Financial news
Written by: Jiajun Zhang Weilun
2020-03-06 18:39
Last updated: 2020-03-06 20:03The pneumonia epidemic in Wuhan continued to spread globally. HSBC Holdings (0005) had an employee diagnosis at its headquarters in London. The Japanese government announced yesterday that from next week, passengers entering China and South Korea will need to be quarantined for 14 days. As the epidemic continued to worsen, investor panic rose again. The VIX index rose 23.9% to close at 39.62. The three major US indexes all recorded a decline of more than 3%, and the Dow Jones index jumped 969 points. Under the turbulent situation of the global stock market, "Hong Kong 01" will follow up the stock market and the latest development of the foreign exchange market throughout the day.
[20:01] European stock market declines, HSBC London shares fall below 50 yuan
European stock markets' declines widened. The British FTSE index last reported at 6488 points, down 216 points or 3.2%. The German DAX index was last reported at 11508 points, down 436 points or 3.7%. The French CAC index was last reported at 5160 points, down 200 points or 3.7% The Italian FTSE MIB index last reported at 20803 points, down 751 points or 3.5%.
HSBC (0005) 's share price in London fell with the market, with the latest reported at 494.1 pence, the latest reported at 49.96 yuan in Hong Kong, and lost 50 yuan.
The mini Dow futures were last reported at 25512 points, down 548 points, the mini S & P index futures were last reported at 2943 points, down 71 points, and the mini Nasdaq index futures were last reported at 8414 points, down 234 points.
[18:37] Investors' risk aversion rises, Japanese yen continues to strengthen
Investors' risk aversion has continued to heat up, and the capital has further sought after the yen, which has risen above 7.4 against the Hong Kong dollar per 100 yen, reaching 7.4016 as high as 7.3879.
The 10-year Treasury bond of the United States has fallen below 0.7%, with a low of 0.6932%, and the latest reported 0.74%; the yield of 30-year national bonds has seen a low of 1.2742%, and the latest reported 1.33%.
[17:52] European stock markets continue to fall
The three major European indexes fell, the British FTSE index last reported at 6560 points, up 144 points or 2.2%, the French CAC index was last reported at 5201 points, down 159 points or 3%, and the German DAX index was last reported at 11,626 points, down 317 points or 2.7 %. Italy's FTSE MIB index last reported at 20942 points, down 612 points or 2.8%, and Spain's IBEX index was last reported at 8448 points, down 235 points or 2.7%.
US stock futures fell. The mini Dow futures were reported at 25752 points, down 308 points. The mini S & P index futures were reported at 2976 points, down 38 points. The mini Nasdaq index futures were reported at 8,536 points, down 112 points.
Hong Kong stocks fell 621 points today, staying at 26,100 points. (Photo by Yu Junliang)
[16:31] Hong Kong stocks fell 621 points
Hong Kong stocks closed lower today, and once fell below 26100 points. The HSI closed at 26146 points, down 621 points. The HSCEI closed at 10456 points, down 271 points, and the turnover was 111.46 billion yuan. Except for CSPC (1093), the remaining 9 constituent stocks fell.
Bank stocks performed weakly today, HSBC Holdings (0005) fell 2.2% to close at 50.65 yuan, Hang Seng Bank (0011) fell 2.5% to close at 147.1 yuan, BOC Hong Kong (2388) fell 2.3% to close at 25.65 yuan, Bank of East Asia (0023) fell 1.4% and closed at 19.16 yuan.
The performance of export stocks was weak. Techtronic Industries (0669) fell 7.4% to close at 62.5 yuan, Shenzhou International (2313) fell 3.7% to close at 102.9 yuan, and VTech (0303) fell 4.2% to close at 68.1 yuan.
China property stocks closed lower. Country Garden (2007) fell 4% to close at 10.46 yuan, China Resources Land (1109) fell 3.9% to close at 36.8 yuan, China Evergrande (3333) fell 2.2% to close at 17.54 yuan.
Tencent Holdings (0700) fell 2.6% to close at 395.8 yuan; Alibaba (9988) fell 1.6% to close at 203.8 yuan.
