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Quantified news impact based on deduplicated, quality-reviewed events in a single 7-day window.

Average net impact+1weighted per event

Average gross impact8absolute weighted average

Events18same period

Confidence76%model average

Raw intensity46before weighting

Previous period+10net impact

Gross change-43%

Diffusion speed2.6 / day

Concentration16%

Direction disagreement86%

Source independence94%12 sources

IMPACT TREND

7-day effective impact

Positive 9 · Negative 3 · Mixed 6

+220-22

28 Jul, 002 events

-1

28 Jul, 143 events

29 Jul, 042 events

+10

29 Jul, 182 events

30 Jul, 083 events

30 Jul, 222 events

31 Jul, 121 event

1 Aug, 020 events

1 Aug, 160 events

2 Aug, 061 event

2 Aug, 201 event

-22

3 Aug, 101 event

Current periodPrevious period

TIME HORIZON

Impact duration

Immediate0%0 cumulative effective impact

Short term41%63 cumulative effective impact

Medium term59%90 cumulative effective impact

Long term0%0 cumulative effective impact

CO-IMPACT

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EVENT EVIDENCE

Events ranked by effective impact

Page 1 of 2 · 18 events

Macro3

Macro3 Aug, 07:49positive

Guangdong banking, insurance H1 core indicators top nation; manufacturing loans up 560.4 billion yuan

Guangdong's banking and insurance sectors led the nation in H1 core indicators, including total assets, liabilities, deposits, loans, insurance premiums, and underwriting profits. Manufacturing loans rose by RMB 560.4 billion, with over 40% directed to high-tech manufacturing. Foreign trade enterprise loans grew 11.44%, and export credit insurance coverage increased 7.3%. Regional loan growth in northern Guangdong reached 6.22%, while small business and agriculture loans expanded 9.25% and 6.04% respectively.

Effective: +18
Intensity: 40
Confidence: 85%
Horizon: Short term

Macro30 Jul, 07:28positive

Fed Holds Rates at 3.5%-3.75%; Three Policymakers Dissent with Call for 25bp Hike in Decade First

The Federal Reserve kept the federal funds rate steady at 3.50% to 3.75% after its July meeting, in a 9-to-3 vote. Three officials dissented, favouring a quarter-point increase. It was the first time in ten years that as many as three policymakers formally broke ranks on the rate direction, highlighting unusual internal division.

Effective: +17
Intensity: 65
Confidence: 75%
Horizon: Short term

Macro30 Jul, 02:00positive

Fed Holds Rates Steady in July as Dissent Intensifies; Three Officials Push for a Hike

The Federal Reserve kept the federal funds rate at 3.5% to 3.75% in July, but divisions erupted as three regional bank presidents dissented in favor of a quarter-point increase. The 9-3 vote, with opposition from Cleveland, Minneapolis and Dallas Fed chiefs, marked a sharp shift from June’s unanimous decision and represented the fifth consecutive pause. While some global tech firms reported solid second-quarter earnings, their share prices came under pressure and the US Treasury yield curve steepened. The central bank reiterated that inflation remains elevated, partly owing to shocks.

Effective: +12
Intensity: 55
Confidence: 65%
Horizon: Medium term

Industries3

Industries3 Aug, 19:54negative

2026 Commercial Bank Interbank Deposit Certificate Quota Drops to RMB 30.3 Trillion, Reversing Growth Trend

Quotas for 318 commercial banks' interbank deposit certificates totalled RMB 30.3 trillion in 2026, down RMB 1.6 trillion or 5% from 2025, reversing a sustained growth trend. The filing was delayed until July, reflecting weak real-economy financing demand and an asset shortage as deposit growth outpaced loan growth. RMB loan growth hit a record low of 5.2% in June 2026. Adjustments were uneven: Industrial Bank cut its quota by RMB 600 billion, while Agricultural Bank of China and China Construction Bank raised theirs.

