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A view of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) office in Central, April 2, 2024. Photo: Jelly Tse
HKEX

HKEX proposes slashing board lot variations to boost liquidity

The moves will remove the entry barrier for retail investors and prepare the city’s exchange for a single board lot unit structure.

Artificial intelligence

Macroscope | Fears of an AI bubble in Asian stock markets are misplaced

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IPO

Holiday rush: Hong Kong IPO market sparkles with busiest December in years

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.

The Hang Seng Index falls 0.3 per cent in early trading on Thursday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong stock market

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.

MetaX

MetaX stock soars 700% in Shanghai debut as traders snap up Chinese GPU maker

MetaX closes at 829.90 yuan on Wednesday, from its IPO price of 104.66 yuan, after gaining as much as 755 per cent in intraday trading.

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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.

A general view of the Hong Kong stock exchange. Photo: China News Service/VCG
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.

Banking & finance

Macroscope | As global spending needs grow and debt rises, business as usual won’t suffice

The increase in government debt means that nations must look elsewhere for funds required to meet socioeconomic needs.

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China stock market

‘China’s little Nvidia’ warns of overheating risks after 723% share surge

Moore Threads shares drop 13 per cent on Friday after the GPU maker cautions investors to ‘make decisions prudently and invest rationally’.

“The company’s shares have had a big swing in recent days,” says Moore Threads. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks advance as traders position for additional growth measures

Investors anticipate further easing on monetary, fiscal and property fronts after Beijing vowed to strengthen domestic market.

Traders are hoping authorities will roll out further pro-growth initiatives to better align supply with domestic consumption, according to analysts. Photo: AFP
China stock market

Look beyond AI ‘titans’ for growth stocks, BofA Securities says

Investors should shift focus to AI-driven sectors with more rising stars, under-covered companies and pair-trading opportunities.

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin drops below US$90,000 as AI worries sour risk appetite

The fall signals renewed market jitters after the historic crypto crash in October.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end flat as traders await policy signals from China conference

Investors look to CEWC for growth target, property sector stabilisation and measures to boost domestic demand.

The Hang Seng Index edges down less than 0.1 per cent on Thursday. Photo: Jelly Tse
United States

US Fed delivers quarter-point rate cut as policymakers weigh inflation outlook

Move falls short of Trump’s demands as debate over Fed independence intensifies and markets brace for global spillover effects.

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US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to step down in May. Photo: Reuters
IPO

Hong Kong’s IPO juggernaut projected to raise up to US$45 billion in 2026: KPMG

It will be a pivotal year for hi-tech listings, which will help cement Hong Kong’s place at the top of global markets, auditing firm says.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end higher as China stimulus hopes spark property rally

Market sentiment buoyed by China homebuyer loan support talk and Vanke debt progress.

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China stock market

Investors brace as Beijing’s policy huddle tests China’s stock rebound

With China’s stock rally fading, markets are pinning their hopes on the Central Economic Work Conference for signs of clearer policy support.

Investors widely expect Beijing to maintain a proactive fiscal stance and accommodative monetary policy in 2026. Photo: EPA
China stock market

China, Hong Kong stocks set to gain nearly 20% in 2026, JPMorgan says

HSBC Private Bank sets a target of 31,000 for the Hang Seng Index next year, representing a 22 per cent gain from Tuesday’s close.

Artificial intelligence

DeepSeek’s Liang Wenfeng among top 10 ‘people who shaped science in 2025’

British journal Nature’s top 10 list gives credit to the man behind the widely acclaimed, Chinese-developed R1 reasoning AI model.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks extend losses amid rate-cut caution, muted China policy outlook

Global banks cite lack of urgency in policy signals; Wall Street retreat adds pressure on sentiment.

Shares of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation decline in early Tuesday trading in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Hong Kong’s MPF marks 25 years with strong returns, ‘growing public confidence’

Doubling of voluntary contributions reflects retirement scheme’s importance to local residents, MPFA chairwoman says.

Commuters walk in Central on October 20, 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung
Artificial intelligence

China AI chipmaker MetaX draws more IPO investors than Moore Threads

More than 5 million investors vied for allotments in the chipmaker’s share offering, which aims to raise US$594 million.

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China stock market

New China guidelines to base asset managers’ pay on the performance of funds

The China Securities Regulatory Commission seeks a performance-based salary mechanism at the country’s 160 mutual fund houses.

Banking & finance

China’s CSRC pushes brokerages to build global banks and back tech self-reliance

Securities companies should redouble efforts to help turn China into a global financial powerhouse, says CSRC chairman Wu Qing.

Securities companies can aid the tech self-sufficiency strategy by facilitating fundraising and mergers in sectors ranging from artificial intelligence to biopharmaceuticals and green energy, says Wu Qing. Photo: Handout
American Samoa

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
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks retreat as Fed decision looms and investors await China signals

Hang Seng Index falls 1.2 per cent as traders weigh US Federal Reserve rate cuts and Beijing’s 2026 policy priorities.

Banking & finance

Macroscope | Inflated asset prices show markets don’t always know best

With hyperinflated sectors across multiple asset markets, the next crash could be so severe that it prompts a restructuring of global finance.

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