Group 1: Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index opened high but closed down by 80 points, ending at 23,980, a decrease of 0.3% [3] - The index experienced fluctuations, reaching a high of 24,131 before dropping significantly due to pressure from the A-share market [3][4] - The trading volume for the day was 202.14 billion, with a net inflow of 6.3 billion from northbound trading [3] Group 2: Economic Indicators - The unemployment rate in Hong Kong rose to 3.5%, the highest in nearly two and a half years, with a notable increase in the construction, retail, and real estate sectors [7] - The total employment decreased by approximately 12,400, with the total labor force dropping by about 6,000 [7] - The number of unemployed individuals increased to 135,800, reflecting ongoing economic uncertainties and shifts in consumer behavior [7] Group 3: Company News - Luk Fook Holdings anticipates a nearly 40% decline in annual profit due to increased gold prices and high base effects from previous acquisitions [12] - Hopson Development reported a 15% drop in sales for the first five months, with total contract sales amounting to approximately 6.033 billion [13] - MTR Corporation successfully priced its first issuance of 3 billion USD in subordinated perpetual securities, marking the largest issuance of its kind in Asia (excluding Japan) [14]
国都证券(香港)每日港股导航-20250618
Guodu Securities Hongkong·2025-06-18 01:58