- On August 21, Hong Kong stock indices closed higher collectively, with the Hang Seng Index rising 1.21% to 26009.46 points and a total turnover of 2573 billion HKD.
- Gold and non-ferrous metal stocks surged across the board driven by rising international gold prices, while AI concept stocks rallied ahead of the Hang Seng index review.
- Insurance and software service stocks strengthened on positive financial results, whereas biomedical and new consumer stocks experienced pullbacks.
- CLSA Securities reported that US federal debt exceeded USD 40 trillion and interest expenses doubled to USD 1.37 trillion.
- Emerging market fund flows shifted, with Taiwan, South Korea, and India recording net foreign inflows while Brazil saw outflows.
- August earnings forecast revisions strengthened globally, with developed markets reaching their strongest level since October 2021.