Market Insight

2023.08.18 17:00

Market Roundup

China Evergrande Group filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States. The Hang Seng Index opened 117 points lower today, opening at 18,209 points, and the full-day decline extended to 376 points or 2.05%, closing at 17,951 point; the H-Share Index fell 145 points, or 2.3%, at 6,147 point; The Hang Seng Technology Index fell 151 points, or 3.6%, to 4,007 point. The market turnover was HK$ 106.4 bn. Evergrande Services (6666) and Evergrande Vehicle (708) fell 9.1% and 16% respectively. Longfor (960) fell 3.8% to HK$16.54 after the results announcement.

Source: KGI Asia Investment Strategy

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