港股三大指数集体上涨，中报业绩关注度提升

Market Performance - The three major Hong Kong stock indices collectively rose, with the Hang Seng Index increasing by 1.65% to close at 25,270.07 points, the Hang Seng Tech Index rising by 1.52% to 5,543.17 points, and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index up by 1.62% to 9,039.09 points[4][16]. Sector Performance - Among the ten sectors, all but utilities saw gains, with healthcare, information technology, and materials leading the way, rising by 8.02%, 4.95%, and 4.7% respectively[7][12]. - Conversely, utilities experienced a slight decline of 0.07%, while energy, finance, and industrial sectors had lower gains of 0.73%, 1.3%, and 1.38% respectively[7][12]. Liquidity and Trading Volume - The average daily trading volume on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange was HKD 256.86 billion, an increase of HKD 30.31 billion from the previous week[16]. - Short selling amounted to an average of HKD 29.12 billion, with the short selling ratio at 11.27%, down by 0.98 percentage points from the previous week[16]. Capital Inflows - Southbound capital saw a net inflow of HKD 38.12 billion, a significant increase of HKD 16.37 billion compared to the previous week, with a record single-day inflow of HKD 35.88 billion on August 15[16][17]. Valuation Metrics - As of August 15, the Hang Seng Index had a PE ratio of 11.52 and a PB ratio of 1.2, both up by 1.68% and 1.15% respectively from the previous week, placing them at the 85th percentile historically since 2019[21][33]. - The Hang Seng Tech Index's PE and PB ratios were 21.94 and 3.12, respectively, at the 23rd and 66th percentiles historically since 2019[21][33]. Economic Indicators - The U.S. July CPI remained steady at 2.7%, below the expected 2.8%, while the PPI surged to 3.3%, the highest since February, indicating inflationary pressures[41]. - In China, July's industrial output grew by 5.7% year-on-year, while fixed asset investment rose by 1.6% in the first seven months, with real estate investment down by 12%[42]. Investment Outlook - The report suggests focusing on sectors with better-than-expected interim results, those benefiting from favorable policies, and high-dividend stocks for stable returns amid market uncertainties[44]. Risk Factors - Key risks include uncertainties in domestic policy effectiveness, fluctuations due to tariff policies, and geopolitical tensions[44].