China Stocks Surge After Mortgage Curbs Are Removed

Published On Sep 30, 2024, 7:23 AM

Chinese officials have rolled back restrictions on home buyers to stimulate the housing market amid falling prices. This includes cities like Guangzhou, which removed all home-buying limits, and others like Shenzhen and Shanghai that have relaxed some rules. These changes are part of broader economic stimulus measures aimed at rejuvenating a struggling economy. Following these announcements, the Chinese stock market surged, with significant increases in both the CSI 300 index and Hong Kong property stocks.

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As markets react to these policy changes, broader Chinese indices and ETFs are likely to see upward movement, reflecting improved investor sentiment towards China's economic recovery efforts.

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