Hang Seng Index
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Hang Seng Index
name of a Hong Kong bank
Example Sentences
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Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose 0.9%, while its tech gauge gains 0.5%.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
The Hang Seng Index rose 0.2% higher while China’s Shanghai Composite closed 0.3% lower.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Cathay Pacific's share price rose more than 4.3 percent on Wednesday, outperforming the Hang Seng Index, which was down 0.24 percent.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index was down 0.8%, while the tech gauge dropped 2.1%, dragged by a range of companies from EV makers to chip stocks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
Elsewhere, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose 0.5% at midday, before closing early on the eve of Lunar New Year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
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