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The current context of Chinese stock exchanges
Mainland Chinese stock markets registered a significant decline for the second consecutive day, raising concerns among investors regarding the effectiveness of the economic stimulus measures adopted by the Beijing government. This scenario of uncertainty is accentuated by conflicting data from the Chinese economy, which show a complex and challenging picture
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Retail sales and industrial production
A positive aspect is represented by retail sales, which exceeded expectations with an increase of 4.8% compared to the previous year, supported by strong demand during the October holidays.
However, industrial production disappointed expectations, recording a growth of 5.3%, lower than the forecasts of analysts who expected an increase of 5.6%. This gap between sales and production raises questions about the sustainability of
the economic recovery.
Crisis in the real estate sector and impacts on investments
Another factor contributing to the uncertainty is the crisis in the real estate sector, which saw a 10.3% drop in investments in the January-October period, worsening compared to the 10.1% drop recorded in the first nine months of the year. This situation has a direct impact on investor confidence and general economic stability, leading to a decline in market indices.
The Shanghai composite index closed down 1.45%, while Shenzhen fell 2.62%.
Situation in Hong Kong and market trends
The situation in Hong Kong was characterized by some caution, with the Hang Seng index closing almost unchanged, down 0.05%. However, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index showed a slight recovery, gaining 0.1 percent. These fluctuations highlight market volatility and the need for investors to closely monitor economic and political trends
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Impact of energy markets on the Italian economy
In a global environment, energy markets continue to influence national economies. In Italy, import prices registered a decrease of 0.7% on a monthly basis and 0.5% on an annual basis, mainly due to the fall in the prices of energy products. This downward trend differs from the 1% increase observed in August, highlighting the importance of energy markets
in the Italian economy.
Innovation and growth in the technology sector
Despite the challenges, there are signs of growth in other sectors. Samsung Electronics has announced a 10 trillion won share repurchase plan, aimed at increasing shareholder value. In addition, Lenovo Group reported a 24 percent revenue increase in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024-25, reaching 17.9 billion dollars. These developments suggest that innovation, especially in the field of artificial intelligence, could represent a key to future growth.
