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The fund generally invests at least 90% of its assets in securities of the underlying index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the underlying index. The index designed to measure the performance of the largest companies in the Chinese equity market that trade on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) and are available to international investors, as determined by FTSE International Limited (the index provider or FTSE). The fund is non-diversified.

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Chair Of European Parliament Trade Committee Tells German Broadcaster NTV, "We Are Close To Agreement With China To Abolish Electric Vehicle Import Tariffs"

On Thursday, November 21, U.S. markets closed higher, with the Dow climbing 461 points, the S&amp;P 500 adding 32 points, and the Nasdaq edging up by 6 points. Salesforce led the Dow with solid gains, while Nvidia advanced on strong earnings despite tempered growth projections. Alphabet faced a sharp decline following antitrust pressures from the Justice Department.
According to economic data, U.S. existing home sales rose by 3.5% in October to an annualized 3.96 million. The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index dropped to -5.5 in November, missing market expectations of 8. Initial jobless claims fell by 6,000 to 213,000 for the week ending November 16.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose Thursday, led by utilities, financials, and consumer staples, while consumer discretionary and communication services lagged.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.06% and closed at 43,870.35, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.53% to 5,948.70, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.03% to finish at 18,972.42.
Asia Markets Today
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<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 0.84% and ended the session at 38,321.00, led by gains in the Gas &amp; Water, Transportation Equipment, and Banking sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 gained 0.85% and ended the day at 8,393.80, led by gains in the Energy, Utilities and Healthcare sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 2.25% to 23,875.70, and Nifty 500 gained 1.79%, closing at 22,210.40, led by gains in the Real Estate, Technology, and Public Sector Undertakings sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 3.06% to close at 3,267.19, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 3.10%, finishing the day at 3,865.70.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng fell 1.89% and closed the session at 19,229.97.</li>
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Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.25%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 0.03%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC declined 0.19%.</li>
<li>FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.74%</li>
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Commodities at 06:00 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.06% at $70.14/bbl, and Brent was up 0.09% at $74.27/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices gained this week as Ukraine tensions escalated, raising concerns over supply disruptions, and Chinese imports showed signs of increasing.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 0.45% to $3.351.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.78% at $2,672.45, Silver was up 0.35% to $31.115, and Copper fell 0.83% to $4.1210.</li>
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U.S. Futures at 06:00 AM ET
Dow futures declined 0.17%, S&amp;P 500 futures were down 0.28% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.40%.
Forex at 06:00 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.33% to 107.32, the USD/JPY was down 0.08% to 154.39, and the USD/AUD rose 0.17% to 1.5387. The dollar hit a 13-month high.
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Asia Mixed, Europe Mostly In Red; Dollar Hits 13-Month High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

Texas Governor&nbsp;Greg Abbott (R-Texas) has directed state agencies to cease investments in China and divest existing ones. This decision, announced in a letter dated Nov. 21, highlights security and financial risks associated with Chinese investments, 
What Happened: Abbott&#8217;s directive argues that this aggression could elevate the financial risks tied to Chinese investments. The governor&#8217;s letter explicitly bans Texas investing entities from making new investments in China.
Moreover, Abbott has instructed these entities to divest from any current Chinese investments at the earliest feasible opportunity. 
&#8220;Texas will defend and safeguard itself and our public treasury from any potential threat, including those posed by the CCP,&#8221; the statement read.
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Why It Matters: The directive from Governor Abbott comes amid escalating U.S.-China tensions. Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced two Republican bills aiming to reinstate the U.S. Justice Department's "China Initiative." This initiative seeks to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40831428/house-gop-advances-bills-to-reinstate-justice-departments-china-initiative-despite-white-house-disap">curb espionage activities</a> targeting U.S. intellectual property and academic institutions. The bills were part of the House Republican's &#8220;China Week,&#8221; which saw over two dozen China-related legislative measures passed.
President-elect Donald Trump has proposed to impose 60% tariff on Chinese goods. Chinese President Xi Jinping recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42025284/xi-jinping-tells-joe-biden-china-is-ready-to-work-with-trump-as-tariff-threat-looms">expressed a willingness</a> to collaborate with the U.S. government, regardless of the administration in power. This statement was made during a meeting with President Joe Biden at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Lima. 
Meanwhile, ETFs that allow investment into China have dropped during the past one month. As of Nov. 22nd, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>) has dropped by 5.97% while iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) fell by 5.13%. Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGJ#NASDAQ">PGJ</a>) fell by 5.41% and iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NASDAQ">MCHI</a>) dropped by 5.54%.
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Texas Governor Mandates State Agencies To Divest From China: 'Will Defend And Safeguard Itself...From Any Potential Threat'

