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Amid hopes that China's economy is roaring to life again, even Xi Jinping is looking cautious. In his first major speech since the stimulus, Xi warned of "storms" ahead and the need to prepare for "rainy days." While he portrayed China as resolute, Xi also tempered the idea that the country was on a sure road to victory. AdvertisementChina's surprise stimulus triggered a massive rally in its equities last week, but even its leader, Xi Jinping, isn't celebrating yet. In his first remarks about the nation's condition since the stimulus announcement, Xi warned of "violent storms" ahead and urged China to prepare for hardship while portraying it as determined to succeed.
Persons: Xi, , Xi Jinping, China's, That's Organizations: Service, of, Barclays Locations: China, Beijing, People's Republic of China, Taiwan, China's
Hong Kong CNN —Chinese leader Xi Jinping reiterated his pledge to achieve “reunification” with Taiwan on the eve of Communist China’s 75th birthday, as Beijing flexed its military might in the run-up to the national holiday. But many people on the island view themselves as distinctly Taiwanese and have no desire to be part of Communist China. He also called for deeper economic and cultural exchanges across the Taiwan Strait and promotion of “spiritual harmony of compatriots on both sides.”“(We must) resolutely oppose ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist activities,” Xi said. On Sunday, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said it was on alert after detecting “multiple waves” of missile firing deep in inland China. The funding will cover defense articles as well as “military education and training,” the White House said in a statement.
Persons: Xi Jinping, Xi, , , ” Xi, Lai Ching, Joe Biden Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, of, People, Xinhua, Communist Party, Taiwan, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, Army’s, Force Locations: Hong Kong, Taiwan, Beijing, People’s Republic, Communist China, People’s Republic of China, Republic of China, Taipei, Taiwan Strait, China, Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Qinghai, Xinjiang, United States
Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailStrategist: Strong short-term momentum for China stocks, but we prefer markets with visible growthYap Fook Hien of Standard Chartered Bank stays cautious on China for the longer term as deflationary concerns loom large for the world's 2nd largest economy.
Organizations: Standard Chartered Bank Locations: China, Hien
As investors ponder how — and where — to invest in this uncertain climate, CNBC Pro asked market experts how they are positioning before the year-end. 'Capitalize on the shifting market dynamics' The fourth quarter is starting hot on the heels of central banks' rate easing cycle. "There is an interesting valuation point about U.K. equities, and given recent positive economic surprises that present potential upsides, we feel this is an attractive market." "International investors owning U.K. equities and not hedging the currency, either win on the currency strength gains or win on the equity market." Other markets Beyond the U.K., Hechler-Fayd'herbe sees potential in emerging markets such as Taiwan and South Korea.
Persons: Kevin Teng, Teng, , Europe —, he's, Morgan Stanley, Lombard, Nannette Organizations: Equity, CSI, Treasury, Wrise Private Singapore, CNBC Pro, U.S . Federal Reserve, People's Bank of China, Nvidia, Nasdaq, EMEA, CNBC, Bank of England, International Locations: Asia, East, Europe, Hong Kong, China, U.S, Swiss, Taiwan, South Korea
Carter, who has been in hospice care since February 2023, is the oldest president in American history. Carter’s grandson, Jason Carter, said at tge Democratic National Convention in August that his PawPaw was “holding on” for the November election. Biden was one of the first senators to endorse Carter’s 1976 presidential campaign. Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden traveled to Plains, Georgia, to visit the Carters on the 100th day of Biden’s presidency in 2021. “We sat and talked about the old days,” Biden told reporters after the visit, calling the Carters “old friends.”
