Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares (YINN) soared 5.15% in pre-market trading on Monday, driven by positive sentiment surrounding China's services sector activity. The Caixin/S&P Global services purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 52.2 in December, indicating a faster expansion and marking the strongest growth pace in seven months.
The strong services PMI data signaled a revival in domestic demand, providing a boost to investor confidence in Chinese stocks and ETFs with exposure to the Chinese economy. While new export orders declined due to trade risks, the synergy of policy stimulus measures helped drive market optimism.
However, concerns linger over potential international trade disruptions and rising competition. The Washington Post reported plans by the incoming Trump administration to impose tariffs exceeding 60% on Chinese goods, posing risks to China's export-reliant economy.