The Hang Seng Index rose 0.4%, or 90 points, to close at 24,613 on Wednesday, reversing losses in the morning session as stronger Chinese economic data and renewed buying support lifted sentiment. China’s manufacturing PMI returned to expansion at 50.1 in September from 49.8 in August, while the non-manufacturing PMI rose to 50.2 from 49.0 and the private RatingDog manufacturing PMI climbed to 52.1, a five-month high, amid expectations for further policy support. New York Fed President Williams said that the Fed could take time to assess incoming data eased some rate-hike concerns. Tech and biotech stocks provided additional support with Z.AI Co (4.3%), Xiaomi (0.2%), Wuxi Biologics (4.8%), Meituan (1.8%), and MiniMax (3.7%) rising. For the month, the market fell 4.2%, weighed down by higher Treasury yields, oil prices and renewed US rate concerns, but gained about 6.5% for the quarter. The index will be closed on Thursday for a public holiday and will resume trading on Friday.
Hong Kong's main stock market index, the HK50, rose to 24613 points on September 30, 2026, gaining 0.37% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 3.73% and is down 9.80% 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 October 1 of 2026.
Hong Kong's main stock market index, the HK50, rose to 24613 points on September 30, 2026, gaining 0.37% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 3.73% and is down 9.80% 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 23005.17 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 21590.94 in 12 months time.