The Hang Seng Index (HSI) ended lower on January 10, closing at 19,064.29 HKD, marking a decline of 176.60 points or 0.92% from the previous session. The market’s downward trend reflects growing investor caution amid ongoing global economic concerns and weakening sentiment in Asia’s major markets.
Over the past week, the HSI has dropped by 3.95%, and it has seen a sharp decline of 6.57% in the past month. Year-to-date, the index is down by 4.36%, signaling a tough start to 2025 for Hong Kong’s equity market. However, despite short-term declines, the HSI has gained 18.01% over the last year, driven by intermittent recoveries and strong performance in select sectors during the latter half of 2024.
Looking at the longer-term perspective, the HSI has fallen by 33.74% over the past five years. This indicates persistent challenges in maintaining growth momentum due to factors such as the pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and volatility in global markets. However, the index’s lifetime gain of 642.29% underscores its significance in the global financial landscape.
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