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Hong Kong Stocks Rally on China Stimulus Hopes; Alibaba Advances

Hong Kong stocks rallied Monday on expectations of additional policy support from Beijing following weaker-than-expected economic data.The Hang Seng Index rose 2.4%, or 580.81 points, to end at 25,143.05, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index climbed 3%, or 245.17 points, to finish at 8,381.90.Investors looked ahead to the upcoming Politburo meeting, with reports suggesting policymakers may prioritize faster bond issuance and other measures to support growth after China's economy expanded 4.3% in the second quarter, below market expectations.Sentiment was also supported by hopes that the U.S. would refrain from expanding restrictions affecting Hong Kong's trade privileges, easing concerns over the city's external trade outlook.Meanwhile, investors are preparing for a busy week of tech earnings. Reports that Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is considering extending trading hours, including removing the midday trading break, also added to the positive market sentiment.Among movers, Alibaba (HKG:9988) gained nearly 3% after unveiling its Qwen3.8-Max-Preview artificial intelligence model.Carry Wealth (HKG:0643) dropped almost 6% after suspending a proposed share placement following an objection from its controlling shareholder, MARS Worldwide.

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Market Chatter: U.S. Not to Renew Hong Kong Trade Restrictions Executive Order

The United States will not renew an executive order that retracted special trading status of Hong Kong, Nikkei Asia reported Saturday, citing a U.S. Treasury Department spokesperson.The executive order, signed in 2020 and last renewed in 2025, removed preferential treatment for Hong Kong under certain U.S. laws following Beijing's implementation of a national security law for the city. Existing sanctions under the Hong Kong Autonomy Act will reportedly remain in place.The implications of the move remain unclear, with the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control saying some individuals previously listed under the expired order had been moved to another sanctions list, Nikkei noted.The U.S Treasury Department and Hong Kong's Commerce and Economic Development Bureau did not immediately respond to' request for 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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Air China, Hainan Airlines Lock In $17.8 Billion Airbus Bulk Orders Despite Q2 Pressures
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Air China, Hainan Airlines Lock In $17.8 Billion Airbus Bulk Orders Despite Q2 Pressures

Three major Chinese airline companies have finalized bulk aircraft purchase commitments with Airbus, carrying a total list-price valuation of $17.8 billion despite experiencing challenges from elevated jet fuel costs.Air China (HKG:0753, SHA:601111) will acquire 15 Airbus A350-900 jets valued at $6.09 billion at list prices for delivery between 2030 and 2032, according to exchange filings over the weekend.Its majority-owned subsidiary Shenzhen Airlines finalized an agreement for 40 A320neo aircraft valued at $6.35 billion, with deliveries scheduled from 2029 to 2032.Separately, Hainan Airlines (SHA:600221) committed to 40 A320neo jets carrying a maximum list value of $5.36 billion, slated to arrive in batches between 2028 and 2032.The fleet expansions come despite expected losses in the first half due to macro headwinds.Air China expects attributable net loss for the first half to balloon to between 2.1 billion yuan and 2.6 billion yuan from 1.81 billion yuan a year earlier.The company attributed the forecast to higher jet fuel prices as a result of the Middle East conflict, squeezing its profit margins.The Iran conflict also weighed heavily on passenger traffic in June, with Air China's available seat kilometers, or ASK, falling 6.1% year over year. Revenue passenger kilometers, or passenger traffic, slid 2.9% from a year earlier, while cargo capacity also dropped by 6.3% year over year.Similarly, Hainan Airlines' ASK declined 7.0% year on year in the same month. RPK fell 7.7%, while cargo and mail volume slipped 9.6%.Data from global aviation consultancy IBA shows that while mainland Chinese operators have experienced minor localized headwinds, overall domestic and outbound system capacity remains near normalized pre-crisis run rates.

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Asia

Hong Kong Stocks Open Higher as Earnings Optimism Offsets Oil Rally

Hong Kong stocks opened higher on Monday as optimism ahead of a busy week of U.S. technology earnings outweighed concerns over surging oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East.The Hang Seng Index rose 1.1%, or 272.79 points, to 24,835.03, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained 1.4%, or 116.00 points, to 8,252.73.Brent crude climbed above $90 a barrel amid intensifying fighting between the United States and Iran.At the same time, investors also looked ahead to earnings from Alphabet, Tesla and Intel following last week's chip-led selloff, with results expected to provide fresh insight into demand for artificial intelligence.

