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Hang Seng Index
Established in 1969, the Hang Seng Index is the benchmark stock market index, monitoring changes in 48 constituent blue chip stocks. It is maintained by Hang Seng Indexes Company, a unit of Hang Seng Bank, which is controlled by HSBC Group.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
An overnight rally on Wall Street spurred Hong Kong stocks higher on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise on Trump’s China optimism and Wall Street rally

Hang Seng Index ends in positive territory for a second week, led by Sunny Optical, Xiaomi and Trip.com.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall as China’s market-boosting plan disappoints traders

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks pare gains on China GDP data while Vanke tumbles

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why investors can be confident of Hong Kong’s finances

Look at Hong Kong’s risks and opportunities, as well as its leadership and policy execution and the facts are plain to see.

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Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po (centre) visits the 58th Hong Kong Brands & Products Expo at Victoria Park on December 14. His track record is excellent and green shoots of recovery are in abundance. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks approach 2-week high as rate-cut odds rise on US inflation data

Consumer price index delivers ‘a pleasant surprise’ and suggests ‘gentle easing of persistent inflationary pressures’, investor says.

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Hong Kong stocks edge up before key economic data from US and China

US December inflation data is due Wednesday night, while China is scheduled to disclose fourth-quarter economic growth on Friday.

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Hong Kong stocks rise from 4-month low as China regulator vows stability

Hang Seng Index snaps six-day losing streak after CSRC says every effort will be made to maintain market momentum.

A view of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) office building in Beijing. Photo: Simon Song
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Hong Kong stocks drop to 4-month low on dampened rate-cut hopes

MTR Corp, Bank of China, Baidu and Alibaba decline, while risk of fund outflows from Asian markets rises.

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Hong Kong stocks post worst week in 2 months on China outlook, trade risks

Stocks slipped amid concerns about China’s economy, US trade ties; Tencent, Orient Overseas and Haidilao lost more than 9 per cent in week.

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Hong Kong stocks log 4-day losing streak while Tencent halts rout

Tencent stepped up stock buy-backs after a HK$477 billion sell-off in the past six trading days.

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Pedestrians walk past a screen showing the Hang Seng index in Hong Kong on November 6, 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong stock market

Series of factors will conspire to limit Hang Seng Index’s rise in 2025: UBS

The Swiss bank expects the city’s benchmark index to rise above 20,000 by year-end, implying a gain of 3.7 per cent from Wednesday’s close.

The Hang Seng Index is displayed on November 14, 2024, when the stock exchange operated for the first time during a severe typhoon conditions. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks hit 6-week low, erasing most of 26% stimulus rally

The Hang Seng Index has surrendered most of the 26.5 per cent rally driven by Beijing’s stimulus blitz on November 24.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong braces for an IPO revival after ringing in necessary changes

Reforms, mainland China support and easing of interest rate environment raise hopes of comeback by Hong Kong bourse.

China stock market

Taking stock: global investment banks hedge their bets on China market next year

After a forgettable year, Morgan Stanley, UBS, Goldman Sachs and others make their predictions for Chinese equities in 2025.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rebound as Beijing ramps up support for institutional buying

Some 20 securities firms, fund managers and insurance companies received US$7.53 billion worth of liquid assets from the PBOC through a swap facility.

Hong Kong Island’s skyline. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

As Hong Kong rings in 2025, 85 firms miss cutoff to install women in boards

Number of listed firms with all-male boards fell to 3 per cent from 40 per cent when rule was first announced in 2022, HKEX data shows.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks kick off new year with worst start since 2019

Hang Seng Index closes 2.2 per cent lower to start the year; on the first day of trading in 2019, it fell 2.8 per cent.

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Hong Kong stocks end 2024 on a high, snapping 4-year losing streak

Hang Seng Index rises 18 per cent this year, while on the mainland the CSI 300 Index gains 15 per cent.

A woman took a selfie in Hong Kong. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall as 3 companies start trading on city’s exchange

Traders await greater clarity on stimulus measures from Beijing.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks cap weekly gain on prospect of policy support

The profit of Chinese industrial companies fell 7.3 per cent year on year in November for the fourth consecutive month, official data showed.

Hong Kong stock market

Hang Seng Index closes above 20,000 on mainland Chinese buying

The benchmark gained 1.1 per cent, the most in nearly two weeks, while the turnover on the exchange was 14 per cent below average.

Hong Kong stocks rallied as Chinese investors continued to pump money for a sixth consecutive day. Photo: Shutterstock
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Hong Kong derivatives trading hits record high amid market volatility

More than 377 million futures and options have changed hands on the exchange this year, an increase of 14 per cent from a year earlier.

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China’s stimulus bazooka helped spur Hong Kong’s derivatives market. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rally after Trump changes tune on TikTok ban

President-elect’s softening stance on the Chinese video app may lead to improvement in US-China ties.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end nearly 1% lower on disappointing China data

China’s retail sales growth in November misses analysts’ estimates, while property investment slows further.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall after China’s economic policy meeting underwhelms

Statement from China economic conference devoid of concrete details about what stimulus measures government would take next year.

A general view of Victoria Harbour. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong stock market

Stocks advance as investors await details from China economic meeting

China’s economic work conference is expected to conclude on Thursday.

People passed through Exchange Square in Central. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slide as China begins tone-setting economic conference

Investors are hungry for more detailed policy measures after a readout from a Politburo meeting earlier this week hinted at broader stimulus.

China stock market

China stocks regain appeal as Xi signals major stimulus in Politburo meeting

Strong policy tone ripples through Chinese assets, with both stocks and bonds rallying while the yuan strengthens.

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