Hong Kong's main stock market index, the HK50, rose to 25528 points on July 23, 2025, gaining 1.58% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 5.59% and is up 47.47% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Hong Kong. Hong Kong Stock Market Index (HK50) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

As of April 2025, the Hang Seng Index at the Hong Kong Exchange amounted to ********* points. After the outbreak of COVID-19, the index dropped as part of a broader Pan-Asian trend. However, by the end of 2020, when the pandemic situation stabilized in many countries and news about a vaccine rollout came out, the Hang Seng Index recovered and recorded significant increases every month. Index composition The Hang Seng Index is the most prominent indicator of stock performance on the Hong Kong Exchange. By including the 50 largest companies, the index represents the market movements of more than half of the bourse’s market capitalization. In addition to that, the Hang Seng Index has numerous smaller indices which mirror smaller industries or market sections. The Hang Seng Composite Index One example of a sub-index is the Hang Seng Composite Index. It reflects the performance of the top 95 percentile of the total market capitalization. The financial industry accounted for the largest share of companies included in the index, followed by the information technology sector. Prominent companies represented in the index are Tencent, AIA, and Meituan.

Prices for Hong Kong Stock Market Index (HK50) including live quotes, historical charts and news. Hong Kong Stock Market Index (HK50) was last updated by Trading Economics this July 24 of 2025.

In 2024, the market capitalization of the securities market at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange amounted to over ** trillion Hong Kong dollars, a decrease of almost ***** trillion Hong Kong dollars compared to the previous year. The bourse was established in 1891 and since then, developed into the financial center of Asia.

Interactive daily chart of the Hong Kong Hang Seng Composite stock market index back to 1986. Each data point represents the closing value for that trading day and is denominated in hong kong dollars (HKD). The current price is updated on an hourly basis with today's latest value.

Hong Kong: Stock market value traded w/o top 10 firms, % of total value traded: The latest value from 2020 is 62.94 percent, a decline from 68.33 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 48.10 percent, based on data from 28 countries. Historically, the average for Hong Kong from 1998 to 2020 is 63.94 percent. The minimum value, 46.43 percent, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 74.58 percent was recorded in 2016.

Hong Kong: Financial markets development: The latest value from 2021 is 0.696 index points, a decline from 0.744 index points in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 0.239 index points, based on data from 158 countries. Historically, the average for Hong Kong from 1980 to 2021 is 0.584 index points. The minimum value, 0.149 index points, was reached in 1982 while the maximum of 0.822 index points was recorded in 1997.

Hong Kong's stock market declines amid growing concerns over China's deflationary pressures, impacting economic growth and property developer shares.

According to a survey conducted by Ipsos on predictions for global issues in 2020, ** percent of respondents in Hong Kong believed it that major stock markets might crash in 2020. The results of the survey showed that people from Hong Kong were among the most pessimistic regarding the stock market in 2020.

Housing Index in Hong Kong decreased to 136.44 points in July 13 from 136.68 points in the previous week. This dataset provides - Hong Kong House Price Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

While the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic caused all major stock market indices to fall sharply in March 2020, both the extent of the decline at this time, and the shape of the subsequent recovery, have varied greatly. For example, on March 15, 2020, major European markets and traditional stocks in the United States had shed around 40 percent of their value compared to January 5, 2020. However, Asian markets and the NASDAQ Composite Index only shed around 20 to 25 percent of their value. A similar story can be seen with the post-coronavirus recovery. As of November 14, 2021 the NASDAQ composite index value was around 65 percent higher than in January 2020, while most other markets were only between 20 and 40 percent higher.

Why did the NASDAQ recover the quickest?

Based in New York City, the NASDAQ is famously considered a proxy for the technology industry as many of the world’s largest technology industries choose to list there. And it just so happens that technology was the sector to perform the best during the coronavirus pandemic. Accordingly, many of the largest companies who benefitted the most from the pandemic such as Amazon, PayPal and Netflix, are listed on the NADSAQ, helping it to recover the fastest of the major stock exchanges worldwide.

Which markets suffered the most?

The energy sector was the worst hit by the global COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, oil companies share prices suffered large declines over 2020 as demand for oil plummeted while workers found themselves no longer needing to commute, and the tourism industry ground to a halt. In addition, overall share prices in two major stock exchanges – the London Stock Exchange (as represented by the FTSE 100 index) and Hong Kong (as represented by the Hang Seng index) – have notably recovered slower than other major exchanges. However, in both these, the underlying issue behind the slower recovery likely has more to do with political events unrelated to the coronavirus than it does with the pandemic – namely Brexit and general political unrest, respectively.

The market cap of real estate investment trusts (REITs) in Hong Kong declined in the fourth quarter of 2024. As of December 2024, the aggregate market capitalization, or the market value of the outstanding shares of stocks of all REITs, amounted to ***** billion U.S. dollars, down from **** billion U.S. dollars in June 2019. REITs are companies that own or finance rental real estate. One of their major benefits is liquidity: Though not all REITs are publicly traded, many of the major ones are, which allows investors to easily buy and sell shares. Because REITs pay out most of their taxable income to shareholders as dividends, they typically do not pay any corporate income tax.