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Market Chatter: Moonshot AI Eyes Hong Kong IPO Within Six Months

Moonshot AI has begun preparations for a Hong Kong initial public offering that could take place within six months, Bloomberg News reported Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.The Chinese artificial intelligence startup has circulated a shareholder resolution seeking investor approval for the proposed listing, according to the report.It is also nearing the completion of a fundraising round that could value the company at more than $30 billion, the report added.Moonshot did not immediately respond to' request for 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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Tech Rout Blunts Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets largely fell back on Friday, as global caution on hefty tech-sector capital outlays led to risk-off retreats.In addition, Brent crude oil traded at $85.91 a barrel, up 2% during Asian market hours.Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo finished in the red, as did Taiwan. Other regional exchanges were mixed, while trading floors were closed in Seoul.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened lower on Wall Street cues and declined thereafter, finishing off 4% as traders eschewed semiconductor shares.The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 2,694.42 to 64,141.12, as losing issues outnumbered gainers 151 to 71.Leading the upside was software tester SHIFT, up 9.4% after reporting earnings and issuing guidance. Memory chip maker Kioxia declined 16.1%, following a 15% decline on Thursday.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened lower and could not recover, closing down 1.6% in the worldwide tech-wreck.The broad gauge Hang Seng fell 446.36 to 24,562.24, as losing issues outnumbered gainers 67 to 24. The Hang Seng TECH Index lost 4.4% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index fell 1.5%.Leading the upside was utility holding company Power Assets, gaining 3%, while Semiconductor Manufacturing International declined 10%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite fell 3.1% to 3,764.15.On the other regional exchanges, the Taiwan TWSE declined 6.5%; the Australian ASX 200 declined 0.5%; the Singapore Straits Times Index fell 0.5%, but the Thai Set rose 0.2%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was up 1.4%.The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index fell 2.8% on the day.In other news, foreign direct investment (FDI) into Thailand struck $5.58 billon in the first six months of 2026, up 68% on the year, reported the Department of Business Development.

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International

Hong Kong Large Enterprises Signal Cautious Outlook for Q3

Near-term business sentiment among Hong Kong's large enterprises turned cautious for the third quarter of 2026, with 14% of surveyed firms expecting conditions to worsen compared with 10% anticipating an improvement, according to the data from the Hong Kong government Friday.More respondents in the transportation, storage, and courier services; real estate; and professional and business services sectors expect a worse business situation in Q3.However, more companies in the financing and insurance industry anticipate a better business situation in the period than the preceding quarter.Respondents in most surveyed sectors expect business volume or output to decrease on balance or remain unchanged in the quarter, with employment and selling prices also largely anticipated to remain steady.

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International

Hong Kong's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.7% in April-June

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Hong Kong stood at 3.7% for the three-month period from April to June, according to data from the Census and Statistics Department released Friday.The reading matched the consensus forecast of 3.7% tracked by Trading Economics and the 3.7% rate recorded in the previous three-month period.The underemployment rate changed to 1.6% in the April-June period from 1.5% in March-May. Total employment rose by around 6,800 to 3.6 million people, while the number of unemployed individuals declined by 1,400 to 139,700.

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Asia

Hong Kong Stocks Retreat in Global Tech Sell-Off; Jiangxi Copper Slips

Hong Kong stocks closed sharply lower Friday as a global sell-off in technology shares gathered pace.The Hang Seng Index fell 1.8%, or 446.36 points, to close at 24,562.24, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index lost 2.2%, or 181.41 points, to finish at 8,136.73.Technology stocks led the decline as investors unwound positions in AI-related names, with a broad semiconductor sell-off sweeping across Asian markets despite strong earnings from industry leaders earlier this week.Meanwhile, oil prices remained elevated after Iran launched fresh attacks on U.S. facilities in the Gulf following another round of U.S. strikes on Iranian military sites.Investors also kept an eye on renewed trade tensions after the United States imposed a 25% tariff on some imports from Brazil.In corporate news, Jiangxi Copper (HKG:0358, SHA:600362) closed over 5% lower after its board approved the proposed spin-off and Hong Kong listing of its controlled subsidiary, Jiangxi JCC Copper Foil Technology.

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Asia

Market Chatter: Shein Gets Hong Kong Listing Committee Approval for IPO

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing committee approved Shein's planned initial public offering in the city, Reuters reported Friday, citing three people with knowledge of the matter.The listing hearing was scheduled Thursday, with Shein answering questions about operations and finances, according to Reuters.Shein initially filed for IPOs in London and New York but the processes stalled, the report said.Both Shein and the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKG:0388) did not respond to requests for comment from.(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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Weak Demand, Higher Costs Strain Credit Prospects for Asia Pacific's Auto, Building Materials, Capital Goods Sectors, S&P Says

