Chinese authorities have gone to great lengths to restore order in the chaotic A-share market with little success. Market reform has yet to show any significant results. It’s uncertain whether its obj ...More
EJ Insight2016-01-18
... owth will hamper global growth has wiped US$2.5 trillion off the value of global equities this year, as the country's tolerance for a weaker currency is viewed as evidence policymakers are struggling ...More
EJ Insight2016-01-08
After a rout on Monday, China's stock markets put in a mixed performance the following day. The CSI 300 Index gained 0.28 percent while the Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.26 percent. According to rep ...More
EJ Insight2016-01-06
China's stock markets held up well on Tuesday, with the Shanghai benchmark index edging up 0.26 percent to 3,651 points. However, turnover on Shanghai and Shenzhen bourses dropped further, as it fell ...More
EJ Insight2015-12-23
The mainland stock market continued to rise this week. The Shanghai Composite Index closed up 1.77 percent on Monday, hitting 3,600 points again. The combined transaction volume rebounded to nearly 1 ...More
EJ Insight2015-12-22
... urkey and ham to sustain us. Then it was back to work on Dec. 27. That was that. Christmas was over, until Dec. 24 the following year. These days, whether you are Christian or not, the feast to mark t ...More
EJ Insight2015-12-22
Finally, the US Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point interest rate hike. With the uncertainty eliminated, global stock markets rebounded, and so did the A-share market. The Shanghai Composite In ...More
EJ Insight2015-12-18
The Shanghai Composite Index rose 2.51 percent to close at 3,520 points on Monday. The heavily-weighted financial sector outperformed with the shares of several brokers and insurers reaching the 10 pe ...More
EJ Insight2015-12-15
... ck pepper ham slices and some orange juice cartons sold at a Wellcome outlet at Cheung Hong Estate were past their sell-by dates. In another case, a store at Broadview Garden was found selling Nestle' ...More
EJ Insight2015-12-11
China's stock markets continue to be weighed down by concerns about yuan depreciation. The Shanghai benchmark index slipped 0.5 percent on Thursday amid reduced turnover. Many investors remain on the ...More
EJ Insight2015-12-11
Weak November trade figures have led to accelerated capital outflow from China and sparked a fresh slide in the renminbi in offshore trade. The equity market also suffered, with the Shanghai Composite ...More
EJ Insight2015-12-09
China's A-share market was quite calm on Monday. Although the financial sector fell 0.66 percent, the Shanghai Composite Index managed to edge up 0.34 percent, helped by media and entertainment, touri ...More
EJ Insight2015-12-08
China’s stock market mounted a four-day rally this week after a deep correction last Friday. On Thursday, the Shanghai Composite Index gained 1.35 percent to close at 3,548 points. However, turnover ...More
EJ Insight2015-12-04
... and some ham slices had no expiry labels in violation of the public health and municipal services ordinance. Dairy Farm has been caught selling expired products 24 times, moldy food 19 times and un ...More
EJ Insight2015-12-03
The Shanghai Composite Index lost 12 points to close at 3,635 points on Thursday. The military sector moved abnormally in afternoon trading, and the authorities unveiled military reforms after the mar ...More
EJ Insight2015-11-27
The Shanghai Composite Index has been hovering around 3,600 points over the last two weeks. Investors have run out of patience, and the Shanghai market dropped more than 1 percent on Tuesday morning. ...More
EJ Insight2015-11-25
Shanghai surged 1.39 percent last week, powering the combined transaction volume with Shenzhen above 1 trillion yuan (US$155.8 billion). Investor sentiment is stable but there has been no breakthrough ...More
EJ Insight2015-11-23
After a two-day correction, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.36 percent on Thursday to close at 3,617 points. Shenzhen stocks advanced 2.65 percent to 12,609. However, turnover on both markets con ...More
EJ Insight2015-11-20
While the A-share market rose despite declines in global markets Monday, it fell slightly Tuesday amid the global rebound. The Shanghai Composite Index edged down 2 points to 3604. But transaction vo ...More
EJ Insight2015-11-18
