China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China, resumed its government bond purchase program in October for the first time this year, injecting 20 billion yuan to support the economy. This move aims to maintain ample liquidity and contain borrowing costs, as market conditions have improved and the yuan has strengthened against the dollar.
Astral shares drop 6% after demerger. What should investors do?
Astral shares fell nearly 6% on Monday after the company’s board approved the demerger of its chemicals business into a newly incorporated entity, Astral Chemie.