AvigatorPhotographer/iStock via Getty Images BYD Company's ( BYDDF ) ( BYDDY ) February sales dropped 41.1% from a year earlier, the sixth consecutive month of decline, while production was down 47.5%, according to a company filing. The fall last month was the biggest since February 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the economy. In February 2026, Chinese passenger vehicle production fell 38.7% ...
AvigatorPhotographer/iStock via Getty Images BYD Company's ( BYDDF ) ( BYDDY ) February sales dropped 41.1% from a year earlier, the sixth consecutive month of decline, while production was down 47.5%, according to a company filing. The fall last month was the biggest since February 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the economy. In February 2026, Chinese passenger vehicle production fell 38.7% to 172,525 units, with sales down 36% to 187,782. New energy vehicles also dropped, with 175,280 produced (-38.4%) and 190,190 sold (-35.8%), including 77,018 battery electric and 95,507 plug-in hybrid units. In the first two months of this year, rival Geely ( GELYF ) delivered about 76,000 units more than BYD, which saw a 36% slump in the period. The automaker recorded total February sales of 206,160 units, a 0.61% year-on-year increase, though down 23.69% from January, according to data released on Sunday. Of note, Geely's February exports jumped 138% to a record 60,879 units, driven by strong overseas demand. More on BYD Co ADR BYD: King Of EVs With Ambitious Overseas Expansion Plans - Reiterate Buy BYD Is A Key Part Of The World Shifting Towards BEVs BYD: Macro Challenges May Have The Upper Hand In 2026 BYD and Geely eye old Mercedes-Nissan plant in Mexico BYD Company faces headwinds in Japan as rivals capture larger subsidies
Dragon Claws Global stock markets tumbled on Monday as investors reacted to the sudden outbreak of war in the Middle East, following a massive U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The conflict showed little sign of easing, with U.S. and Israeli leaders vowing continued strikes on Iran while Tehran pledged retaliation , leading to a widespread rush to safer investmen...
Dragon Claws Global stock markets tumbled on Monday as investors reacted to the sudden outbreak of war in the Middle East, following a massive U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The conflict showed little sign of easing, with U.S. and Israeli leaders vowing continued strikes on Iran while Tehran pledged retaliation , leading to a widespread rush to safer investments. Major indices are seeing heavy selling. Selling began in Asia and is expected to be worsened with the opening of European and U. S. markets. In Asia, Japan's Nikkei 225 ( NKY:IND ) declined 1.62%, China ( SHCOMP ) was flat, Hong Kong ( HSI ) declined 1.60%, Australia ( AS51 ) was flat, and India's Nifty 50 fell 1.24%. U. S. futures indicated a tough start, with the Dow -0.79% ; S&P 500 -0.72% ; Nasdaq -0.84% . The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note dropped to about 3.93% on Monday due to rising demand for safe-haven bonds. European markets are also under significant pressure, with the pan-European STOXX futures down -1.48% and Germany’s DAX futures down -1.48% and CAC futures down 1.12%, as of (06:19 GMT) on Monday. This follows a "risk-off" sentiment that started in Asia. Note: Market data is changing quickly as European exchanges get ready to start. An updated data set will be provided after London and Frankfurt open. Dear readers: We recognize that politics often intersects with the financial news of the day, so we invite you to click here to join the separate political discussion. More on Global markets: S&P 500: Is Iran The Trigger For A Break? (Technical Analysis) Credit Spreads Are Starting To Crack, And Stocks May Follow The Most Important Market Shifts Investors Must Understand Right Now Dow futures plunge 500+ points as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates; gold, oil rise, crypto rebounds Trump confirms U.S. began major combat operation against Iran
No-one could rain on this parade. Like most years, 2026’s Sydney Mardi Gras involved a short sprinkle, but the clouds cleared and thousands danced in sparkles up Oxford Street Continue reading...
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