Country: CN | Published: 2026-09-20
Chinese equities have a mix of signals to chew on as officials in Beijing and Washington prepare fresh talks covering trade, AI, and critical minerals, a continuation of the diplom
Chinese equities have a mix of signals to chew on as officials in Beijing and Washington prepare fresh talks covering trade, AI, and critical minerals, a continuation of the diplomatic thaw that has underpinned recent sentiment. At home, the central bank held benchmark lending rates steady for a sixteenth straight month while signaling slower credit growth, suggesting policy stays patient rather than stimulative. Meanwhile, a state-backed experiment in propping up the property market is showing weak demand, a reminder that the sector remains the economy's stubborn spot even as trade with BRICS partners picks up.