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Hang Seng Index Night Futures Close at 25558 on May 19, Down 0.21%

Hang Seng Index Futures Night Session Falls 0.22% to 25446.40, Discount of 228.78 Points

HK Night Session Futures Rise: May Index Futures Up 72 Points to 25684, Hang Seng China Enterprises Up 12 Points

IMF Affirms Hong Kong's Economic Resilience and Advantages, Conditions Favorable for Further Promoting Digital Finance

Hang Seng Index Futures Open Down 0.81% at 25613 Points

Hang Seng Index Bull-Bear Street Ratio 73:27, CITIC Securities Discloses Latest Interval Holdings Changes

Hang Seng Index May Futures Opened Lower, Down 24 Points to 25784 by 17:16 on May 15

IMF Completes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Hong Kong, Affirms Economic Recovery and Financial Stability

Hang Seng Index Bull-Bear Street Ratio 75:25, Bear Cert Heavy Zone at 27000-27099

Hang Seng Index Futures Night Session Closes Up 0.02% at 26240.79 Points

HSI Futures Open 2.11% Up at 26,850 Points

HSI E-mini Futures Closed Up 411 Points

May Night Futures Index Closed at 26799 Points, Up 505 Points

May Futures Night Market Down 135 Points

The Bull and Bear Street Stocks Ratio Distribution and Changes of Hong Kong Hang Seng Index

Hang Seng Night Futures Closed at 26264 Points, 84 Points Below Official Close

Fitch Confirms Hong Kong's Rating at 'AA-' with Stable Outlook

Hang Seng Index Futures Evening Session Closed Up 0.37% at 26,421 Points

HSI Night Index Futures Quotation Down

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The HSI closed up 122 points at 25,797, with a turnover of HKD272.166 billion. TENCENT surged over 2% following positive developments in its cloud platform. Other tech stocks like BABA and MEITUAN also saw gains, while MINIMAX-W and KNOWLEDGE ATLAS dropped significantly. The EV sector struggled, with LI AUTO, NIO, and XPENG all declining. Overall, the market showed mixed results amid profit-taking in US stocks.

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HSI Lifts 122 pts at Close; TENCENT Soars 2%+; MINIMAX-W, KNOWLEDGE ATLAS, XUNCE Wane

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Hong Kong's unemployment rate for Feb to Apr 2023 remains at 3.7%, consistent with market expectations. The underemployment rate decreased to 1.5%. Total employment fell by 7,700 to 3,648,000, while the labor force decreased by 5,200 to 3,787,200. The number of unemployed persons rose by 2,600 to 139,200. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han noted the strong economic growth should support the labor market, despite potential geopolitical risks.

- Data from the statistics department shows that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.7% from February to April, consistent with market expectations.  
- The total number of employed decreased from 3,655,700 to 3,648,000 during the same period, while the unemployment count rose from 136,600 to 139,200.  
- The Director of the Labour and Welfare Bureau noted that strong economic growth in Hong Kong is expected to support the labor market, while geopolitical risks will be closely monitored.

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HK Latest Jobless Rate Holds at 3.7%, In Line with Consensus

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Iron ore prices have declined for the fourth consecutive session in Singapore, marking the longest streak of losses in nearly three months. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting concerns over a deteriorating demand outlook in China, which is impacting market sentiment. The ongoing decline reflects apprehensions about China's economic health and its implications for global commodity markets. Traders are closely monitoring developments in China, as the country's demand for iron ore is a significant driver of global prices. The market remains cautious, awaiting further signals on China's economic trajectory.

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China Southern CSI SWS Non-Ferrous Metal ETF

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Iron Ore Prices Decline Amid Concerns Over China's Demand Outlook

Moody's Ratings indicates that Hong Kong's residential property market will continue to recover despite potential interest rate hikes, driven by demand from relocating professionals and rising rents. Residential prices are expected to rise by 12% in 2026, supported by lower mortgage rates and increased homebuyer activity from mainland China. Office and retail sectors are also showing improvement, with overall home sales climbing 16.7% month-on-month in April. However, average property development margins are projected to remain below historical levels.

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Hong Kong property upswing poised to hold despite interest rates risk: Moody’s

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China's economic data for April revealed significant slowdowns in growth, with investment declining and retail sales at their weakest in four years. Industrial production also grew at the slowest pace in three years, raising concerns about domestic consumption. Analysts are urging the government to consider stronger stimulus measures, as the disappointing figures suggest deeper economic vulnerabilities. Despite strong exports, the outlook for GDP growth remains cautious, with forecasts indicating potential growth as low as 4.1% in the second quarter.

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"Shockingly Bad" Chinese Econ Data Stuns Wall Street, Sparks Hard Landing Concerns

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The HSI fell 287 points (1.1%) to 25,675, while the HSTI dropped 96 points (1.9%) to 4,844. LI AUTO saw a significant decline of over 14%, closing at $64.9. Market turnover increased to $292.71 billion, with notable short selling in major stocks like TENCENT and BABA. Despite the downturn, CHINA TELECOM rose by 6%.

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HSI Down 287 pts; HSTI Down 96 pts; LI AUTO Down over 14%; Market Turnover Rises

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On the afternoon of May 18th, the Hong Kong stock market continued its weak downward trend, with the Hang Seng Technology Index plunging over 2%. Pressured by both geopolitical tensions and soaring U.S. Treasury yields, technology heavyweights, automotive, and semiconductor sectors generally faced sharp declines, with Li Auto dropping nearly 14% and SMIC falling over 3%. On the other hand, the logic of high industrial prosperity continued to ferment, with optical fiber and cable and AI concept stocks rising against the trend; additionally, some small-cap stocks experienced significant fluctuations, with Jin Hui Holdings soaring over 55%

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Hong Kong stocks intraday | The three major indices continue to decline, the Hang Seng Tech drops over 2%, automotive and semiconductor sectors fall together, while AI concepts remain active against the trend

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China's economic growth slowed in April, with industrial output rising 4.1% and retail sales only 0.2%, both missing forecasts. Domestic car sales fell 21.6%, marking seven months of decline. Fixed-asset investment contracted 1.6% in early 2026. Economists cite weak domestic demand and external risks from the Middle East conflict as factors. Despite a 5.0% growth in Q1, analysts warn of an uneven recovery, with the property market downturn continuing to impact growth.

- China's economic growth slowed in April, with industrial output increasing by only 4.1% and retail sales rising just 0.2%, significantly below expectations.  
- Factors such as high energy costs from the Iran war, weak domestic demand, and a drop in fixed-asset investment contributed to this downturn.  
- Economists warned that while exports held up, the ongoing property market downturn and rising input costs could further pressure the economy.

China's April growth slows as factory output, retail sales miss forecasts

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HSI Lifts 122 pts at Close; TENCENT Soars 2%+; MINIMAX-W, KNOWLEDGE ATLAS, XUNCE Wane

HK Latest Jobless Rate Holds at 3.7%, In Line with Consensus

Iron Ore Prices Decline Amid Concerns Over China's Demand Outlook

Hong Kong property upswing poised to hold despite interest rates risk: Moody’s

"Shockingly Bad" Chinese Econ Data Stuns Wall Street, Sparks Hard Landing Concerns