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, […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Supported by ‘Soft’ Risk On Theme The major Asia Pacific stock indexes finished mostly higher on Monday as the “risk on” theme continued following last week’s announcement that the United States and China were set to resume trade talks in early October. There was also a limited response to […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) the appetite for risk assets improve Chinese and Hong Kong stocks capped their biggest weekly gain in two months, on prospects of an easing in trade tension and further loosening of monetary policies to stem a slowdown in growth. The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.5 per cent to 2,999.60 […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) declined Thursday as a private survey showed Chinese factory activity contracted in July Asia Pacific markets declined Thursday as a private survey showed Chinese factory activity contracted in July while official data revealed South Korea’s exports fell. Mainland Chinese stocks slipped on the day: The Shanghai composite fell 0.81% […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) trading on the city’s stock market was terminated due to a typhoon Asian markets dropped on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump criticized China in a series of tweets, adding to worries over trade negotiations that resumed recently in Shanghai. Investors are also watching closely for the Federal Reserve’s […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) ekes out a gain, as main board turnover slips to a week low The blue chip index recovered some lost ground from the previous session, edging up 0.1 per cent at 28,146.5. But main board turnover dropped 10 per cent to HK$61.7 billion, its lowest in a week. On Monday, […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) U.S.-China trade talks are set to resume Stocks in Asia mostly slipped on Monday as investors awaited the resumption of U.S.-China negotiations in Beijing this week amid low expectations for a major breakthrough. Shares in mainland China were mixed on the day, the Shanghai composite slipped 0.12% to 2,941.01, […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) set to rise as lingering hopes for progress in Sino-American trade negotiations Hong Kong shares were set to rise for a third day on Thursday, as lingering hopes for progress in Sino-American trade negotiations and expectations for a rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve next week supported sentiment. […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) renewed optimism for a breakthrough in China-US trade talks Hong Kong shares closed in positive territory today on renewed optimism for a breakthrough in China-US trade talks. The Hang Seng Index gained 0.20 per cent, or 57.56 points, to 28,524.04. Overall, the bias in prices is: Upwards. By the […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) end higher following a global rally Hong Kong stocks closed higher on Tuesday, following a global rally boosted by expectations that the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. The Hang Seng index rose 0.3 per cent to 28,466.48, while the China Enterprises Index gained […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) mostly lower tracking losses on Wall Street Asian shares were mostly lower Monday, tracking losses on Wall Street, though a newly launched technology stocks market in Shanghai soared with its trading debut. Prices of the 25 companies listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s STAR Market more than doubled, with […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) rise for first time in four days Chinese stocks closed higher for the first time in four days on Friday, following comments by a Federal Reserve official that suggested the US central bank would cut interest rates more aggressively than anticipated. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.9 per cent […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) concerns about the China-US trade row and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s interest rate plans Hong Kong stocks retreated on Wednesday, hit by concerns about the China-US trade row and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s interest rate plans. The Hang Seng Index eased 0.1 per cent, or 26.45 points […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) market awaits U.S. data Hong Kong stocks ended a tick higher on Tuesday as investors awaited U.S. retail sales data and corporate earnings to gauge the health of the world’s biggest economy ahead of a likely U.S. rate cut later this month. Encouraging Chinese June data on Monday had […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) shares rally on rate cut optimism Hong Kong stocks jumped today, tracking a global advance after congressional testimony by the head of the Federal Reserve all but confirmed the bank will cut interest rates at the end of the month. