Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) slips as investors unmoved by budget boost Hong Kong shares went into the break with fresh losses on Thursday as traders unmoved by a big-spending budget from the city’s finance chief aimed at shoring up the struggling economy. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.7 percent, to 26,519 by the […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) falls as Asian investors run for cover Hong Kong stocks ended sharply lower again on Wednesday, in line with a worldwide plunge as the extensive spread of the coronavirus fans fears about a severe hit to the global economy. The Hang Seng Index retreated 0.7 percent, to close at […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) gains on bargain hunting, Asian markets mixed Hong Kong stocks snapped a three-day losing streak on Tuesday to end with a small gain on bargain buying, but investors remain on edge over fears of a coronavirus pandemic. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.3 percent, to close at 26,893. On […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) slides as airlines, casino stocks fall sharply Hong Kong suffered more big losses on Monday as investors fret that the coronavirus could become a global pandemic, with energy firms and companies linked to tourism among the worst hit. The Hang Seng Index fell 1.8 percent, over 487 points, to […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stocks close lower on virus worries Hong Kong stocks closed lower Thursday as traders tried to work out if the new coronavirus would have a lasting impact on corporate earnings and economic growth. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.2 percent, or 46.65 points, to 27,609.16. Mainland China’s benchmark Shanghai […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) – Asia markets bounced back Asia markets mostly recovered on Wednesday after tumbling a day before, with investors closely monitoring China’s progress in returning to work as the country deals with the coronavirus outbreak. Oil prices also bounced back. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index rose 0.47% in the afternoon. […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) drops sharply over corporate profit warnings Hong Kong stocks closed sharply lower on Tuesday as the deadly new coronavirus took a toll on corporate earnings and economic growth. The Hang Seng Index fell 1.5 percent, to close at 27,530. On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite Index was up 0.1 […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stocks hit near 4-week high as China steps up support Hong Kong stocks rose to the highest level in almost four weeks on Monday as Beijing stepped up policy stimulus to cushion the economic impact from the coronavirus outbreak. The Hang Seng index closed up 0.5% at 27,959.60, after […]
Stocks in Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) and mainland China advance on expectations of additional stimulus out of Beijing and eventual success in defeating the novel coronavirus Stocks in Hong Kong and mainland China advanced Friday on expectations of additional stimulus out of Beijing and eventual success in defeating the novel coronavirus. The Hang […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) continues rally, most Asian markets up Hong Kong stocks closed higher on Wednesday, a second consecutive day of gains as concerns eased about the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak in China. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.9 percent, to 27,823. On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite Index closed […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) bounces back despite coronavirus fears Hong Kong stocks ended on Tuesday with gains, recovering after a jittery start to the week but investors remained cautious about the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the economy. The Hang Seng Index rose 1.3 percent, to close at 27,583. On the […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Market Recovers After Opening Lower Hong Kong stocks opened slightly lower on Monday amid fears the virus outbreak in mainland China will take its toll on the country’s economy, but quickly recovered their losses. Shayne Heffernan, CEO and Founder of Heffx said the initial plunge wasn’t as bad as […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) World braces for sell-off Monday at China market reopening Central bank readies $174bn liquidity injection as coronavirus spreads further Chinese equities markets are poised for their weakest Lunar New Year start in at least two decades when they return Monday from a break extended to contain the deadly new […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) markets tumble as fears over virus outbreak spread Shares tumbled in Asia on Thursday as concern over the impact of the virus outbreak in China deepened. Taiwan’s benchmark dived 5.3% as its market reopened after the Lunar New Year. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index sank 1.9% to 22,935.20, while Hong […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) makes its worst Lunar New Year debut since 2016 Hong Kong’s key stock index made its worst opening since 2016 on the first trading day of the Year of the Rat, as traders ran for cover after a two-day pause amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak. The Hang Seng Index […]
