① The adjustments to the Hang Seng Index constituents have taken effect; which companies are specifically involved? ② Significant macroeconomic data is being released both domestically and internationally; which should be given particular attention?
Caixin News, September 8 (Editor: Feng Yi) brings you the major news regarding Hong Kong stocks this week:
Overseas Macro
Monday (September 8): U.S. one-year inflation expectations from the New York Federal Reserve for August; speech by U.S. President Trump.
Wednesday (September 10): U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent will chair the Financial Stability Oversight Council meeting.
Thursday (September 11): U.S. EIA crude oil inventory for the week ending September 5; U.S. CPI for August; initial claims for unemployment benefits in the week ending September 6; IEA to release monthly oil market report; OPEC to release monthly oil market report; European Central Bank to announce interest rate decision.
Friday (September 12): U.S. one-year inflation rate for September; University of Michigan consumer confidence index for September.
China Macro
This week, the central bank is expected to periodically release financial data such as the increment of social financing scale for August.
Monday (September 8): China’s trade balance for August.
Tuesday (September 9): The State Council Information Office will hold a press conference to introduce the promotion of new industrialization and the consolidation and strengthening of the real economy during the 14th Five-Year Plan period; the State Council Information Office will hold a regular briefing to introduce the opinions on “Releasing the Potential of Sports Consumption and Further Promoting the High-Quality Development of the Sports Industry.”
Wednesday (September 10): Release of China’s CPI and PPI for August.
Industry News
Monday (September 8): The 25th China International Investment and Trade Fair will be held in Xiamen, Fujian Province.
Wednesday (September 10): At midnight Beijing time on September 10, Apple Inc. will hold its autumn new product launch event; the 2025 Inclusion Bund Conference will take place, themed “Reshaping Innovative Growth,” covering financial technology, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing; the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services will be held from September 10 to 14 at the Shougang Park in Beijing.
Friday (September 12): The 2025 Guangdong International Tourism Industry Expo will commence from September 12 to 14 in Guangzhou.
Hong Kong Stock Market News
On Monday (September 8): The adjustment of the Hang Seng Index constituents will officially take effect on September 8, increasing the number of constituent stocks from 85 to 88, including China Telecom, JD Logistics, and Pop Mart. Additionally, there are significant adjustments to the Hang Seng Biotechnology Index, the Hang Seng Composite Index, and others.
On Tuesday (September 9): The major company, Science and Technology Industry (02543.HK), will officially list.
