The Hang Seng Index rose 117 points, or 0.6%, to close at 25,893 on Friday, recovering from a brief pullback in the previous session as Hong Kong equities advanced on signs that persistent industrial deflation in China may be easing. Sentiment improved after data indicated a turnaround in factory-gate pricing pressures, with investors viewing the shift as a potential inflection point for corporate earnings and broader economic growth. However, the fragile US-Iran ceasefire came under renewed strain as both sides traded accusations over breaches of commitments, including issues around the Strait of Hormuz, while Israeli strikes in Lebanon further heightened geopolitical tensions ahead of upcoming talks in Pakistan. Most sectors advanced, led by financial and technology stocks. Notable gainers included Semiconductor Manufacturing (4.6%), Guotai Junan International (27.7%), Deepexi Technology (48.8%), Shenzhen Xunce Technology (7.6%), and Geely Automobile Holdings (2.5%).
Hong Kong's main stock market index, the HK50, rose to 25995 points on April 10, 2026, gaining 0.94% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.37% and is up 24.29% compared to the same time last year, 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 April 10 of 2026.
Hong Kong's main stock market index, the HK50, rose to 25995 points on April 10, 2026, gaining 0.94% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.37% and is up 24.29% compared to the same time last year, 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 24159.93 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 21386.73 in 12 months time.