Shanghai Stocks Hit 7-Week Low

2026-06-05 02:09 By Czyrill Jean Coloma 1 min. read

The Shanghai Composite fell 0.4% to 4,042 on Friday, hitting its lowest level since mid-April, while the Shenzhen Component dropped 1% to 15,504, as renewed tensions in the Middle East continued to weigh on sentiment.  While Israel and Lebanon reached a ceasefire agreement intended to end hostilities, Tehran launched strikes on Kuwait and US forces carried out military operations near the Strait of Hormuz.

The latest escalation came despite President Trump's assertion that ceasefire negotiations were in their "final" stages, even as Iran said talks had stalled.

Notable decliners included CATL (-4.3%), BYD (-1.5%), and Suzhou TFC Optical Communication (-3.4%).

Meanwhile, chipmakers outperformed, led by SMIC (0.7%), GigaDevice Semiconductor (7.5%), and Hua Hong Semiconductor (4.6%), amid reports that AI startup DeepSeek is seeking a 50 billion yuan ($7.4 billion) funding round.

For the week, the Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen Component were on track for mixed performances.



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