On Wednesday, November 20, U.S. markets closed mixed. The Nasdaq slipped, weighed down by geopolitical tensions and Target&#8217;s disappointing performance. Nvidia declined ahead of earnings, which later underwhelmed. Meanwhile, the Dow edged higher, and the S&amp;P 500 remained flat.
In economic data, U.S. mortgage applications increased by 1.7% for the week ending November 15, up from the 0.5% rise recorded the previous week.
Healthcare, energy, and materials led S&amp;P 500 gains Wednesday, while consumer discretionary and financials declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.32% and closed at 43,408.47, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.002% to 5,917.11, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.11% to finish at 18,966.14.
Asia Markets Today
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<li>On Thursday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.97% and ended the session at 38,002.50, led by losses in the Insurance, Transportation Equipment, and Power sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.04% and ended the day at 8,323.00, led by losses in the Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, and A-REITs sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 declined 0.73% to 23,346.70, and Nifty 500 slid 0.85% closing at 21,816.45, led by losses in the Public Sector Undertakings, Oil &amp; Gas and Power sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.07% to close at 3,370.40, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.09%, finishing the day at 3,989.30.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng fell 0.53% and closed the session at 19,601.11.</li>
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Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.36%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 0.02%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC declined 0.43%.</li>
<li>FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.20%</li>
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Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.70% at $69.94/bbl, and Brent was up 1.58% at $73.95/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose amid escalating Russia-Ukraine missile strikes, overshadowing a larger-than-expected U.S. crude inventory increase.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 6.45% to $3.297.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.78% at $2,672.45, Silver was up 0.35% to $31.115, and Copper fell 0.83% to $4.1210.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures declined 0.07%, S&amp;P 500 futures were down 0.24% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.35%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.04% to 106.72, the USD/JPY was down 0.64% to 154.44, and the USD/AUD slid 0.08% to 1.5357.
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed; Dollar Hovers Near 52-Week High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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Johnson &amp; Johnson and Merck &amp; Co. are cutting jobs in China, as they face growing competition from domestic rivals resulting from Beijing's campaign to drive down medical costs.
Both US drug giants have laid off employees in China in recent days, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified discussing internal matters. The J&amp;J cuts mainly impacted a division that sells products used in surgery, while Merck scaled back in its diabetes unit, the people said.&nbsp;
Chinese media outlets, which were first to report the redundancies, cited the J&amp;J layoffs to be as much as a fifth of its mainland workforce. J&amp;J employs nearly 10,000 people across some 90 cities in China, according to its website.&nbsp;
J&amp;J "has recently implemented organizational changes to optimise our business operations" in the country, a company spokesperson told Bloomberg in an email. J&amp;J remains committed to the "critical and growing" China market, the spokesperson added.&nbsp;
Merck didn't immediately reply to a request for comment outside regular business hours.&nbsp;
Multinational drug and medical device makers are grappling with narrower profit margins in China, largely due to the country's system of having companies bid to supply drugs and devices to public hospitals — known as volume-based procurement (VBP). The program has seen global pharmaceutical companies lose hospital contracts for their top off-patent drugs and devices to cheaper local suppliers, essentially putting their sales team out of work in those categories.
The layoffs add to turmoil in the pharmaceutical market in China. Once seen as a big market opportunity for global drugmakers to expand, they've come under regulatory pressure on multiple fronts. AstraZeneca, which has seen China revenue growth slow due in part to losing hospital contracts for its off-patent medicines, is facing a criminal investigation into allegedly illegal sales practices which has ensnared its China chief.&nbsp;
In a recent earnings call, J&amp;J executives acknowledged a "disproportionate impact from VBP" thanks to its being the largest medtech company in China. The layoffs are the first major round of redundancies affecting the company's surgery division, a person familiar with the matter said, though layoffs in other departments have been ongoing for some time.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Merck is set to face off against local suppliers for generic versions of two major diabetes drugs – Januvia and Janumet – in the latest round of VBP tender submissions.&nbsp;

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Reported Earlier, "J&J, Merck Cut Jobs in China As Local Competition Takes Toll" - BNN Bloomberg

