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Stock Rout 2018
The ups and downs of China's 2018 bear market, and Beijing's moves to calm jittery investors.
Caixin View: Stock Jitters Settle, But What Next
Government needs a long-term plan to restore confidence and support the private sector. Key December policy meeting may offer some clues
China Restricts New Land Supply for Commercial Property to Tackle Glut
New rules prioritize public projects and tie fresh land quotas to progress in clearing existing inventory, part of Beijing’s push to tackle a prolonged property glut
In Depth: Why China’s Workers Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement
With a heavy reliance on a strained public safety net and a deep reluctance to invest privately, Chinese citizens may burn through their savings before reaching their golden years
Global ‘HALO’ Trade Drives Shift in Chinese Stocks Away From Tech
Investors rotate into energy and utilities as demand grows for assets less vulnerable to AI disruption
Commentary: Prepare for a Brutal Reckoning as the Strait of Hormuz Closes
Soaring oil prices will blow up the U.S. deficit, constrain the Federal Reserve, and expose the fragile liquidity of American financial markets
China Markets Yet to See Safe-Haven Rush Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher and rattling Asian equities as investors look for signs of safe-haven flows into Chinese assets
Asia Stocks Dive as Oil Spikes on Iran Crisis
Japanese, South Korean shares lead drop across region as fears of protracted war overshadow markets
Analysis: China’s Drugmakers Post Improved Earnings, but Market Doubts Persist
Listed Chinese biotech firms reported stronger 2025 results, yet health care stocks lagged broader markets as investors questioned whether the gains can be sustained
Japan Stocks Plunge, Oil Jumps on Iran Crisis
The benchmark index for Japanese shares falls as much as 2.7% in early trading as fears grow that U.S. strikes on Middle Eastern country will hurt global trade
China Insurers May Channel $145 Billion Into Stocks in 2026
Regulatory push for long-term capital underpins continued equity inflows
Yuan Strengthens Past 6.90 a Dollar Amid Greenback Weakness
Currency hits yearly high as softer U.S. dollar offsets central bank’s weaker daily fixing
Cover Story: Precious Metal Volatility Puts the ‘Safe Haven’ Trade on Trial
A speculative frenzy, and policy shocks sent gold and silver on a roller-coaster ride, rattling investors and industries
The Week Ahead (Feb. 9–15): U.S. Hosts Western Hemisphere Defense Chiefs; Bangladesh Holds Election
Bangladesh votes, Singapore unveils its budget and China enters the Spring Festival holiday
Opinion: Cultivating ‘Patient Capital’ in China’s Stock Market
To sustain the current rally, regulators must accelerate institutional reforms and curb speculative excess
In Depth: Hong Kong’s Battered Property Market Shows Signs of Life
Soaring rents, falling mortgage rates and a wave of talent-driven immigration are driving a rebound in residential real estate after four years of falling home prices
Commentary: China’s Economic ‘Buffer Period’ Is Still on Shaky Ground
With inflation near zero and housing prices falling, Beijing must stop selling new land and address the debt burden of young consumers to prevent a downward spiral
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