Hang Seng Index

British

/ hæŋ sɛŋ /

noun

an index of share prices based on an average of 33 stocks quoted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

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Etymology

Origin of Hang Seng Index

name of a Hong Kong bank

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Hang Seng Index

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell 1.0% as technology stocks slumped, with Tencent sliding 6.8% and leading a broader plunge in Asian gaming stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

In Hong Kong, where the Hang Seng Index rose 27.8%, wealth rose 13.6% and the wealthy population grew by 11.6%.

From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose 0.9%, while its tech gauge gains 0.5%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index was down 0.9%, weighed by sports apparel makers and lender HSBC.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026

The Hang Seng Index shed 3.3% during the quarter, while the Hang Seng Tech Index lost 16%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026

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