On Tuesday, November 19th, U.S. markets ended mixed. Nasdaq rose over 1%, and the S&amp;P 500 closed higher, driven by technology gains as Nvidia surged 4.9% ahead of earnings. Walmart climbed after raising forecasts. Losses eased after Moscow downplayed nuclear tensions. The Dow ended lower.
According to economic data, U.S. housing starts fell 3.1% to 1.311 million in October, down from 1.353 million in September, while building permits dropped 0.6% to an annual rate of 1.416 million.
The majority of S&amp;P 500 sectors rose, led by energy, communication services, and consumer discretionary, while industrials lagged and closed lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.28% and closed at 43,268.94, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.40% to 5,917.00, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.04% to finish at 18,987.47.
Asia Markets Today
On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.08% and ended the session at 38,373.50, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Gas &amp; Water, and Transport sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.57% and ended the day at 8,326.30, led by losses in the Telecoms Services, Industrials, and Consumer Discretionary sectors.
India Markets closed for Assembly Elections in Maharashtra state.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.66% to close at 3,367.99, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.22%, finishing the day at 3,985.77.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng gained 0.21% and closed the session at 19,705.01.
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.47%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.47%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.34%.</li>
<li>FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.22%</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.38% at $69.47/bbl, and Brent was up 0.26% at $73.51/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 2.00% to $3.058.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.14% at $2,627.60, Silver fell 0.98% to $30.957, and Copper rose 0.31% to $4.1550.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures gained 0.15%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.06% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.01%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
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<li>The U.S. dollar index gained 0.40% to 106.63, the USD/JPY rose 0.74% to 155.80, and the USD/AUD rose 0.40% to 1.5370.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar rebounded from a one-week low as safety-haven demand eased, while the yen fell to a three-month low, raising speculation about BOJ intervention.</li>
</ul>
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Asia Mixed, Europe Markets Gain; Gold Slips And Dollar Gains Against Yen - Global Markets Today While US Slept

Major Chinese fund companies have&nbsp;announced a reduction in fees&nbsp;for a selection&nbsp;of equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This move intensifies the price war in the booming $400 billion ETF market.
What Happened: The fee cuts come a day after&nbsp;Wu Qing, China&#8217;s chief securities regulator, expressed support for index investment and fee reform in the fund industry. ETFs, which&nbsp;typically track an index and&nbsp;trade on exchanges, have seen significant growth this year as investors turn away from underperforming active fund managers, Reuters&nbsp;reported on Wednesday.
China Asset Management Co&nbsp;(ChinaAMC), leading the ETF market, announced it would reduce fees on&nbsp;eight ETF products, including the&nbsp;160 billion yuan China SSE 50 ETF. The management fee will drop to 0.15% from 0.5%, and the custodian fee to 0.05% from 0.1%.
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Other fund companies such as&nbsp;E Fund Management,&nbsp;Huatai-PineBridge Fund Management,&nbsp;Harvest Fund Management, and&nbsp;HuaAn Fund Management&nbsp;have made similar announcements. This trend is expected to attract more capital into the market, with net inflows into China&#8217;s onshore ETFs surpassing 900 billion yuan this year, according to BNP Paribas. 
Why It Matters: The fee reduction by major Chinese fund companies comes amid a backdrop of economic measures and market fluctuations. In October, investor sentiment was dampened when anticipated large-scale economic stimulus measures from Chinese authorities did not materialize. Despite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41316058/chinese-stocks-etfs-struggle-as-multi-trillion-yuan-stimulus-hopes-fall-short-yet-m">signals of increased fiscal support,</a> the absence of a substantial economic package left traders underwhelmed.
Furthermore, China&#8217;s decision to cut interest rates in late October led to a decline in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41426987/us-listed-chinese-etfs-drop-after-beijing-cuts-interest-rates">several China-focused ETFs</a> in the U.S. This move, aimed at stimulating economic growth, instead raised concerns among investors about its broader implications.
Meanwhile, U.S.-listed Chinese ETFs have been providing American investors exposure to Chinese equities, bonds, or a combination of both, while being traded on U.S. stock exchanges. These ETFs are a convenient way for investors to gain diversified exposure to China&#8217;s economic growth without the complexities of directly investing in foreign markets. According to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>), iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>), Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGJ#NASDAQ">PGJ</a>), and iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NASDAQ">MCHI</a>) are some of the popular names on the list.
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Chinese Fund Giants Slash ETF Fees Amid Intense Market Competition

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Reported Earlier, People's Bank of China Loan Prime Rate Unchanged At 3.10%

