Apr 15, 2026, 11:41 GMT+7
Reuters - China and Hong Kong stocks gained on Wednesday, joining a relief rally in global markets amid hopes the worst of the war-triggered oil shock is over.
** China's blue-chip index CSI300edged up 0.2% by the lunch break, while the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.4%. In Hong Kong, Hang Sengadvanced 0.8%.
** They joined a broad rebound in Asian equitiesafter overnight strength on Wall Street, as hopes for a diplomatic solution to the Iran war lifted sentiment.
** U.S. President Donald Trump said talks could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, after breaking down over the weekend. Pakistani and Iranian officials also said negotiations could restart.
** "With Brent crude prices holding mostly below $100 per barrel the past week, markets have been holding out for a diplomatic solution," DBS analyst Philip Wee said in a note.
** "For now, the worst oil shock scenario appears to be partially contained."
** Such optimism overcame economic worries as the International Monetary Fund cut its growth outlook on Tuesday due to war-driven energy price spikes.
** In China, chipmakers , drugmakers and logistics stocks led the gains, but new energy vehicle producersbattery makersand commodity companies declined.
** In Hong Kong, biotech firmstech playsand media companies jumped.
** Energy and materials sectors are among the laggards.

Sumber : Reuters