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According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange filings, Xiaomi Group (01810.HK) repurchased 3.3 million Class B shares on May 20, spending HK$100 million.On May 20th, Laopu Gold (06181.HK) announced that its board of directors was informed by Mr. Xu Dongbo, the companys controlling shareholder, that on May 20, 2026, Mr. Xu Dongbo purchased a total of 335,700 H shares of the company (representing approximately 0.19% of the companys total issued shares) on the open market using his own funds, for a total consideration of approximately HK$166 million. This purchase was a personal act by Mr. Xu Dongbo. Following this purchase, Mr. Xu Gaoming, Mr. Xu Dongbo, and Beijing Hongqiao Jinji Consulting Co., Ltd. collectively hold 102,690,600 shares of the company (including 33,202,940 unlisted shares and 69,487,660 H shares), representing approximately 58.10% of the companys total issued shares.May 20th - For a long time, sharp fluctuations in the bond market have been a warning sign of economic hardship. For example, the recent surge in global yields, fueled by concerns that Middle East conflict would lead to an inflationary spiral, is a prime example. However, as part of its aggressive monetary easing program, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) purchased a large amount of government bonds, causing the Japanese bond market to lose this function. But since the central bank began tapering its bond purchases in 2024, market function has been gradually recovering. A recent BOJ survey captured this shift, measuring market participants views on the functioning of the Japanese bond market. The survey results, released Wednesday, showed a diffusion index improving from -26 in February to -16. Shota Ryu, a strategist at Mitsubishi UFJ, said the recent surge in Japanese bond yields indicates a loss of confidence in both government and BOJ policies, a shift that could lead to further yen depreciation. If this occurs, there is a risk of a vicious cycle where a weaker yen triggers inflation concerns, further pushing up bond yields. He stated, "A weaker yen is highly likely to further fuel inflation expectations, thereby prompting yields to rise further."According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange filings, UBS increased its stake in Midea Group (00300.HK) from 5.13% to 6.24% on May 14.Market news: The Iraqi Prime Minister has instructed that efforts be made to increase oil exports and diversify export channels.
