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The Hang Seng Index was little changed on Thursday, hovering around 25,400, as investors remained cautious following the previous session’s decline despite softer US inflation data that reinforced expectations for a more accommodative Federal Reserve policy. Asian markets were generally firmer after US consumer price data eased inflation concerns and supported expectations for a more accommodative monetary-policy outlook. However, gains in Hong Kong were limited as investors continued to assess weakness in technology shares and geopolitical risks. Technology stocks remained a major focus as investors digested Tencent’s second-quarter results and continued to assess developments in China’s artificial-intelligence sector. Tech performance was mixed, with Z.AI Co. (2.0%), MiniMax (1.2%) and SMIC (2.0%) gaining, while Tencent (-2.6%) and AIA (-0.3%) declined. Investors also monitored upcoming corporate earnings and developments in China’s technology sector.
