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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.
HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan Yiting with the senior management of Ningbo Joyson Electronic, Pony AI, Vigonvita Life Sciences and WeRide during these companies’ listing ceremony on November 6 this year. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong world’s No 1 IPO venue as fundraising crosses US$35 billion: HKEX

Four companies that raised funds in Hong Kong, including CATL, featured in the world’s top 10 IPOs this year.

IPO

Charles Li halts Hong Kong IPO plan for Micro Connect fund under HKEX Chapter 21

China stock market

Goldman forecasts continued growth for Chinese stocks in 2026 as risks fade

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks cap longest win streak in 3 weeks as US inflation cools

Soft US inflation data strengthens the case for monetary easing as the Hang Seng Index gains for a third day.

General view of the Exchange Square in Central. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Holiday rush: Hong Kong IPO market sparkles with busiest December in years

From biotech to AI, December’s listings – including at least 15 down the stretch – crown the city’s revival in equity fundraising.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks tread water as tech giants stumble on AI bubble jitters

Hang Seng Tech Index slides after US equities slump, while investors await inflation report.

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Hong Kong stocks rebound as investors reassess US rate-cut outlook

Hang Seng Index swings as odds of a US Federal Reserve rate cut in January now stand at nearly 26 per cent.

The Hong Kong Exchange Square building. Photo: Getty
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slump to 3-week low as China growth jitters dampen sentiment

Caution prevails as investors weigh China’s growth prospects after key economic data showed a deceleration across the board.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slide after China data shows growth running out of steam

China’s November retail sales miss estimates, while falling housing prices show no signs of slowing down.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home prices to rise in 2026 due to mainland Chinese buyers, rate cut

‘Housing prices have bottomed out, and the outlook for 2026 is cautiously optimistic,’ JLL Hong Kong chairman Joseph Tsang says.

Homebuying sentiment is expected to rise in 2026. Photo: Dickson Lee
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L&G Asset Management sees AI equity upside despite US$3 trillion debt concerns

‘We are defensive in terms of allocating to that particular sector,’ says Ben Bennett, L&G’s head of investment strategy in Asia.

Credit related to the AI sector could grow between US$500 billion and US$800 billion a year and reach nearly US$3 trillion by 2030, according to Ben Bennett of L&G Asset. Photo: Shutterstock
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Hong Kong stocks secure weekly gain ahead of key rate meetings

In addition to rate decisions in US and Japan, traders will watch Beijing’s economic work conference this month for potential catalysts.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks edge higher as weak jobs data firms up rate-cut bets

Rates traders price in more than 90 per cent probability of a quarter-point reduction next week after private US labour market report.

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Hong Kong stocks stumble after 2 days of gains as investors await policy signals

Caution returns ahead of US Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan meetings, as well as China’s economic work conference.

The Hang Seng Index fell 1.3 per cent on Wednesday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong stock market

China’s 3SBio seeks US$400 million in Hong Kong to boost drug pipeline

Share placement to help Shenyang-based firm advance clinical research in China and the US, expand reach of cancer and hair-loss drugs.

Shenyang-based 3SBio is selling a 4.14 per cent stake in the company. Photo: Handout
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Hong Kong stocks waver on bitcoin sell-off, carry trade unravelling

‘A surge in the Japanese yen is once again playing havoc with markets,’ analyst says.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end 4-day rising streak as investors seek fresh catalysts

Benchmark records second straight monthly decline as investors ‘pivot to muted risk appetite’ amid ‘a period of policy vacuum’, analyst says.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s finance chief seeks to attract Italian company listings on HKEX

Financial Secretary Paul Chan touted bilateral trade ties and a shared passion for creativity in his speech to the Trade Development Council.

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan, seen on Tuesday at a dinner hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, hopes to encourage Italian firms to invest in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

UBS remains bullish on Chinese tech but warns of big market swings in 2026

Swiss bank flags five major risks for next year, including economic weakness, resurgence of inflation and renewed US-China tensions.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks’ gains slow amid signs of China slowdown

Rebound may carry on after some consolidation, as investors eye Beijing policy support towards the end of the year, analyst says.

Hong Kong property

‘No acne’ salon boss snaps up US$19.58 million Ho Man Tin luxury duplex

The director behind Hong Kong’s “no acne” salon has bought into the Ultima development, putting a fresh face on the city’s luxury market.

The Ultima complex on Fat Kwong Street in Ho Man Tin. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks post longest win streak in 2 weeks

US consumer confidence dropped and retail sales remained sluggish, increasing bets on a US interest-rate cut at the Fed’s December meeting.

A view of Exchange Square in Central, home to Hong Kong’s stock exchange, on January 9, 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks hit week-high amid rising hopes of rate cut

Xiaomi and Alibaba among top gainers as more Federal Reserve officials come out in support of an interest-rate cut next month.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rebound as investors await Alibaba earnings, US data

Panic spurred by sell-offs in bitcoin and tech stocks subsided on reports of Fed easing and possible sales of Nvidia AI chips to China.

Hong Kong stock market

Innovent, first Chinese firm to market weight-loss drug, joins Hang Seng Index

Hong Kong benchmark expands membership to 89 after the inclusion of Innovent Biologics.

The Hang Seng Index is pressing ahead with plans to increase the number of constituents to 100. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong stock market

Hang Seng Index sinks 2.4% to cap worst week since April on AI bubble fears

Hong Kong stock benchmark’s loss of 5.1 per cent for the five-day period is the most since April 11.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end flat after gains powered by Nvidia earnings fizzle out

Hang Seng Mainland Properties Index rises 1.7 per cent on reports China is considering measures to revive its struggling property market.

Banking & finance

Hiring outlook improves for Hong Kong’s financial sector, recruiters say

Upbeat equity markets have increased demand for finance professionals, with hiring set to rise by up to 15 per cent next year.

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