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Established in 1969, the Hang Seng Index is the benchmark stock market index, monitoring changes in 48 constituent blue chip stocks. It is maintained by Hang Seng Indexes Company, a unit of Hang Seng Bank, which is controlled by HSBC Group.
The Marriner S Eccles Federal Reserve Board building is seen in Washington on June 14, 2022. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks secure weekly gain ahead of key rate meetings

In addition to rate decisions in US and Japan, traders will watch Beijing’s economic work conference this month for potential catalysts.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks edge higher as weak jobs data firms up rate-cut bets

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks stumble after 2 days of gains as investors await policy signals

Hong Kong stock market

China’s 3SBio seeks US$400 million in Hong Kong to boost drug pipeline

Share placement to help Shenyang-based firm advance clinical research in China and the US, expand reach of cancer and hair-loss drugs.

Shenyang-based 3SBio is selling a 4.14 per cent stake in the company. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks waver on bitcoin sell-off, carry trade unravelling

‘A surge in the Japanese yen is once again playing havoc with markets,’ analyst says.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end 4-day rising streak as investors seek fresh catalysts

Benchmark records second straight monthly decline as investors ‘pivot to muted risk appetite’ amid ‘a period of policy vacuum’, analyst says.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s finance chief seeks to attract Italian company listings on HKEX

Financial Secretary Paul Chan touted bilateral trade ties and a shared passion for creativity in his speech to the Trade Development Council.

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan, seen on Tuesday at a dinner hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, hopes to encourage Italian firms to invest in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

UBS remains bullish on Chinese tech but warns of big market swings in 2026

Swiss bank flags five major risks for next year, including economic weakness, resurgence of inflation and renewed US-China tensions.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks’ gains slow amid signs of China slowdown

Rebound may carry on after some consolidation, as investors eye Beijing policy support towards the end of the year, analyst says.

Hong Kong property

‘No acne’ salon boss snaps up US$19.58 million Ho Man Tin luxury duplex

The director behind Hong Kong’s “no acne” salon has bought into the Ultima development, putting a fresh face on the city’s luxury market.

The Ultima complex on Fat Kwong Street in Ho Man Tin. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks post longest win streak in 2 weeks

US consumer confidence dropped and retail sales remained sluggish, increasing bets on a US interest-rate cut at the Fed’s December meeting.

A view of Exchange Square in Central, home to Hong Kong’s stock exchange, on January 9, 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks hit week-high amid rising hopes of rate cut

Xiaomi and Alibaba among top gainers as more Federal Reserve officials come out in support of an interest-rate cut next month.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rebound as investors await Alibaba earnings, US data

Panic spurred by sell-offs in bitcoin and tech stocks subsided on reports of Fed easing and possible sales of Nvidia AI chips to China.

Hong Kong stock market

Innovent, first Chinese firm to market weight-loss drug, joins Hang Seng Index

Hong Kong benchmark expands membership to 89 after the inclusion of Innovent Biologics.

The Hang Seng Index is pressing ahead with plans to increase the number of constituents to 100. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong stock market

Hang Seng Index sinks 2.4% to cap worst week since April on AI bubble fears

Hong Kong stock benchmark’s loss of 5.1 per cent for the five-day period is the most since April 11.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end flat after gains powered by Nvidia earnings fizzle out

Hang Seng Mainland Properties Index rises 1.7 per cent on reports China is considering measures to revive its struggling property market.

Banking & finance

Hiring outlook improves for Hong Kong’s financial sector, recruiters say

Upbeat equity markets have increased demand for finance professionals, with hiring set to rise by up to 15 per cent next year.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall for fourth day on AI valuations, uncertain Fed policy path

Wall Street sell-off hits Magnificent Seven, while chances of a December Fed rate cut fall below 50 per cent.

A board at the New York Stock Exchange displays the Dow Jones industrial average on Tuesday. Photo: AP
CATL

CATL’s stellar run and record premium come up against doubling of stock supply

The availability of 76 million CATL shares in Hong Kong following the expiry of a six-month lock-up period could impede the gains.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stock decline deepens on AI valuation concerns, Fed rate outlook

The Hong Kong stock benchmark’s 1.7 per cent slump on Tuesday was its biggest since October 31.

China stock market

Morgan Stanley predicts moderate gains in China stocks in 2026

First call by a Wall Street bank predicts gains between 3.4 and 4.6 per cent from current levels for gauges including the Hang Seng Index.

An electronic board shows Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong stock indices in Shanghai on April 7, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall as US data delay, Fed policy uncertainty hit sentiment

The US government will release nonfarm payrolls for September on Thursday, the first data since the 43-day shutdown.

Pedestrians walk in front of an electronic sign board showing Hong Kong stock market data. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slide on soft China economic data, fading US rate cut bets

China’s October data points to a further slowdown this quarter, while a cloudy US rate cut outlook and frothy valuations dent sentiment.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund gains record US$35 billion in first 9 months

The nine-month return surpasses last year’s record of HK$239.1 billion and exceeds the full-year high of HK$264 billion reached in 2017.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks post longest winning streak in 2 months

Alibaba rallies on reports that the e-commerce giant plans to revamp its main app with more AI features that could challenge ChatGPT.

Chinese stock prices are shown on an investor’s mobile phone. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks hit 1-month high as US shutdown nears end, Fed rate cut looms

A deteriorating US jobs market last month has increased the probability of an interest-rate cut next month.

People walk past an electronic board displaying stock prices in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks hit 1-month high as US shutdown nears end

A reopening of the federal government will help investors regain access to crucial economic data and offer clues on monetary policy.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise as China’s consumer prices boost investor confidence

China’s consumer price index rose 0.2 per cent year on year last month, the most since January, according to official data.

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