China Stocks Rally as Xi Jinping, Beijing Step Up Economic Support

China Stocks Rally as Xi Jinping, Beijing Step Up Economic Support

Chinese stocks pared gains as traders question whether Beijing’s latest stimulus measures will have the firepower to rescue the ailing economy. The CSI 300 Index gained 0.5% as of 1:39 p.m. local time, more than halving its earlier advance. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index was up 1.1% after gaining more than 3%. The gauge … Read more

Stock Markets Today: Stocks vs bonds, Ukraine revamp, Oil rally, China property

Stock Markets Today: Stocks vs bonds, Ukraine revamp, Oil rally, China property

Good morning. Stocks vs bonds, an overhaul in Ukraine’s defense ministry and oil extends its rally. Here’s what people are talking about. This year’s US stock market rally is strong enough to withstand another leg higher for bond yields, according to the latest Markets Live Pulse survey. With the soft-landing narrative for the world’s biggest … Read more