Published on 04/01/2026 at 04:36 am EDT
(MT Newswires) -- Hong Kong stocks rebounded on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump signalled the conflict with Iran could wind down within weeks, lifting market sentiment.
The Hang Seng Index gained 505.89 points, or 2.0%, to close at 25,294.03, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index added 130.51 points, or 1.6%, to 8,504.81.
Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. could end its military campaign against Iran within two to three weeks.
"We'll be leaving very soon," he told reporters in the Oval Office, adding the withdrawal could come "within two weeks, maybe two weeks, maybe three," Reuters reported.
Meanwhile, Tehran reiterated that its demands must be met before the conflict can be resolved.
Elsewhere, oil prices fell more than 3%, reversing earlier gains as Middle East volatility unsettled markets despite signs of easing tensions.
In corporate news, Voyah Automotive Technology closed nearly 11% higher after March deliveries rose 50% year-on-year to 15,019 vehicles.
Ubtech Robotics jumped over 17% after recording a narrower attributable loss in 2025.

Sumber : MT Newswires