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Hong Kong Markets Dive Again: What's Fueling the Decline?

2025-05-19

Author: Jessica Wong

In a concerning trend, Hong Kong's stock market tumbled 103 points, or 0.4%, settling at 23,238 on Monday afternoon. This marks the third consecutive session of losses, fueled by a downturn in U.S. futures after Moody's alarming downgrade of the U.S. credit rating.

As investors sift through the latest economic data from China, they found mixed signals. While industrial output growth for April outpaced expectations, it still showed signs of slowing down. On the flip side, retail sales figures came in disappointingly below forecasts, raising concerns about consumer confidence.

Moreover, the pace of fixed-asset investment has decelerated over the first four months of the year, adding further stress to the market.

As market watchers brace for more turbulence, the question remains: how will these economic indicators impact the resilience of Hong Kong’s financial landscape in the coming days?