Hong Kong Hang Seng (HSI) Index News, Page 1

Protests in Hong Kong drove the Hang Seng Index down 4.79% last week with a violent turn Monday. China’s industrial output grew significantly slower than expected in October. The Nikkei was pressured by a report that showed growth in Japan’s economy ground to a near standstill in the third quarter.

Global markets edge higher on trade hopes but still no deal in sight, traders are warned to expect too much from the deal when and if it comes.

Later on Thursday, White House economic adviser provided another ray of hope when he said negotiations over the first phase of a trade agreement with China were coming down to the final stages, with the two sides in close contact.

Global markets tread water following news the U.S/China trade talks have hit an impasse.

Global markets retreat on trade uncertainty and upcoming testimony from Jerome Powell.

Global markets edge higher as traders await a key speech from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Global markets fall as trade hopes fade and Hong Kong protests threaten to impede global financial markets.

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba set a new sales record on Singles Day, the world’s largest 24-hour shopping event. The S&P/ASX 200 Index posted its highest closing price since August 1, the same week it reached an all-time high closing value of 6845.

Global markets edge lower after new worries on U.S./Sino trade relations take hold.

China’s exports and imports declined in October, Reuters reported citing data from the country’s customs released on Friday. In dollar terms, exports fell 0.9% while imports fell 6.4% from a year ago in October, but beat analysts’ forecasts.

Global markets move higher as a Phase 1 Trade Deal draws closer. But traders are warned not to trust the global equity rally.

Global markets tread water at new highs as trade concerns and earnings outlook drag on sentiment.

Japan’s Nikkei touched its 2019 highs following Wall Street’s record performance. Japan’s benchmark jumped to a 13-month high on Tuesday after a long weekend, as U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators moved closer to sealing a preliminary deal.

Global markets edge higher on hopes and earnings but neither the trade deal outlook or earnings growth is very good.

Global markets rise as trade hopes and earnings lift markets.

Strong labor data surprises the market and futures move higher. Trade concerns linger but the outlook for 2020 is improving.

A private survey showed factory activity in China expanded in October with the Caixin/Markit PMI coming in at 51.7. Analysts polled by Reuters had expected the PMI number to come in at 51.0 from 51.4 for September.

Markets pull back from their highs as doubts about a U.S./China trade deal intensify.

In China, factory activity contracted for the sixth straight month in October. The official Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) came in at 49.3 for October. In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and main opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn begin their first full day of campaigning Thursday ahead of what promises

Global markets tread water while traders wait on the FOMC policy statement and some key data later this week.