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The Hang Seng Index (abbreviated: HSI, Chinese: 恒生指數) is a freefloat-adjusted market capitalization-weighted stock market index in Hong Kong. It is used to record and monitor daily changes of the largest companies of the Hong Kong stock market and is the main indicator of the overall market performance in Hong Kong. These 45 companies represent about 67% of capitalization of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

HSI was started on November 24, 1969, and is currently compiled and maintained by HSI Services Limited, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hang Seng Bank, the largest bank registered and listed in Hong Kong in terms of market capitalisation. It is responsible for compiling, publishing and managing the Hang Seng Index and a range of other stock indexes, such as Hang Seng China AH Index Series, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, Hang Seng China H-Financials Index, Hang Seng Composite Index Series, Hang Seng Freefloat Index Series and Hang Seng Total Return Index Series.

US Equities Slip As Traders Look To Stimulus Progress

U.S. stocks edged lower on Tuesday as traders consolidated gains from Monday’s rally.

China's new security law has sent a chill through Hong Kong's schools and universities with many teachers fearing that academic freedom is now at risk

Hong Kong’s New Tech Stock Index Has Rocky Debut

The Hang Seng Tech Index fell 1.3% on Monday.

China To Get First Foreign Majority-Owned Fund

The Hang Seng Bank plan marks the latest step toward linking the financial hub of Hong Kong with rapid development in the Chinese mainland.

Volatility Returns To China’s Stock Markets

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index dropped 6.4 percent Thursday, as profit-taking by investors ended a short-lived rally.

Japan Stock Markets Slip Into Bear Territory

Japan’s national indexes, Nikkei 225 and Topix, have shed more than 20 percent since their peak last year.

Are Investors World-Weary Of Terror?

Financial markets, unpredictable as always, show few clear patterns in the aftermath of incidents like the Nov. 13 terror attacks in Paris.

A Good Month For Asian Stocks

Brushing aside China's slowdown, Asian stocks reported their strongest monthly performance in years in October.

Hong Kong Stocks Plunge

Hong Kong shares saw their biggest one-day fall in three years as concerns about the future of the European Union dominated the Hang Seng index.

Asian Stocks Open Mixed Ahead Of China Inflation Data

Economists are looking ahead to key inflation data that will gauge consumers' purchasing power in China.

China Stocks Suffer Biggest One-Day Tumble Since 2008, Banks Hammered

The plunge wiped out around $315 billion of market value from the Shanghai stock exchange, the country's biggest.

Asian Stock Markets Advance On Buoyant US Data

Asian stock markets advanced Wednesday as investor sentiment turned positive overnight following upbeat economic reports from the U.S.

Asian Stock Markets End Higher; Sensex Rallies On FDI

Asian stocks advanced Friday as the commitment of the central banks to support global economic growth continued to buoy investor sentiment.

A man looks at a stock quotation board outside a brokerage in Tokyo

Weekly Roundup: Asian Markets Rally As Fed Announces QE3

Most of the Asian markets gained in the week as investor confidence was lifted following the announcement of another round of quantitative easing by the U.S. Federal Reserve which is expected to rejuvenate the economic growth.

Weekly Roundup: ECB, China Stimulus Plans Lift Asian Stocks

Asian stock markets posted their first weekly gains in three weeks as the European Central Bank's (ECB) announcement about its widely anticipated bond-buying program, and Chinese stimulus measures, triggered a rally on Friday.

A man looks at an electronic board displaying a fall in major market indices around the world outside a brokerage in Tokyo

Weekly Roundup: Asian Markets Decline On Global Economic Concerns

Asian markets fell in the week as investor confidence was dragged down by the increasing concerns about the global growth slowdown amid the weak economic reports from Japan and South Korea.

Man looks down as he walks past an electronic board displaying market indices outside a brokerage in Tokyo

Weekly Roundup: Asian Stocks Fall On Global Economic Worries

Most of the Asian markets fell in the week as investor confidence was dragged down by the lack of stimulus measures from policymakers to support the global economy and regain growth momentum.

An investor yaws as he walks past an electrical board showing stock information at a brokerage house in Nanjing

Weekly Roundup: Asian Markets Fall On Euro Zone Fears

Most of the Asian markets fell in the week following the revival of the investor concerns about the deepening debt burden faced by the euro zone and worsening global economic growth.

Weekly Roundup: Asian Markets Fall As Growth Concerns Persist

Asian markets fell this week as investor sentiment turned negative with concerns of economic slowdown in China, Japan and South Korea.

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Indian Stocks, Rupee Up On Mixed Global Cues

Amid the mixed global cues, Indian markets opened on a positive note Tuesday morning.

Weekly Roundup: Asian Markets Fall On Weak China Data, Disappointing Fed Stimulus Measures

Most Asian markets fell this week as investors were worried after the U.S. Federal Reserve refused to announce a further round of quantitative easing and the HSBC Flash Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) indicated that China's manufacturing activity was faltering.