Hong Kong: Stocks Advance on China Stabilization Hopes.

The Hang Seng Index rose 0.7%, or 163 points, to around 24,370 on Monday, supported by optimism over Beijing’s efforts to stabilize the mainland stock market and developments in China’s technology sector. Investor attention centered on Tencent Holdings, which planned to issue senior unsecured bonds denominated in US dollars and offshore yuan, with maturities potentially ranging from 10 to 30 years. Meanwhile, reports of shareholder disputes involving AI startup Moonshot AI ahead of its planned Hong Kong IPO raised concerns over corporate governance and disclosure. Brent crude fell 1.1% to US$103.50 a barrel, easing some inflation concerns, although attacks on shipping and airports in the Gulf sustained supply risks. However, US Treasury yields remained near 24-year highs, while concerns over rising AI investment costs and upcoming US inflation data kept investors cautious. Among notable movers, Tencent (0.7%), AIA (1.1%), MiniMax (2.2%), Meituan (0.8%), and Geely (4.1%) advanced.