Shanghai Composite Eyes Third Straight Gain After 1.7% Two-Session Rally

China's Shanghai Composite Index may extend gains on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, after rising nearly 75 points, or 1.7 percent, over two consecutive sessions. The benchmark now trades just below the 3,950-point level. The index has posted back-to-back advances, signaling sustained buying interest in mainland equities. Market participants are watching whether the momentum can carry the benchmark past the 3,950 resistance mark. No specific catalysts were cited for the projected support. Trading direction will hinge on broader Asian market sentiment and any policy signals from Beijing.