Asia Market Movers | China deploys ‘national team’ investors to cool AI stock surge, selling intervention

Monday, 16 Feb, 2026 Stock market update China deploys 'national team' investors to cool AI stock surge, selling intervention Beijing deploys state-linked investors to moderate AI-driven stock speculation. ps. Chinese markets are closed this week: Lunar New Year 2026: Mainland China markets are scheduled to be closed Februar Central Banks Japan junior coalition leader backs food tax suspension, defends BOJ independence Japan junior coalition partner leader urges tax relief while defending BOJ independence. Summary: Junior coalition leader backs swift food tax suspension, targeting fiscal 2026 rollout. Foreign reserv Learn more News Singapore January exports rise 9.3% but miss expectations, uneven trade recovery continues Singapore exports grow solidly but miss forecasts as electronics outpace other sectors. Summary: January NODX rose 9.3% y/y, below expectations of 12.1%. Electronics led gains, driven by integrated ci Central Banks Japan Q4 GDP rises just 0.2% annualised, misses forecasts & keeps BoJ on cautious path Japan ekes out Q4 growth, but momentum remains weak despite easing tariff drag. Summary Q4 GDP barely positive, rising 0.1% q/q and 0.2% annualised, well below expectations. Private consumption slowed News Japan's economic growth in Q4 2025 misses estimates GDP growth fell well short of estimates. Preview is here I'll have more to come on this separately, details and analysis. Stock market update Investors turn optimistic on Chinese tech and housing policies into Lunar New Year Optimism builds for Chinese equities as policy support and tech innovation offset lingering risks. Summary: Chinese equities rallied strongly in 2025, supported by exports, AI advances and policy easi Central Banks Westpac: US resilience may delay final Fed rate cut to June 2026 Westpac says US resilience limits scope for further Fed easing. Summary: US growth remains resilient, with activity tracking above trend despite uncertainty. Labour market stable, unemployment steady Commodities Weekend - US boards second Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean Washington escalates sanctions enforcement with another long-range tanker interception. Posting this with Globex oil trade about to open for the new week. Summary: US boards second tanker, interceptin Learn more Central Banks IMF says Australia achieving soft landing but warns on inflation risks & fiscal looseness IMF says Australia is landing softly, but inflation and global risks demand policy vigilance. Summary: IMF sees Australia achieving a soft landing, with growth rebounding to around 2% after a weak 202

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