FX.co ★ China Stocks Wobble as Trade Uncertainty Weighs

On Friday, the Shanghai Composite saw a slight increase of 0.1%, reaching approximately 3,464, while the Shenzhen Component fell by 0.5% to close at 10,482. The session exhibited mixed trading as investors navigated ongoing global trade uncertainties, leaving mainland stocks without a definitive direction. Investor sentiment remained cautious following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of new trade tariffs, which may usher in fresh unilateral rates. Concurrently, the United States began easing export restrictions on crucial technologies, including chip design software, ethane, and jet engines, to China—an indication of efforts to ease trade tensions. These actions are part of a comprehensive U.S.-China trade agreement seeking to renew exchanges in advanced technologies and rare earth materials. Key gainers for the day included Foxconn Industrial, which rose by 3.1%, Shenzhen Woer, up by 8.1%, and Wus Printed Circuits, which increased by 7.1%. Over the week, both the Shanghai and Shenzhen indexes are on track to register gains exceeding 1%.