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.81 per cent, or […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) halted a five-day losing streak Hong Kong stocks halted a five-day losing streak on Wednesday as investors awaited a U.S. Congressional testimony by the chairman of the Federal Reserve. The Hang Seng Index closed 0.3% higher at 28,204.69. Social media major Tencent Holdings advanced 1.7% and energy producer CNOOC added 1.4% to rank […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) fell amid dampened expectations on the Fed cutting rates this month Asia Pacific stocks mostly declined on Tuesday amid dampened expectations on the Fed cutting rates this month. Mainland China shares mostly continued to fall after losses on Monday. The Shanghai composite edged down 0.18% to close at 2,928.23, […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) lower after the U.S. jobs report showed the economy stateside adding 224,000 jobs in June Stocks in Asia were lower on Monday after a strong jobs report last Friday stateside moderated expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve could soon be making a move on interest rates. In mainland China, […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) cautious traders ignored a record-breaking lead from Wall Street Hong Kong stocks finished slightly lower today as cautious traders ignored a record-breaking lead from Wall Street, with attention now on the release of US jobs data. The Hang Seng Index eased 0.21 per cent, or 59.37 points, to 28,795.77. […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) energy firms taking a hit following a plunge in oil prices Hong Kong stocks eased today as investors cashed out after the previous day’s rally, with energy firms taking a hit following a plunge in oil prices. The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.07 per cent, or 20.42 points, to […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stocks rally on China-US trade talks renewal Hong Kong stocks finished with healthy gains today as investors welcomed the resumption of China-US trade talks and brushed off violent demonstrations that hit the city overnight. The Hang Seng Index rose 1.17 per cent, or 332.94 points, to 28,875.56. The benchmark Shanghai […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) rally on restart of talks to end trade war Mainland markets rallied on Monday after Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping hit the pause button on the trade war over the weekend, boosting trading sentiment. The Shanghai Composite ended up 2.22 per cent to 3,044.90, its highest level since […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) investors’ hopes of a trade truce between the United States and China rose ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between the countries’ leaders Shares in Hong Kong rose on Thursday, extending the previous day’s cautious gains, as investors’ hopes of a trade truce between the United States and China […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) traders remained cautious ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping Asian stocks fell in morning trade on Tuesday, as traders remained cautious ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. China’s Shanghai […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) bullish optimism emerging for a thaw in U.S.-China trade talks Asian stock markets struggled Monday, with some spotty gains amid bullish optimism emerging for a thaw in U.S.-China trade talks. The Chinese state-run Xinhua news agency said Sunday that China’s President Xi Jinping will attend the G-20 summit in […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Index outperforming world’s major indexes Central banks have helped supercharge a rebound in Hong Kong stocks. The Hang Seng Index jumped 5% last week, beating all other 93 major benchmarks tracked by Bloomberg. That’s its best weekly rally since early November. The Hang Seng Enterprises Index was a close […]
Trump-Xi meeting news helps lift Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Judging from recent trading sessions, most investors seem sold into thinking that rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve are a certainty. With news that US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are set for an “extended meeting” at the G-20 […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) gains aided by strong inflows from the mainland even as the protests subsided Hong Kong stocks closed higher on Tuesday, extending a rally from the previous session, aided by strong inflows from the mainland even as the protests subsided. The Hang Seng index ended up 1.0% at 27,498.77 points, […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) investors cheering a decision by the city to suspend plans to push through a controversial extradition law Hong Kong stocks rallied yesterday, leading many Asian markets higher after last week’s losses, with investors cheering a decision by the city to suspend plans to push through a controversial extradition law. […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Falls To Five-Week Low Amid Lowered Trading Sentiments Extradition protests in Hong Kong escalated over the weekend, sending the city’s Hang Seng Index to its lowest point in over five weeks. Protesters continue to rally across the streets, further worsening trading sentiments within the city’s equities markets. According to […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stocks fall as huge protests hit financial center Stocks dropped in Hong Kong on Wednesday as tens of thousands of people marched through the city’s financial district to protest a controversial extradition bill. The Hang Seng index ended the day 1.7% lower. Leading the sell-off were property companies like Wharf […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) gain despite fresh tariff threats China stocks led Asian markets higher Tuesday, despite fresh threats from President Donald Trump to raise tariffs on imports from that country. Trump on Monday told reporters that the U.S. would raise tariffs against China if President Xi Jinping did not attend the G-20 […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) starts week with rally as Trump drops Mexico tariffs threat Headline indices of the Hong Kong share market closed sharp higher on Monday, 10 June 2019, as risk sentiments boosted up after better-than-expected China’s trade data for May and news that U. S. President Donald Trump had suspended plans […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) investors hoping for a compromise in tariff talks between the United States and Mexico Hong Kong shares finished higher on Thursday after a cautiously positive session, with investors hoping for a compromise in tariff talks between the United States and Mexico. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.26 per cent, […]
