Hong Kong, mainland China stocks end sharply lower

Hong Kong and mainland Chinese stocks sank Tuesday on worries about a regional conflict in the Middle East and after data showed China's economy grew more than expected but other figures raised questions about the outlook for the rest of the year. The Hang Seng Index shed 2.12 percent, or 351.49...

Hong Kong stocks close down after Iran attacks Israel

Hong Kong shares fell on Monday in line with the rest of Asia after Iran's weekend attack on Israel fanned fresh fears of a major conflict in the Middle East. The Hang Seng Index sank 0.72 percent, or 121.23 points, to 16,600.46. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.26 percent, or 37.90 points,...

Hong Kong shares edge lower at open

Shares fell at the open of business in Hong Kong on Friday as tech firms suffered early selling, while traders shrugged off a positive lead from Wall Street. The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.68 percent, or 116.33 points, to 16,978.70. The Shanghai Composite Index was flat, nudging up 1.33 points to...

Hong Kong stocks close lower after US inflation data

Hong Kong stocks finished Thursday in negative territory after a bigger-than-expected bump in US inflation dealt a blow to hopes for a series of interest rate cuts this year. The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.26 percent, or 44.14 points, to 17,095.03. The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.23 percent,...

Hong Kong Shares Plunge at The Open

Hong Kong stocks tumbled at the open Thursday, tracking a sell-off on Wall Street and across Asia after hotter-than-expected US inflation data dented hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year. The Hang Seng Index dived 1.65 percent, or 282.98 points, to 16,856.19. The Shanghai...

Hong Kong stocks end with more gains

Hong Kong stocks rallied Wednesday on the back of a surge in tech giants including Alibaba and Tencent, while investors were preparing for the release of key US inflation data later in the day. The Hang Seng Index jumped 1.85 percent, or 311.10 points, to 17,139.17. The Shanghai Composite Index...

Hong Kong Shares Kick Off With Gains

Hong Kong stocks rose at the open on Wednesday following a positive lead from Wall Street, with focus firmly on US inflation data that is due later in the day. The Hang Seng Index added 0.58 percent, or 97.95 points, to 16,926.02. The Shanghai Composite Index dipped 0.08 percent, or 2.58 points,...

Hong Kong stocks open with losses

Hong Kong stocks opened slightly lower Monday morning after strong US jobs data dealt another blow to hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in June. The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.44 percent, or 73.09 points, to 16,650.83. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.39 percent, or 11.97...

Hong Kong Stocks End Lower

Hong Kong shares finished with big losses Wednesday on growing worries that recent strong US data will keep the Federal Reserve from cutting rates as much as hoped this year. The Hang Seng Index dropped 1.22 percent, or 206.42 points, to 16,725.10. The Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.18 percent,...

Hong Kong Shares End Sharply Lower

Hong Kong stocks closed with big losses Wednesday as tech firms took a hit after Alibaba decided to scrap a planned initial public offering for its logistics arm Cainiao. The Hang Seng Index fell 1.36 percent, or 225.48 points, to 16,392.84. The Shanghai Composite Index sank 1.26 percent, or...

Hong Kong Shares End With Losses

Hong Kong stocks turned negative Monday, in line with losses across most of Asia, ahead of key US inflation data due at the end of the week. The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.16 percent, or 25.83 points, to 16,473.64. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.71 percent, or 21.73 points, to 3,026.31,...

Hong Kong Stocks Retreat at Open

Hong Kong stocks opened with a loss Friday morning after the previous day's rally as strong US economic data tempered optimism about how quickly the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. The Hang Seng Index shed 0.70 percent, or 117.83 points, to 16,745.27. The Shanghai Composite Index dipped...

Hong Kong stocks rally as Fed boosts rate optimism

Hong Kong Stocks Surge Out of The Gates

Hong Kong stocks jumped at the open Thursday as world markets were boosted by Federal Reserve interest rate projections that foresaw three cuts this year, despite still-sticky inflation. The Hang Seng Index rallied 1.33 percent, or 219.76 points, to 16,762.83. The Shanghai Composite Index gained...

Hong Kong Stocks Rise at Open

Hong Kong stocks began Wednesday slightly higher following the previous day's big loss, with focus now on the conclusion of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting later in the day. The Hang Seng Index edged up 0.18 percent, or 29.53 points, to 16,559.01. The Shanghai Composite Index dipped 0.13...

Hong Kong stocks finish with losses

Hong Kong stocks ended sharply down Tuesday ahead of a keenly awaited Federal Reserve policy decision that traders hope will shine some light on officials' plans for interest rates. The Hang Seng Index fell 1.24 percent, or 207.64 points, to 16,529.48. The Shanghai Composite Index dropped 0.72...

Hong Kong Shares Drop at Open

Hong Kong stocks opened lower Tuesday as traders gear up for a Federal Reserve interest rate decision this week, hoping for guidance on its plans for interest rates. The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.65 percent, or 109.05 points, to 16,628.07. The Shanghai Composite Index eased 0.23 percent, or 6.95...

Hong Kong stocks close higher

Hong Kong stocks closed higher on Monday after China released data showing an uneven economic recovery, with strong industrial production but sluggish household consumption. The Hang Seng Index added 0.10 percent, or 16.23 points, to 16,737.12. The Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.99 percent,...

Hong Kong Shares Open Higher

Hong Kong stocks opened higher on Monday with investors' eyes on key policy decisions this week from the US Fed and the Bank of Japan. The Hang Seng Index added 0.13 percent, or 21.05 points, to 16,741.94. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.16 percent, or 4.74 points, to 3,059.38, while the...

Hong Kong stocks finish lower

Hong Kong stocks closed lower Thursday for a second day following a recent healthy run-up, with attention now on the release of US data due later in the day, including on producer prices. The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.71 percent, or 120.45 points, to 16,961.66. The Shanghai Composite Index lost...