Bond Yield Spikes, Oil Price Pressures Weigh Down China Stocks; NBTM New Materials Declines 3%
Chinese equities fell Friday to end the week in red as global bond yield spikes and oil price pressures clouded the outlook for AI‑related trades.The Shanghai Composite Index, the main gauge of Chinese stocks, slipped 0.3% to 3,930.12. The Shenzhen Component Index declined 0.8% to 13,516.97.The cautious sentiment mirrored global unease as long‑dated U.S. Treasury yields hit multi‑year highs and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signaled a possible rate hike unless inflation cools, the South China Morning Post reported. Pressure also stemmed from Beijing's reluctance to deploy broad stimulus despite weak July data.The pullback suggests tech-sector deleveraging since July is ongoing, with margin trading remaining subdued, according to the report.On the domestic front, China unveiled a five‑year plan to boost SME growth, targeting a 15% rise in per‑capita operating revenue by 2030.In company news, NBTM New Materials (SHA:600114) subsidiary Guangdong NBTM Huajing Technology was officially registered in Dongguan, advancing its 700 million yen technology base project. Shares closed 3% lower Friday.