Chinese drugmakers lead losses on Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) amid policy worries Hong Kong shares rose for the first time in six days on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve indicated the possibility of monetary easing to help weather economic headwinds. The Hang Seng Index climbed 0.5% to 26,895.44 after falling 2.3% over […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) shares fell on Tuesday to mark their longest losing streak this year Hong Kong shares fell on Tuesday to mark their longest losing streak this year, over intensifying worries about global growth. The Hang Seng Index declined 0.5% to 26,761.52, its fifth consecutive decline. Social media and gaming major […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) increasing concerns over the state of global trade Stocks in Asia were mixed on Monday amid increasing concerns over the state of global trade. Mainland Chinese shares closed lower, with the Shanghai composite slipping 0.3% to 2,890.08 and the Shenzhen component declining 0.74% to 8,856.99. The Shenzhen composite also […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) recorded its third straight loss last week Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index recorded its third straight loss this week to end 0.79% lower. The index lost 9.4% in May 2019. Yesterday, the iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (EWH) lost a massive 1.62%, underperforming the Hang Seng, which reported a […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) closed at a four-month low as Beijing stepped up its rhetoric amid a festering trade dispute with Washington Hong Kong stocks on Thursday closed at a four-month low as Beijing stepped up its rhetoric amid a festering trade dispute with Washington. The Hang Seng index ended down 0.4% at […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) investor sentiment soured over mounting worries about world growth Hong Kong shares fell on Wednesday, tracking losses around the region as investor sentiment soured over mounting worries about world growth, with trade tensions between the United States and China showing no signs of easing. At the close of trade, […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) gains capped amid trade uncertainties Hong Kong stocks ended higher on Tuesday after plumbing a four-month low in the previous session, but gains were capped as investor sentiment remained fragile amid broad uncertainties over trade and economic growth. The Hang Seng index rose 0.4%, to 27,390.81 points, while the […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) investors staying on the sidelines awaiting hints of further policy support Hong Kong stocks eased on Monday, as investors stayed on the sidelines awaiting hints of further policy support to offset impacts of U.S.-China trade war and cooling domestic demand, amid worries about the economy. At the close of […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) collapsed to new recent lows The Chinese Hang Seng Index collapsed early this week to new recent lows. This breakdown in China’s major stock index highlights the anticipated fallout from the continued U.S./China trade war. Recent data from the Chinese property market and corporate bond markets suggest a broad slowdown in […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) markets fell following Wall Street’s lead as the U.S. and China appeared to brace for a prolonged trade standoff Asian markets fell Thursday, following Wall Street’s lead as the U.S. and China appeared to brace for a prolonged trade standoff. After last week’s escalation of tariffs, no new trade […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) trade tensions continued to linger Markets in Asia were mixed on Wednesday as trade tensions continued to linger between the U.S. and China. Shares in mainland China edged down on the day, with the Shanghai composite declining 0.49% to 2,891.70 and the Shenzhen component lower by 0.51% to 9,041.22. […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) investors worried about the risk of escalating trade tensions Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index on Tuesday ended at its lowest close in nearly 16 weeks as investors worried about the risk of escalating trade tensions between Washington and Beijing despite a temporary easing of restrictions China’s Huawei. Washington on […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stock markets fell amid increasing trade tensions with the U.S. Overall, the bias in prices is: Downwards. Note: this chart shows extraordinary price action to the downside. The projected upper bound is: 28,619.70. The projected lower bound is: 26,908.64. The projected closing price is: 27,764.17. Candlesticks A black body […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) ongoing tensions between Beijing and Washington Mainland Chinese shares tumbled on Friday amid ongoing tensions between Beijing and Washington. The Shanghai composite slipped 2.48% to close at 2,882.30 and the Shenzhen component dropped 3.15% to finish its trading day at 9,000.19. The Shenzhen composite fell 3.256% to close at 1,533.22 Hong […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) confidence was shaken after the U.S. government hit Chinese telecoms giant Huawei with severe sanctions Hong Kong stocks ended flat on Thursday, as confidence was shaken after the U.S. government hit Chinese telecoms giant Huawei with severe sanctions. The Hang Seng index was nearly unchanged at 28,275.07, while the […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stocks bounce as they recovered partially from Monday’s sharp losses Shares in Asia were higher on Wednesday following an earlier slump this week as trade tensions between the U.S. and China escalated. Mainland Chinese shares advanced on the day, with the Shanghai composite adding 1.91% to 2,938.68 and the […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) leads Asia stocks lower Asia Pacific stocks fell Tuesday, on the heels of a 2% drop at the start of the week for U.S. markets. Many indexes bounced off opening lows in early trading, with Japan’s Nikkei cutting its early losses by two-thirds as the trading day ramped up. […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) deepening sense of unease among investors It is becoming evident that the U.S./Chinese trade issues are going to become a point of contention for the markets going forward. We’ve been reviewing as much news as possible in an attempt to build a consensus for the future of the U.S. […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) President Donald Trump says US-China relations remain “very strong” Mr Trump said talks between Washington and Beijing will continue even after a deadline passed on Friday for them to reach an agreement. As a result the US raised tariffs to 25% from 10% on goods from China. China says […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) US President Donald Trump has said China “broke the deal” in trade talks, ramping up hostilities ahead of negotiations between the two sides AGENCIES NEW YORK US President Donald Trump has said China “broke the deal” in trade talks, ramping up hostilities ahead of negotiations between the two sides. […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Tensions mount as negotiators meet on Thursday The U.S. issued an official notice Wednesday stating that it will raise tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods from Friday as threatened by President Donald Trump, ratcheting up tensions just as trade negotiations with China are set to resume. China’s Commerce […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) investors remain on edge after Donald Trump’s threat to hike tariffs on Chinese imports Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks edged up in the opening minutes of trade on Tuesday after the previous day’s sharp losses, but investors remain on edge after Donald Trump’s threat to hike tariffs on Chinese […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) market goes into meltdown mode after Trump warns of new tariffs threat Donald Trump is certainly predictable when it comes to being unpredictable. While that might sound like an oxymoron, the United States President has taken a verbal “sledgehammer” to trade talks with China and a wrecking ball to […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stocks end higher as trade optimism boosts sentiment Hang Seng index up 0.83 pct HSCE rises 0.13 pct HSI financial sub-index 1.3 pct higher; property up 0.9 pct Hong Kong stocks closed firmer on Thursday as investors cheered signs of progress in the U.S.-China trade negotiations, while financials and […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) up, Shanghai down; Nikkei closed for 10-day holiday Asian markets traded mixed Monday, following a better-than-expected U.S. GDP report on Friday and ahead of a new round of U.S.-China trade talks. On Friday, data showed the U.S. economy grew 3.2% in the first quarter, higher than analysts’ expectations. That […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) falls to near four-week low Hong Kong share market closed near four-week low on Thursday, 25 April 2019, registering the fifth consecutive day of losses, amid combination of the market concern over China central bank’s shift away from further broad easing moves and the risk of a strengthening US […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) slip amid concerns over China stimulus pace Asian markets saw a mixed day on Wednesday, as fresh all-time closing highs for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq vied for investor attention with concerns China will slow its pace of economic stimulus. Japan’s Nikkei NIK, -0.27% closed down 0.3%. Hong Kong’s […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) retreats modestly, while energy companies’ stock gains Asian markets were largely down in early trading Tuesday as oil prices surged to nearly six-month highs after the U.S. said it would soon impose sanctions on all buyers of Iranian oil. Japan’s Nikkei NIK, +0.19% was off 0.2%, while Hong Kong’s […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) investors watching the health of the Chinese economy Most Asian stock markets closed higher on Wednesday, following the release of better-than-expected economic numbers from China. Mainland Chinese shares were higher on the day. The Shanghai composite rose 0.29 percent to approximately 3,263.12 and the Shenzhen component added around 0.55 […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) advancing led by a rally in Chinese markets World shares advanced Tuesday, led by a rally in Chinese markets. Upbeat home price data from China and encouraging talk from the White House on trade negotiations with Beijing appeared to help lift sentiment. Germany’s DAX surged 0.6% to 12,096.93 