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Alibaba’s Singles Day Kicks Off Strong Amid Nio Legal Woes and Asian Market Shifts

Alibaba’s Singles Day event reportedly saw 35 brands hit RMB 100 million in sales within an hour, while Nio shares dropped nearly 9% on a lawsuit from Singapore’s GIC. Asian equities strengthened as US-China tensions eased, with clean tech firms gaining on new EV infrastructure plans.

Alibaba’s Singles Day Begins with Record-Breaking Presales

Alibaba’s highly anticipated Singles’ Day shopping event kicked off with robust presales activity, according to reports. Sources indicate that within the first hour, 35 brands achieved sales exceeding RMB 100 million, with over 1,800 orders processed and active user numbers surpassing last year’s figures. The analysis notes cosmetics and sports apparel brands like Estée Lauder and Nike saw particularly strong demand, though Alibaba’s shares dipped slightly by 0.25% amid broader market caution.

by Natalie Brooks
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U.S. Stock Futures Rise As Trump Softens China Tone After Tariff Threat

U.S. stock futures gained momentum after former President Trump moderated his rhetoric toward China following recent tariff threats. The shift comes amid market volatility and China’s firm response to potential trade measures. Global markets show mixed reactions to the evolving trade tensions.

U.S. stock futures climbed higher Monday morning as former President Donald Trump appeared to soften his stance toward China following his recent threat of 100% tariffs. The market-positive shift came through Trump’s Truth Social post where he struck a more conciliatory tone toward Chinese leadership, marking a significant departure from his earlier aggressive trade rhetoric that had rattled global markets.

Market Reactions To Shifting Trade Rhetoric

by Natalie Brooks