Wuhan virus scare pushes Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) down 1.5 percent Hong Kong equities closed sharply lower on Thursday as investors took flight over the deadly Sars-like virus that has spread from China. The Hang Seng Index fell 1.5 percent, to end at 27,909. Travel sector and airline shares were hit badly . […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) regains some lost ground despite virus jitters Hong Kong shares recovered some of the previous day’s sharp losses on bargain-buying on Wednesday but traders remain on edge as they await developments linked to the deadly Sars-like virus that has spread from China. The Hang Seng index climbed 1.3 percent, […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stock market index must be relevant A proposal to include some of the largest Hong Kong-listed mainland companies on the Hang Seng Index is timely and should be welcomed. Companies such as smartphone maker Xiaomi and technology behemoth Alibaba have market capitalisation and high daily trading volumes that require […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Cash in Profits Hong Kong shares finished on a negative note Monday as investors cashed in profits following last week’s gains. The Hang Seng index slipped 0.90 percent, or 260.51 points, to close at 28,795.91. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.66 percent, or 20.29 points, to 3,095.79, while […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Shares Post Solid Weekly Gains Amid Trade Deal Signing, China GDP Growth The major Asia Pacific stock indexes closed mostly higher last week. Surprisingly, stocks were lower in China. That move was unexpected since most of the stories dominating the news last week were positive economic developments involving the […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) closes up for the first time in three days after US-China sign phase one deal The Hang Seng Index rose 0.4 per cent to 28,883.04 at the close. Thirty-two out of the 50 members on the benchmark gained. Sino Biopharmaceutical (1177 HK) was the best performer, climbing 4.8 per […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) ends lower for a second day as concerns linger over US-China trade deal Hong Kong and mainland stocks fell for a second straight day as investors moved to the sidelines amid lingering concerns over the US-China trade deal that will be signed later tonight in Washington. The Hang Seng […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stocks fall first time in four days The Hang Seng Index lost 0.2 per cent to 28,885.14 at the close, snapping a three-day, 3.1 per cent gain. Tencent Holdings (700 HK) and AAC Technologies Holdings (2018 HK) led the decline, while casino operators including Sands China (1928 HK) bucked the […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) closes at eight-month high propelled by gains in Tencent, Alibaba The Hang Seng Index climbed 1.1 per cent to 28,954.94 to close at the highest level since May 8. Tencent Holdings (700 HK) topped HK$400 for the first time in 18 months and Alibaba Group Holding (9988 HK) rose to a […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) shares are rising as worries recede that the United States and Iran might be stepping closer to the edge of war Asian shares rose Friday as worries receded the United States and Iran might be stepping closer to the edge of war, and U.S. indexes hit records. Japan’s benchmark […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) rise as China confirms trade deal signing next week U.S. stocks climbed in early trading on Thursday as investors cheered confirmation from China that its top trade official will head to Washington next week to sign a preliminary trade deal. The “Phase 1” deal is the opening step on […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) slips as Iran tensions send oil, gold up Hong Kong shares recovered slightly by the end of the morning session on Wednesday after opening sharply down as tensions between Iran and the US escalated dramatically with Tehran launching a missile attack. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.8 percent, to […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) gains as Iran tensions ease, oil retreats Hong Kong stocks finished on a positive note on Tuesday, clawing back some of the previous two days’ losses as Middle East concerns ease, while investors turn their focus back to the global economy. The Hang Seng index added 0.3 percent, to […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) slides, mainland markets jump on PBOC move Hong Kong stocks extended losses in the morning session on Monday, hit by concerns about a possible Middle East conflict after the US killed a top Iranian general last week, though energy firms were boosted by surging oil prices. The Hang Seng […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) markets slump amid rising US-Iran tensions in the Middle East Most regional equity markets fell sharply yesterday, tracking the global slump on Friday as tensions between the US and Iran escalated following the killing of one of the Islamic republic’s top generals in Baghdad. Qassem Suleimani, the head of […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) again proves itself to be the comeback town Hong Kong’s stock market was hammered by the US-China trade war, violent protests and the mainland’s economic slowdown. But it came roaring back, gaining 9.1 per cent in 2019 and keeping the crown as the world’s largest initial public offering market. […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) worries are still hanging over the city after its economy plunged into recession After a year framed by local unrest and the U.S.-China trade war, investors in Hong Kong’s financial markets are more sanguine going into 2020. The city’s Hang Seng Index has rallied 7.1% in December, among the […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Index posts fresh 5-month high; China stocks rise on step making borrowing cheaper The Hang Seng Index rose to its highest level in five months Monday, as traders bought up property stocks that have lagged the overall market due to protests that have rocked the city since June. Hong […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Touches 5-Month High in Otherwise Lackluster Trading Week The major Asia Pacific shares finished mostly higher last week, but gains were mixed due to the lack of fresh news over the U.S.