Baidu (BIDU), the Chinese internet search giant, saw its stock soar 5.05% in pre-market trading on Monday, riding the wave of optimism following a significant breakthrough in U.S.-China trade relations. The stock's substantial uptick comes amid a broader rally in Chinese ADRs and ETFs, as investors react positively to the potential de-escalation of trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.
The catalyst for this market movement was a weekend agreement between the United States and China to slash tariffs on each other's imports for the next 90 days. According to reports, the U.S. will reduce its additional tariffs on China to 30% from 145%, while China will cut its tariffs on U.S. imports to 10% from 125%. This development has sparked a surge in Chinese stocks listed in the U.S., with Baidu's peers also experiencing significant gains. Alibaba jumped 7%, JD.com rose 6%, and PDD Holdings soared 7% in pre-market trading.
The positive sentiment extends beyond just the tech sector, affecting the broader Chinese market. Chinese ETFs like YINN saw double-digit percentage increases, underscoring the market's enthusiasm for improved U.S.-China trade relations. This agreement is seen as a crucial step towards resolving long-standing economic disputes between the two nations, potentially benefiting companies like Baidu that have significant exposure to both markets. As trading opens for the week, investors will be closely watching to see if this rally sustains and translates into longer-term gains for Chinese stocks.
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