China will pressure investors to invest in the stock market rather than the property market, in order to prevent further property bubbles. |
China-related stocks will likely to be hit by the austerity measures. I expect further correction in China stocks in the short term. |
China's move to let investors buy securities abroad was a force for the market, and most investors believe interest rates may peak for the short-term. |
Funds' selective buying helped support the index. The market extended its gains in late trade also due to some futures-related trading. |
Gains on Wall Street and Tokyo provided support to the local market. Properties led (the gains) as many developers will launch new projects for sale. |
H shares were still in a correction mode because many are already regarded as being expensive. |
Heavy profit-taking in China Mobile led to the market's fall. Other blue chips were also lower as some investors locked in profits after recent rises. |
Henderson Land's strong gains were due mainly to speculation that it might privatize unit Hong Kong & China Gas and launch a real estate investment trust. |
I won't be surprised to see more falls in the property and financial sectors even if presales of apartments continue to do well. Investors are worried now by prospects of rate hikes larger than those in previous months. |
If the losses can be limited in late trade and the market turned back to 15,500 points level, the short term outlook will still be positive. |
Many believe that the GDP growth in China will continue, and this will create more upside for retail shares. |
Many investors and funds continued selling... as the market lacks fresh good news. Interest-rate worries continued to dampen sentiment. |
Most H-shares have reached irrational highs so investors are now taking profit. |
Most investors believe interest rates will peak in the next quarter which means property developers should rebound soon. |
Most investors still believe the influx of cash, or the influx of external funds, will continue. |