# Shanghai housing
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Shanghai’s ‘New Seven Measures’ Sparks a Spike in Inquiries — Cautious Sellers and Gig Workers Lead the Early Uptick
Shanghai’s municipal authorities introduced a seven‑point package on 25 February easing purchase rules for some non‑local residents, expanding provident‑fund loan capacity and adjusting property tax arrangements. The measures prompted an immediate rise in enquiries — particularly from five‑year residence‑permit holders without social insurance and young non‑local workers nearing contribution thresholds — and a modest uptick in relisted second‑hand homes, though agents warn loan access and income stability will limit quick sales.
Retail Rush and Policy Support: A‑Share New Accounts Soar as Walmart Briefly Tops $1 Trillion
January saw a dramatic surge in Chinese retail participation with nearly 4.92 million new A‑share accounts, while the PBOC provided targeted three month liquidity to smooth seasonal pressures. Globally, the US moved to build a critical minerals reserve to reduce reliance on China, and Walmart briefly eclipsed a $1 trillion market cap, underscoring divergent strengths in consumer and tech segments.