Beijing Stock Exchange's BSE 50 index falls below 1,000 points again
In short
The BSE 50 index (北证50) fell below 1,000 points on October 9, 2026, CLS, Yicai and Jiemian reported. CLS said individual stocks on the Beijing Stock Exchange continued to fall and the index was at its lowest level since April 8, 2025, while Jiemian said it was the lowest since January 2025.
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The BSE 50 index (北证50) fell below 1,000 points on October 9, 2026, according to CLS, Yicai and Jiemian. CLS reported that individual stocks on the Beijing Stock Exchange continued to fall and that the index fell below the 1,000-point level again. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
The outlets gave different reference dates for how low the index went. CLS said it was the lowest level since April 8, 2025, while Jiemian said it was the lowest since January 2025. None of the reports gave a closing level or a reason for the decline. [ 1 , 3 ]
Why it matters
Three business outlets reported the drop within about 20 minutes of each other on the morning of October 9. CLS said the index had fallen below 1,000 points again and was at a low not seen since 2025.
Key facts
- The BSE 50 index fell below 1,000 points on October 9, 2026. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- CLS reported that the index fell below 1,000 points again. [ 1 ]
- CLS reported that individual stocks on the Beijing Stock Exchange continued to fall. [ 1 ]
- CLS said the index reached its lowest level since April 8, 2025. [ 1 ]
- Jiemian said the index reached its lowest level since January 2025. [ 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- The date of the index's previous low. CLS said it was the lowest since April 8, 2025, while Jiemian said it was the lowest since January 2025.
- Where the index closed on October 9 and what caused the decline. The reports give only the move below 1,000 points and do not give a closing level or a cause.