ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 50 of ProShares Trust

FXP

Market cap $6.23M

Mainland investors were rare net sellers of Hong Kong-listed stocks overnight, a rare occurrence these days, totaling about $160 million. China YTD retail sales growth was stronger than expected.

Easing tensions between China and the U.S. may be supportive of markets. Still uncertainty amid plans for Trump to visit China in 2026.

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Despite mounting macro headwinds at the start of the year, Chinese equities have continued to deliver positive performance. While near-term flows can provide further upside, the durability for the equity rally will hinge on policy choices ahead.

Bridgewater exited positions in Chinese equities, as U.S.-China tensions are concerning for Chinese shares. If you are also a believer of this theory, you can bet on inverse ETFs like YXI, FXP and YANG.

Among APAC equity markets, Australia has a higher beta to oil prices while India, Indonesia and Thailand have lower betas. Domestic political uncertainties have been one main reason for the decoupling trend seen in Indonesia and Thailand.

Has the AI trade moved to China? Why Chinese chipmakers may soon change the semiconductor space.

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Sentiment remains fragile in China and Hong Kong stock market even China services activities have improved in December. Weak market breadth and a persistent bearish trend of the Chinese yuan since November has added to more woes to the Hang Seng Index.

Republican candidate Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 US presidential election after Fox News projected that he had defeated his Democratic rival Kamala Harris.