Hang Seng Index: China Stimulus Hopes Fade; Tech Stocks Extend Losses – Weekly Recap
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US equity markets ended a four-week losing streak with modest gains, driven by the Federal Reserve's dovish stance signaling potential rate cuts. Global markets experienced varied performances, with challenges including Middle East tensions, trade uncertainties, and mixed economic data from China. The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 saw slight increases, while the Hang Seng Index and Chinese markets experienced losses.
March 22, 2025 | 4:30 am
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Alibaba experienced a 3.76% weekly loss as the Hang Seng Technologies Index tumbled 4.10%, reflecting broader market concerns about Chinese economic stimulus and trade tensions.
Reduced stimulus hopes, trade tensions, and a Bank of America market correction warning negatively impacted Chinese tech stocks, including Alibaba.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 95
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The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.17% for the week, ending a four-week losing streak, supported by the Federal Reserve's dovish monetary policy outlook.
The Fed's indication of potential 60 basis points in rate cuts and maintaining current interest rates provides a positive short-term outlook for tech-heavy Nasdaq-tracked ETFs.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90