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Market Chatter: Moonshot AI Reportedly Eyes Potential Dual Listing in Shanghai, Hong Kong

Moonshot AI is looking into a potential dual listing on the Shanghai and Hong Kong bourse, South China Morning Post reported citing two people with knowledge of the matter.The developer of the Kimi K3 model has already filed for a Hong Kong IPO and is exploring the possibility of later listing in Shanghai, one person reportedly said.The move could be a result of AI stocks underperforming in Hong Kong, as well as a large number of firms applying for Hong Kong IPOs, the report said.Moonshot AI did not immediately respond to' request for a comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Hong Kong Stocks Fall as Oil Prices Stay Elevated; Lingbao Gold Falls on St Barbara Deal

Hong Kong stocks closed lower Thursday as elevated oil prices weighed on sentiment, with investors cautious ahead of U.S. inflation data.The Hang Seng Index fell 320.49 points, or 1.3%, to close at 24,954.47, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index lost 94.27 points, or 1.1%, to finish at 8,274.78Brent crude held above $100 a barrel after surging past the threshold Wednesday for the first time since July, as escalating attacks on shipping in the Middle East raised concerns over energy supplies and inflation.Investors are also awaiting U.S. producer and consumer inflation data due Thursday and Friday for clues on the Federal Reserve's policy path.Markets are pricing in about a 60% chance of a rate hike at the Fed's Sept. 15-16 meeting.In corporate news, Lingbao Gold (HKG:3330) closed over 3% lower after agreeing to acquire the 50%-1 share in Tabar Islands Holdings held by St Barbara (ASX:SBM) for AU$410 million.

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Hong Kong Stocks Open Lower as US Treasury Buyback, Oil Surge Hurt Sentiment

Hong Kong stocks fell at the start of Thursday's trading session as investors digested the U.S. Treasury Department's latest bond buyback update, amid soaring oil prices driven by the ongoing Middle East crisis.The Hang Seng Index shed 1.1%, or about 290 points, to 24,985.18. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index lost 1.2%, or nearly 100 points, to 8,269.49.Treasury yields climbed on Wednesday after the U.S. said it will buy back 10- to 20-year ​bonds worth up to $6 billion, which is now three times ⁠the size of its last long-term debt repurchase, and up from its August update of plans to double the buyback.Meanwhile, the global oil benchmark breached the $100 mark as military hostilities between the U.S. and Iran intensified in a relentless effort to control the Strait of Hormuz.Tehran said it is ready for a more intense conflict with the U.S., following the latest tit-for-tat exchange, in which five Iranian tankers were attacked and at least ten American-backed ships were targeted.

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Hong Kong's Non-Exchange-Traded Investment Sales Hit Record HK$9.9 Trillion in 2025

Sales of non-exchange-traded investment products in Hong Kong surged 63% year over year to a record HK$9.9 trillion in 2025, according to a joint survey by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) released on Tuesday.Collective investment schemes (CIS) jumped 85% to HK$4.1 trillion, becoming the largest product category for the first time since 2020. Money market funds accounted for 88% of top CIS sales among large firms. Structured products rose 53% to HK$3.9 trillion, with CIS and structured products together making up over 80% of total transaction activity.Active distribution firms grew 9% to 452, while clients completing at least one transaction increased 33% to over 1.6 million. Currency-linked products rose 50% to HK$698 billion, and debt securities activity moderated slightly to HK$929 billion, supported by strong multi-year gains in sovereign and investment-grade corporate bonds.

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Tech, Oil Concerns Cramp Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets turned in a mixed and generally muted Wednesday, as traders watched Persian Gulf turmoils, and tread warily around rich tech-sector valuations.Hong Kong and Tokyo finished in the red, while Shanghai logged a modest gain. Other regional exchanges were also mixed.Brent crude oil futures rose 2.7% to $100.52 a barrel, during Asian market hours.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened evenly but closed down 0.2%, as higher crude prices triggered inflation concerns. A stronger yen pressured export issues.The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 126.55 to 65,142.78, although gaining issues outnumbered losers 112 to 110.Leading the upside was Furukawa Electric, up 12.6%, while drugmaker Kyowa Kirin fell 5.9%.In economic news, Japan's machine tool orders rose by 65.4% on-year in August, reported the Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened lower and could not recover, closing down 0.2% on faltering tech and property issues.The broad gauge Hang Seng fell 42.22 to 25,274.96, as losing issues outnumbered gainers 55 to 39. The Hang Seng TECH Index lost 0.8% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index fell 0.9%.Leading the upside was computer-maker Lenovo, gaining 6.8%, while hotpot dining-chain HaiDiLao declined 9.1%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite rose 0.3% to 3,951.51.In economic news, China's consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.8% on year in August, while the producer price index (PPI), pushed by energy bills, rose 3.8% in the same time frame.On the other regional exchanges, the S. Korean KOSPI rose 1.4%; the Taiwan TWSE declined 0.2%; the Australian ASX 200 declined 0.1%; the Singapore Straits Times Index fell 0.7%, and the Thai Set declined 0.3%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was down 1.1%.The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index rose 0.2% on the day.