-China trade deal, and low holiday trading volume. Traders remained optimistic about the trade agreement, but were still […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) ‘Santa Rally’ could carry on Futures in Japan and South Korea opened mildly higher, suggesting sentiment remains positive and the ‘Santa Rally’ could carry forward towards year-end. In Asia Pacific, major markets including Hong Kong and Australia are closed today. Crude oil prices extended its upward trajectory and hit […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) advances for third straight week Hong Kong stocks inched up Friday, with gains in selective local property stocks helping keep the index afloat. China benchmarks ended lower, as investors stayed on the sidelines amid uncertainties on China’s economic outlook. The Hang Seng ended the week up less than 0.3 […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stocks open on upside Hong Kong stocks started with small gains Thursday morning as investors begin to wind down for the festive break, with attention now on Washington after the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump. The Hang Seng index 0.09 percent, or 24.57 points, to […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Trump adviser insists deal ‘done’ as China sounds cautious Stocks in Hong Kong hit their highest level since late July on Wednesday amid expectation of a ‘phase one’ trade deal between Beijing and Washington, but pared gains as investors awaited further details. At the close of trade, the Hang […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) likely to break 28,000 by end of year The Hang Seng Index closed 1.2 per cent higher, at 27,843.71. Investor sentiment was buoyed by the partial trade deal. In addition, stocks got a boost from “window dressing” in which fund managers snap up stocks with good performances to add […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) slips as trade deal optimism wanes Hong Kong stocks finished the morning session slightly lower on Monday as dealers await concrete details of the partial trade pact agreed between China and the US last week. The Hang Seng index eased 0.4 percent, to 27,585 by the break. On the […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Trade war breakthrough China and the US have made a breakthrough in trade negotiations, with a consensus agreement reached for a phase-one deal that will halt further tariff increases and lower some already in place, Vice-Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen announced on Friday. Speaking in a late-night press conference […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) jumps in early trading, powered by AIA, Tencent, while China markets dip The Hong Kong and mainland Chinese markets are expected to open with small gains on Thursday, as the wait for a trade deal between the United States and China goes on. An added factor to watch this […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) up on late rally, Xiaomi leads tech stock surge Hong Kong stocks ended with gains after a late rally on Wednesday but investors kept an eye on developments in the China-US trade talks with Washington due to impose fresh tariffs on Chinese goods within days. The Hang Seng index […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) gives up early gains despite Wall Street rally Hong Kong shares were flat at the midday break after an early boost as a strong US jobs report was offset by a weekend report which showed Chinese exports fell sharply. The Hang Seng index was just over six points up, […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) The Future of the Trade Deal Sometimes, investors get too excited about a future event. They price in too much extra value before a big announcement. This is a common problem during earnings season. It’s one of the reasons stocks are much more likely to move more than 10% […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stocks end with healthy gains Hong Kong stocks rose Thursday as trade hopes returned following a report saying US and Chinese officials were closing in on a mini deal. The Hang Seng index added 0.59 percent, or 154.48 points, to 26,217.04. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index added 0.74 percent, […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) falls sharply as Asia reels after Trump comments Hong Kong stocks tumbled more than 1 percent on Wednesday morning after Donald Trump threw a spanner in the China trade talks by suggesting an agreement could be delayed until after next year’s elections. The Hang Seng index fell 1.2 percent, […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) falls on worries about US-China trade deal Hong Kong stocks slipped on growing concerns the trade deal may be delayed over US-China tensions. Meanwhile, China stocks gained. The Hang Seng Index declined 0.2 per cent to 26,391.30, as threats out of China about what it sees as US interference […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) moves up, but trade talks worries remain Hong Kong stocks ended Monday’s morning session on a positive note following a forecast-beating report on the mainland factory activity, but worries about China-US talks remained The Hang Seng index added 0.5 percent, to 26,468. On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite index […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) economy is now in extremely difficult times Hong Kong is set to record its first budget deficit in 15 years, the city’s finance chief warned Monday, as the business hub reels from the twin shocks of the trade war and seething democracy protests. In the latest grim assessment for […]