Effective: -49
Intensity: 70
Confidence: 85%
Horizon: Medium term

Industries28 Jul, 22:59negative

Bank Wealth Management Sector Accelerates Transformation: Proprietary Scale Shrinks, Distribution Channels

As of end-June 2026, only 153 banks still offered proprietary wealth management products, with total outstanding scale of RMB 2.48 trillion, declining for two consecutive quarters. Many small and medium banks saw significant reductions, while a few bucked the trend. Wealth management subsidiaries' market share reached 92.13%, and cross-bank distribution channels expanded to 656 institutions. The industry is shifting from self-issuance to agency distribution.

Effective: -10
Intensity: 60
Confidence: 80%
Horizon: Medium term

Industries28 Jul, 15:15positive

Bank Wealth Management Market Reaches RMB 33.66 Trillion in First Half of 2026, Up 9.75% Year-on-Year

As of end-June 2026, the bank wealth management market had RMB 33.66 trillion in outstanding products, up 1.11% from the start of the year and 9.75% year-on-year. There were 51,200 products, up 10.58% from the start. New products raised RMB 39.21 trillion. Investors earned RMB 305.2 billion, with an average annualized return of 2.05%. Wealth management subsidiaries held 92.63% of the market, with their scale up 13.46% year-on-year.

Effective: +8
Intensity: 50
Confidence: 80%
Horizon: Short term

Companies4

Companies30 Jul, 11:01positive

CCB Launches Elderly-Focused Credit Card Covering Shopping, Travel and More

China Construction Bank (CCB) has introduced the 'CCB Life Card Yiyang Life Edition' credit card, designed for elderly households. The card features a bergamot-themed design symbolizing longevity and peace, and offers random discounts at supermarkets and discounts on travel spending above a threshold. Children can apply for a primary card and a supplementary card for their parents. CCB previously launched the Long Card Family Love credit card, providing health, travel, and safety benefits. Together, the two cards cover five major financial services: shopping, travel, medical care, transportation, and safety, supporting the 15th Five-Year Plan's push for silver economy development.

Effective: +10
Intensity: 50
Confidence: 80%
Horizon: Medium term

Companies28 Jul, 07:35positive

Chinese Listed Banks Outline H2 2026 Plans: Focus on Asset-Liability Management, Diversification

Multiple listed Chinese banks set their second-half 2026 operational priorities at mid-year meetings, emphasizing asset-liability management, income diversification, internationalization, and digital-intelligence transformation. Everbright Bank stressed high-quality growth, while Industrial Bank targeted active asset-liability management and cost reduction. Huaxia Bank listed 18 key tasks, including risk control and retail business improvement. Several banks strengthened risk prevention, with city commercial banks increasing the weight of risk metrics in assessments. On digitalization, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank reported over 440 AI application scenarios as of June 2026, covering marketing, operations, risk control, and management.

Effective: +7
Intensity: 50
Confidence: 80%
Horizon: Medium term

Companies31 Jul, 11:35positive

HSBC Holdings Receives Purchase Inquiries for UK Pension Assets Valued at 18.7 Billion Pounds

HSBC Holdings has received purchase inquiries from multiple insurers for its UK pension assets, valued at 18.7 billion pounds (about 197.3 billion Hong Kong dollars). The insurers initiated the inquiries, and HSBC has not started a formal sale process, with only preliminary discussions underway. According to HSBC UK's annual report, the pension assets had a surplus of 5.26 billion pounds as of December 2025.

Effective: +7
Intensity: 40
Confidence: 60%
Horizon: Short term

Companies30 Jul, 16:09negative

Three Former HSBC Customer Managers Charged by ICAC for Taking Bribes Over RMB35,000 to Help Clients Skip

Hong Kong's ICAC has charged three former HSBC customer managers – Chen Fukun, Chen Weibo, and You Qilong – with a total of six corruption counts. Chen Fukun allegedly accepted bribes exceeding RMB35,000 from an insurance agent to let referred clients bypass queues for bank account openings, receiving RMB1,000 to RMB1,200 per client. He also paid RMB300 to RMB500 each to Chen Weibo, You Qilong, and another manager for handling referrals. Separately, Chen Weibo faces an additional charge for placing over RMB120,000 in illegal online bets in February 2026. The case will be heard at Eastern Magistrates' Courts tomorrow.

Effective: -7
Intensity: 40
Confidence: 80%
Horizon: Short term