Market Roundup

2026.03.18 12:50

Markets awaited the FOMC meeting, resulting in volatile trading in Hong Kong stock market. The HSI opened 54 points higher but then turned lower, closing down 43 points or 0.2% at 25,825; the HSCEI fell 54 points or 0.6% to 8,772; and the HSTECH dropped 41 points or 0.8% to 5,066. Total market turnover shrank to HK$109.0bn. Tencent Music (1698) saw its share price plummet 22.7% after its net profit margin guidance fell short of expectations and it announced a reduction in the disclosure of key indicators starting next quarter. Kingdee (0268) reported a full-year net profit of RMB 92.9mn, turning a loss into a profit, and its share price rose 4%.

Source: KGI Investment Products and Solutions Department

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