The Hang Seng Index climbed 0.4% to close at 24,952 on Friday, outperforming most Asian markets as improving signals from China’s economy supported sentiment. Regional markets remained under pressure after Wall Street losses, as concerns over a prolonged Middle East conflict pushed oil prices higher and lifted global borrowing costs. Uncertainty around US-Iran developments also kept investors cautious. Despite these headwinds, stronger industrial profit growth in China pointed to improving earnings, reinforcing confidence in the recovery. Expectations of further policy support, including possible rate cuts and lower reserve requirements, added to the positive tone. Notable movers included Xiaomi Corporation (2.0%), Kuaishou Technology (1.4%), Shenzhen Xunce Technology (24.1%), Innovent Biologics (7.6%), and Akeso Inc. (1.9%).
Hong Kong's main stock market index, the HK50, rose to 24952 points on March 27, 2026, gaining 0.38% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 4.25%, though it remains 6.51% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Hong Kong. Historically, the Hong Kong Stock Market Index (HK50) reached an all time high of 33484.08 in January of 2018. Hong Kong Stock Market Index (HK50) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on March 27 of 2026.
Hong Kong's main stock market index, the HK50, rose to 24952 points on March 27, 2026, gaining 0.38% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 4.25%, though it remains 6.51% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Stock Market Index (HK50) is expected to trade at 24690.66 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 21121.48 in 12 months time.