China Stocks Plunge as Shanghai Composite Index Falls 5% amid Diminished Fiscal Stimulus Optimism
China Stocks Decline as Stimulus Hopes Dwindle
Mainland China stocks plunged on Wednesday, as optimism for fiscal stimulus faded, leading the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index to fall by 5.3% and the blue-chip CSI300 Index by 5.8%. After a strong return from a week-long holiday, the A-share market faced a stark reversal. Investors had anticipated major economic stimulus measures, estimated between 2-3 trillion yuan, but the lack of concrete announcements has heightened market anxiety.
Market Reactions
Tourism stocks recorded significant losses on Wednesday, dropping 7.8% as spending during the Golden Week holidays remained below pre-COVID levels. Meanwhile, the CSI 300 Real Estate Index plunged 9.7%, reflecting concerns regarding the sector's recovery. Alvin Tan from RBC Capital Markets noted that optimism around China assets could wane quickly without an announced fiscal package. The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong also saw a decline of 1.9% as the market adjusts to these setbacks.
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