China’s Stock Market Faces Record 10‑Week Decline Amid 4.5% GDP Growth
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Chinese equities entered a record‑setting 10‑week losing streak in late October 2026, with the CSI 300 index falling almost 17% and the Sci‑Tech 50 index dropping nearly 40%. The slump was driven mainly by steep losses in the AI and semiconductor sectors. This sharp market deterioration contrasts sharply with the economy’s 4.5% GDP growth reported for the same period, underscoring a widening disconnect between macroeconomic performance and investor sentiment. In an effort to stem the slide, the National Team increased its ETF holdings, but the intervention failed to halt the downward trend, leaving the market at a historic low for the sector. The episode highlights the challenges of aligning policy support with market confidence in a rapidly evolving tech‑driven economy.
Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/20/2026
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Chinese Stocks Post Record 10-Week Losing Streak Despite 4.5
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Chinese equities have closed lower for 10 consecutive weeks, marking the longest losing streak on record for the country's main benchmarks. The selloff persists despite the economy growing 4.5% in the third quarter, a divergence that has drawn attention from economists and investors. While the CSI 300 Index fell 3.4% last week and is now 17% below its June peak, the STAR 50 Index has dropped nearly 40% this year, with losses concentrated in technology and semiconductor shares. State-backed funds have stepped in with record ETF inflows to stabilize prices, but the gap between robust GDP growth and falling equity prices remains a key concern.
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