagged.
24 November 2025
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China Stock Market Today: 10 Things to Know Before Markets Open on November 24, 2025

China Stock Market Today: 10 Things to Know Before Markets Open on November 24, 2025

Chinese stocks posted steep losses last week, with the Shanghai Composite down 4% and the Hang Seng Index dropping over 5%. October data showed industrial output rising 4.9% year-on-year, but retail sales growth slowed to 2.9%, the weakest in over a year. Fixed-asset investment fell 1.7% in the first ten months, with real estate investment plunging 14.7%. Market sentiment remains fragile ahead of Monday’s open.
23 November 2025
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Shanghai Stock Exchange Today (Nov 17, 2025): Shanghai Composite slips 0.46% to 3,972 as lithium rally offsets broader risk-off mood

China Stock Market Today: Tech Rout Sends Shanghai Composite, CSI 300 and Hang Seng to Multi‑Week Lows (21 November 2025)

Chinese and Hong Kong stocks fell sharply Friday, with the Shanghai Composite down 2.45% and the Hang Seng Index off 2.38% to a five-week low. The CSI 300 hit its lowest since October, while tech-heavy indices in Shenzhen and Hong Kong lost over 3%. Turnover in mainland markets surged to nearly 2 trillion yuan. The sell-off followed global tech weakness, AI bubble fears, and concerns over China’s economy.
21 November 2025
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Shanghai Stock Exchange Today (Nov 17, 2025): Shanghai Composite slips 0.46% to 3,972 as lithium rally offsets broader risk-off mood

China Stock Market Today (Nov 20, 2025): Shanghai Composite Slips as Property Stimulus Hopes Lift Developers and Brokers

The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.4% to 3,931.05 on Thursday, hitting a one-month low as Chinese equities reversed early gains. The CSI 300 lost 0.51%, while the Shenzhen Component dropped 0.76%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index closed nearly flat, up 0.02%. Property developers outperformed on reports Beijing may roll out new housing market support.
20 November 2025
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Shanghai Stock Exchange Today (Nov 17, 2025): Shanghai Composite slips 0.46% to 3,972 as lithium rally offsets broader risk-off mood

China Stock Market Today (November 18, 2025): Shanghai Composite and Hang Seng Slide as Global AI Sell-Off Hits Asia

China’s stock markets fell Tuesday, with the Shanghai Composite down 0.81% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index losing 1.72%, its sharpest drop in over two weeks. The declines followed a global tech sell-off and concerns over high AI valuations. Shenzhen’s ChiNext board dropped 1.16%. Fresh data showed a slight improvement in China’s youth unemployment rate.
18 November 2025
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Record Highs, $55 B Deals & Data Drama: Wall Street’s Wild Week (Oct 4–5, 2025)

China Stock Market Today, November 13, 2025: Shanghai Hits Decade High as New Energy and AI Stocks Power Rally

The Shanghai Composite Index closed at a decade high of 4,029 on Thursday, up 0.7%, led by surges in new energy and EV battery stocks. Turnover on Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges topped 2.04 trillion yuan. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose 0.56% to 27,073, reversing early losses. Gains came despite weak credit data and uncertainty over China’s market regulator.
13 November 2025
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Hong Kong Stocks Today (Nov 10, 2025): Hang Seng Jumps 1.6% as China CPI Turns Positive; Pop Mart and CNOOC Lead Gains

Hong Kong Stocks Today (Nov 10, 2025): Hang Seng Jumps 1.6% as China CPI Turns Positive; Pop Mart and CNOOC Lead Gains

The Hang Seng Index jumped 1.55% to 26,649.06 on Monday, November 10, 2025, after China’s October CPI rose 0.2% and producer-price deflation narrowed. Pop Mart surged 8.1%, CNOOC gained 6.0%, and China Resources Mixc Lifestyle rose 5.0%. The rally followed optimism over progress on the U.S. government shutdown and improving global risk appetite.
10 November 2025
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China Import Expo 2025 Shatters Records: $40B Deals, US Firms Return After Xi–Trump Summit – Experts Sound Off

China Import Expo 2025 Shatters Records: $40B Deals, US Firms Return After Xi–Trump Summit – Experts Sound Off

The 8th China International Import Expo opened Nov. 5 in Shanghai, drawing a record 4,108 exhibitors from over 155 countries. Premier Li Qiang pledged to embrace free trade and projected China’s GDP will reach 170 trillion yuan by 2030. Sinopec signed $40.9 billion in procurement deals. US farm producers and multinationals returned, as officials sought to reassure American business after a recent Xi–Trump summit.
5 November 2025
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Rare Earths Showdown: China’s ‘Bazooka’ Roils Markets, Trump Vows Tariffs

Rare Earths Showdown: China’s ‘Bazooka’ Roils Markets, Trump Vows Tariffs

China will ban or strictly license exports of 12 rare-earth elements starting Nov. 8, tightening controls on materials used in tech and defense. President Trump responded with 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports effective Nov. 1 and threatened to cancel a planned summit with Xi Jinping. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called China’s move “economic aggression.” Rare-earth stocks in both countries surged following the announcements.
15 October 2025
LVMH Stock Skyrockets: Chinese Luxury Boom Sparks 12% Rally

LVMH Stock Skyrockets: Chinese Luxury Boom Sparks 12% Rally

LVMH shares soared 12% to near €600 on Oct. 15, 2025, after reporting Q3 revenue of €18.28 billion, up 1% year-on-year and beating forecasts. The rally, LVMH’s biggest in nearly two years, followed a rebound in China sales and lifted luxury peers Hermès, Kering, and Richemont. Nine-month revenue remains down 4% from 2024. Trading volume surged as the stock recovered from a recent dip to €533.
15 October 2025
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LVMH Stock Surges 12% on China Boost – Luxury Giant Regains Momentum

LVMH Stock Surges 12% on China Boost – Luxury Giant Regains Momentum

LVMH shares surged over 12% to €597 on Oct. 15, 2025, after reporting a surprise third-quarter sales rebound driven by renewed Chinese demand. The company posted its first organic revenue growth of the year, but nine-month sales remain down 4% from 2024. Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock. The rally boosted European luxury peers and sent the CAC 40 index near record highs.
15 October 2025
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ASML Stock Surges on AI Boom but Faces China Headwinds – What Investors Must Know

ASML Stock Surges on AI Boom but Faces China Headwinds – What Investors Must Know

ASML shares traded near €847 on October 15, close to record highs, after a strong Q3 earnings report and robust guidance. The company warned 2026 sales could be flat as China demand drops amid U.S.-China tech tensions and new export controls. ASML invested €1.3 billion in Mistral AI and named Marco Pieters as CTO for 2026. Order backlog hit a record €33 billion, driven by demand from TSMC and other chipmakers.
15 October 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle Futures Rise Ahead of Cattle on Feed Report
    March 21, 2026, 12:08 PM EDT. Live cattle futures rose $1.17 to $1.90 on Friday amid thin cash trading this week with a few sales at $234-235 in the North. Feeder cattle futures gained $3.50 to $3.80, supported by a CME Feeder Cattle Index increase to $360.69 on March 18. The USDA's upcoming Cattle on Feed report is anticipated to show February placements up 0.2% year-over-year and marketings down 7.4%. March 1 cattle on feed figures are expected down 0.7%. Wholesale boxed beef prices showed modest declines, with Choice boxes down 12 cents at $400.42. Federally inspected cattle slaughter fell 8,000 head from last week and 25,126 head below last year. Market watchers await this afternoon's data to gauge supply trends in the cattle sector.
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