The Hang Seng Index fell 349 points, or 1.4%, to close at 24,494 on Tuesday, snapping a two-session rally as investors locked in recent gains following the market's strong advance at the start of the week. Sentiment was also subdued ahead of key Chinese economic data releases, including industrial production, retail sales, house prices and the unemployment figures, which could offer fresh insights into the strength of the country's economic recovery. Meanwhile, weakness in finance and technology stocks added pressure to the benchmark, with both sectors pulling back after leading gains in the previous session. Among notable laggards included Tencent Holdings (-2.9%), Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (-3.9%), Kingboard Laminates (-1.8%), Pop Mart International (-1.8%), and China Hongqiao Group (-7.1%). In contrast, Knowledge Atlas and Lenovo rose 1.4% and 4.3%, respectively.

Hong Kong's main stock market index, the HK50, fell to 24528 points on June 16, 2026, losing 1.27% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 4.47%, though it remains 2.28% 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 June 16 of 2026.

Hong Kong's main stock market index, the HK50, fell to 24528 points on June 16, 2026, losing 1.27% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 4.47%, though it remains 2.28% 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 24574.30 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 21811.25 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
HK50 24,528.00 -348.72 -1.40% -4.47% 2.28% Jun/16
SHANGHAI 4,091.89 -4.58 -0.11% -0.96% 20.80% Jun/16
CSI 300 4,884.23 -7.48 -0.15% 1.05% 26.20% Jun/16
SHANGHAI 50 2,913.99 -24.66 -0.84% -0.71% 8.57% Jun/16
CH50 15,722.15 -129.10 -0.81% 1.04% 17.18% Jun/16

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Tencent Holdings 447.40 -12.20 -2.65% -12.87% 529.15B Jun/16
HSBC Holdings 146.00 0.20 0.14% 58.52% 298.34B Jun/16
China Construction Bank 8.89 -0.02 -0.22% 16.21% 244.83B Jun/16
China Mobile 81.30 -0.55 -0.67% -6.61% 206.05B Jun/16
CNOOC 23.58 -0.62 -2.56% 28.99% 162.74B Jun/16
AIA 75.20 -1.30 -1.70% 9.06% 120.94B Jun/16
Xiaomi 25.66 -0.60 -2.28% -52.48% 90.45B Jun/16
Hong Kong Exchanges 386.00 -0.80 -0.21% -6.63% 66.73B Jun/16
Meituan 75.30 -2.95 -3.77% -45.47% 60.37B Jun/16
Ping An Insurance 56.35 -1.35 -2.34% 17.89% 56.62B Jun/16




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Hong Kong Inflation Rate 1.70 1.70 percent Apr 2026
Hong Kong Interest Rate 4.00 4.00 percent May 2026
Hong Kong Unemployment Rate 3.70 3.70 percent May 2026

Hong Kong Stock Market Index (HK50)
The HK50 tracks the performance of around 50 largest companies listed in the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. It is a free floating, capitalization-weighted index with a base value of 100 as of June 30, 1964. This index is primarily derived from over-the-counter trading and contracts for difference indexes (CFDs).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
24528.00 24842.67 33484.08 -1.00 1964 - 2026 points Daily

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Hong Kong Stocks Retreat From Two-Day Rally
The Hang Seng Index fell 349 points, or 1.4%, to close at 24,494 on Tuesday, snapping a two-session rally as investors locked in recent gains following the market's strong advance at the start of the week. Sentiment was also subdued ahead of key Chinese economic data releases, including industrial production, retail sales, house prices and the unemployment figures, which could offer fresh insights into the strength of the country's economic recovery. Meanwhile, weakness in finance and technology stocks added pressure to the benchmark, with both sectors pulling back after leading gains in the previous session. Among notable laggards included Tencent Holdings (-2.9%), Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (-3.9%), Kingboard Laminates (-1.8%), Pop Mart International (-1.8%), and China Hongqiao Group (-7.1%). In contrast, Knowledge Atlas and Lenovo rose 1.4% and 4.3%, respectively.
2026-06-16
Hong Kong Shares Rally After US-Iran Accord
The Hang Seng Index climbed 125 points, or 0.5%, to close at 24,843 on Monday, kicking off the week on a positive note and extending gains from the previous session as investor sentiment improved after the US and Iran reached an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a formal signing ceremony expected later this week, easing concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies and reducing geopolitical risks. The deal triggered a sharp decline in oil prices, helping alleviate inflation worries and boosting appetite for risk assets across global markets. Knowledge Atlas Technology, also known as Zhipu AI, jumped 33% after unveiling an open-source model over the weekend, boosting optimism over China’s AI sector. Gains were broad-based, led by finance, technology, and retail trade shares. Notable gainers included included AIA (2.6%), Kingboard Laminates (22.3%), Lenovo (9.3%), and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (7.0%).
2026-06-15
Hong Kong Stocks Bounce Back
The Hang Seng Index rose 1.9% or 469 points to close at 24,718 on Friday, recovering from losses that pushed the benchmark to an 11-month low in the previous session, as improving global risk sentiment lifted equities across the region. Investor confidence strengthened after US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran had made significant progress, raising hopes that a peace agreement could be reached as soon as this weekend. The prospect of easing geopolitical tensions boosted appetite for risk assets globally. Meanwhile, oil prices fell to two-month lows as concerns over potential supply disruptions eased, supporting sectors sensitive to fuel costs. Heavyweight financial, technology, and retail trade stocks led the gains, while the communication sector was the only segment to post a modest decline. Among individual stocks, Tencent (+1.4%), AIA (+1.1%), Pop Mart (+2.6%), Xiaomi (+1.4%), and Knowledge Atlas (+3.4%) were the top performers.
2026-06-12