Country: CN | Published: 2026-09-16
China's market pulse stays soft, with equities broadly lower as the central bank frames slower loan growth as the new normal tied to an economy shifting toward higher-value activit
China's market pulse stays soft, with equities broadly lower as the central bank frames slower loan growth as the new normal tied to an economy shifting toward higher-value activity. Domestic demand remains the weak spot, and Chinese investors are increasingly looking abroad, with Beijing easing the path into overseas stocks. Trade talks with Washington over tariff cuts offer some support, though tech and security friction keeps the backdrop mixed.