The Shanghai Composite Index edged down 0.1% to close at 4,051, while the Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.6% to 14,885 on Friday, with mainland equities trading mixed as investors awaited clearer signals on whether the weeks-long conflict in Iran could ease ahead of potential weekend talks. Still, both benchmarks ended the week on a firm note, with the Shanghai up 1.6% and the Shenzhen gaining 4%, as sentiment was cautiously underpinned by a 10-day Lebanon–Israel ceasefire and remarks from Trump pointing to a possible US–Iran meeting over the weekend, bolstering hopes of de-escalation. In China, focus shifts to policy, with the loan prime rate decision due Monday. Major global banks have pared back expectations for further easing, now expecting rates to remain steady through the year. Among individual stocks, liquor maker Kweichow Moutai led losses, falling 3.8% on weaker annual results, while Zhongji Innolight climbed 5.1% to a record high after reporting strong first-quarter profits.

China's main stock market index, the SHANGHAI, fell to 4051 points on April 17, 2026, losing 0.10% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.28%, though it remains 23.64% higher than a year ago, 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 April 18 of 2026.

China's main stock market index, the SHANGHAI, fell to 4051 points on April 17, 2026, losing 0.10% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.28%, though it remains 23.64% higher than a year ago, 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 3915.71 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 3678.09 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
HK50 26,160.33 -233.93 -0.89% 0.52% 21.32% Apr/17
SHANGHAI 4,051.43 -4.12 -0.10% -0.28% 23.64% Apr/17
CSI 300 4,728.67 -7.94 -0.17% 1.51% 25.35% Apr/17
SHANGHAI 50 2,910.87 -28.89 -0.98% -1.71% 9.53% Apr/17
CH50 15,463.08 -60.89 -0.39% 3.46% 17.62% Apr/17

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Agricultural Bank of China 7.06 0.06 0.86% 30.26% 317.56B Apr/17
ICBC 7.44 -0.02 -0.27% 4.20% 295.01B Apr/17
Petrochina 11.53 -0.12 -1.03% 44.31% 291.15B Apr/17
Kweichow Moutai 1,407.24 -55.60 -3.80% -10.13% 259.42B Apr/17
Bank Of China 5.77 -0.02 -0.35% 1.58% 178.39B Apr/17
China Merchants Bank 39.52 -0.39 -0.98% -7.56% 117.72B Apr/17
China Shenhua Engy 45.55 0.02 0.04% 16.20% 114.11B Apr/17
China Life Insurance 37.52 -0.35 -0.92% 2.99% 113.27B Apr/17
China Yangtze Power 26.38 -0.17 -0.64% -10.82% 96.07B Apr/17
Zijin Mining 34.73 -0.57 -1.61% 97.11% 91.51B Apr/17




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
China Inflation Rate 1.00 1.30 percent Mar 2026
China Loan Prime Rate 3.00 3.00 percent Mar 2026
China Unemployment Rate 5.40 5.30 percent Mar 2026

China Shanghai Composite Stock Market Index
The Shanghai SE Composite is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all A-shares and B-shares listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, in China. It is a capitalization-weighted index. The SSE Composite Index has a base value of CNY100 as of December 19, 1990.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4051.43 4055.55 6124.04 95.79 1990 - 2026 points Daily

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China Stocks Finish the Week Strong
The Shanghai Composite Index edged down 0.1% to close at 4,051, while the Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.6% to 14,885 on Friday, with mainland equities trading mixed as investors awaited clearer signals on whether the weeks-long conflict in Iran could ease ahead of potential weekend talks. Still, both benchmarks ended the week on a firm note, with the Shanghai up 1.6% and the Shenzhen gaining 4%, as sentiment was cautiously underpinned by a 10-day Lebanon–Israel ceasefire and remarks from Trump pointing to a possible US–Iran meeting over the weekend, bolstering hopes of de-escalation. In China, focus shifts to policy, with the loan prime rate decision due Monday. Major global banks have pared back expectations for further easing, now expecting rates to remain steady through the year. Among individual stocks, liquor maker Kweichow Moutai led losses, falling 3.8% on weaker annual results, while Zhongji Innolight climbed 5.1% to a record high after reporting strong first-quarter profits.
2026-04-17
The Shangai Composite Index Closes 0.11% Lower
The Shangai Composite Index dropped -5 points or 0.11 percent on Friday to close at 4051 points. Losses were led by Kweichow Moutai (-3.91%), Hengli Petrochemical (-3.70%) and China International (-2.54%). Offsetting the fall, top gainers were Sanan Optoelectron (9.98%), Yonghui Superstore (3.78%) and Poly Real Estate (1.51%).
2026-04-17
China Stocks Mixed, Eye Solid Weekly Gains
The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.3% to below 4,100, while the Shenzhen Component Index gained 0.3% to around 14,800 on Friday, with mainland stocks showing mixed performances as investors await progress on extending the US-Iran ceasefire. Still, both benchmarks remain on track for a solid second straight weekly gain amid growing optimism over a potential deal to permanently end the conflict. However, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed under a dual blockade, and concerns remain that restoring a meaningful portion of disrupted oil and gas output could take up to two years. In China, the policy outlook remained cautious despite a strong Q1 GDP growth, as supply disruption and high oil prices pose risks to China’s exports. Markets now await the PBOC’s upcoming interest rate decision next week. Among individual stocks, Zhongji Innolight (+5.3%) and Foxconn Industrial (+2.8%) outperformed, while Kweichow Moutai (-3.6%) and Contemporary Amperex (-2.2%) led the declines.
2026-04-17