Investment 1/8/2025
Amidst the uncertain outlook for US interest rates and the mainland's official manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falling 0.4 points month-on-month in July, remaining in contraction territory for four consecutive months, Hong Kong stocks fell on the last trading day of July, falling below the 25,000 mark. The Hang Seng Index opened 194 points, or 0.77%, lower and quickly fell, plummeting as much as 432 points to 24,744. It ended the day down 403 points, or 1.6%, at 24,773, marking a three-day decline and a cumulative loss of 788 points, or 3.1%. The Tech Index briefly rebounded in early trading before closing down 37 points, or 0.69%, at 5,452, extending its six-day decline to a 292-point, or 5.1% drop. Main Board turnover exceeded HK$320.6 billion . The Hang Seng Index rose 701 points, or 2.9%, in July, marking its third consecutive month of gains. The Tech Index rose 150 points, or 2.8%, in July, marking the third consecutive month of gains for both indices. Yeste...