<div id="readability-page-1"><div>The Hang Seng Index fell 300 points, or 1.2%, to 24,105 on Thursday, extending losses for a seventh consecutive session and marking its lowest level since July 2025, as investors remained cautious amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Sentiment stayed fragile after the US launched fresh strikes on multiple targets in Iran for a second consecutive day, with President Donald Trump accusing Tehran of delaying negotiations on an interim peace deal.Adding to market concerns, Iran announced a halt to vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following the attacks, threatening a fragile ceasefire and raising fears of disruptions to global energy supplies.Most sectors traded lower, led by retail, consumer, and selected technology shares.Among the notable laggards were Lenovo (-0.6%), HKEX (-0.5%), and Xiaomi (-0.9%).However, gains in several heavyweight stocks helped limit broader losses, with Tencent rising 1.4%, AIA advancing 2.4%, and SMIC adding 0.6%.</div></div>

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Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dropped 1.2% to 24,105, hitting an 11-month low amid Middle East tensions. US strikes on Iran and halted Strait of Hormuz traffic fueled energy supply fears. While most sectors fell, Tencent, AIA, and SMIC posted gains.

- The Hang Seng Index dropped 300 points, or 1.2%, to 24,105, marking its lowest level since July 2025 amidst Middle East tensions.  
- Cautious sentiment persisted after the US targeted multiple locations in Iran, while Iran suspended vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, heightening concerns over global energy supply disruptions.  
- Despite declines in most sectors, gains in major stocks like Tencent, AIA, and SMIC partially mitigated the overall market losses.

Trading Economics

AIA Group

SMIC

Hang Seng Index

FL2 CSOP HSI

FI CSOP HSI

HSCEI ETF

FI2 CSOP HSI

ISHARESHSI

TRACKER FUND

LENOVO GROUP

HKEX

XIAOMI-W

TENCENT

LENOVO GROUP-R

Lenovo Group

HKEX-R

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)

Xiaomi Corporation

XIAOMI-WR

Xiaomi HK SDR 2to1

Tencent

TENCENT-R

Tencent HK SDR 10to1

Tencent Holdings Limited

AIA-R

SMIC HK SDR 5to1

Hong Kong Stocks Hit 11-Month Low