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Asia Stocks Rally Amid China's Stimulus Drive; US Tech Giants Eye Earnings Surge

  • Posted on October 25, 2023
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  • By Arijit Dutta
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In a promising turn of events, Asia stocks have witnessed a significant surge, thanks to China's latest stimulus plan, which has bolstered investor confidence. President Xi Jinping's commitment to supporting China's economy has created a favorable atmosphere in the stock markets across the region.


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In a promising turn of events, Asia stocks have witnessed a significant surge, thanks to China's latest stimulus plan, which has bolstered investor confidence. President Xi Jinping's commitment to supporting China's economy has created a favorable atmosphere in the stock markets across the region.

Benchmark indexes in countries such as South Korea and Japan are on an upward trajectory, reflecting the renewed optimism in the financial landscape. Notably, shares of semiconductor equipment company Kokusai Electric Corp. soared 15% above their initial public offering price, indicating a robust market response.

The Australian dollar and yields on three-year government bonds have also experienced notable gains, primarily attributed to higher-than-expected inflation data. However, Australia's equities did encounter a slight setback, with a 0.2% decline after an initial advance.

Meanwhile, the futures for Hong Kong's equity benchmark surged by over 3% in response to a significant uptick in an index comprising Chinese companies listed in the US. This surge marks the most substantial increase in almost three months, largely fueled by China's ambitious support plans. These plans involve the issuance of additional sovereign debt and an increase in the budget deficit ratio. This mid-year budget adjustment is a rarity for China, with previous instances occurring in 2008, during the aftermath of the Sichuan earthquake, and in the late 1990s following the Asian financial crisis.

Mitsushige Akino, senior executive officer at Ichiyoshi Asset Management, expressed optimism, stating, "The Chinese economy has bottomed out in the short term." He also highlighted that if forthcoming corporate earnings confirm this trend, stocks related to China, particularly in the machinery sector, are likely to see increased buying activity.

In the United States, however, the scenario is somewhat mixed. Contracts for US equities experienced a slight dip in Asian trading hours. This comes after the S&P 500 put an end to a five-day slide. Mixed earnings reports played a significant role, with Microsoft Corp. seeing gains while Alphabet Inc. witnessed a decline during late US trading.

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As investors eagerly await positive news from the US earnings season, they are pinning their hopes on the performance of Big Tech companies. The five largest firms in the S&P 500, which constitute a substantial portion of the benchmark's market capitalization, are projected to report a remarkable 34% year-on-year increase in earnings, according to analyst estimates.

Shifting gears to economic activity in the US, there is a silver lining. Business activity in the country rebounded in October after two consecutive months of stagnation. This resurgence can be attributed to a recovery in factory demand and a decrease in service-sector inflation, providing a glimmer of hope for the US economy.

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