FX.co ★ Hang Seng Rises for 6th Session

The Hang Seng Index climbed 49 points, or 0.23%, to close at 21,466 on Tuesday, marking its sixth consecutive session of gains and maintaining its position at a two-month high. Investor sentiment received a boost from the continuation of U.S. tariff exemptions on certain electronic goods, helping to alleviate concerns about President Trump's reciprocal tariffs on Chinese products. Simultaneously, U.S. futures edged higher following consecutive gains on Wall Street, specifically in the S&P 500 on Monday, as market focus shifted toward forthcoming Q1 earnings reports. However, the upward momentum was restrained as investors sought further clarity on trade relations, especially given the U.S. stepping up investigations into semiconductor imports. Additionally, investors showed caution ahead of key economic data from China, expected on Wednesday, including first-quarter GDP, industrial output, retail sales, and unemployment figures. In Hong Kong, financial and consumer stocks posted modest increases, while property shares remained relatively unchanged. Among the notable advancers were H World Group, rising by 3.7%, Laopu Old at 3.5%, Pop Mart International at 3.1%, and Mixue Group with a 2.3% increase.