HSBC cuts its view on Chinese real estate in 2026 to "mildly positive" (prev. "bullish"), justified by stocks re-rating from lows and housing market dynamics deteriorating.

HSBC's downgrade of its outlook on Chinese real estate to "mildly positive" suggests a shift in sentiment amid ongoing challenges in the housing market.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 8 Jan 2026, 08:34 UTCOn the live feed at 08:14 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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08:34

[MARKET UPDATE] Fixed benchmarks continue to move lower with USTs (112-15) and Bunds (127.91) at or towards session lows; pressure which coincides with a slight pick-up in sentiment

08:31

SNB Minutes: Governing Board confirmed that it remains willing to be active in the foreign exchange market as necessary; Board will continue to monitor the situation closely and adjust monetary policy if necessary

08:14

HSBC cuts its view on Chinese real estate in 2026 to "mildly positive" (prev. "bullish"), justified by stocks re-rating from lows and housing market dynamics deteriorating.

08:11

ICE plans 22-hour trade for European and UK gas and power by February 23rd

08:10

EUROPEAN OPEN: MKS LN misses LFL sales expectations; TSCO LN sees FY profit in upper-end of guidance range; Trump aims at defence companies; AM FP deliveries above expectations

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This calls attention to potential re-evaluations in investment strategies regarding Chinese equities as the sector has been under pressure, indicating that while there might be some recovery from lows, the overall conditions remain fragile. Traders should consider how this could impact related financial assets and sentiment in broader emerging markets.

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