while […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) struggle as growth worries overshawow trade-deal hopes Asian market finished mixed Monday as hopes over a trade deal mixed with worries about global growth. The Shanghai Composite index SHCOMP, -0.34% closed down 0.3%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index NIK, +1.37% jumped 1.4% and the Kospi in South Korea SEU, +0.42% […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) fell on profit taking as investors awaited more clarity in trade negotiations Asian stocks ended mixed on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on selected EU goods in response to the claimed EU subsidies for Airbus. Ongoing Brexit uncertainty and skepticism that any deal can […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) forging higher, building on solid gains from the previous week as hopes for a U.S.-China trade continue to rise Stock markets in Asia were forging higher Monday morning, building on solid gains the previous week as hopes for a U.S.-China trade continue to rise. Asia Pacific markets were mixed […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stocks have reached seven-month highs Global markets and economies are watching in anticipation as two of the world’s largest economies engage in hard negotiations to finally settle their long-running trade disputes. With the recent turn of events pointing to a possible positive outcome in the US-China trade talks, global […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) China’s government bonds poised for worst week since 2014 China’s booming equity rally entered a new phase this week as economic data provided bulls with a fresh catalyst. After signals from the Treasury market in March got the whole world panicking over global growth, equity investors were encouraged by data showing […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) resumption of trade talks between the U.S. and China in Washington “Ninety percent of the deal is done, but the last 10% is the hardest part,” U.S. Chamber of Commerce executive Myron Brilliant said, according to the Financial Times. The report added that if a deal is not reached […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) seeing some long-term institutional buying coming back Hong Kong shares ended at a nine-month high on Tuesday after economic data from the world’s largest economies allayed worries about a global downturn. The Hang Seng Index added 0.2% to 29,624.67, its highest closing since June 20. Casino operators Galaxy Entertainment Group and […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) surged following data released over the weekend that showed economic activity in China unexpectedly bouncing back in March Major markets in Asia surged on Monday following data released over the weekend that showed economic activity in China unexpectedly bouncing back in March. Mainland Chinese shares soared on the day, […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) fresh optimisms that Beijing and Washington had been making progress on trade talks On Friday, the 29th of March 2019, Asian stocks surged, buoyed by a rise in Chinese equities, over fresh optimisms that Beijing and Washington had been making progress on trade talks, concomitantly, global bond yields were returned […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Lingering fears of global slowdown weigh on investors Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday, following a slip on Wall Street, as investors watched the continuing trade talks between the U.S. and China. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 NIK, -1.61% lost 1.5% in early trading, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 XJO, +0.65% […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Investors rushed to buy companies that are less reliant on the strength of the economy Chinese stocks rebounded after two days of losses on Wednesday, as investors took refuge in consumer and pharmaceutical companies after official data showed a slump in profits at industrial companies. The Shanghai Composite Index […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) slowdown concerns linger Hong Kong stocks edged up soon after the open on Tuesday after suffering hefty losses the previous day but investors remain cautious owing to concerns about the global economy. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.54 per cent, or 154.41 points, to 28,677.76. The benchmark Shanghai Composite […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) investors fled equities on growing fears about a U.S. recession Hong Kong stocks posted their worst day in nearly three months on Monday, tracking a global selloff, as investors fled equities on growing fears about a U.S. recession, and on caution ahead of fresh U.S.-China trade talks. The Hang […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) investors welcomed dovish comments from the Federal Reserve Hong Kong stocks kicked off on Thursday with gains as investors welcomed dovish comments from the Federal Reserve and an indication that it will not lift interest rates this year. The Hang Seng Index gained 0.16 per cent, or 48.36 points, […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stocks were hit by a new wave of uncertainty on the U.S.-China trade front following a series of conflicting reports Shares in major Asian stock markets mostly slipped on Wednesday following a series of conflicting reports on U.S.