Hong Kong recorded a capital and financial account surplus of 160300 HKD Million in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - Hong Kong Capital Flows - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Hong Kong china statuette market declined dramatically to $2.3M in 2024, falling by -18.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $13M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The Hong Kong cosmetics market declined significantly to $489M in 2024, waning by -76.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $3.2B. From 2021 to 2024, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

This study examines changes in firms’ dividend payouts following an agency shock to managers and investors in the Chinese context. The conceptual differences proposed by Kalay (2014) suggest that an agency (information) shock predicts a decrease (increase) in dividend payments. We test this prediction by analyzing the dividend payment behaviors of eligible firms under the Shanghai-Hong Kong Connect (SHK Connect) around the Chinese capital market liberalization. The event serves as a proxy for a general improvement of the agency cost environment in the economy. Using a Difference-in-differences model under Propensity score matching methodology (PSM-DID), we find that both the dividend levels and the number of dividend-payers decline after the event, and firms are less (more) likely to increase (decrease) dividends. Such changes occur around the agency shock. The downward patterns occur in firms with no pre-event foreign shareholdings and are more pronounced in stocks with the most active foreign trading. We further show that the declining trend only appears in firms that are more subject to agency problems. Our results confirm the essential monitoring role of foreign investors in shaping firms’ dividend policies.

In 2024, the market share of Facebook plummeted to below 28 percent in Hong Kong, the lowest point in the recent decade. 2016 marked the heyday of the social media platform, with a market share of 93.4 percent in the city, but then it went downhill.

In March 2023, the paper articles price stood at $6,027 per ton (CIF, Hong Kong), waning by -4.1% against the previous month.

GDP of Hong Kong increased by 0.42% from 103,770.3 million US dollars in 2024Q4 to 104,207.1 million US dollars in 2025Q1. Since the 0.55% fall in 2022Q3, GDP shot up by 16.37% in 2025Q1. GDP is sum of gross value added, at purchaser prices converted at market exchange rates to current U.S. dollars, by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output. It is calculated without deducting for depreciation of fabricated capital assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources.

The Hong Kong telecommunications industry, valued at approximately 7.61 billion USD in 2025, is experiencing steady growth, projected to maintain a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.60% from 2025 to 2033. This growth is driven by several key factors. Increasing mobile penetration, particularly the adoption of 5G technology, fuels demand for higher bandwidth services. The rise of over-the-top (OTT) platforms and streaming services contributes significantly to data consumption, thus driving revenue for data and messaging services. Furthermore, the robust business environment in Hong Kong, coupled with government initiatives promoting digital infrastructure development, further supports market expansion. Competition amongst established players like Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited (HKBN), Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) Limited, and China Mobile Hong Kong, alongside emerging players, fosters innovation and drives pricing strategies that benefit consumers. However, challenges exist, including increasing infrastructure costs and the need to adapt to evolving consumer preferences, such as demand for bundled services and personalized offerings. The industry's segmentation reveals a significant reliance on data and messaging services, alongside a growing contribution from OTT and Pay-TV services. Voice services, while still important, are experiencing a relative decline compared to data-centric offerings. Geographic expansion, though detailed regional data is not fully provided, likely mirrors global trends, with developed markets demonstrating more mature penetration and growth driven by technology upgrades and service enhancements, while developing markets exhibit larger potential for expansion as mobile adoption increases. Future growth will hinge on successful 5G rollout and deployment, further investment in network infrastructure, and the ability of operators to offer innovative and competitive bundled services that cater to shifting consumer demands for seamless connectivity and entertainment. Recent developments include: January 2024: Now TV, a prominent pay-TV operator in Hong Kong, rolled out an OTT app. This app enables customers and monthly subscribers to access Now TV’s content on mobile devices. Users may also enjoy the content on both their mobile devices and TV simultaneously. This strategic move is poised to broaden Now TV's audience, offering enhanced flexibility and convenience in content consumption. The feature allowing simultaneous viewing on multiple devices aligns with the modern consumer's preference for on-the-go entertainment, boosting user engagement and satisfaction. The launch of this OTT app not only underscores Now TV's forward-thinking approach but also mirrors a broader industry shift toward digital transformation., December 2023: CTM collaborated with China Mobile Hong Kong through the CITIC Telecom international roaming hub (IPX) platform to conduct the first 5G SA+VoNR roaming trial between Hong Kong and Macau. This collaboration could further enhance the 5G roaming service experience. It provides a new type of 5G roaming experience with seamless, fast, and secure connections while supporting the further development of 5G integration in the smart city of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. This trial was a milestone in the evolution of 5G technology, showcasing the potential for improved connectivity and integration across regions.. Key drivers for this market are: 5G Rollout in Hong Kong, Digital Transformation Through IoT and AI; Robust Mobile Penetration. Potential restraints include: 5G Rollout in Hong Kong, Digital Transformation Through IoT and AI; Robust Mobile Penetration. Notable trends are: 5G Rollout in Hong Kong Expected to Drive the Market.