The Asia-Pacific markets showed a positive trend, with gains noted in South Korea, Japan, mainland China and Australia.
The Hong Kong stock market of indices such as the Hang Seng Index (INDEXHANGSENG: HSI) has had a significant bullish run in the latest trading session, as investors eagerly await the US jobs report for May. The Hang Seng ended up 4.02% at 18,949.94, which sparked great market excitement and investor optimism.
according to reportsThe consumer and real estate sectors led the index’s gains, with notable performances from companies such as Longfor Group Holdings Ltd HKG: 0960 and Zhongsheng Group Holdings Limited HKG: 0881. In addition, tech giants including Baidu Inc HKG: 9888 and JD.com also contributed. Inc (HKG: 9618) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd HKG: 9988 in height.
Interestingly, this massive increase comes at a time when the global economy is grappling with a number of issues, including geopolitical tensions, concerns about inflation, and the passage of a bill raising debt limits in the United States. However, the market rally demonstrates the strength and attractiveness of the Hong Kong stock market, which draws investors’ attention to the potential growth prospects.
The real estate industry was crucial in driving the remarkable rise of the Hang Seng Index. Notably, Hong Kong has always been known for its healthy real estate market, and the recent rise shows its continued appeal.
In addition, the consumer sector also contributed significantly to the rise in the Hang Seng Index. As the city gradually recovers from the downturn caused by the pandemic, consumer confidence is rising, which has led to higher spending and strong retail sales. This trend was boosted by the performance of consumer-related stocks for retailers, e-commerce platforms and FMCG companies.
Kenny Ng of Everbright Securities International pointed out that from a technical point of view, the Hang Seng Index was oversold before the rebound occurred. Ng’s observation suggests that the rebound may have been driven by technical factors rather than fundamental developments in the market.
Simply explained, when a stock or index is sold in the oversold area, it indicates that the price has fallen dramatically and rapidly due to the continuous selling by the investors. This oversold condition can lead to a technical bounce as traders and investors see price levels as attractive and start buying, driving prices higher.
Bullish momentum outside the Hong Kong stock market
In general, the Asia-Pacific markets showed a positive trend, with gains noted in South Korea, Japan, mainland China and Australia. In South Korea, the Kospi Index, the country’s main stock market index, closed 1.25% higher, driven by positive market sentiment. Significantly, May consumer inflation in South Korea fell to its lowest level in 19 months.
Also, the Nikkei 225 (INDEXNIKKEI: NI225) rose 1.21%, closing at 31,524.22. On the other hand, mainland China’s Shanghai SSE Composite Index (SHA: 000001) closed at 3,230.07, up 0.79%. Moreover, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.48%, closing at 7,145.1.
In the US, the three major indices rose, with the S&P 500 (INDEXSP: .INX) and the Nasdaq Composite (INDEXNASDAQ: .IXIC) reaching their best levels since August. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also rose, indicating positive daily performance. Remarkably, the adoption and approval of the debt ceiling bill in the Senate contributed to the positive market sentiment.
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