13th January 2026 - (Hong Kong) Hong Kong's stock market commenced Friday's trading session in negative territory, with the benchmark Hang Seng Index declining 392.38 points, or 1.45 per cent, to open at 26,640.16. The sell-off was broad-based, impacting both the technology and financial sectors.
The Hang Seng Tech Index fell 85 points, or 1.58 per cent, to 5,323. Major internet constituents recorded sharp declines at the opening bell. Alibaba dropped 2.9 per cent, while Tencent and Kuaishou fell 1.8 per cent and 2 per cent respectively. Meituan, Xiaomi and JD.com also opened lower.
Financial stocks exerted additional downward pressure. HSBC led the decline among banking names, sliding 2.8 per cent. Insurer AIA opened 2.1 per cent lower, while bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing fell 2.6 per cent. Ping An Insurance also traded in negative territory, down 1.3 per cent. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index tracked the broader market weakness, losing 112 points, or 1.22 per cent, to open at 9,062. The negative open follows broader regional trends and reflects cautious sentiment among investors at the start of the trading day.
Sumber : Dimsumdaily.hk
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