The market rebounded strongly in the first half of June 2023 due to expectations of economic stimulus and the launch of the HKD-RMB Dual Counter Model. However, geopolitical tensions and a smaller-than-expected Loan Prime Rate cut affected gains later in the month. Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary sectors performed well, while Healthcare, Energy, and Telecommunications underperformed

Download the report China is recovering – but more slowly  May proved to be another challenging month for Chinese assets. The MSCI China A Onshore and MSCI China equity indices…

Download the market commentary In April, Chinese equities posted negative returns and underperformed major global indices. Investors were concerned about a slowing and uneven recovery in the economy, as well…

Here are this month’s highlights: Shares of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the Telecom, Energy and Financials sectors also outperformed. They have been boosted by price/earnings multiple expansion, as the value style was in favour and there was positive news about SOE reforms. Overall, the managers we work with remain overweight to high-quality companies in the Consumption, Advanced Manufacturing and New Energy sectors.

Here are this month’s highlights: February registered the first month-over-month increase in home prices after 17 consecutive months of contraction. While the recovery so far has been driven by pent-up demand from people who couldn’t spend during Covid lockdowns, it is too early to observe more sustained growth momentum.