Markets cheer China stimulus: Understand the impact of rate cuts on global assets

The US Federal Reserve initiated its easing cycle with 50 basis points rate cut last week. This week, Chinese markets joined the trend on Tuesday by cutting the rate by 50 basis points. This decision sparked a rally, with the $Hang Seng Index (800000.HK)$ and $SSE Composite Index (000001.SH)$ rising more than 4% in a single day. On the same day, the Reserve Bank of Australia left its cash rate unchanged at 4.35%. However, according to a Bloomberg survey, the RBA is expected to begin its easing cycle next year.