Trade talk news lifts Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI), Alibaba keeps soaring Hong Kong shares closed with slight gains on Wednesday, in line with a broad advance across Asia on optimism over the China-US trade talks. The Hang Seng index added 0.2 percent, to 26,954. Shares of Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce which was listed […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) investors lock in profit Hong Kong stocks ended lower on Tuesday as investors locked in profit after a recent rally, while Alibaba’s shares rose to a small premium over New York in their debut at the financial hub. At the close of trade, the Hang Seng index was down […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) higher on fresh hopes for Sino-U.S. trade talks after leaders of the world’s two largest economies sent positive signals Hong Kong stocks rallied on Monday following key elections, aided by fresh hopes for Sino-U.S. trade talks after leaders of the world’s two largest economies sent positive signals. The Hang […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Despite The Noise, Deal May Be Close The major Asia Pacific stock indexes finished mostly higher on Friday following days of two-sided trading tied to the ever-changing narrative over a U.S.-China trade deal. If you’re keeping score, the negative days were primarily driven by comments from “unnamed sources”, “people […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stocks end lower for second day on Sino-US trade deal concerns Hong Kong stocks closed lower for a second day on Thursday, as a fresh row between Washington and Beijing over a US bill backing protesters stoked concerns that trade talks could hit a snag and delay the “phase […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Gains Capped by US-China Trade Worries The major Asia Pacific stock indexes closed mixed on Tuesday, but mostly higher as investors appeared to shrug off concerns over the progress of U.S.-China trade negotiations. Shares in Hong Kong continued to gain back last week’s losses amid optimism over fresh government […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Index to underperform China-linked equity benchmarks next year Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index is likely to underperform any other key gauge tracking China’s onshore and offshore stocks in 2020, as the fallout from the months-long political unrest hits growth and corporate earnings, according to Morgan Stanley. The benchmark of […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Violence Escalates Protests in Hong Kong drove the Hang Seng Index down 4.79% last week with a violent turn Monday, heightening an already volatile situation days after a group of pro-democracy lawmakers was arrested in the city. In one incident, a Hong Kong protester is in critical condition after […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) revised down its estimate for economic growth this year as political unrest grips the city Hong Kong revised down its estimate for economic growth this year as political unrest grips the city, with the government now forecasting the first annual contraction since the global financial crisis a decade ago. […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) trading higher on reports China and the US have agreed on a plan to roll back additional tariffs in phases Hong Kong stocks turned up in late trading Thursday on reports China and the US have agreed on a plan to roll back additional tariffs in phases, a potentially […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) investors bag profits while waiting for fresh news on US-China trade negotiations The Hang Seng Index extended a winning streak to a fifth day, eking a teensy gain as investors bagged profits while waiting for fresh news on US-China trade negotiations. China stocks ended down. The Hang Seng rose […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stock gains come despite protests, economic concerns Signs of euphoria are showing in Hong Kong’s stock market as investors brush off five months of protests and an economic recession. The Hang Seng Index is up 11% from August’s intraday low and back through the key 27,000-point level. The rally is […]
Hong Kong’s economic woes showed no sign of easing Wednesday after a key measure of business confidence fell to its lowest level in more than a decade as the city reels from the global trade war and violent democracy protests. The Purchasing Managers Index — which measures the health of the private sector — dropped […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) soar to their highest level in over three months Hong Kong stocks soared to their highest level in over three months on Monday, while China markets also climbed, as investors piled in on signs of US-China trade deal progress and the mainland regulator’s vow to reform the A-share market. […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) higher as a surprise rise in factory activity in mainland China and increased hopes of a U.S.-China trade agreement cheered investors Hong Kong’s main stock index closed at its highest level in over six weeks on Friday as a surprise rise in factory activity in mainland China and increased […]
