
Shares of China’s BYD climbed up to 4.8% in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Xpeng jumped 5.3%, while SAIC Motor added 3.6%, following news that the European Commission is considering a minimum-price system to replace tariffs on China-built electric vehicles. This pricing mechanism would also cover EVs made in China by foreign automakers. Eugene Hsiao from Macquarie Capital described the move as “positive for developing better ties” between the EU and Chinese carmakers.
The catalysts most likely to move markets.
Policy tone can move rates, USD, equities, gold and crypto simultaneously.
A weak final reading or elevated inflation expectations could pressure risk assets.
A surprise versus 58.0 may alter the near-term manufacturing-growth narrative.