Global Market: Hong Kong stocks fall as oil rises, tech and biotech shares drag

Oct 7, 2026

Hong Kong stocks fell as rising oil prices, weak economic data and selling in major technology and biotechnology shares weighed on sentiment. The Hang Seng declined 0.5%, while tech stocks dropped 0.9%. A weak PMI, subdued consumer demand and mixed industrial data added caution, despite optimism from China’s policy support.

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