China's stock markets

China's industrial profits surge in October, take sting off government debt crackdown

The vast industrial sector has been boosted by a year-long, government-led construction spree, helping lift demand and prices for building materials and taking the edge off higher borrowing costs.

Nov 27, 2017, 10:42 AM IST

China's stock markets among world's worst performing in 2016

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index (SCI) struggled towards the finish line Thursday down 12.5 percent for the year, compared to falls of 0.6 percent by the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong and 2.2 percent for Japan’s Nikkei 300.

Dec 30, 2016, 09:38 AM IST

'EPFO investment in ETFs has given higher return than G-Secs'

Government on Wednesday sought to allay fears over investments by EPFO into ETFs, saying that their performance should be viewed over a long period of time and the retirement fund body has already got over 12 per cent return within a year, higher than G-Secs.

Aug 03, 2016, 16:03 PM IST

Currency devaluation raises question on China's strength: Rajan

Terming devaluation of currencies as a "worrisome trend", RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday said China's move to devalue its currency and to protect its stock markets raise questions about the 'true strength' of the world's second largest economy.

Aug 20, 2015, 12:46 PM IST

China stocks jump as government restores faith

Chinese stocks surged for a second day on Friday as a government rescue plan offered a respite from a month-long rout, but analysts warned of further uncertainty and volatility ahead.

Jul 10, 2015, 16:19 PM IST

China brokers to invest $19 million to curb market plunge

China's 21 largest brokerage firms announced on Saturday they would invest more than USD 19 billion in the country's stock markets in order to curb its precipitous fall over the last three weeks.

Jul 04, 2015, 21:34 PM IST