Early momentum fades amid regional uncertainty Hong Kong’s equity market lost momentum after a strong start to 2026, as rising tensions between China and Japan unsettled investor confidence. The pullback came after Beijing imposed new sanctions against Tokyo, adding a geopolitical dimension to
A bullish call on Chinese equities Goldman Sachs has issued a notably optimistic outlook for Chinese equities, predicting a potential 20 percent upside driven by advances in artificial intelligence and expanding global business footprints. The investment bank forecasts that the MSCI China Index,
A rotation reshapes market momentum in Asia Hong Kong equities climbed to their highest level in seven weeks as investors shifted capital toward Chinese technology shares, seeking alternatives to increasingly expensive US peers. The move marked a notable change in market positioning, with
A deliberate effort to re anchor confidence in equities China’s leadership is preparing the ground for a stronger and more resilient stock market, with changes that are expected to become far more visible in 2026. At the centre of this effort is Xi
Markets gain momentum as inflation fears ease Hong Kong equities capped their longest rising streak in three weeks as softer than expected US inflation data lifted global risk sentiment. The easing of price pressures strengthened expectations that major central banks may have more
Surging demand collides with regulatory limits Several Chinese exchange traded funds that invest in US equities have been forced to cap or suspend new subscriptions after rapidly exhausting their approved investment quotas. The move highlights both strong investor appetite for overseas assets and
Markets open 2026 with cautious optimism Hong Kong equities began the first full trading week of 2026 on a steady but restrained note, with investors balancing optimism around corporate earnings against lingering geopolitical and macroeconomic risks. The benchmark Hang Seng Index closed just
A milestone for China’s commercial space sector Chinese private rocket maker LandSpace has moved a step closer to a landmark public listing after its initial public offering application was accepted through a fast tracked process in Shanghai. The company is aiming to raise
Strong opening signals appetite for AI-linked hardware Shares of Shanghai Biren Technology delivered a spectacular debut in Hong Kong, highlighting strong investor appetite for Chinese semiconductor companies tied to artificial intelligence. The graphics processing unit maker became the first Chinese GPU start-up to
Market momentum extends into the new year Hong Kong equities opened 2026 with a powerful rally, reflecting sustained investor confidence after a strong performance across both mainland China and Hong Kong markets in 2025. The upbeat start suggests that optimism built over the