Asian markets were mixed on Friday but about the China-US trade talks returned to the fore after a report said Beijing officials had raised doubts about the chances of a long-term deal. Investors were also spooked by a speech by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in which he called China “truly hostile” to the US, […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) GDP growth slows down in the recession Hong Kong stocks broke a two-day losing streak on Thursday, with bank and property stocks among the gainers after moves in the US and the city to lower interest rates. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.9 per cent to finish at 26,906.72. […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) investors taking profits, and as the city’s leader warned that Hong Kong could record negative growth for the full 2019 year The Hang Seng index closed 104.50 points down or 0.39% at 26,786.76. The Hang Seng China Enterprises index fell 0.22% to 10,547. The sub-index of the Hang Seng […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) investors monitoring further developments on the U.S.-China trade front Major Asian markets were mixed on Tuesday as investors monitored further developments on the U.S.-China trade front, with the two economic powerhouses working toward a deal. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 index gained 106.86 points, or 0.5%, to 22,974.13. The […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Trade deal hopes buoy stocks World shares rose to three-month highs on Monday, boosted by hopes for a trade deal and strong U.S. corporate earnings, while the dollar dipped from its highest in a week before a Federal Reserve rate decision. MSCI’s All Country World Index, which tracks shares […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stocks are trading about 9% cheaper than the five-year average The economy is heading for a recession, violent protests show no sign of easing and yet Hong Kong’s financial markets are enjoying an unusual period of calm. A gauge of Hang Seng Index volatility has fallen more than 20% […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Expected to Rise, Investors focus on more stimulus to support the island city’s faltering growth amid political unrest Hong Kong stocks closed higher on Thursday, on hopes of more stimulus to support the island city’s faltering growth amid political unrest. The Hang Seng index rose 0.9% to 26,797.95, while […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) falls on scepticism over magnitude of new relief package Hong Kong’s stocks dropped by the most in two weeks on angst that a HK$2 billion (US$254 million) relief package would do little to revive growth at the former British colony that has been roiled by anti-government protests. The Hang […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) markets up on fresh hopes for U.S.-China ‘phase-one’ trade deal Asian markets rose slightly in early trading Tuesday after encouraging news about U.S.-China trade talks. President Donald Trump on Monday said “the deal with China is coming along very well. They have to make a deal because their supply […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) mixed amid uncertainties about Britain’s exit from the European Union and the ongoing trade conflict between the U.S. and China Asian shares were mixed Monday amid uncertainties about Britain’s exit from the European Union and the ongoing trade conflict between the U.S. and China. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 NIK, […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stocks climbed after the financial hub gave its real estate sector reason to cheer Asian markets were mostly quiet Thursday, but Hong Kong stocks climbed after the financial hub gave its real estate sector reason to cheer. China’s Shanghai Composite Index (SHCOMP) traded flat, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 (N225) […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stocks rise to 1-month high as govt housing measures boost property shares Hong Kong stocks rose to a one-month high on Wednesday, led by property shares, after the city’s leader announced measures aimed at easing a housing shortage and calming anti-government protests. However, the gain was capped by lingering […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) optimism is fading Optimism is fading over last week’s tentative trade truce between the United States and China. Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index (HSI) was flat. China’s Shanghai Composite Index (SHCOMP) dropped 0.5%. Both ended higher Monday. South Korea’s Kospi (KOSPI) also opened slightly […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) higher as investors cheered progress on US-China trade talks Asian markets traded in the green Monday as investors cheered progress on US-China trade talks. China’s Shanghai Composite Index (SHCOMP) improved 1.4%, following a 0.9% rise on Friday. South Korea’s Kospi (KOSPI) also jumped up 1.4%. The Kospi ended positive […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) on track for a rally after a breakthrough in the US-China trade talks suspended a tariff escalation Regional sharemarkets are on track for a rally after a breakthrough in the US-China trade talks suspended a tariff escalation due this week on $US250 billion of Chinese exports set for US […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stocks declined as tensions between the United States and China worsened Asian stocks declined Wednesday as tensions between the United States and China worsened. Japan’s Nikkei 225 (N225) fell 0.8%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index (HSI) dropped 0.3%, while China’s Shanghai Composite Index (SHCOMP) declined 0.1%. Markets in South […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) amid hopes that progress can be made at U.S.-China trade talks later this week Asian markets gained in early trading Tuesday amid hopes that progress can be made at U.S.-China trade talks later this week. China confirmed that its top trade negotiator, Vice Premier Liu He, would lead its […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) investors await a fresh round of U.S.-China trade negotiations Asia markets were mixed on Monday as investors awaited a fresh round of U.S.-China trade negotiations expected to begin later this week. Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed 0.16% lower at 21,375.25. Shares of index heavyweight Fast Retailing, the company behind the […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Falls on Emergency Law Hong Kong stocks fell on Friday after the city’s leader Carrie Lam announced a ban on face masks, effective October 5, amid more than four months of pro-democracy, anti-government protests. The Nikkei 225 regained 68.46 points, or 0.3%, to 21,410.20 The Japanese yen, often seen […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stocks lifted by face mask ban report Hong Kong shares ended higher today as reports the government will ban the use of face masks at public gatherings lifted hopes that officials could cool down increasingly violent protests in the beleaguered city. Technical Indicators Overall, the bias in prices is: […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) August retail sales hammered by summer of rage Strife-torn Hong Kong has suffered a record slump in retail sales, data showed Wednesday, as the city reels from four months of increasingly violent pro-democracy protests. The international finance hub is a major international tourist destination and especially popular with mainland […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) market closes higher, as US-China trade war fears weigh on mainland Chinese stocks The Hong Kong market closed higher on Monday, boosted by heavyweights in telecom and energy, while fears about the US delisting Chinese companies weighed on sentiment in mainland China, where the Shanghai Composite fell to a […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) mixed as investors watched for developments on the U.S.-China trade front Asia Pacific stocks were mixed on Friday as investors watched for developments on the U.S.-China trade front. Mainland Chinese stocks were edged up on the day, with the Shenzhen component up 0.89% to 9,548.96 and Shenzhen composite advancing […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) higher as investors cheered signs of progress towards a trade deal between the world’s two largest economies Hong Kong stocks closed higher on Thursday as investors cheered signs of progress towards a trade deal between the world’s two largest economies. The Hang Seng index rose 0.4%, to 26,041.93, while […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) decline amid US political uncertainty Asia markets slipped on Wednesday as investors watched for developments in the United States after lawmakers launched an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. Mainland Chinese stocks slipped on the day, with the Shanghai composite down 1% to about 2,955.43 and Shenzhen component declining 1.43% to 9,671.06. […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Fairly Flat Amid Growth Concerns Stocks in Asia struggled for direction on Tuesday as weak economic data in Europe fuelled fears of slowing growth and weighed on investor sentiment. Japanese markets returned from a long weekend Tuesday, as the Nikkei 225 gained 19.75 points, or 0.1%, to 22,098.84, despite […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) extends run of losses to six straight sessions Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index extended its longest losing streak since October 2018 to six straight sessions. It lost 0.87 per cent to end at 26,205.09. All sectors bar telecommunication services fell, and even that rose just 0.15 per cent. Just six of […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) fell 3.4 per cent last week as the fallout from the protests hurts corporate earnings Hong Kong stocks ended Friday as the world’s worst-performing major equity market after concerns heightened that the political unrest has already taken a heavy toll on the city’s economy. The Hang Seng Index dropped […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stocks hit longest losing streak in six weeks Hong Kong stocks fell for a fourth straight day, their longest losing streak in six weeks, on concerns there will be more protests ahead of China’s National Day. The Hang Seng Index dropped 1.1 per cent to 26,468.95 at the close […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) extending a sell-off as traders fret over the impact of protests on the city Hong Kong stocks finished today with losses, extending a sell-off to a third day as traders fret over the impact of protests on the city, while they are awaiting a key Federal Reserve policy decision […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stocks slide for a second day as MTR retreated on train derailment China’s stocks dropped by their most in 10 weeks on concern policymakers were not doing enough to arrest the decline in the nation’s economic growth, while a recent rally of smaller companies was judged to have been […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) slides amid more worrying economic news from China Asian markets mostly fell in early trading Monday as global crude futures soared following the weekend attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. West Texas Intermediate crude for October delivery CLV19, +12.85% , the U.S. benchmark contract, was up 10.4%, or $5.71, at $60.57 a […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) boost was primarily due to a boost in investor confidence involving a likely positive outcome of the ongoing trade dispute Global markets reacted positively this week as both the United States and China made new progress in possibly putting an end to the now year-long trade war. The moves […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) shares ended higher sparked by speculation that the local government may act to ease protests Hong Kong shares ended higher on Wednesday, with the city’s main equity gauge clinging to early gains sparked by speculation that the local government may act to ease protests. The Hang Seng Index added […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) mixed after weak China data Asian markets were mixed on Tuesday following the release of weak producer price data from China. Figures from China’s National Bureau of Statistics showed the largest contraction in factory gate prices in three years, with prices dropping by 0.8% compared to a year earlier in August, […]
