ETMarkets.com At the midday break, the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index was down 0.2%, while the blue-chip CSI300 Index fell 0.5%.
Synopsis Chinese stocks declined as technology shares weakened and investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of major central bank meetings and corporate earnings.
Concerns about the AI-driven rally, slowing economic conditions and possible trust-sector selling added to market pressure, while investors watched for support from state-backed funds.
By Anupam Nagar, ETMarkets.com Oct 26, 2026, 12:39:00 PM IST Follow us Chinese stocks declined on Monday, dragged lower by technology shares and tracking weakness across regional markets, as investors turned cautious ahead of a busy week of major central bank meetings and corporate earnings, Reuters reported.ADVERTISEMENT At the midday break, the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index was down 0.2%, while the blue-chip CSI300 Index fell 0.5%.
Technology stocks underperformed: the ChiNext Composite Index, which tracks growth-oriented companies, dropped 1.7% and Shanghai's technology-focused STAR50 Index tumbled 1.9%, Reuters reported.
According to Reuters, regional markets were subdued as investors assessed the outlook for the artificial intelligence-driven rally ahead of earnings from major technology companies and policy decisions from leading central banks.
Oil prices also eased from six-month highs, offering some relief to markets amid broader uncertainty.
