Hong Kong stocks rose by the most in six weeks amid a slide in global oil prices after US President Donald Trump claimed a tentative ceasefire between Iran and Israel, fuelling risk appetite and easing concerns about the disruption of global oil supply. The Hang Seng Index advanced 2 per cent to 24,150.76 at the…
The Hang Seng Index gained 0.7 per cent to 24,329.11 at 10.56am local time, while the Hang Seng Tech Index advanced 0.5 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index strengthened 0.6 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.4 per cent. BYD gained 1.2 per cent to HK$137.20 after it joined other…
Hong Kong stocks fell on Friday, snapping a three-day gain, after talks between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping failed to produce a breakthrough on ending the tariff dispute. The Hang Seng Index eased 0.4 per cent to 23,823.89 at 10.10am local time, trimming the week’s advance to 2.3 per cent….
HONG KONG, – China and Hong Kong stocks retreated on Monday, with automobile and Apple suppliers leading the decline. ** At the midday break, the Shanghai Composite index was down 0.3% at 3,338.42 points. China’s blue-chip CSI300 index was down 0.7%. ** In Hong Kong, the benchmark Hang Seng Index was down 1% at 23,366.06….
SHANGHAI, – China and Hong Kong stocks rose on Wednesday, led by mining and battery shares, as a rally in gold prices and the strong Hong Kong debut of CATL boosted sentiment. ** China’s blue-chip CSI 300 Index added 0.7% by the lunch break, while the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.4%. Hong Kong benchmark Hang…
Hong Kong stocks fell on Tuesday after notching the biggest gain in two months a day earlier, as traders digested the apparent breakthrough in the China-US trade talks. The Hang Seng Index dropped 1.7 per cent to 23,156.89 at the noon break, giving up some of Monday’s 3 per cent gain. The Hang Seng Tech…
SHANGHAI, – China stocks dipped on Wednesday as many traders were reluctant to take fresh positions ahead of the long Labour Day holiday, while data showed new export orders plummeted due to aggressive U.S. tariffs. ** But the Hong Kong market rose slightly, aided by a jump in tech stocks, and a rebound in property…
HONG KONG, – China stocks fell slightly in choppy trading on Tuesday, while Hong Kong shares edged up as investors refrained from making big bets until there is more clarity on U.S. tariff plans and their impact on the Chinese economy. ** At the midday break, the Shanghai Composite index was down 0.03% at 3,287.45….
Hong Kong stocks fell on Tuesday, taking their cue from the sell-off overnight on Wall Street after US President Donald Trump questioned the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. The Hang Seng Index eased 0.5 per cent to 21,280.87 as of 10.47am local time. The Hang Seng Tech Index lost 1.3 per cent. Hong Kong’s market was…
Hong Kong stocks fell sharply on Wednesday, as investors fretted over the ongoing US-China trade war that shows no signs of dying down, while ignoring China’s economic growth in the first quarter. Disappointing data from China’s property sector did not help sentiment either. The Hang Seng Index dropped 2.5 per cent to 20,922.54 at the…