This downturn is largely attributed to the growing concerns over the demand in China, with investors remaining cautious in the wake of the People's Bank of China's unexpected 10-basis point interest rate cut earlier this week. The market's disappointment was further fueled by the Third Plenum's failure to introduce significant support policies.
The potential for a ceasefire in Gaza following US officials' optimistic statements about imminent peace negotiations, overshadowed market sentiment. The easing of Middle East tensions, traditionally a driver of oil price volatility, contributed to the market's sharp downturn.