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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.
(From left) HKEX chairman Carlson Tong, Financial Secretary Paul Chan and HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan attend the Lunar New Year market opening ceremony at the stock exchange on Friday. Photo: Karma Lo
Gold in Hong Kong

Hong Kong stocks and gold start the Year of the Horse on a mixed note

The Hang Seng Index fell 1.1 per cent on the first day of trading of the new year, while local gold prices rose 0.6 per cent.

Banking & finance

Can Hong Kong’s MPF members repeat record gains in Year of the Horse?

Hong Kong stock market

CATL, CMOC Group, Laopu Gold join Hang Seng Index in latest quarterly review

China stock market

Index compiler MSCI tilts towards Chinese tech stocks in latest revamp

A net 21 stocks were added to the MSCI China Index, including SenseTime, Pony.ai and Hesai Technology.

The MSCI China Index has risen more than 25 per cent over the last 12 months. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks extend rebound from tech turbulence as sentiment returns

Traders move on to focus on coming US economic data that could reshape the path to monetary easing by the Federal Reserve.

Bonds

Hong Kong firms rush to issue convertibles – and trend could continue: bankers

Issuers raised US$7.4 billion in convertibles in early 2026, nearly half of last year’s total, as they rushed to lock in high share prices.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks hit 1-week high as Japan election helps sentiment

The election results clear the way for more fiscal stimulus, reinforcing a bullish outlook for stocks.

People stand in front of an electronic board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm on February 9, 2026, in Tokyo. Photo: AP Photo
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong urged to widen Stock Connect and woo global firms to boost listings

City should pitch Southeast Asia, Middle East to draw global listings and issue long-term bonds to attract patient capital, think tank says.

IPO

‘Vibrant’ Hong Kong market seen drawing more listings from abroad

But other markets like South Korea could offer stronger near-term returns for international investors, J.P. Morgan Private Bank says.

IPO

Hong Kong back in global IPO spotlight after strongest January in years

IPO pipeline swelled in January, with listing applications tripling year on year and proceeds reaching their second highest level on record.

Chinese artificial intelligence start-up MiniMax Group raised US$711 million in January, the largest in Hong Kong and the third biggest IPO globally for the month. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s spending should not grow faster than income: Paul Chan

Finance chief issues call ahead of expected budget speech on February 25, says local economy off to good start in 2026.

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Paul Chan has noted that a stock market boom over the past year contributed to the government’s operating account returning to surplus in the 2025-2026 financial year. Photo: Jelly Tse
Banking & finance

Hong Kong regains lustre as stocks rally, property picks up

A booming IPO market, lower interest rates and the return of overseas visitors are boosting Hong Kong’s economy, stock market and Exchange Fund.

IPO

3 Chinese firms add to Hong Kong’s IPO boom with US$2 billion in fundraising

Muyuan Foods, Shenzhen Han’s and Distinct Healthcare started taking orders for their Hong Kong listings on Thursday.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | What Hang Seng Bank’s delisting tells us about Hong Kong’s markets

The development raises the question: what happens when Hong Kong’s most enduring financial symbols outlive their origins?

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Hang Seng Bank’s headquarters in Central, Hong Kong, on October 9. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund reports record earnings in 2025

The Exchange Fund’s full-year earnings jumped 51 per cent to HK$331 billion (US$42 billion), from HK$218.8 billion in 2024.

The Exchange Fund, Hong Kong’s war chest to defend the local currency, posted stellar returns last year. Photo: Antony Dickson
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks maintain momentum to hit 4.5-year high

Busy Ming Group, China’s largest snack and drinks retailer, gains 69 per cent on its Hong Kong debut.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise to 1-week high on China easing hope, US data

Hang Seng Index pares loss for the week after governor of China’s central bank signals more room for policy loosening.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks hold up on claimed Greenland deal, Japanese bond rebound

Global sentiment for risk assets jumps after US President Donald Trump touts framework agreement on Greenland.

US President Donald Trump talks to media after a meeting about Greenland during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21, 2026. Photo: AP Photo
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks trade rangebound on Japan bond rout, Greenland unease

Signs emerge that the flare-up of geopolitical tensions could spill over to the financial markets.

Hong Kong stock market

Labubu maker Pop Mart surges after buy-back in show of confidence

Repurchase signals management’s confidence and healthy balance sheet, analysts say, though stock remains 40 per cent below last year’s peak.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks cap longest slide in 2 months on China slowdown

Investors hold off on bets after reports show fourth-quarter growth decelerated and property prices continued to slide.

A view of Exchange Square in Central on December 30, 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slip as China’s quarterly growth slows and tariff threat weighs

Hang Seng Index drops as mainland China’s growth moderates in the fourth quarter and the US threatens Europe with new tariffs.

A view of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing in Exchange Square, Central. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks climb as yuan strengthens and investors broaden focus beyond US

Hang Seng Index advances as investors shift focus, boosting Asian equities, with pharmaceutical and healthcare shares leading gainers.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise on tech, health as mainland China turnover hits record

Alibaba Health soars over paediatric drug deal as trading volume on Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges tops US$513 billion.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stock rally fades as investors reassess China’s economic outlook

While producer prices beat estimates and consumer prices rose, analyst says the readings must be interpreted cautiously.

Hong Kong’s stock market reversed two days of losses on Friday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong stock market

New Year rally in Hong Kong stocks recedes as investors brace for China data

Geopolitical events dent risk appetite amid lack of fresh catalysts, with data on China’s producer and consumer prices due on Friday.

A view of Exchange Square in Central, where the city’s bourse operator has its headquarters, on December 30, 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung
Banking & finance

Hang Seng Bank shareholders approve HSBC’s US$14 billion buyout plan

HSBC receives strong backing from Hang Seng Bank’s independent shareholders, getting 85.75 per cent of the votes.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks’ strong 2026 start fizzles on rising China-Japan tensions

Beijing has banned exports of goods to Japan with potential military use, with the possibility of additional measures.

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