The deepening conflict in Iran has placed global markets on high alert, with investors offloading risk assets like hot potatoes.
Over the weekend, the conflict raged on as the US attacked Iran’s main export.
Note: CHINAH tracks the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index
Beyond geopolitical risk, earnings from Chinese tech giants Alibaba and Tencent could spark fresh volatility.
Alibaba is the LARGEST constituent in CHINAH making up 7.5% of its weight while Tencent makes up 7%, bringing the total to 14.5%.
When: Wednesday 18th March.
Lowdown: Tencent shares are down over 8% YTD with Q4 earnings growth expected to cool amid geopolitical and economic headwinds.
Implied 1-day: 3.5% either up or down (after earnings release)
When: Before markets open on Thursday 19th March
Lowdown: Alibaba shares have lost almost 8% since the start of 2026
Implied 1-day: 4.3% either up or down (after earnings release)
The CHINAH is down nearly 3% year-to-date and is currently in a bearish channel.
BULLISH: A solid breakout above 8250 may encourage an incline toward the next resistance at 9050.
BEARISH: Weakness below 8250 may trigger a decline toward 8350.