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Why Chinese Consumer Stocks Are Falling Despite Strong Data
Chinese consumer stocks like Alibaba, JD.com, and Pinduoduo have dropped sharply this week despite seemingly solid economic data. Lucas and Luna examine the disconnect: export volumes are up, the trade surplus is widening, but markets are punishing companies exposed to domestic consumption. They dig into Alibaba's 6.3% five-day slide, JD's 8% drop, and what the weakening yuan at 6.77 per dollar means for earnings. The hosts discuss how Beijing's stimulus has failed to reignite household spending, and why investors are now pricing in a long slog for consumer demand. They also…
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