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Market Update: Friday, September 13, 2024
Hong Kong stocks have shown signs of stabilization, thanks to a one-year low in one-month interest rates. The Hang Seng Index has regained the bull-bear line, led by heavy technology and financial stocks.
Key Market Highlights
- Midea has raised over 30 billion using over-allotment rights.
- Hang Seng has launched two U.S. bonds with an ETF admission fee of 780 yuan.
- Official media reports suggest a new round of counter-cyclical measures is needed.
- Morgan Stanley is optimistic about Tencent’s new game, reiterating the “overweight” rating.
- China Mobile Games has fully purchased the “Legend of Sword and Fairy” IP, causing a 7% surge in stock price.
Global Market Updates
Mainland China has reduced housing stock interest rates, with Bloomberg reporting a possible reduction of 50 basis points. The European Central Bank has cut interest rates by 1/4%, in line with expectations, causing major European stock indexes to rise.
The US dollar has risen 0.3%, and Nvidia’s stock price has increased again following the announcement of new Blackwell chips to be shipped next quarter. Gold futures have exceeded US$2,583 per ounce, setting a new record high.
Expert Insights
Zhang Zhaocong notes that interest rates are close to a 10-year low. Baidu value Bo Hong Kong dollar fixed deposit high interest rate selection Australian dollar fixed deposit high interest rate selection plant Yaohui: COSCO SHIPPING Energy and CNOOC are waiting for opportunities to redeploy.
Fang Baoqiao discusses the issue of parking lot license plate recognition systems, while Technology wins: China Unicom is expected to take over 5.7 yuan. Lu Junkuang notes that Hong Kong stocks are falling, and the overall selling pressure has not abated.
Real Estate Updates
Tang Wenliang suggests that it is better to buy a house now than apply for further study to support the demand for housing. London property prices continue to rise, and Parkside Avenue will hold its first wine event next month to attract people.
Hua has established T-Central, hoping to bring prosperity to Tsim Sha Tsui. Sino 4 shopping mall will celebrate the National Day with 75 panda decorations to attract customers. Tianxi·Tian 1 phase 1 upstairs study 1 to 2 bedrooms accounted for 75%.
MONTEREY one bedroom has dropped to 5 million, resulting in an actual loss in 3 years. The monthly rent of 4 rooms in YOHO Hub is NT$40,000, a new high in Yuen Long.
