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The Hang Seng Index fell 72 points, or 0.3%, to 25,850 on Tuesday, as sentiment remained cautious amid persistent geopolitical tensions and mixed external cues. Oil prices held recent gains as the US weighed a proposal from Iran while the Strait of Hormuz remained largely constrained, keeping concerns over global supply disruptions and inflationary pressures in focus. Across the region, Asian markets traded near recent highs but showed limited direction, with investors staying sidelined ahead of key technology earnings and upcoming central bank decisions. The uncertain backdrop capped risk appetite in Hong Kong, preventing any sustained upward momentum. On the corporate side, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited set the price for its $5 billion Hong Kong share sale at the lower end of its target range, pointing to cautious but sufficient investor interest. Notable laggards included Tencent Holdings (-1%), SMIC (-1.3%), and Xiaomi Corporation (-1.1%).
