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China’s central bank cut targeted lending rates, expanded financing quotas and pledged flexible liquidity support as policymakers move to stabilise growth. The People’s Bank of China announced a broad package of monetary support measures, including rate reductions, expanded lending facilities and fresh liquidity tools, as authorities intensify efforts to support economic growth and structural transformation. Deputy Governor Zou Lan said at a State Council Information Office b

A sharp reversal in Iran tensions, renewed focus on Federal Reserve independence, and major moves in gold, silver and currency markets defined this week’s global trading landscape. Market Highlights Trump's sudden shift in stance towards Iran raises questions over whether tensions in the Middle East are easing. Global institutions move to collectively defend Federal Reserve independence, while a previously "dovish" figure, Hassett, exits the stage early. Meanwhile, the gold-s

The utility giant plans record spending on renewable integration, ultra-high-voltage transmission and EV charging infrastructure as Beijing accelerates its long-term energy transition. State Grid Corporation of China said it plans to invest about RMB 4 trillion during the country’s upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan period, marking a roughly 40% increase from the previous planning cycle and the largest capital program in its history. The investment will focus on building a modernis

Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing exchanges raised minimum financing requirements for new margin trades, signalling a push to curb speculative activity and stabilise equity markets. China’s three major stock exchanges raised minimum margin requirements for investor financing purchases to 100% from 80%, tightening leverage conditions as regulators seek to steer trading activity toward more sustainable market behaviour. The rule change, announced Jan. 14 by the Shanghai, Shenzhen

CAS Space successfully completed a high-altitude test flight carrying a recoverable payload capsule, highlighting China’s push into commercial aerospace and near-space research platforms. China completed its first 100-kilometre-class suborbital parachute recovery mission after a vehicle developed by CAS Space successfully flew from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre and safely returned to Earth. The mission reached an altitude of about 120 kilometres, briefly crossing the in