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10 April 2026 09:55  |

Hang Seng Rises, But Geopolitical Risks Remain a Hold

Hong Kong stocks rallied on Friday (April 10), with the Hang Seng Index rising 269 points, or 1.1%, to 26,032, reversing a brief decline in the previous session. The gains were driven by improved risk appetite following reports that Israel had signaled an openness to negotiations with Lebanon, rekindling sentiment for de-escalation in the Middle East.

The gains were broad-based across sectors, with technology and financial stocks leading the gains as investors returned to riskier assets. However, the market remains mindful that this rally occurred amidst fragile sentiment.

Concerns about the Strait of Hormuz and broader regional tensions remain key drivers, particularly through their impact on oil prices and global risk appetite. Market participants believe a new escalation could quickly reverse equity gains and tighten financial conditions in Asia.

At the stock level, several issuers recorded significant movements, including Tencent (+0.3%), H World (+0.2%), Shenzhen Xunlei Technology (+9.8%), SMIC (+3.9%), and Xiaomi (+1.2%). (asd)

Source: Newsmaker.id

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