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| HSCEI1 | 8,128.25 | +24.98 | 60.40B |
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2026-10-15 09:42:20 US September inflation came in above expectations, reinforcing market expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue raising interest rates. Chip stocks remained under pressure. Overnight (14th), the Nasdaq fell 1.88%, marking its biggest decline since July 23, while the DJIA edged down 48 pts. This morning (15th), the HSI opened at 24,119 pts, down 195 pts or 0.8%; the HSTECH opened at 4,082 pts, down 92 pts or 2.21%; and the HSCEI opened at 8,124 pts, down 58 pts or 0.72%. Among major tech stocks, BABA-W (09988.HK) fell 2.08%, while TENCENT (00700.HK) dropped 1.98%. BIDU-W (09888.HK) and KUAISHOU-W (01024.HK) declined more than 2%. MEITUAN-W (03690.HK), NTES (09999.HK), JD-SW (09618.HK) and XIAOMI-W (01810.HK) fell more than 1%. Among other blue chips, CATL (03750.HK) opened about 7% lower; WEICHAI POWER (02338.HK) fell 3.18%; and HSBC HOLDINGS (00005.HK) declined 0.47%. As expectations for US rate hikes intensified, interest rate-sensitive property stocks were soft. SHK PPT (00016.HK) fell 0.56%; NEW WORLD DEV (00017.HK) opened 0.79% lower; and HENDERSON LAND (00012.HK) opened down 0.67%. Hong Kong-listed chip stocks continued to decline in line with external markets. SMIC (00981.HK) fell 3.31%; HUA HONG GRACE (01347.HK) dropped 5.6%; and MONTAGE TECH (06809.HK) plunged 11%. South Korea's KOSPI index widened its decline to more than 7%. In Hong Kong, the Daily Leverage 2x product linked to SK Hynix (07709.HK) slumped 14.99%, while the Daily Leverage 2x product linked to Samsung Electronics (07747.HK) dropped 14.97%. Overnight, US data center-related stocks tumbled, with Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL.US) plunging 11.3%. In Hong Kong, LENOVO GROUP (00992.HK) opened 7.57% lower, while GDS-SW (09698.HK) cratered 12.58%. Among the two major AI model stocks, MINIMAX-W (00100.HK) fell 5%, while Z.AI (02513.HK) dropped 6.47%. PCB stocks were under pressure, with KB LAMINATES (01888.HK) plunging 8.03% and KINGBOARD HLDG (00148.HK) falling 6.67%. Optical communication concept stocks also weakened, with ZJ INNOLIGHT (03308.HK) down 6.08% and YOFC (06869.HK) falling 7.22%. (mn/da)~ AASTOCKS Financial News Website: www.aastocks.com This article was automatically translated by AI, the Chinese version should be considered the authoritative version. AASTOCKS.com Limited does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness and accepts no liability for any damages or losses arising from the use of this translation. | |