• HK50
• STOXX
• US500

Morning Bid: China AI rally rouses trade war-weary markets

Traders await U.S. payrolls data amid a mixed market backdrop influenced by trade war tensions and a notable AI rally in China boosting stock indexes.

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• HK50
• US500
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Morning Bid: Trump goes easy on China in his first week

A summary of market activities influenced by rates in Japan, tariffs, and U.S.-China trade relations, highlighting movements in various currencies and stock indices.

• CSI300
• HK50
• SSEC
• USD/CNY

China prods insurers to invest billions in latest move to support markets

China plans to invest hundreds of billions from state insurers into stocks, seeking to support its struggling market amid geopolitical tensions and economic challenges.

• 9984
• CSI300
• HK50
• SSEC

Morning bid: China's shot in the arm for markets

China's new measures to support its stock market and mixed reactions in Europe and the U.S. are shaping investor sentiment amid economic updates.

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• EU50
• HAL
• HK50
• JNJ
• JP225
• NFLX
• ORCL
• TSLA
• UK100

Morning Bid: They do know Stargate is sci-fi, right?

Trump's presidency saw the launch of 'Stargate' venture for $500 billion in AI, impacting global markets positively, while Europe anticipates interest rate cuts amid economic challenges.

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• CSI300
• HK50

China’s GDP to hit government's target for 2024: President Xi

China's economy aims for 5% growth in 2024, with risks managed, while officials promote proactive policies amid domestic demand weaknesses and potential challenges from U.S. tariffs.

• CSI300
• HK50

China factory activity grows more slowly, services recover

China's manufacturing activity showed slight growth in December, with some recovery in services and construction, but concerns over long-term economic stability and trade risks remain.

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• CSI300
• HK50
• JP225
• KLSE
• KS11
• SSEC
• STI
• TOPX

Asia stocks up as Japan's Nikkei jumps, S Korea shares slump amid political crisis

Most Asian stocks rose, buoyed by Japan's inflation data. However, South Korea's shares declined amid political unrest and impeachment concerns.

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• GC
• HK50
• JP225
• LCO
• USD/JPY

Asian stocks drift, yen at 5-month low in thin year-end trading

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• HK50
• SSEC

World Bank hikes China's GDP outlook for 2024, 2025

The World Bank has raised China's GDP growth forecasts for 2024 and 2025 while highlighting economic challenges like weak household confidence and a struggling property sector.