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One of the key trends observed in the Beijing real estate market is the strong demand for new properties. Developers are reporting a surge in sales of newly constructed homes, with many projects selling out within days of being launched. This can be attributed to a growing number of homebuyers looking for modern amenities, high-quality construction, and premium locations in the city.
Zhong Ze, who recently took on a new position at a company, was found to have engaged in false advertising strategies that intentionally misled consumers into believing that the products being advertised were affiliated with the renowned Wahaha brand. This deceptive marketing tactic not only tarnished the reputation of Wahaha but also violated intellectual property rights while jeopardizing consumer trust.ASIA-PACIFIC: Mixed economic signals from the Asia-Pacific region left markets in a state of flux on Friday, as investors digested a range of data from China and Japan, with notable developments in inflation and industrial profits. The trading session saw a return to action in Australia and New Zealand following the Boxing Day holiday, while markets across Asia reacted to a mix of economic reports. In a Sharecast news report, Swissquote Bank senior analyst Ipek Ozkardeskaya summed up the sentiment: “Those glued to their screens, hoping for Santa’s arrival, were left disappointed.” Despite a mixed set of U.S. job data showing a rise in jobless claims—the highest in three years—there was no immediate boost for equity markets or dovish sentiment from the Federal Reserve. In China, equities saw some support after the government announced a massive fiscal stimulus plan, including the sale of a record 3 trillion yuan in special treasury bonds aimed at bolstering consumption and investment. However, economic data revealed ongoing struggles, with industrial profits down nearly 5% year-on-year and a major workforce contraction in the property sector, underscoring the bumpy road ahead for the country’s recovery. Nikkei soars while South Korea, and Hong Kong struggle Japan’s Nikkei 225 index surged 1.8%, closing at 40,281.16, with notable performances from companies like DeNA and Nidec Corporation, which jumped 15.58% and 4.14%, respectively. The Topix also gained 1.26%. China’s Shanghai Composite managed a slight uptick of 0.06%, closing at 3,400.14, while the Shenzhen Component dipped 0.13%. Stocks like Fujian Dongbai Group and Anyuan Coal Industry Group saw impressive gains, rising over 10%. In contrast, South Korea’s Kospi 100 fell 0.61%, dragged down by sharp losses in Korea Zinc and Samsung Securities. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index also saw a minor dip of 0.04%, with declines in Zhongsheng Group, Nongfu Spring, and JD.com contributing to the lacklustre performance. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 managed a modest 0.5% rise, driven by strong performances from Mesoblast and Iperionx, while New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 outperformed with a 1% gain, buoyed by advances from Pacific Edge and Ryman Healthcare. Currency markets, oil prices show small moves In the currency markets, the U.S. dollar showed a mixed performance, slipping 0.16% against the yen to JPY 157.74 but gaining 0.14% against the Aussie to AUD 1.6097. The Kiwi fell slightly by 0.1%, trading at NZD 1.7765. Oil prices saw modest gains, with Brent crude futures up 0.76% to $73.82 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate rose 0.8% to $70.18. In economic news, China’s industrial profits fell at a reduced rate in November, declining 7.3% year-on-year—an improvement over October’s 10% drop. However, industrial profits were still on track for their steepest decline in over 20 years, reflecting persistent weaknesses in domestic consumption and a sluggish housing market. On a more optimistic note, the World Bank slightly revised China’s 2024 growth forecast upward to 4.9%, offering some hope for the year ahead, though the industrial sector remains in a tough spot. Meanwhile, Japan saw its core inflation accelerate to 2.4% in December, up from 2.2% in November, driven by sustained inflation in services. Factory output, however, fell in November, marking the first decline in three months, pointing to weak external demand. Japan’s labour market remained steady, with the jobless rate holding at 2.5%, but the broader economic outlook faces pressure as the government unveiled a record budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This ¥115.5 trillion budget, focused on debt servicing and social security costs, faces political hurdles as the ruling government lacks a parliamentary majority. Looking ahead As markets enter the final stretch of the year, the mixed economic data from China and Japan, coupled with ongoing inflation concerns, leaves investors uncertain about the direction of global recovery. With China’s road to recovery expected to be challenging and Japan’s inflationary pressures mounting, the region remains in a state of economic flux, with markets waiting for clearer signs in the new year.
NoneNoneforward will have another notch in his belt as he heads toward Canadian Marner and Finnish (currently injured) were selected Wednesday to play in the 4 Nations Face-Off in February. Marner has been the best Leaf this season, while talk of a contract extension bubbles under the surface of what could be a career year for the 27-year-old from Thornhill. Injuries have created more opportunities for William Nylander, but could others be trying to send a message to Berube? Injuries have created more opportunities for William Nylander, but could others be trying to send a message to Berube? Though he took the brunt of criticism for the team’s latest failed playoff attempt, it’s clear Marner is held in high regard around the NHL. “He’s such a dangerous player,” said Nashville star Steven Stamkos, who was left off the Canadian team. “He’s great on the penalty kill. He’s so smart. He’s elusive. His edge work is great. We all talk about it as players, you play against these guys (Leafs) and you have an appreciation for how good they are. And because of the market that they’re in, they get a lot of attention — some negative and a lot probably unwarranted. That’s the way it is in this market. “But I think if you poll the league, they know how good of a player he is, and how important he is to that team.” Sweden and Finland rounded out their rosters for the 4 Nations Face-Off on Wednesday by choosing a handful of recent Stanley Cup champions in ... Sweden and Finland rounded out their rosters for the 4 Nations Face-Off on Wednesday by choosing a handful of recent Stanley Cup champions in ... Marner leads the Leafs with 33 points and has 12 multipoint games this season. He also leads the team in time on ice (a rarity for forwards) averaging 21 minutes and 34 seconds. “He’s got a great engine,” Leafs coach Craig Berube said. “His ice time is up, he plays in all situations. He’s out there a lot on the penalty kill. I don’t see him get too gassed or losing too much energy very often.” Auston Matthews (United States) and William Nylander (Sweden) had been pre-selected, so the Leafs are assured of having one player return with a gold medal from the tournament set for Feb. 12 to 20 in Montreal and Boston. The likes of and Morgan Rielly (both Canadian), Oliver Ekman-Larsson (Sweden) and Matthew Knies (U.S.) could still get there as injury replacements. On that front, Finland might need to replace Hakanpää, who has played only two games after off-season knee surgery and is on injured reserve again. “Just managing the knee, that’s all that is,” Berube said of the latest Hakanpää development. The Finns are somewhat hamstrung for the tournament, which is run by the NHL and requires the four countries to use NHLers only. Only 10 Finns have dressed as defencemen for NHL teams, and only seven have played regularly.
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