Dampened demand and rising costs have worsened the credit prospects of Asia-Pacific's auto, building materials, and capital goods sectors over the next 12 months, S&P Global Ratings said in recent releases.For the auto sector, the rating agency forecasts global light-vehicle sales to drop by 2.5% annually in 2026, with major declines in China and the US.China and Europe will see further electrification until 2027, while the US will observe a slowdown as the government eliminates incentives, S&P said.Raw material costs will see notable increases amid high oil prices and narrow supply, but S&P's rated issuers will exhibit resilience amid stronger products, diversified networks, and scale gains.The region's building materials sector faces increased transportation and energy costs due to the Middle East war, resulting in greater margin pressure, S&P said.In China, the sector faces bottlenecks in demand recovery amid continued weakness in the property sector, according to the rating agency.Still, satisfactory competitive positions and ample financial headroom should aid the companies in handling oversupply and dampened demand, S&P said.Issuers from the capital goods sector will also face increased costs, supply chain disruptions, and postponed investments amid the Middle East conflict and volatile US policy, the rating agency said.The sector faces margin pressure due to higher costs, but earnings should gain from strong order backlogs and staunch investment demand, according to S&P.Robust earnings have improved the companies' financial buffers and bolstered their cushion against downside risks, S&P said.

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International

Hong Kong's Export Volume Rises 25.8% in May

Hong Kong's total export volume rose 25.8% year over year in May, according to data released by the Census and Statistics Department on Thursday.Import volume increased 27.4% from a year earlier.Export prices rose 11.8% from a year earlier, while import prices increased 11.1%.Among major export destinations, export volume to Taiwan rose, followed by Vietnam, the U.S., and mainland China, while shipments to India fell.Import volume increased from all major suppliers, led by South Korea, followed by Vietnam, mainland China, Singapore, and Taiwan.

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Hong Kong Stocks Open Little Changed as Global Tech Rout Continues

Hong Kong stocks posted a subdued start on Friday as weakness in global technology shares offset support from resilient U.S. economic data.The Hang Seng Index edged up 13.94 points to 25,022.54, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained 0.2%, or 16.53 points, to 8,334.67.Wall Street ended lower overnight as chip stocks extended their selloff despite strong earnings from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing.Investors also assessed resilient U.S. retail sales and jobless claims data, which supported expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged this month.Geopolitical risks remained in focus as fresh exchanges between the United States and Iran fueled concerns over disruptions to regional shipping.

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Market Chatter: Asian Stock Exchanges Seek Closer Ties to Boost Capital Markets

Top executives from Asia's leading stock exchanges called for stronger regional connectivity to attract investment and support long-term capital market growth at the Nikkei Asia Forum APAC 2026 on Thursday.Stock Exchange of Thailand President Asadej Kongsiri said closer cooperation among regional exchanges would help ASEAN markets capture investment flows, according to a Nikkei Asia report.He highlighted the Thai exchange's depositary receipt program, which allows local investors to trade global stocks such as Tesla and Apple in baht, the report added.Singapore Exchange President Michael Syn reportedly said cross-border initiatives can expand investment opportunities and create value for regional markets.Japan Exchange Group Global Chief Masanori Yoshida emphasized the need to attract more high-growth companies and develop new investment products to draw global capital into Asia, the report said.(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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Oil, Tech Outlooks Gyrate Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets gyrated Thursday, as traders weighed ongoing Persian Gulf hostilities, crude oil prices, and rich valuations in the tech sector.Hong Kong gained ground, but Shanghai and Tokyo finished in red, while Seoul's semiconductor-heavy KOSPI Index declined 6.4%.Brent oil topped $85 a barrel during Asian trading hours.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened lower and declined thereafter, finishing off 2.8% as chip stocks fell back.The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 1,915.97 to 66,835.54, as losing issues outnumbered gainers 138 to 85.Leading the upside was Mitsubishi Motors, up 6.4%, while memory-chip maker Kioxia declined 15%.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened higher and held ground, closing up 1.3% on gains in property issues.The broad gauge Hang Seng rose 327.50 to 25,008.60, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 71 to 22. The Hang Seng TECH Index gained 2% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index rose 3.2%.Leading the upside was toymaker Pop Mart International, gaining 6.9%, while computer maker Lenovo declined 6.7%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite fell 1.9 % to 3,882.41.In corporate news, industry bellwether Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) reported a year-over-year revenue rise of 36% in Q2, while net profit gained by 77.4%, topping outlooks. Nevertheless, shares traded down 4.2% pre-bell in New York, possibly on concerns regarding rising capital outlays.On the other regional exchanges, the Taiwan TWSE was steady; the Australian ASX 200 was largely unchanged; the Singapore Straits Times Index fell 0.1%, and the Thai Set rose 0.3%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was even.The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index fell 1.4% on the day.