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Hong Kong Stocks Edge Lower on Tech Weakness, Higher Oil; Excelland Robotics Surges on Debut

Hong Kong stocks closed slightly lower Wednesday as losses in technology shares and rising oil prices weighed on sentiment amid renewed tensions in the Middle East.The Hang Seng Index fell 42.22 points, or 0.2%, to close at 25,274.96, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index dropped 28.27 points, or 0.3%, to 8,369.05.Technology and semiconductor stocks led the decline in the HKEX Tech 100 Index, down nearly 1%. Oil prices also moved higher as Middle East tensions escalated, raising concerns over inflation and the outlook for interest rates.In corporate news, Excelland Robotics (HKG:3231) made its Hong Kong stock market debut, surging nearly 154% to HK$36.68 at the close from an offer price of HK$14.45.Hengan International Group (HKG:1044) appointed Li Wai Leung as chief financial officer as part of an executive reshuffle. Shares of the company fell 1%.

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Kinwong Electronic Nears Hong Kong IPO After HKEX Hearing

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has held a hearing to review Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic's (SHA:603228) listing application, according to a Wednesday filing with the Shanghai bourse.Shares of the printed circuit board manufacturer rose 4% in recent trade in Shanghai.

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Market Chatter: Uber to File Hong Kong Ride-Hailing License Application by October

Uber plans to submit its Hong Kong operator license application by the end of October as the city moves to regulate the industry, the South China Morning Post reported, citing its local general manager.The ride-hailing app said it is working to meet government requirements and continuing discussions with officials during the regulatory transition, according to the report.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Hong Kong Stocks Open Flat

Hong Kong stocks opened flat at the start of Wednesday's trading session, as investors turned cautious ahead of U.S. inflation data.The Hang Seng Index opened marginally higher at 25,328.13. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index barely moved into negative territory to open at 8,395.09.U.S. producer price index and consumer price index data for August are due Thursday and Friday, respectively.The inflation readings, alongside surging energy prices and recent U.S. jobs data, will influence the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision next week.Analysts have said that a stronger-than-expected inflation print could prompt the Fed to hike rates.

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Higher Oil Prices, Bond Yields Pressure Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets largely declined Tuesday, pressured by rising oil bills, ongoing Persian Gulf turmoil, and higher global bond yields. Tech shares faltered.Hong Kong and Tokyo finished in the red, while Shanghai edged higher. Most other regional exchanges finished on the downside.Brent crude oil futures rose 1.4% to $98.41 a barrel during Asian market hours.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 waffled midday, but traded down 1.7% at the close, as a stronger yen undercut export issues.The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 1,130.51 to 65,269.33, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 164 to 59.Machine-tool builder JTEKT declined 8.7%, while furnishings-maker Nitori jumped 5.5%.In economic news, average cash earnings in Japan rose 4.7% year over year in July, reported the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.Bank lending in Japan gained by 5.4% annually in August, reported the Bank of Japan.The service-sector Economy Watcher's Survey sentiment index struck 46.4 last month, up from 45.7 in July, reported the Cabinet Office.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened lower and could not recover, closing off 0.4% despite strength in property issues.The broad gauge Hang Seng fell 95.94 to 25,317.18, as losing issues outnumbered gainers 46 to 45. The Hang Seng TECH Index lost 1.6% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index rose 1.4%.Computer-maker Lenovo dropped 6.2%, while mining-outfit CMOC gained 7.6%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite rose 0.2% to 3,940.55.In economic news, China exports in August rose 25% on year, while imports climbed by 28.2%, reported the Customs Administration.On the other regional exchanges, the S. Korean KOSPI fell 0.6%; the Taiwan TWSE declined 0.5%; the Australian ASX 200 dropped 1%; the Singapore Straits Times Index fell 0.4%, and the Thai Set rose 0.2%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was down 0.6%.The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index fell 0.8% on the day.

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Hong Kong Stocks Decline as Oil Extends Gains on Iran Tensions; Longsys Electronics Slips on Debut

Hong Kong stocks closed lower Tuesday as rising oil prices and renewed U.S.-Iran tensions weighed on investor sentiment.The Hang Seng Index fell 95.94 points, or 0.4%, to close at 25,317.18, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index lost 32.41 points, or 0.4%, to finish at 8,397.32.Oil prices rose for a third straight session, with Brent crude futures climbing 1.4% to $98.34 a barrel after Iran threatened to retaliate against the U.S. and said it had fired an advanced missile at U.S. warships.The renewed tensions added to concerns over potential supply disruptions and inflation.In China, August export growth accelerated, supported by strong overseas demand for high-tech and artificial intelligence-related products, offering some support to the region's growth outlook.In corporate news, Shenzhen Longsys Electronics (HKG:9976, SHE:301308) made its debut in Hong Kong, closing 1% lower at HK$233.60 compared with the offer price of HK$236.