Reported Earlier, China Loan Prime Rate 5Y For November Unchanged At 3.60%

On Monday, November 18, U.S. markets ended mixed, partially recovering losses as investors awaited Nvidia&#8217;s highly anticipated Q3 earnings, seen as a key gauge of AI-driven market momentum. 
Tesla shares climbed on optimism over potential policy shifts under the incoming Trump administration. While analysts note a widening focus beyond Nvidia, its influence on market sentiment remains significant.
In economic data, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index rose to 46 in November, marking its highest level in seven months, up from 43 in October.
S&amp;P 500 sectors rose Monday, led by energy, communication services, and consumer discretionary stocks, while industrials declined.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.13% and closed at 43,389.60, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.39% to 5,893.62, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.60% to finish at 18,791.81.
Asia Markets Today
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<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 0.45% and ended the session at 38,405.00, led by gains in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Steel, and Warehousing sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.89% and ended the day at 8,374.00, led by gains in the Gold, IT, and Telecoms Services sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed 0.07% higher at 23,470.45, and Nifty 500 up 0.23% at 21,950.85, led by gains in the Auto, Real Estate and Consumer Durables sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.67% to close at 3,346.01, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.67%, finishing the day at 3,976.89.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng gained 0.44% and closed the session at 19,663.67.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 1.47%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 1.07%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 1.32.</li>
<li>FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.50%</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.88% at $68.56/bbl, and Brent was down 0.75% at $72.75/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices dipped as Norway&#8217;s Johan Sverdrup oilfield resumed production, offsetting geopolitical tensions and Kazakhstan&#8217;s output cut. A stronger U.S. dollar also pressured prices while investors monitored escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions and weakening market structure signals.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 0.30% to $2.982.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.94% at $2,639.20, Silver gained 0.92% to $31.508, and Copper fell 0.45% to $4.1015.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures declined 0.53%, S&amp;P 500 futures were down 0.38% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.27%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.14% to 106.42, the USD/JPY was down 0.66% to 153.63, and the USD/AUD rose 0.17% to 1.5391.
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Asia Up, Europe Markets Slip; Oil Prices Pressured While Gold Strengthens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

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Stellantis CEO Tavares Says The Discussions Between Europe And China On Tariffs And Possible Compensatory Measures Are Not Over

'China's Xi Says China Supports G20 In Carrying Out Practical Cooperation For Benefit Of Global South'

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'China's Xi Says China's Imports From Developing Countries Expected To Exceed $8T Between Now And 2030' - Xinhua

China's Xi Calls For More Bridges Of Cooperation, Less 'Small Yard, High Fences'

China's Xi Says China Will Improve Institutional Mechanism For Opening Up To The Outside World At A High Level; China Will Expand Unilateral Opening Up To The Least Developed Countries

China's President Xi Meets British Prime Minister Starmer In Rio, Calls For Strengthening Strategic Partnership, Cooperation In Trade, Clean Energy, And AI Governance; Highlights Mutual Respect And Deeper Political Trust To Tackle Global Challenges

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Novo Nordisk A/S is launching its top-selling Wegovy obesity drug in China at a fraction of the US price, a key step in unlocking a big, fast-growing market for its blockbuster franchise.&nbsp;

