^HSI - HANG SENG INDEX
| Previous close | 25,792.87 |
| Open | 25,874.36 |
| Volume | 0 |
| Day's range | 25,625.68 - 25,874.36 |
| 52-week range | 24,540.63 - 33,484.08 |
| Avg. volume | 1,864,485,904 |
- Financial Times•2 hours ago
[$$] Asia stocks fall on lower oil prices, pound edges higher
Oil prices were more stable on Wednesday in Asia but the previous session’s sharp fall on demand concerns weighed on energy stocks in the region while the pound climbed ahead of a cabinet meeting to agree the draft Brexit treaty. Falls for energy stocks were a uniting factor for Asia-Pacific equities on Wednesday following sharp 7 per cent falls for oil overnight, with Brent crude down just 0.1 per cent on the day at $65.39 a barrel. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index dipped 0.5 per cent, pulled lower by a 3.1 per cent fall for energy stocks as Chinese oil producers CNOOC and PetroChina were among the day’s worst performers, falling 4.5 per cent and 3.2 per cent respectively.
- Financial Times•2 hours ago
[$$] Oil prices stabilise in Asia after plunge on demand fears
Oil prices were steadier in Asia after a plunge overnight on concerns about demand, while stocks were mostly lower across the region and the UK pound climbed ahead of a cabinet meeting to agree a draft Brexit treaty. The fall came after Opec trimmed its forecasts for world oil demand in 2019 and said non-Opec supply growth would outstrip demand. In Asia trading Brent crude was 0.1 per cent lower at $65.43 a barrel after falling 6.6 per cent to an eight-month low in the previous session.
- CNBC•6 hours ago
Asian stocks mixed as oil prices slip further
China markets, closely watched because of the trade war between Washington and Beijing, were mixed by the end of morning trade, with the Shanghai composite fractionally lower while the Shenzhen composite gaining 0.336 percent.
- FX Empire•15 hours ago
Asia Down On Tech, Politics Lift EU, US Market Rebounds
US equities markets rebound in the early pre-market session, The European market was able to move higher in early Tuesday trading although markets were mixed.
- CNBC•yesterday
China shares finish up in a mixed Asian session
Markets in mainland China were positive on the day, as shares in Australia, Japan and South Korea saw broad declines.
- Financial Times•2 days ago
[$$] Techs lead way as US stocks fall sharply
Monday 21.00 GMT US stocks had their worst day since late October as Apple came under pressure from weak outlooks from two of its suppliers — fuelling fresh worries about iPhone demand — and Goldman Sachs ...
- Financial Times•2 days ago
[$$] Asia stocks flat, pound falls on Brexit worries
Asia-Pacific stocks struggled for direction on Monday while the pound dipped on the latest Brexit concerns. Japan’s Topix was flat as the technology sector mirrored falls on Wall Street on Friday. Technology ...
- CNBC•2 days ago
Asia markets mixed; oil prices closely watched after OPEC warns on output
The oil market looked set to swing into oversupply in 2019 as global crude output grows faster than demand, according to some OPEC members and other producers.
- Financial Times•5 days ago
[$$] China stocks drop with further US rate rises seen on horizon
China-focused equities hit choppy waters on Friday after the US Federal Reserve held rates but delivered a bullish assessment that Wall Street analysts said leaves the central bank on track for further ...
- CNBC•5 days ago
Hong Kong falls more than 2 percent, other Asia markets slide after Fed keeps rates unchanged
The mainland China markets closed lower on the day despite the country's inflation data coming in line with expectations.
- Financial Times•6 days ago
[$$] US stocks pause after midterm-driven jump
left interest rates unchanged but did little to challenge the view that it would pull the trigger again next month. “The midterm election outcome is not likely to have changed the Fed’s outlook, nor has it changed our Fed view,” said Philip Marey, senior US strategist at Rabobank.
- FX Empire•6 days ago
China Exports Surge Ahead of the FED and a December Green Light
The markets are on the move, with China’s trade data impressing ahead of the FED’s policy decision and rate statement that could be a December green light.
- CNBC•6 days ago
Most Asian markets pop after US stocks cheer midterm elections, but mainland China slips
The mainland Chinese markets ended the trading day lower after earlier seeing gains, despite stocks in Japan, South Korea and Australia rising on the day.
- Financial Times•7 days ago
[$$] Asia stocks mixed as early US midterm results come in
Equities benchmarks diverged in early trading on Wednesday in Asia as early results began coming in from the US midterm elections. In Tokyo the Topix rose 0.6 as nearly every segment gained. Telecoms stocks ...
- Financial Times•7 days ago
[$$] Dollar weakness helps emerging-market currencies after midterms
Democratic control of the House and the reduced chance of further tax breaks sent the dollar lower early on Wednesday, lending support to emerging-market assets. The dollar index, which measures moves ...
- Financial Times•7 days ago
[$$] US stocks leap as midterms spring few surprises
Wednesday 21.00 GMT Global stocks continued their recovery following October’s steep sell-off while the dollar and Treasury yields fell as the outcome of yesterday’s US midterm elections broadly matched ...
- CNBC•7 days ago
Asia trades mostly higher as US midterm election results filter in
The U.S. midterm election results hold massive stakes for future U.S. economic policy — and potentially President Donald Trump's political fate.
- Financial Times•8 days ago
[$$] US stocks push higher ahead of midterm results
“US midterms rarely move markets but, against the backdrop of continued trade conflict and global tensions, today’s elections will be closely watched as a vote on White House policies,” said Aman Bansal, analyst at Citigroup.
- Financial Times•8 days ago
[$$] Stocks mixed in Asia ahead of US midterms
Asia-Pacific stocks put in a mixed performance on Tuesday ahead of the US midterm elections. In Japan, the Topix index was up 1 per cent with financials up 1.2 per cent and energy stocks gained 1.8 per ...
- CNBC•8 days ago
Asia stocks mixed as investors await US midterm elections
The mainland Chinese markets saw losses by the closing bell with investors keeping an eye to the upcoming U.S. midterm elections.
Associated Press•8 days agoAsian shares meander, oil lower ahead of US midterms vote
BANGKOK (AP) — Share prices are mixed in Asia as markets await the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections.
Associated Press•9 days agoGlobal markets waver on worries over US-China trade dispute
Global stock markets were mixed on Monday as investors watched developments in the U.S-China trade war and the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. BREXIT DEAL: The office of British Prime Minister Theresa May has dismissed reports the country is close to reaching a divorce agreement with the European Union.
- Financial Times•9 days ago
[$$] S&P 500 gains ground as energy stocks advance
Monday 21.00 GMT US stocks made a mixed start to the week, with the S&P 500 and Dow Industrials gaining ground but the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite suffering a fresh decline as participants braced themselves ...
- Financial Times•9 days ago
[$$] Hong Kong stocks lead Asia lower
Asia-Pacific stocks were retreating on Monday morning after a rough close last week for Wall Street and after a top White House official threw cold water on hopes for a breakthrough in the trade dispute ...
- CNBC•9 days ago
Asia markets fall; Xi speech tries to position China as globalization champion
Xi Jinping's opening speech kicks off the week-long China International Import Expo that promotes the world's second largest economy as a major consumer of global goods.