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Hong Kong Stocks Open Lower as Oil Prices Jump

Hong Kong stocks fell at the start of Tuesday's trading session, driven by higher crude oil prices as the ongoing Middle East conflict fueled doubts about a long-term peace solution between the U.S. and Iran.The Hang Seng Index shed 0.6%, or 161 points, to 25,252.07. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell 0.7%, or about 61 points, to 8,368.81.Brent crude hit a six-week high after breaching the $97 threshold, while the U.S. WTI crude was at a three-month high, trading above $92.Oil prices jumped after Iran said it was nearing a deal with Oman to manage ship traffic at the Strait of Hormuz, leaving Washington worried about its role in controlling the crucial trade route.

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Hong Kong's Forex Reserves Fall to $442.9 Billion in August

Hong Kong's official foreign currency reserve assets fell to $442.9 billion as of the end of August, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said Monday.The total is lower than the $447.9 billion recorded at the end of the previous month.The reserve assets represent over 5x the currency in circulation, or roughly 37% of Hong Kong dollar M3.

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Asia Week Ahead: Inflation Prints; GDP Reports; Producer Price Figures

The week ahead in Asia has a number of key figures scheduled for release.The week starts with inflation numbers from Thailand and Taiwan, along with China's trade figures and Q2 GDP growth for Japan and South Korea.Mid-week, the calendar shows China's inflation and producer price numbers set to be published. Japan's Reuters Tankan index and machine tool orders are expected among other data.The week will close with Japan's producer price index numbers, while India's inflation data is expected to come out on Sept. 12.The 18th BRICS summit will take place in New Delhi, India, from Sept. 12 to 13, with members from a number of countries in attendance.MONDAY, Sept. 7Singapore's retail sales rose 1.5% year-over-year to SG$4.4 billion in July, slower than a 4% increase in the prior month.Elsewhere, Thailand's headline consumer price index rose 2.53% in August from a year earlier, accelerating from a 1.95% increase in July.TUESDAY, Sept. 8China is expected to see a trade surplus of $119.1 billion for August, with exports increasing 27.5% according to Citi forecasts, the Wall Street Journal reported.ING experts project the country's trade surplus at $107 billion, with export and import growth coming in at a respective 24.1% and 32.4%.Japan's revised annualized GDP growth for the second quarter is expected to come in at 1.8%, according to a market consensus forecast reported by ING.South Korea will also release Q2 GDP data, with growth projected at 3.7% year over year, according to ING.Taiwan's annual inflation for the month of August is expected to fall between 2.3% and 2.5% based on economists' expectations, according to the WSJ.WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9China will post inflation and producer price data for August.Inflation is expected to rise 0.9% year over year, according to ING economists. The producer price index is projected to rise slightly to 3.6%, Trading Economics said.Japan's Reuters Tankan manufacturing index will likely fall to +15 points in September from +18 points a month prior, according to Trading Economics. The country will also post machine tool order data for the month.South Korea's unemployment rate for August is expected to fall slightly to 2.7%.Elsewhere, Taiwan expects to see a trade surplus of $21.9 billion for August, with export and import growth coming in at 32.7% and 33.5%, respectively, according to forecasts by ING experts. Economists project exports to climb about 30%, the WSJ said.Malaysia is set to release industrial output figures for July.THURSDAY, Sept. 10A speech by Bank of Japan's policy board member Kazuyuki Masu is anticipated to give investors clues about a potential rate hike in September.Indonesia will post retail sales for July, while consumer confidence numbers are expected from Thailand.FRIDAY, Sept. 11Japan's producer price index (PPI) is expected to rise 7.4% year over year in August, up from 7.2% in July, according to market consensus forecast data by ING.Malaysia will publish retail sales and unemployment numbers.SATURDAY, Sept. 12India will post inflation data, with CPI expected to jump 4.7% year over year in August, an ING forecast showed.