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On Friday, November 15, U.S. markets closed lower, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq recording their steepest losses in two weeks. The decline was fueled by worries over delayed interest rate cuts, reactions to economic data, and Trump&#8217;s cabinet picks, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., raising vaccine policy concerns.
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According to economic data, U.S. export prices rose by 0.8% in October, while import prices increased by 0.3%. Retail sales grew 0.4% month-over-month, exceeding market expectations of 0.3% but lower than September&#8217;s revised 0.8% gain.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by losses in tech, communication services, and healthcare, while utilities and financials gained, defying the broader market trend.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.47% and closed at 43,750.86, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.50% to 5,949.17, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.64% to finish at 19,107.65.
Asia Markets Today
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<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 1.05% and ended the session at 38,232.50, led by losses in the Real Estate, Shipbuilding, and Financial Services sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.18% and ended the day at 8,300.20, led by gains in the Consumer Staples, Utilities and Gold sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 closed 0.50% lower at 23,462.70, and Nifty 500 down 0.28% at 21,901.10, led by losses in the Technology, Oil &amp; Gas, and Fast Moving Consumer Goods sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.21% to close at 3,323.85, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.46%, finishing the day at 3,950.38.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng gained 0.77% and closed the session at 19,576.61.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
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<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.27%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX slid 0.08%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.00%.</li>
<li>FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.30%</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.70% at $67.39/bbl, and Brent was up 0.73% at $71.56/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose amid the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict. However, market gains were tempered by weak demand in China and a global oil surplus forecast. U.S. support for Ukrainian strikes against Russia increased geopolitical risks.</li>
<li>Natural Gas rose 2.34% to $2.888.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.99% at $2,595.80, Silver gained 1.27% to $30.820, and Copper rose 0.46% to $4.0830.</li>
<li>Gold prices rose, supported by a slowing dollar rally. Investors await Federal Reserve comments amid strong U.S. economic data reducing expectations for December rate cuts.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures declined 0.22%, S&amp;P 500 futures up 0.02%, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.35%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
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<li>The U.S. dollar index gained 0.02% to 106.70, the USD/JPY rose 0.41% to 154.97, and the USD/AUD rose 0.08% to 1.5484.</li>
<li>The dollar strengthened against the yen as Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda signaled potential future rate hikes without confirming timing.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Mostly Lower, Dollar's Uptrend Continues - Global Markets Today While US Slept

Renowned tech investor and Palantir Technologies&#8217; co-founder&nbsp;Peter Thiel&nbsp;has made a daring prediction about the potential impact of President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/11/41902202/trumps-china-hawks-rumored-for-top-roles-yuan-hits-3-month-low">60% tariff on Chinese goods</a>.
What Happened: On Thursday, during an interview with The Free Press, Thiel suggested that such a tariff would be &#8220;very, very bad&#8221; for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/11/41912771/trump-presidency-magnificent-7-stock-impact-benzinga-readers-pick-tech-titan-at-most-risk-following-2024-election">Chinese companies</a> and China as a whole.
However, he believes the impact on American consumers would be &#8220;mildly negative&#8221; as manufacturing would likely shift away from China.
According to Thiel, shifting manufacturing from China to Vietnam would significantly harm China, and have only a minor impact on American consumers. From a geopolitical perspective, he argued, this move would align closely with American strategic interests.
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/24/11/42018463/trumps-post-election-rally-fades-dollar-surges-to-over-1-year-highs-powell-puts-december-interest-rate-cut-into-question-this-week-in-the-market?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trump&#8217;s Post-Election Rally Fades, Dollar Surges To Over 1-Year Highs, Powell Puts December Interest Rate Cut Into Question: This Week In The Market</a>
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Why It Matters: Earlier this year, Chinese stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38782459/china-focused-etfs-have-become-political-footballs-in-us-as-investor-apprehension-leads-to-large-sca#google_vignette">experienced a notable rally</a>, pushing the SSE Composite Index in Shanghai to its highest point since September 2023.
However, Trump's proposed tariffs, which could reach as high as 60% on Chinese goods, along with additional import hikes on other nations, could disrupt these investments.
A day after Trump won, China-linked ETFs witnessed a sharp fall after rallying for nearly two months.
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<td>Share Price Drop On Nov. 6, 2024</td>
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<td>KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>)</td>
<td>2.01%</td>
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<td>iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NASDAQ">MCHI</a>)</td>
<td>2.70%</td>
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<td>iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>)</td>
<td>2.94%</td>
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U.S.-listed Chinese stocks such as Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), JD.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), and XPeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/11/41773691/us-listed-chinese-stocks-like-alibaba-jd-nio-fall-after-trumps-win-whats-going-on">saw a decline in trading</a> following Trump&#8217;s win.
The imposition of such tariffs could strain China's economic growth, negatively impacting the performance of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/11/41912771/trump-presidency-magnificent-7-stock-impact-benzinga-readers-pick-tech-titan-at-most-risk-following-2024-election">China-focused ETFs</a>, particularly those tied to the tech sector and large-cap companies, making them less attractive to investors.
Despite the immediate economic challenges that such a tariff would pose, some experts believe that China may view Trump's return to the White House as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/41870809/china-may-benefit-from-trumps-return-to-white-house-despite-his-tariff-plans-says-expert-short-term-pain-but-potentially-long-term-strategic-gain">an opportunity for strategic advantage</a>.
Earlier this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping also expressed China's willingness to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42025284/xi-jinping-tells-joe-biden-china-is-ready-to-work-with-trump-as-tariff-threat-looms">collaborate with the U.S. government</a>, regardless of the administration in power.
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