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
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
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
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
A Calm but Positive Close to the Year Hong Kong stocks finished the final full trading day of the year on a steady note, edging higher as investors looked ahead to clearer policy direction in 2026. The cautiously optimistic mood was reinforced by
A Strong Finish to a Volatile Year Hong Kong and mainland China ended 2025 with some of the strongest stock market performances in the world, capping a year that defied widespread skepticism. Both markets recorded robust annual gains for the second consecutive year,
A cautious start to the final trading sessions Hong Kong equities opened the final two and a half trading days of the year on a subdued note as investors scaled back activity ahead of the New Year holiday. With many market participants already
Hong Kong stocks ended the session with little overall movement as investors adopted a cautious stance. Concerns around stretched valuations in technology shares weighed on sentiment, particularly as global discussions around an artificial intelligence bubble gained traction. The mixed performance reflected a market
China’s stock markets, which delivered one of the strongest performances globally this year, are expected to record only modest gains in 2026 as the intense rally begins to cool, according to Morgan Stanley. The investment bank’s latest outlook suggests that while the pace
Innovent Biologics, a leading biotech company headquartered in Jiangsu province, is set to join the Hang Seng Index next month, marking a major milestone for both the firm and the broader Chinese pharmaceutical industry. The announcement was made as part of the benchmark’s