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Hong Kong Stocks Fall Despite China Financial Support; Medcaptain Medical Slips on Debut

Hong Kong stocks closed lower Monday as investors remained cautious despite fresh state-backed measures to strengthen China's financial system.The Hang Seng Index fell 237.75 points, or 0.9%, to close at 25,413.12, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index lost 125.30 points, or 1.5%, to finish at 8,429.73.Eight major state-owned financial institutions, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (HKG:1398, SHA:601398), disclosed plans to raise or receive financial support to strengthen their core Tier 1 capital.The measures signaled stronger government support for China's financial system amid ongoing economic headwinds, helping limit the broader market's decline.Oil prices rose as tensions between the U.S. and Iran intensified, adding to concerns over inflation and the outlook for interest rates.Investors are also awaiting U.S. inflation data later this week for further clues on the Federal Reserve's policy path, with markets pricing a 58% chance of a rate hike at the Fed's Sept. 16 meeting.In company news, Medcaptain Medical Technology (HKG:2041) made its Hong Kong debut, closing 43% lower at HK$8.80, compared with its offer price of HK$15.42.

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Diverging Energy Profiles to Direct Data Center Trends in Asia-Pacific, S&P Says

Different energy profiles among markets will define data center growth in Asia-Pacific, S&P Global Ratings said in a Friday release.Rapid expansion in data center demand for Malaysia and India will require a faster transition to renewables, especially with the impact on regional grid infrastructure, S&P said.However, grid constraints and power availability could lead to developers adopting independent and possibly less clean power sources, the rating agency said.Water-efficient cooling technologies should be the norm for regions seeing data center growth and facing high water stress at the same time, according to S&P.The rating agency sees emerging markets as next growth catalyst for the data center business, given a development pipeline that is double than the global operating capacity.

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Hong Kong Bourse Reviews Tinci Materials' H-Share Listing Application

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has reviewed Tinci Materials Technology's (SHE:002709) application to list on the bourse, according to a Shenzhen bourse filing on Monday.The new energy material manufacturer's dual-primary listing in Hong Kong remains subject to final approval from the Securities and Futures Commission and the Hong Kong bourse.

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Central Asian State-Owned Firms Eye Hong Kong Listings

Some Central Asian state-owned infrastructure companies are planning to list in Hong Kong, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said, as the city seeks to deepen ties with the fast-growing region.More than 100 companies from Belt and Road economies are already listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with a combined market capitalization of more than HK$340 billion, Chan said in his weekly blog.Hong Kong is also expanding its role as a financing hub for regional infrastructure and green investment through securitization, offshore yuan financing and sustainable finance initiatives.Expanded yuan liquidity arrangements and cross-border settlement mechanisms are further helping businesses reduce transaction costs and facilitate trade, Chan said.

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Hong Kong Stocks Open Flat as Strong US Jobs Data Spurs Rate Hike Bets

Hong Kong stocks opened largely flat at the start of Monday's trading session, following a strong U.S. labor market report from Friday that signalled a high chance of interest rate hikes.The Hang Seng Index opened marginally higher at 25,652.97. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index barely moved in negative territory at 8,548.06.According to the latest employment report published by the U.S Labor Department, nonfarm payrolls came in at 162,000 jobs for August, while the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1%. July and June jobs data were also updated to reflect an upward revision of 21,000 and 31,000 jobs, respectively.On the geopolitical front, Middle East tensions showed no signs of easing, with Iran attacking an unmanned U.S. ship on Sunday that was trying to travel through the Strait of Hormuz in response to Saturday attacks by the U.S. on three Iranian oil tankers.

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Wall Street Cues, Easing Bond Yields Boost Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets largely traded higher Friday, after overnight gains on Wall Street, and as bond yields softened.Led by tech issues, Hong Kong and Tokyo finished in the green, although Shanghai edged back. Other regional exchanges mostly gained ground.Brent crude oil futures declined 0.1% to $95.47 a barrel, during Asian market hours.Yields on benchmark 10-year Japanese government bonds eased slightly, to near 2.91%.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened higher on New York signals and rose to the close, finishing up 1.3% as traders waded back into tech shares.The benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 806.46 to 65,020.94, although losing issues outnumbered gainers 137 to 85, as the upside was somewhat confined to the AI- and semiconductor-related sectors.Leading the upside was tech-financier SoftBank, up 11.8%, while Sumitomo Chemical declined 5.1%.In economic news, Japan household spending declined a real 3.6% on-year in July, but gained a seasonally adjusted 0.5% from June, reported the Ministry of Internal Affairs & Communications.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened higher and held ground, closing up 1.7%, buoyed by tech and property shares.The broad gauge Hang Seng rose 437.56 to 25,650.87, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 80 to 11. The Hang Seng TECH Index gained 2.3% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index rose 1.7%.Leading the upside was property developer Longfor, gaining 8.4%, while Wuxi Biologics declined 3%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite fell 0.3% to 3,930.12.On the other regional exchanges, the S. Korean KOSPI rose 1.6%; the Taiwan TWSE inclined 1.5%; the Australian ASX 200 declined 0.2%; the Singapore Straits Times Index rose 0.9%, and the Thai Set inclined 1.2%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was up 0.7%.The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index rose 0.8% on the day.

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