{
  "id": 12772658,
  "title": "Chinese stocks firm slightly as trade resumes after Golden Week break",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/chinese-stocks-firm-slightly-as-trade-resumes-after-golden-week-break",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-08T02:36:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/chinese-stocks-firm-slightly-as-trade-resumes-after-golden-week-break-4937831"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chinese stocks experienced a slight uptick on Thursday as trading resumed, following a week-long holiday. The Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 index saw a 0.3% increase, closing at 4,372.06 points, while the Shanghai Composite rose 0.26% to 3,852.0 points. Investors were buoyed by fresh stimulus measures announced by Beijing and soaring global yields. The People's Bank of China had been cutting interest rates and injecting liquidity into local markets since late September. Shipping stocks were among the top gainers on Thursday, boosted by a surge in global freight rates due to disruptions in the Middle East. Local banks and property stocks also showed positive momentum. However, Chinese markets faced challenges in maintaining their gains, primarily due to rising global bond yields. Technology stocks were particularly affected, as higher yields overshadowed excitement around artificial intelligence. The rally in oil prices further complicated the market outlook, as investors anticipated potential supply disruptions in the Middle East and a possible shutdown of the U.S. Gulf coast. Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.45% on Thursday and was down 2.05% since late September. Recently released data indicated that Chinese consumers remained cautious, with spending remaining weak despite the extended Golden Week holiday. Travel demand did improve slightly during the break, but it was uncertain if this would translate into stronger growth. Analysts are now watching the Communist Party's fifth plenum, set for October 26-29, for further indications on Beijing's strategies to boost lagging growth.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}