China-related assets extend gains on more stimulus [Video]

Ipek Ozkardeskaya Swissquote Bank Ltd

The week kicked off with another bull run in Chinese stocks on further stimulus news. The Chinese stocks extended their rally, iron ore gained, the AUDUSD, preparing to test the 0.70 cents level as Australian stocks extend rally to fresh ATH.

Over in Europe, growth and China-sensitive European stocks are also having their share of the Chinese pie. The Stoxx 600 index closed the week at an ATH. LVMH gained 20% in just a week.

In separate news, inflation data from France and Spain came in lower than expected. More figures are to flow in between today and tomorrow to keep the EURUSD offered near the 1.12 level – even against a broadly softening US dollar. US dollar remains under pressure after last Friday’s soft PCE reads, and before this week’s jobs data.

Across the Channel, Cable consolidates a touch below the 1.34 level and the FTSE 100 is better bid. Even oil – shattered by Saudi’s decision to focus on expanding market share - seems to be boosted by the Chinese stimulus news since last Friday.

In Japan, mood is totally different since last Friday. Last week’s elections in Japan resulted in a surprise win of Shigeru Ishiba, who is known for his preference for higher interest rates.

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya

Swissquote Bank Ltd

Ipek Ozkardeskaya began her financial career in 2010 in the structured products desk of the Swiss Banque Cantonale Vaudoise. She worked in HSBC Private Bank in Geneva in relation to high and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

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