The Shanghai Composite closed flat around 3,942 on Thursday, while the Shenzhen Component enged up 0.1% to 13,625.1, following two sessions of losses as fresh PMI data reinforced signs of improving economic momentum in China. A private survey showed the Composite PMI climbed to 52.1 in August from 50.8, driven by stronger growth in both the services sector (51.4 vs 50.4) and manufacturing (51.5 vs 50.9). The figures followed official data showing the Composite PMI edging up to 49.5 from 49.3, with manufacturing activity improving to 49.8 from 49.2 while the non-manufacturing gauge held steady at 49. However, caution lingered amid persistent concerns over China’s weak domestic demand. Among the top gainers were Foxconn Industrial Internet (2.27%), Ping An Insurance (2.42%), and Weichai Power (1.16%). In contrast, banking stocks came under pressure, particularly Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (-1.46%), Agricultural Bank of China (-2.41%), and China Construction Bank (-1.71%).
China's main stock market index, the SHANGHAI, rose to 3942 points on September 3, 2026, gaining 0.02% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.13% and is up 4.68% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from China. Historically, the China Shanghai Composite Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 6124.04 in October of 2007. China Shanghai Composite Stock Market Index - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on September 3 of 2026.
China's main stock market index, the SHANGHAI, rose to 3942 points on September 3, 2026, gaining 0.02% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.13% and is up 4.68% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from China. The China Shanghai Composite Stock Market Index is expected to trade at 3917.61 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 3577.51 in 12 months time.