Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday morning (November 10, 2025) after data showed Chinese consumer prices rose 0.2% year-on-year in October—the highest increase since January. This news fueled hopes that deflationary pressures in the world's second-largest economy are easing. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.5% to 26,375, while the Hang Seng Tech Index edged down 0.2%. The gains were led by Pop Mart, which surged nearly 5%, followed by ZTO Express and New Oriental, which each rose 2.7%. However, some of the gains were offset by declines in Lenovo and SMIC. Analysts believe the surge in inflation was...
Japanese stocks closed higher on Monday, supported by gains in technology and energy shares. The Nikkei 225 index rose 0.9% to close at 50,725.80, continuing its positive trend as a weaker yen boosted Japan's export prospects. NEC shares rose 2.7%, while energy company Inpex rose 2.3%. The Nikkei's rise was also driven by optimism regarding the Japanese corporate earnings season. Investors awaited the upcoming results from major companies such as Sumitomo Metal Mining and Subaru Corp. Expectations that these companies would post solid earnings boosted market confidence. However, not all...
The Hang Seng surged 407 points, or 1.6%, to close at 26,649 on Monday, rebounding from losses in the prior session as global equities advanced after the U.S. Senate reportedly moved forward with a measure to reopen the government and end a 40-day shutdown. All sectors rallied, led by consumer and technology shares, after mainland markets hit a decade-high amid signs that producer price deflation eased in October and consumer prices turned positive for the first time since February. Sentiment also improved after Beijing signaled it would ease pressure on the global auto industry following...