China's central bank kicked off two funding schemes on Friday that will initially pump 800 billion yuan ($112.38 billion) into the stock market through newly-created monetary policy tools.

China’s 200 million-strong army of retail investors was supposed to help the market turn a corner. Instead, it has become a source of weakness.

Assurances from government officials on plans to strengthen the private sector offset a lack of specifics about economic stimulus.

China's abrupt and ferocious stock market rally has slammed some of the country's biggest hedge funds, forcing them to hastily cover short positions and take losses on their bets in the heavily regulated derivatives market.

China’s policymakers disappointed investors this week with a lack of follow-through on recent monetary policy stimulus measures. They get a second chance this weekend.

An epic Chinese stock market rally lost steam after comments from the nation’s economic planners cast down hopes for more fiscal stimulus measures.

Chinas Stock Market Rally Upends Hedge Funds Chinas sudden stock market rally in late September caused significant disruptions for major hedge funds, forcing them to cover short positions and absorb losses.