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Chinese investors boost bets on AI and semiconductors despite economic slowdown
Stock market money in China is continuing to concentrate in the AI supply chain, including semiconductors, software and cloud, even as the broader economy slows. Investors are focusing on companies aligned with Beijing’s push for technological self-reliance, and performance gaps between mainland and Hong Kong markets reflect listing structures. Selective bets are also emerging among hardware and AI model companies. Price competition, highlighted by DeepSeek’s discounts and low API costs, is another key driver.
Industry
Asian stocks fall after Trump issues \'48-hour ultimatum\'
Major Asian stock markets fell on March 23 as tensions in the Middle East rose after U.S. President Donald Trump issued what was described as an ultimatum. Japan\'s Nikkei 225, South Korea\'s KOSPI and KOSDAQ, Taiwan\'s Taiex and major indexes in China and Hong Kong were all in decline. Oil prices also swung, with Brent briefly rising above $114 a barrel and WTI topping $101 before easing.
Industry
Oil prices top $100 again in intraday trade after three days
International oil prices climbed back above $100 a barrel in intraday trading on March 12, despite an agreement by 32 members including the G7 to release 400 million barrels of strategic reserves. Industry views said a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz could cause supply losses too large to offset. Iran widened maritime attacks in the Gulf, while Asian stock markets mostly fell on the oil surge.