{
  "id": 5239927,
  "title": "HK, regionals up amid US tech gains, steady oil prices",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/hk-regionals-up-amid-us-tech-gains-steady-oil-prices",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-03T03:20:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News - Finance",
    "slug": "rthk-news-finance",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1868637-20260903.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Regional markets opened higher on Thursday, following gains by major technology firms and stable oil prices, which contributed to Wall Street's previous night's rally. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index began the day at 25,482, a 0.68 percent increase, bringing its total to 171 points. The China Enterprises Index saw a 0.75 percent rise, reaching 8,513 after climbing 63 points. Meanwhile, the tech-focused index gained 0.71 percent, adding 32 points to its 4,549 base. On the mainland, China's Shanghai Composite Index opened 11 points, or 0.29 percent, higher at 3,952. The Shenzhen Component Index climbed 0.73 percent, reaching 13,711 after an 99-point increase. The ChiNext Index also saw a 0.9 percent rise, or 0.9 percent, to 3,342. In Tokyo, the Nikkei stock exchange experienced a slight decline, closing at 64,439, up 0.18 percent, after initially trading 399 points above its opening price. Seoul's Kospi index opened 87 points, or 1.33 percent, higher at 6,650 before stabilizing. Market strategist Michael Antonelli from Baird explained that recent bond yield spikes have created a degree of uncertainty, but today's market movements did not suggest further concern. Positive signals regarding artificial intelligence demand from industry leaders Dell and Palo Alto Networks have also bolstered investor confidence, with AI being the primary catalyst behind the S&P 500's annual gains.",
  "summary": "Regional markets rose in opening trades on Thursday after gains by big technology companies and relatively steady oil prices and bond yields helped lift Wall Street overnight. In Hong Kong, the benchmark Hang Seng Index opened up 171 points, or 0.68 percent, at 25,482. The China enterprises index was 63 points or 0.75 percent, higher at 8,513 while the tech index was up 32 points, or 0.71…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}