[15:30] Mainland stocks closed lower
Mainland stock markets closed lower. The Shanghai Stock Exchange Index closed at 3,034 points, down 37 points or 1.2%. The Shenzhen Stock Exchange Index closed at 11,582 points, down 128 points or 1.1%. The Shanghai and Shenzhen Index closed at 4138 points, down 68 points or 1.6%. The board index closed at 2192 points, down 16 points or 0.8%.
[14:57] Japanese stocks closed down 579 points
Asia-Pacific stock markets generally closed lower today. The Nikkei closed at 20749 points, down 579 points or 2.7%. The South Korean KOSPI index closed at 2040 points, down 45 points or 2.2%. The Australian stock market closed at 6287 points, down 184 points or 2.9%. The Taiwan Weighted Index closed at 11,321 points, down 193 points or 1.7%.
The Hang Seng Index extended its decline to more than 600 points in the afternoon, the latest report was 26,129 points, down 638 points; the H-Share Index was last reported at 10,455 points, down 272 points.
[12:57] 10-year U.S. Treasury interest rate drops to 0.82%
Investors have a high risk aversion, and funds have poured into the bond market. The yield on 2-year U.S. Treasury bonds was reported at 0.49%. The yield on 10-year bonds was last reported at 0.82%, which was a historical low. The yield on 30-year Treasury bonds was 1.43. Centimeters.
[12:28] Japanese stocks fell to nearly 700 points
The Japanese stock market's decline widened, with the latest report at 20634 points, down 694 points, the South Korean KOSPI index at 2035 points, down 49 points, the Taiwan weighted index at 11339 points, down 174 points, and the Australian stock market at 6310 points, down 161 points.
In currency markets, the US dollar was up to Yen 105.82, down 32%, the Australian dollar was up to 0.66, down 0.21%, the US dollar to South Korean won was up to 1,191.14, up 0.83%, and the onshore price of the yuan was 6.9559, down 191 pips.
[12:05] Hong Kong stocks fell 574 points for half a day
Hong Kong stocks were under pressure today, having fallen by 607 points to see a low of 26160 points. The HSI closed at noon at 26193 points, down 574 points. The HSI noon closed at 10488 points, down 488 points, with a turnover of 58.08 billion yuan.
The performance of banking stocks was weak. HSBC Holdings (0005) closed at 50.75 yuan at the noon, down 2%, BOC Hong Kong (2388) fell 2.3%, closed at noon 25.65 yuan, the Bank of East Asia (0023) rose for 2 consecutive days and softened, closing at noon 19.18 yuan, down 1.3%, Hang Seng Bank (0011) fell 1.9%, closing at 148 yuan at noon.
Gambling stocks fell, Sands China (1928) fell 3.6%, closing at 34.65 yuan at noon, Galaxy Entertainment (0027) fell 3.4%, closing at 50.85 yuan at noon, Wynn Macau (1128) had fallen behind at 15 yuan, closing at 15 yuan at noon , Down 3%.
Chinese property stocks are also weak. China Resources Land (1109) fell 3.1%, closed at noon 37.1 yuan, Country Garden (2007) fell 3.7%, closed at noon 10.5 yuan, China Overseas Land (0688) fell 2.2%, closed at noon 26.95 yuan .
Technology stocks were also sold. Tencent Holdings (0700) fell 2.2%, closing at 397.2 yuan at noon, Alibaba (9988) fell 1.4%, closing at 204.2 yuan at noon.
Pharmaceutical stocks rose against the market, China Biopharmaceuticals (1177) rose 2.1% and closed at noon at 12.6 yuan; CSPC (1093) closed at noon at 18.98 yuan, up 1.4%.
[11:39] Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets slumped 30 points at midday lows
Mainland stock markets fell. The Shanghai Stock Exchange Index closed at 3041 points at noon, down 30 points or 1%. The Shenzhen Stock Exchange Index closed at 11,623 points, down 88 points or 0.8%. The Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index closed at 4,152 points, down 53 points or 0.7 %, The GEM index closed at 2198 points at noon, down 10 points or 0.5%.
