Investment 6/5/2025
Hong Kong stocks performed well on the first trading day of May, as Monday was the Buddha's Birthday holiday. Last Friday, the Hang Seng Index rose 385 points or 1.74% to 22,504 points, recording three consecutive gains; the Technology Index rose 156 points or 3.07% to 5,244 points. The Main Board's turnover was HK$133.7 billion.
Hong Kong stocks performed well, with the Hang Seng Index stabilizing at 22,000 and having the opportunity to move further upward. If there is any hope in the China-US tariff negotiations, it will be good for the stock market performance. The current valuation of the Hang Seng Index is not too high. Once the China-US talks are formally implemented and companies regain confidence in the outlook, the Hang Seng Index is expected to return to the 24,000 mark by mid-year.
European stock markets developed differently on Monday, with French stocks closing down 0.55% and German stocks rising 1.12%; British stocks were closed for a holiday.
The better-than-expected growth in U.S. non-farm payrolls in April eased market concerns about an economic recession. Coupled with the market's fantasy that the U.S. and China will soon start consultations on trade issues, the investment atmosphere was positive. U.S. stocks performed significantly better last Friday (2nd), with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising by more than 600 points at one point, and the S&P 500 recovering the losses after U.S. President Trump announced reciprocal tariff measures on April 2nd.
However, the uncertainties of the global trade war continue to trouble investors. In addition, the United States may not reach a trade agreement with China soon. However, the latest service industry data is ideal. U.S. stocks fluctuated and were weak on Monday. The Dow opened 144 points lower and the decline widened to 253 points, hitting a low of 41,063 points. It then rose 126 points to a high of 41,443 points. The S&P 500 fell 0.92% at one point, ending the past nine trading days of consecutive gains. The Nasdaq, which is dominated by technology stocks, fell as much as 1.03%.
At the close of U.S. stocks on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 98 points, or 0.24%, to 41,218 points; the S&P 500 fell 36 points, or 0.64%, to 5,650 points; and the Nasdaq fell 133 points, or 0.74%, to 17,844 points.
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