-China trade that surfaced overnight. The broad MSCI Asia ex-Japan index slipped […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) awaiting Fed meeting Shares in Asia mostly traded lower on Tuesday afternoon, ahead of a closely watched meeting by the U.S. Federal Reserve set to kick off later in the day stateside. Mainland Chinese shares ended the morning session mostly lower, with the Shanghai composite slipping 0.22 percent and the Shenzhen component declining […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) stocks tracked the mainland Chinese markets higher Hong Kong stocks tracked the mainland Chinese markets higher on Monday and closed at a nine-month peak, buoyed by expectations of the U.S. Federal Reserve taking a dovish stance at its policy meeting this week and Beijing rolling out more policy measures […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) sentiment boosted by bullish global markets performances The market started on a bearish note last week after a two-week decline but rebounded to close marginally higher on bargain hunting. Shayne Heffernan said “don’t be too quick to write off China, the new reforms in Beijing should see a boost […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) China reported stronger-than-expected investment in its slowing economy Hong Kong stocks edged higher on Thursday after China reported stronger-than-expected investment in its slowing economy, but a weaker industrial output growth limited the gains. The Hang Seng index ended 0.2 percent higher at 28,851.39 points. The Hang Seng China Enterprises […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Drop as Rally Eases Asian stocks dropped Wednesday as the positive sentiment at the start of the week faded on continuing global growth concerns. The pound steadied ahead of a further Brexit vote. Shares slipped from Sydney to Shanghai, while futures signaled lower starts in Europe and the U.S. […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) post gains of more than 1% Asian stocks rallied Tuesday, following strong gains on Wall Street that snapped five straight days of losses. Investors may have also been buoyed by increased optimism over a Brexit vote in the British Parliament later in the day after Prime Minister Theresa May […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Chinese officials boosted investor hopes of policy support for a slowing economy Hong Kong shares rebounded on Monday after two straight sessions of losses amid cautious optimism that China and the United States will work out a trade deal, and as Chinese officials boosted investor hopes of policy support […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) concerns surrounding global growth mounted Stock markets across Asia sank on Friday as concerns surrounding global growth mounted, with the region’s benchmark index posting its biggest plunge of the year. Chinese shares fell the most as traders took a sell rating from the nation’s largest brokerage as a sign […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) retreat as uncertainty over U.S.-China trade deal grows Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday as optimism about progress in trade talks between the U.S. and China started wearing off. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 NIK, -0.65% slipped 0.8% in early trading. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 XJO, +0.29% edged up nearly 0.3% […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) edges higher helped by optimism for policy support from China as the National People’s Congress began in Beijing Hong Kong shares edged higher on Wednesday morning, helped by optimism for policy support from China as the National People’s Congress began in Beijing this week. The Hang Seng Index added […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) China announced at its annual parliamentary meeting that it has cut its growth target Markets in Asia were mixed by the end of Tuesday, with China announcing at its annual parliamentary meeting that it has cut its growth target. Shares in mainland China were higher, with the Shenzhen component […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Washington and Beijing are close to reaching an agreement Asian stocks rose Monday after news reports said Washington and Beijing are close to reaching an agreement as early as this month to end their costly tariff war. Benchmarks in Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul advanced after Bloomberg News and The […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) U.S. and North Korean leaders cut short their widely-watched summit The Hong Kong stock market fell on waning hopes for a speedy de-escalation to the Sino-U.S. tariffs tussle, and after the U.S. and North Korean leaders cut short their widely-watched summit. At the close of trade, the Hang Seng […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) PBOC said it will encourage financial market innovation to boost the economy China and Hong Kong stocks rose on Wednesday, after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reinforced the U.S. central bank’s recent shift towards a more “patient” approach on policy in the face of a slowing economy. Mainland and […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) slipped on the day after a turbulent session Major Asian stock markets closed lower on Tuesday, as investors sought clarity on the U.S.-China trade front a day after President Donald Trump postponed a closely watched tariff deadline in early March. In a volatile session Tuesday, mainland Chinese stocks slipped on the […]
Hong Kong: HANG SENG INDEX (.HSI) Stocks rise after Trump announces tariff delay Hong Kong and mainland Chinese shares rose at the open of trade Monday after Donald Trump said he would delay hiking tariffs on Chinese imports and that trade talks were making “substantial progress”. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.55 per cent, or […]
