Why did the Hang Seng Index fall today?

The index slipped 1.8% to 26,590.33 as investors cut exposure to AI linked tech leaders and reacted to fresh China Japan export control tensions. Mainland markets rose, but Hong Kong’s tech heavy mix and offshore flows kept pressure on prices. Rotation toward defensives helped limit deeper losses.

How can Indian investors gain exposure to Hong Kong stocks?

Indian investors typically use international brokers under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme, or choose global and Asia ex Japan funds that include Hong Kong. Check costs, tracking difference, and taxes. Returns in INR can vary due to the HKD’s USD peg and rupee movements, so consider currency impact.

What key technical levels should traders track on the Hang Seng Index?

Near term, watch 26,420 as a pivot, 26,192 as support, and 26,980 to 27,082 as resistance. RSI is 47.5, ADX is 16.6, and ATR is about 463 points, signaling neutral momentum and active ranges. A close below the 200 day average near 25,428 weakens the setup.

Do AI worries change the long term case for Hong Kong tech?

AI concerns may trim near term valuations and raise earnings scrutiny, but they do not end the long term case. Focus on cash flow, ecosystem leverage, and cost control. Prefer firms with clear AI monetization. Reassess if guidance cuts persist or policy risks rise sharply.

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^HSI Today, February 25: AI Jitters, China-Japan Rift Weigh on Hong Kong

ByHuzaifa Zahoor February 25, 2026

The Hang Seng Index fell 1.8% to 26,590.33 today as AI worries and a fresh China Japan trade rift pressured Hong Kong stocks. The ^HSI traded between 26,480.86 and 26,913.68 after opening at 26,913.68. Tech majors sank, while property names and Lenovo limited losses. Mainland benchmarks rose, signaling selective risk appetite. For Indian investors, this move matters for Asia ex Japan funds, currency effects, and near term sentiment across regional tech. We break down drivers, key levels, and next steps.