Persons: Joe Biden, Jimmy Carter, , ” Biden, Carter, , Jason Carter, Kamala Harris, Camp David, Martin Luther King Jr, Biden, Carter’s, Sen, Birch Bayh, Jill Biden Organizations: Washington CNN, , CBS News, tge Democratic National Convention, Democrat, Camp, Camp David Accords, Department of Energy, Department of Education, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Carter Center, Habitat, Humanity Locations: Egypt, Israel, China, Alaska, Iran, Plains , Georgia
A September surprise has given bitcoin a head start on a potential run to record highs in the fourth quarter. The cryptocurrency posted a 7.7% gain for September — historically its weakest month of the year — and its best month since May. The month has become known to native crypto investors as "Uptober." … As crypto becomes increasingly correlated with traditional markets, it's expected to be another strong month." Investors expect bitcoin's price will be driven by rate cuts, more inflows into bitcoin ETFs by institutions and clarity following the election.
Persons: Ether, Bitcoin, Jerome Powell, James Davies, " Davies, David Duong, Duong, we've, bitcoin, it's, — CNBC's Michael Bloom, Nick Wells Organizations: U.S, International Longshoremen's Association, Gulf Coasts, bitcoin Locations: U.S, China
Investors shouldn't be putting their money in Chinese stocks for the long term, according to Kyle Bass. The "Big Short" investor pointed to the long-running stagnation in Chinese stocks. AdvertisementInvesting in China over the long term is nothing short of a bad idea, according to "Big Short" investor Kyle Bass. The Hayman Capital founder said he's still bearish on China, despite the historic run-up in Chinese stocks after Beijing unveiled a fresh stimulus package. Bass has been bearish on China for years, previously shorting the Chinese yuan before closing his position in 2019.
Persons: Kyle Bass, , he's, China hasn't, Bass, you'll Organizations: Investors, Service, Hayman Capital, CNBC, Communist Locations: China, Beijing, Hong, Kong, Taiwan, Russia
China's slowing crude demand growth and economic struggles are dampening oil market sentiment. Global benchmark Brent crude oil futures were up 0.17% to $71.82 per barrel at 2.14 a.m. This would be a big shift in policy, since Saudi Arabia has been leading OPEC and the group's allies, including Russia, in maintaining oil supply cuts since late 2022. AdvertisementDespite the downside pressure on oil prices, things could change quickly if geopolitical uncertainty rises further in the Middle East. The US may also provide some support to the market as crude oil inventories hit a two-and-a-half year low as of September 20, the latest data available.
Persons: Israel, , Henning Gloystein, Xi Jinping, Brent, Naeem Aslam, Aslam Organizations: Service, Israel, Brent, Benchmark, Texas, Eurasia Group, Beijing, BMI, Financial Times, London Locations: Lebanon, Brent, China, Saudi Arabia, Russia
A major stimulus deal coming out of China could offer a windfall for some U.S. stocks with significant ties to the world's second-largest economy, according to Barclays. Against this backdrop, the firm screened for companies with high sales exposure to China and low volatility. Here are some of the potential winners: Barclays named casino and resort operator Wynn Resorts among the beneficiaries of a China stimulus deal, with 48% sales exposure to China. Qualcomm is another winner, with 62% sales exposure to China and the second-highest among the stocks that made the cut. Some underperforming stocks could also benefit from China's stimulus plan, including Albemarle .
Persons: Stefano Pascale, Pascale Organizations: Barclays, Wynn Resorts, Qualcomm, Merck, Western Locations: China, Albemarle
A major Wall Street strategist is jumping aboard the story that materials stocks could be at the start of a big rally. That theory played out during last week's rally for Chinese stocks. The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) rose 3% last week, though it was down a bit on Monday and Tuesday. XLB 1M mountain This materials fund is up since the Chinese stock rally began. Bank of America isn't the only Wall Street shop that's bullish on materials given the change in China.
Persons: Savita Subramanian, Sherwin, Subramanian, Roth MKM's JC O'Hara Organizations: Bank of America, Linde Locations: China, Freeport, McMoRan
Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailChina likely to hit its GDP target of around 5% but not much higher: China Beige Book InternationalShehzad Qazi, China Beige Book International's chief operation officer, says China's economy needs to transition structurally from being a manufacturing-led one to a consumption-led one.
