FTSE China A50 futures open up 0.38%

Two consecutive sessions of gains in the offshore A50 contract suggest some firming in sentiment toward large-cap China equities, though the magnitude remains modest. The A50's offshore venue makes it a useful early read on how global flows are positioned toward A-shares before the mainland opens. Whether this modest bid persists through the onshore session, or fades as domestic factors take over, is the open question.