Tuesday, 29 July 2025
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Tuesday, 29 July 2025 15:28 WIB

The Hang Seng Index weakened 38 points, or 0.15%, to close at 25,524 on Tuesday (July 29th), reversing gains from the previous session as most sectors declined. Traders are increasingly cautious about the potential negative impact of the US-EU trade deal, including its implications for growth and inflation. Meanwhile, President Trump raised global tariffs by 15% to 20% for non-negotiating partners, a level not seen since the Great Depression. Profit-taking also weighed after benchmark indexes in Hong Kong and China recently hit multi-year highs. However, the benchmark indexes pared earlier...

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