Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index closed at 25,343, down 0.60% for the day and up 26.34% year-to-date[3] - The Hang Seng Tech Index fell 0.78% to 5,684, with a year-to-date increase of 27.21%[3] - The S&P 500 index rose 0.51% to 6,448, with a year-to-date gain of 9.63%[3] Sector Performance - Major technology stocks in Hong Kong experienced declines, impacting the overall market sentiment[9] - The banking, insurance, and brokerage sectors showed weak performance, contributing to the market downturn[9] - Real estate stocks weakened, with Shimao Group dropping over 6% and several others falling more than 3%[9] Economic Indicators - U.S. job openings fell to a 10-month low, indicating a gradual decrease in labor demand amid policy uncertainties[9] - Market expectations for a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve this month have risen to nearly 100%[9] Notable Stock Movements - Morgan Stanley raised its year-end gold price target to $3,800 per ounce, which positively influenced gold and precious metal stocks, with Zhaojin Mining and Lingbao Gold both rising over 6%[9] - Salesforce reported Q2 revenue of $10.24 billion, a 9.8% year-on-year increase, but its stock fell 4% post-earnings due to a less optimistic Q3 outlook[10] International Market Trends - The Nikkei 225 index in Japan fell 0.88% amid political uncertainties and reduced expectations for short-term interest rate hikes[13] - Foreign investment in the Japanese stock market has reached its highest level in a decade, indicating strong interest from international investors[13]