China sees record foreign investments in February 2025
S&P futures indicate a mild decline this morning, down 0.23%. In contrast, European markets are rising in early trading. This follows a positive close on Monday. Similarly, Asian equities are up, particularly in China’s tech sector. Foreign investment in Chinese securities reached a record high of $228.1 billion in February. This marks a shift with net outflows turning positive for the first time since September. The MSCI China index has increased by 23% year-to-date, while the S&P 500 is down by 3.5%. Investor interest is also growing in Chinese government bonds, with foreign holdings rising after six months of declines. In other news, Tesla's stock fell by 5% on Monday, possibly linked to a YouTuber's comments. Meanwhile, the TSX index closed higher as markets prepare for the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decision and NVIDIA's upcoming conference. Gold prices have surpassed $3,000, prompting UBS to raise its price target.