The ATF/Allindex Enterprise 40 benchmark inched up after it was lifted by strong buying in Jinagxi Provincial Expressway, Overseas Chinese Town Holdings and Central Huijin Investments.
The local government index edged up to 114.63 boosted by gains in Government of Ningbo bonds due 2026 as the 3.34% coupon attracted investors in a funds-flush market.
China Merchants was the big mover driving the ATF/AllIndex Financials index as its bonds due 2022 rose 0.83% with gains in bonds from China Minsheng and Huishang Bank contributing to the advances.