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Hong Kong Stocks Advance; TCL Electronics Slides on HK$5.6 Billion Deal

Hong Kong stocks continued their winning streak Thursday as investors looked past renewed tensions in the Middle East.The Hang Seng Index rose 1.3%, or 327.50 points, to close at 25,008.60, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained 1.6%, or 133.76 points, to finish at 8,318.14.The U.S. military said it completed another wave of strikes on Iran late Wednesday at the direction of President Donald Trump.The targets included Bandar Abbas, Iran's main port on the Strait of Hormuz. Trump this week renewed threats to strike Iranian energy infrastructure and warned of attacks on bridges next week.Meanwhile, softer-than-expected U.S. producer inflation data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged later this month.In corporate news, TCL Electronics (HKG:1070) slipped 12% after agreeing to acquire TCL AeroWell (Cayman), the holding company for TCL's air conditioner business, for HK$5.61 billion.

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Market Chatter: Syngenta's $5 Billion Hong Kong Listing Faces Delay

Syngenta's planned $5 billion Hong Kong initial public offering has been delayed, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter.The Chinese-owned company is reportedly now targeting a 2027 listing, having previously aimed to file its application in June for a debut this year.It now plans to submit its listing documents in September or later, pushing the listing into next year, the report said.The discussions are ongoing, and the timing of the listing could still change, Bloomberg added.Syngenta did not immediately respond to' request for 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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Airport Authority Hong Kong Books HK$2 Billion Post-Tax Profit for Fiscal Year Ended March

The Airport Authority Hong Kong declared a post-tax profit of HK$2.04 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, the airport operator said in a Wednesday release.The airport operator did not provide year-ago figures. According to a filing last year, it booked HK$2.46 billion in profit.For the latest reporting period, passenger traffic jumped 14.7% in the quarter to 63 million from a year earlier, while flight movements rose 7.1% to 399,450. Cargo throughput added 2.7% to 5.1 million tonnes, the release said.The board also declared a HK$500 million dividend, payable to the Hong Kong SAR government, it said.The Hong Kong International Airport expanded its network by adding 26 destinations during the fiscal year.

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Hong Kong Stocks Open Higher as Soft US Inflation Data Lifts Sentiment

Hong Kong stocks opened higher on Thursday as softer U.S. inflation data lifted investor sentiment.The Hang Seng Index rose 0.6%, or 143.92 points, to 24,825.02, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained 0.6%, or 50.18 points, to 8,234.56.Wall Street ended higher overnight after softer-than-expected U.S. producer price data reinforced signs of easing inflation.Investors were also encouraged by another batch of strong corporate earnings, including results from Morgan Stanley, BlackRock and Johnson & Johnson.Markets also monitored renewed tensions in the Middle East after the U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iranian military sites.

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Tech Recovery Lifts Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets largely rallied on Wednesday, following a soft inflation report overnight from Washington, and gains in tech shares on Wall Street.In addition, reports from Beijing confirmed a still-growing national economy, if somewhat tempered by sluggish retail and property sectors.Hong Kong and Tokyo trading floors finished in the green, although Shanghai edged lower. Other regional exchanges gained ground, led by a 6.2% rise on Seoul's KOSPI index.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened higher on overnight Wall Street cues and held ground, finishing up 1.5% as traders again embraced tech shares.The benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 1008.01 to 68,751.51, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 153 to 68.Leading the upside was semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker Lasertec, up 10.2%, while frozen food distributor Nicherei declined 8.2% after a cyber-attack disrupted operations.In economic news, Japan's tertiary (services) index rose 1.1% in May from April, reaching the highest level since 2019.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened evenly and rose to the close, after reports from Beijing affirmed China's economy is only marginally below state growth targets.The broad gauge Hang Seng rose 340.37 to 24,681.10, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 68 to 21. The Hang Seng TECH Index gained 1.3% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index rose 1.8%.Leading the upside was Innovent Biologics, gaining 7.8%, while Semiconductor Manufacturing International declined 2.6%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite fell 0.3% to 3,955.58.In economic news, retail sales in China rose 1% on the year in June, reported the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).Property investment in China fell 18% on the year in the first six months of 2026, according to the NBS.The nation's industrial production grew by 5.3% on the year in June, while China's Q2 gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 4.3%, said the NBS.On the other regional exchanges, the Taiwan TWSE gained 2%; the Australian ASX 200 advanced 0.4%; the Singapore Straits Times Index rose 1.2%, and the Thai Set rose 0.3%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was up 0.2%.The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index rose 1.8% on the day.

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