Hong Kong Stocks and China Stocks React to Slower Growth
Hong Kong Stocks React to China’s Economic Data
Hong Kong stocks are set for a second consecutive weekly loss following troubling data revealing a slowdown in China’s growth during the third quarter. The Hang Seng Index hovered around 20,089.82, reflecting a 5.4% decline this week, while the Hang Seng Tech Index decreased by 0.4%.
Performance of Key Indices
- The CSI 300 Index fell by 0.4%
- The Shanghai Composite Index declined 0.3%
Notably, major companies such as Alibaba Group Holding and JD.com experienced significant losses, while Zijin Mining Group saw gains due to a surge in gold prices. The growth rate for China’s economy was reported at 4.6%, raising concerns about achieving the official target of 5% as analysts speculate over potential government policy adjustments to stimulate growth.
Implications for the Market
Analysts, including Zhang Zhiwei from Pinpoint Asset Management, suggest that ongoing trends may prompt a shift in fiscal policy in November, influenced by U.S. election outcomes.
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