The Shanghai Composite fell 0.7% to close at 3,919 on Thursday, while the Shenzhen Component dropped 1.6% to 13,487, tracking losses across Asian peers as market sentiment turned subdued amid mixed signals from US President Trump on the potential easing of the Middle East conflict. He said the war in Iran was “very close” to completion and expected to meet its objectives in the coming weeks, yet also warned that military operations could escalate even as diplomatic efforts continue. Meanwhile, the People’s Bank of China drained CNY 890 billion through short-term operations in March and absorbed another CNY 250 billion via longer-term tools, reversing months of liquidity support. With growth rebounding and the Iran conflict lifting oil prices, the central bank is taking a more cautious stance that could help China exit record deflation. Notable declines were posted by Contemporary Amperex Technology (-1.1%), Zhongji Innolight (-3.3%), Sungrow Power Supply (-5.4%), and Foxconn (-2.5%).
China's main stock market index, the SHANGHAI, fell to 3919 points on April 2, 2026, losing 0.74% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 4.93%, though it remains 17.27% 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 2 of 2026.
China's main stock market index, the SHANGHAI, fell to 3919 points on April 2, 2026, losing 0.74% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 4.93%, though it remains 17.27% 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 3740.35 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 3574.80 in 12 months time.