More Stock Market Moves for Yangze River Giants
Anticipation of Further Backing for China's Stock Market Expected
In a surprising reversal on Monday, the China stock market bounced back from its two-day slide, dodging a potential 30-point dip or 0.9% descent. The Shanghai Composite Index (SCI) now teeters on the edge of a 3,380-point plateau, primed for further gains tomorrow.
This Asian market resurgence follows a positive outlook for interest rates across the continent. European markets dipped, while US bourses climbed, and the Asian markets seem poised to mirror the American trend. The SCI capped off Monday with a 0.65% increase, closing at 3,381.58 after oscillating between 3,347.65 and 3,389.45. Meanwhile, the Shenzhen Composite Index added 0.95%, ending at 1,987.69.
Among active stocks, standouts included Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, up 2.04%, China Merchants Bank, up 0.57%, and Jiangxi Copper, up 0.28%. However, China Life Insurance saw a 0.17% decrease, while Aluminum Corp of China (Chalco) and Yankuang Energy registered minor gains of 0.14% and 0.57%, respectively. China Petroleum and Chemical (Sinopec) felt the weight, shedding 0.70%, and Huaneng Power stumbled 2.44%.
In the US, major averages posted positive gains, rebounding from early weakness and surging late in the day. For the day, the Dow advanced 0.89%, closing at 42,581.78, the NASDAQ rallied 0.94%, finishing at 19,630.97, and the S&P 500 gained 0.96%, ending at 6,025.17.
This upbeat sentiment stemmed from Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman's expressed support for a July rate cut as well as optimism about potential tariff reductions between the US and China. While markets initially lingered due to Iran's response to the weekend US air strikes on its nuclear sites, by the day's end, tensions seemed to subside.
In economic news, existing home sales swelled 0.8% in May and saw a 6.2% increase in unsold inventory, according to the National Association of Realtors. However, year-on-year, sales dipped 0.7%.
The crude oil market experienced roller-coaster dynamics on Monday, with prices skyrocketing following the US bombing attack in Iran early in the day. However, as the day wore on, it became clear that Iran would not impede traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, causing prices to plummet. West Texas Intermediate crude for August delivery plunged $5, down 6.77%, to $68.84 per barrel.
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[Historically, China's Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index saw significant growth in 2007 and early 2008. For instance, following steady gains from November 2005 to October 2007, the index reached a record high of over 6124 points, demonstrating the market's strength just before 2008. Improved interest rate outlooks, such as rate cuts or easing monetary policy, tend to positively influence stock market sentiment by reducing borrowing costs and encouraging investment. This can lead to short-term market gains, as shown by historical trends in China. However, the global financial crisis was beginning to unfold in mid-2008, causing worldwide equity markets to experience volatility and declines. Yet, Chinese stock market booms have been closely tied to policy support and interest rate changes.]
In light of the improved interest rate outlook across Asia, there might be further gains for the Shanghai Composite Index in the following days, mirroring the positive trend in the American stock market. Renewed interest in the Chinese market could potentially lead investors to finance their ventures in the stock-market, particularly in active stocks such as Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Merchants Bank, and Jiangxi Copper.
