Hong Kong Stocks Slip on Mixed Cues

2026-05-13 02:08 By Nicole Aliyah 1 min. read

The Hang Seng Index slipped 80 points, or 0.3%, at 26,270 on Wednesday, as investors balanced concerns over rising U.S.

inflation and escalating Middle East tensions against optimism surrounding the anticipated Trump-Xi meeting.

Sentiment remained cautious after President Donald Trump signaled a tougher stance toward Iran following criticism of the ceasefire, while persistent geopolitical risks kept pressure on global markets.

Oil prices held firm after sharp gains as the prolonged conflict in the Middle East continued to disrupt shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz, fueling worries over renewed inflationary pressures.

Chinese technology shares were also in focus with investors increasingly demanding clearer returns from heavy AI spending by firms such as Alibaba Group and Tencent ahead of the earnings season.

Notable laggards included Tencent Holdings (-0.4%), SMIC (-3.0%), and Techtronic Industries (-2.9%), while AIA Group and Pop Mart advanced 1.2% and 2.0%, respectively.



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Hong Kong Stocks Slip on Mixed Cues
The Hang Seng Index slipped 80 points, or 0.3%, at 26,270 on Wednesday, as investors balanced concerns over rising U.S. inflation and escalating Middle East tensions against optimism surrounding the anticipated Trump-Xi meeting. Sentiment remained cautious after President Donald Trump signaled a tougher stance toward Iran following criticism of the ceasefire, while persistent geopolitical risks kept pressure on global markets. Oil prices held firm after sharp gains as the prolonged conflict in the Middle East continued to disrupt shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz, fueling worries over renewed inflationary pressures. Chinese technology shares were also in focus with investors increasingly demanding clearer returns from heavy AI spending by firms such as Alibaba Group and Tencent ahead of the earnings season. Notable laggards included Tencent Holdings (-0.4%), SMIC (-3.0%), and Techtronic Industries (-2.9%), while AIA Group and Pop Mart advanced 1.2% and 2.0%, respectively.
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