Shanghai Composite falls 0.4 percent as ITC probe weighs
Published on 10/12/2026 at 22:35 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- The Shanghai Composite closed at 3,797 points on October 12, down 16.55 points or 0.43 percent.
- Turnover fell to CNY 1.54 trillion as more than 4,300 stocks declined.
- Xinhua Media rose 9.98 percent before announcing a trading halt for October 13.
- China will publish September CPI and PPI data on October 14 at 9:30 a.m. CST.
The Shanghai Composite closed at 3,797.24 points on October 12, down 16.55 points or 0.43 percent. Chinese technology shares weakened after a US patent investigation involving several companies, Xinhua reported.
Content stocks advanced, while precious metals, agriculture and energy metals declined. Xinhua Media gained 9.98 percent before announcing after the close that it would suspend trading on October 13 for a regulatory review, 21Jingji reported.
Why did the Shanghai Composite fall on October 12?
The US International Trade Commission probe involving Luxshare Precision and Foxconn Industrial Internet pressured technology shares. Rising global bond yields and geopolitical tensions also weighed on sentiment, Aju Press reported.
Turnover across the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets totaled CNY 1.54 trillion, down from CNY 1.9 trillion on the previous trading day. More than 4,300 stocks finished lower, according to Xinhua.
Shanghai Composite winners and losers
- Xinhua Media up 9.98 percent after 10 consecutive daily price limits, Dabanke reports
- Huabei Pharma up 9.95 percent, Dabanke reports
- Antai Group down 6.61 percent, Dabanke reports
- Hongdou down 1.26 percent, Dabanke reports
What comes next for the Shanghai Composite?
- October 13, 2026, 9:30 a.m. CST: The Shanghai Composite begins its next regular session.
- October 14, 2026, 9:30 a.m. CST: China releases September CPI and PPI data; August CPI rose 0.8 percent and PPI rose 3.8 percent, Biggo reports.
- October 14, 2026, 12:00 p.m. CST: China releases September trade data; August exports rose 25 percent and imports rose 28.2 percent, Biggo reports.
