Asia markets gains, Hong Kong soars on AI hype, China stimulus cheer
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 18 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Market Performance: Asia-Pacific markets rose on Tuesday, driven by positive US retail sales data and China's economic stimulus plans, with notable gains in Japanese and Hong Kong stocks. US-listed Chinese companies also saw significant increases, reflecting renewed investor optimism.
Economic Forecasts: Analysts have raised their GDP growth forecasts for China to 4.8% for 2025, citing strong early-year economic data, while Australia's growth outlook was downgraded by the OECD. Investors are closely monitoring upcoming monetary policy decisions from major central banks, including the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