Persons: Shehzad Qazi Organizations: China Locations: China
And then, with the US presidential elections now less than five weeks away, there is the prospect of a second Donald Trump presidency. AdvertisementMark Rutte earned the nickname "Trump whisperer" after placating the former president on US commitments to NATO. According to Prakash, Rutte is "coming into the role from a certain outlook, and that outlook is essentially saying: 'We need to stand with America.'" NATO's deputy secretary-general, Mircea Geoană, told Euronews in July that China, as a direct enabler of Russia's war in Ukraine, threatened the alliance's security. AdvertisementShifting NATO away from Russia and toward other threats is going to be "perhaps the greatest challenge facing Mark Rutte," Prakash said.
Persons: Mark Rutte, Jens Stoltenberg, , Abishur Prakash, Prakash, Stoltenberg, John Hardie, Donald Trump, Rutte, Hardie, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Scott Applewhite, ATACMS, Josep Borrell, Joe Biden, Ramiz Dallah, Israel ramped, Israel, Benjamin Friedman, Keir Giles, Trump, Brandon Bell, Giles, Friedman, Kamala Harris, Harris, Chip Somodevilla, NATO's, Mircea Geoană, Euronews Organizations: Service, NATO, Inc, Russia, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Trump, AP, Pentagon, Russian, Republicans, Hamas, Getty, Defense, Chatham House's, NATO's, Europe NATO, Ukraine Defense Contact, Assistance, Training, Kyiv, Dutch, NRC, America Locations: Ukraine, escalations, Russia, Netherlands, Gaza, Toronto, Denmark, Sweden, Czech Republic, Finland, Israel, Lebanon, Anadolu, Europe, Chatham House's Russia, Eurasia, Savannah , Georgia, South China, Philippines, China
A Li L6 by Li Auto is displayed at its booth during the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. BEIJING — Chinese new energy vehicle brands Li Auto and Zeekr each delivered a record number of cars in September, according to company data released Tuesday. New energy vehicles include hybrids and those powered only by battery. Li Auto reported 53,709 deliveries in September, setting a record more than 5% above a prior high reached in July. Geely-owned electric car company Zeekr also delivered a record of 21,333 vehicles in September.
Persons: Li, Li Auto, Zeekr, Nio, Hong Kong's Organizations: Li, Beijing International Automotive, Auto, Li Auto, Huawei Locations: Beijing, China, BEIJING, Hong Kong
The final three-month stretch of 2024 is here, and Wall Street is riding high. RBC head of derivatives strategy Amy Wu Silverman noted her clients are bracing for "3 standard-deviation drawdowns" in coming weeks. The VVIX gauges the volatility of the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) itself — seen by many as Wall Street's preferred measurement of how much investor fear is in the market. That … is a very different narrative from the first six months of this year," Wu Silverman added. Elsewhere on Wall Street this morning, Pivotal Research Group initiated analyst coverage of Alphabet , the parent of Google and YouTube, with a buy rating.
Persons: Ryan Detrick, Dow, Amy Wu Silverman, Wu Silverman, CNBC's, Wall, GOOG, Jeffrey Wlodarczak Organizations: Investment, Carson Group, Dow Jones Industrial, Nasdaq, Federal Reserve, Fed, CNBC, RBC, Research Group, Google, YouTube Locations: China
Meanwhile, Pivotal Research initiated coverage of Google-parent Alphabet with a buy rating and a price target that implied upside of nearly 30%. The investment firm upgraded the cleaning products maker to a buy rating from hold. Analyst Kaumil Gajrawala accompanied the move by raising his price target to $187 from $174. Simultaneously, the analyst set a new target price of $200, which is approximately 26% above Monday's close. Analyst Asiya Merchant maintained her price target of $37, which implies that shares of HP could rise 3%.
