The Chinese government’s recent economic stimulus announcement has sparked a dramatic shift in the global investment landscape. This move has reignited interest in Chinese stocks, previously considered a lost cause by many investors. The Shanghai index surged 20% in less than 20 days, exhausting brokers in what they called a “once-in-a-century” event. This rare occurrence […]
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