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Hang Seng Index Testing The Low Of Its LT Downward Trending Channel

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  • Chinese equities keep reaching new lows despite market pricing in further easing from Chinese policymakers in the medium term.
  • This year, the significant deceleration in Chinese economic activity combined with the sharp contraction in liquidity have been weighing on domestic risky assets.
  • Hang Seng Index is down over 25% since its February peak (peak in Chinese economic activity) and recently broke below its 23,509.70 support, which corresponds to the 76.4% Fibo retracement of the 21,139.30 – 31,183.40 range (2020/2021 low high).
  • The HSI is currently testing the low of its LT downward trending channel.
  • Next key level to watch to the downside stands at 22,519.70, followed by 21,139.30 (March 2020 low).
  • Are investors skeptical about the limited easing room that the PBoC has given the high level of inflation?

Source: Bloomberg/MNI

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