Persons: Goldman Sachs, Kaumil Gajrawala, Gajrawala, Clorox, Lisa Kailai Han, Jeffrey Wlodarczak, Wlodarczak, Zuckerberg, Raymond James, Adam Tindle, Tindle, Atlassian, Asiya Merchant, Merchant, Mark Delaney, Ford, Delaney, they've, GOOG, Kamala Harris, — Fred Imbert Organizations: CNBC, Ford Motor, Google, Jefferies, Meta, Citi, HP, HP Inc, Ford, EV, Ford Pro Locations: Monday's, China, Japan, EBIT
TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 06: Japanese former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan on September 06, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. Ishiba and former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi are the front runners in the race of the upcoming presidential election for the ruling Liberal Democratic party of Japan (LDP) according to recent polling. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday unveiled his cabinet as he seeks to heal party divisions and secure a national mandate with an Oct. 27 snap election. The 67-year-old former defence minister, who last week won a close-fought contest to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was confirmed earlier in the day as prime minister by parliament. Yoji Muto, a former junior minister, will take charge at the economy, trade and industry ministry.
Persons: Shigeru Ishiba, Ishiba, Shinjiro Koizumi, Tomohiro Ohsumi, Katsunobu Kato, Yoshimasa Hayashi, Kato, Sanae, Takeshi Iwaya, Gen Nakatani, Yoji Organizations: Defense, Foreign, Club of Japan, Liberal Democratic, Liberal Democratic Party, Washington, NATO, Nikkei Locations: TOKYO, JAPAN, Tokyo, Japan, United States, China, Beijing, U.S, East Asia, North Korea, Russian
Morgan Stanley says that Chinese stocks could enjoy a more "sustained rally" in the next phase — beyond a near-term jump — as they ride on the wave of stimulus measures and signals announced last week. They predict at least a 10% rally in the near term , and even more ahead. Against that backdrop, the bank indicated its preference for certain stocks that are set to benefit from easing measures. Stock screens Morgan Stanley did a few stock screens to sieve out those set to benefit. Morgan Stanley says it expected a supplementary budget to be announced in late October, supporting consumption and local government financing.
Persons: Morgan Stanley, Evelyn Cheng Locations: Hong Kong, China
Paul Podolsky's Kate Capital is set to start trading on November 1 with roughly $200 million. The manager will be a discretionary global macro fund with 50 to 60 positions at a time. The person close to Kate Capital told BI that it will be a discretionary global macro fund, as opposed to Bridgewater, which invests more systematically. And, like Dalio, Podolsky plans to share his thoughts on the world as he invests. He plans to continue writing when the firm launches, the person close to the firm said.
Persons: Paul, Kate Capital, Tom Bachner, , Paul Podolsky, Podolsky, Ray Dalio, Kate, He's, FBI James Comey, Dalio Organizations: Mudrick, Service, Business, Mudrick Capital, Kate Capital, Industry, New, New Holland Capital, FBI Locations: Bridgewater, Russia, Soviet Union, China, New Holland
CNBC Daily Open: Markets defied expectations last month
  + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on May 24, 2024 in New York City. This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Winning month and quarterU.S. markets rose on Monday to finish a winning month and quarter. While that may remind investors of the 2015 bubble, when the Chinese stock market doubled in value over six months, analysts think things are different this time.
Persons: Tesla, Jerome Powell, Powell, Cerebras, Stocks Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, CNBC, Nikkei, . Federal, National Association for Business Economics, Nvidia, Systems, Nasdaq, CSI, CNBC Pro Locations: New York City, Asia, Pacific, China, Hong Kong, South
Powers: Elliot Hill should be a huge upswing for Nike
  + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: 1 min
Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailPowers: Elliot Hill should be a huge upswing for NikeMatt Powers, Managing Partner at Powers Advisory Group, is optimistic about Nike's new CEO, Elliot Hill, but advises waiting for the earnings report before increasing investments. He highlights Nike's global brand and potential growth in China.
Persons: Elliot Hill, Nike Matt Powers Organizations: Nike, Powers Advisory Locations: China
A Russian company will reportedly barter chickpeas and lentils for Pakistani tangerines and rice. One Russian company is planning to barter chickpeas and lentils for Pakistani tangerines, rice and potatoes, according to a Tuesday report from Russian state-run news service Tass. AdvertisementThe company will also trade 15,000 tons of chickpeas and 10,000 tons of lentils for 10,000 tons of potatoes and 15,000 tons of tangerines from the Pakistani company. AdvertisementRussia also passed a bill in July that will allow trade payments in crypto. Even Chinese banks, the smaller of which were a key processor for Russian payments, have stopped offering support in recent months.