The Hang Seng Index has fallen more than 600 points, reaching 26160 points.
[10:08] The yen is sought after and rises above the 106 level against the US dollar
The outbreak was not under control, investor panic continued to rise, and the yen once again played a safe-haven currency role. The latest yen against the Hong Kong dollar was reported at 7.3419 per 100 yen; the dollar fell to 106 against the yen, the latest reported at 105.91, down 0.24%.
[10:02] The market's decline has intensified and it has fallen more than 500 points
The decline in the market has intensified. The HSI has fallen below 26300 points, down 518 points, and last reported at 26269 points, down 498 points. The H-Share Index last reported 10505 points, down 223 points.
Heavily weighted HSBC (0005) continued to fall, losing 51 yuan, the latest reported at 50.8 yuan, Tencent (0700) last reported at 396.82, down 2.3%, AIA (1299) fell 1.9%, the latest reported at 76.2 yuan.
[09:32] Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets open lower than 1%
A-shares opened lower. The Shanghai Composite Index opened 31 points or 1% lower at 3039 points. The Shenzhen Stock Exchange opened 1.3% or 155 points lower at 11555 points. The Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index closed at 4158 points, down 48 points or 1.2%. The GEM index last reported at 2178 points, down 31 points or 1.4%.
Japanese stocks expanded their losses, falling below 21,000 points, the latest reported 20885 points, down 443 points; South Korea's KOSPI index last reported 2043 points, down 41 points or 2%, the Australian stock market fell 108 points, the latest reported 6364 points.
[09:21] Hong Kong stocks open 370 points lower
US stocks continued to repeat, the Dow fell nearly a thousand points, and Asian stock markets fell across the board this morning. The Hang Seng Index fell 370 points to open at 26397 points. The H-Share Index opened 169 points lower at 10,558.
After Tencent (0700) surged more than 3% yesterday, it retreated 2.2% this morning to start at 398 yuan; Meituan (3690) fell 1.5% to 102 yuan; Alibaba (9988) fell 1.1 to 205 yuan.
Financial stocks fell across the board, HSBC Holdings (0005) fell 1.3% to open at 51.15 yuan; AIA (1299) fell 1.5% to 76.5 yuan; Ping An Insurance (2318) fell 1.7% to 87.55 yuan. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (0388) fell 0.7% to 257.8 yuan.
[09:08] Hong Kong stocks ADR opens lower at 347 points
US stocks plunged, Hong Kong stocks went down in American Depositary Receipts (ADR), HSBC Holdings (0005) closed at HK $ 50.87, down 1.8% from Hong Kong's closing price, and China Mobile (0941) closed at HK $ 61.74, closing at HK $ 61.74 The closing price was 1.22%. Tencent Holdings (0700) was equivalent to a closing price of RMB401.65, 1.1% lower than the closing price in Hong Kong. Hong Kong stocks are expected to open 347 points lower this morning.
[09:01] US dollar gold prices go up
The US dollar strengthened during the Asian-Pacific trading session. It was last reported at 106.23, up 0.07% against the Japanese yen, and 0.9462, up 0.06% against the Swiss franc. The Australian dollar was last reported at 0.6608, down 0.09%. The euro was last reported at 1.1218, down 0.12. %. The pound was last up 1.2% against the US dollar at 1.2955, and the dollar was up 0.73% against the South Korean won at 1,189.88.
Gold prices rose, with New York gold futures at $ 1,676 per ounce, up 0.48%; spot gold at $ 1,674.1, up 0.11%.
Oil prices trended individually, with New York oil futures at US $ 46.06 per barrel, up 0.35%; Brent oil futures at US $ 49.99 per barrel, down 2.23%.
[08:52] Asia Pacific stocks fall early
The Asia-Pacific stock market fell in the early stages. The Nikkei index fell 282 points and the latest report was 21046 points. The South Korea ’s KOSPI index last reported 2048 points and fell 36 points. 115 points.
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