MCHI

The gap between U.S. and Chinese stocks just broke a record stretching back decades, and Beijing's state-backed funds are still sitting on their hands while blue-chip shares slide into bear market territory.

China reported its third‑quarter GDP growth at the high end of expectations, suggesting a strong performance for the period. The headline hints at a contrast between short‑term gains and longer‑term challenges.

China’s third‑quarter GDP grew 4.5%, a figure that should help keep the year’s growth target on track. The data indicates that economic activity stabilized in September.

Michael Burry has bought shares in BYD, JD.com, and Tencent while shorting the Nasdaq. Three China‑focused ETFs reflect his current market bets.

China’s exports, imports, and trade surplus all beat expectations in September, showing the trade boom continued. The headline suggests the export engine remained strong.

China’s producer price index inflation reached its highest level since 2022, while consumer prices edged higher due to rising energy and tech costs. The data points to inflationary pressure in September.

U.S. trade data for August 2026 shows a small month‑over‑month decline but significant year‑over‑year gains. The headline indicates that trade between the two countries is stabilizing at lower levels.

China shut down 670 banks, mainly rural lenders, as loan demand collapsed and property debt piled up. The headline questions why the country is taking such drastic measures.