Persons: , Russia's, Bloomberg Organizations: Service, Tass, Femtee Trading Company, Financial Times, Bank of Locations: Russian, Russia, China, Ukraine, India, Afghanistan, Iran, Bank of Russia
Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHedge fund manager Dan Niles explains why he sees the S&P 500 nearing overbought conditionsDan Niles, Niles Investment Management founder & portfolio manager, joins 'Fast Money' to talk buying opportunities in the current market, investing in China, why he thinks the S&P 500 is overbought, and more.
Persons: Dan Niles Organizations: Niles Investment Management Locations: China
But Iran’s 2020 election interference efforts stand apart from what have become well-recognized interference patterns, according to an indictment from the Justice Department, Treasury Department sanctions, researchers and media reporting, and comments from current and former U.S. officials. That gave them access to Election Night Reporting (ENR) systems, which provide live updates on unofficial results on Election Day. Fake Proud Boys campaignIn the most bizarre and elaborate foreign influence campaign of 2020, Iranian hackers allegedly staged an entirely fictional cyber-enabled fraud and harassment campaign, according to a detailed 2021 Justice Department indictment. The Iranian hackers did successfully steal some voter data from Alaska’s Online Voter Registration System, but otherwise none of it was true. The hackers tried to post it to various platforms online but it gained little traction.
Persons: Donald Trump’s, Hillary Clinton’s, Trump, , Brandon Wales, William J, Hartman, It’s, Emennet Pasargad, , Christopher Wray, National Intelligence John Ratcliffe, Alireza Miryousefi, Department’s, Joe Biden, Gretchen Whitmer, Chris Krebs, CISA, Miryousefi Organizations: Democratic, Justice Department, Treasury Department, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security Agency, NBC News, Cyber Command, Army, RSA, tinker, U.S, Trump militia, Alaska’s, Stanford University, Google, YouTube, Republican, Trump, National Intelligence, Iran, United Nations, Lee Enterprises, U.S . Capitol, Dominion Voting Systems, FBI Locations: United States, Iran, China, Russia, U.S, Iranian, Tehran, San Francisco, Florida, Moldova, Alaska, American, Omaha, crosshairs, Michigan
U.S. crude oil prices are on pace for a third monthly loss in a row in September as rising supplies from OPEC+ and weak demand in China haunt the market. The U.S. benchmark has declined more than 7% for the month, while global benchmark Brent has fallen about 9%. "Oil markets are experiencing a panic attack," Amarpreet Singh, energy analyst at Barclays, told clients in a Friday note. Here are Monday's energy prices:Oil prices remain under pressure in part because OPEC+ plans to begin increasing production in December, and as demand in China, the world's largest crude importer, remains soft. The Netanyahu government is pummeling the Iran-backed militia group, with concerns growing that Israel might launch a ground operation in Lebanon.
Persons: Amarpreet Singh, Brent, Israel, Hassan Nasrallah, Netanyahu, Daan Struyven, Goldman Sachs Organizations: Brent, Barclays Locations: China, U.S, OPEC, Beirut, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Libya, Saudi Arabia
BYD has informed the Chinese regulator it is recalling nearly 97,000 electric vehicles (EVs) due to a manufacturing fault involving a steering control unit that could lead to fire risks, the market regulator said on Sunday. The Chinese automaker is recalling Dolphin and Yuan Plus EVs manufactured in China between November 2022 and December 2023, according to a statement from the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). The company would ask its dealers to install a physical fix in the recalled cars, the SAMR statement added. Dolphin and Yuan Plus were BYD’s two top-selling models in 2023, which in total accounted for 26% of its three million cars sold in the year, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. It recalled a small batch of Tang plug-in hybrids in 2022 due to a defect in the battery pack that could cause fires.
Persons: BYD Organizations: State Administration, Market, Yuan, China Association of Automobile Manufacturers Locations: China
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