Market Updates
China Stocks Lacked Direction and Precious Metals Advanced Amid Rising Global Tensions
Li Chen
26 Jan, 2026
Hong Kong
Markets in China and Hong Kong wavered in Monday's trading as investors rotated away from U.S. dollar-denominated assets.
The Hang Seng Index edged up 0.01%, and the CSI 300 Index inched up 0.3% amid rising geopolitical tensions and elevated trade frictions.
Canada's prime minister Mark Carney clarified that the North American nation has no plans to pursue a free trade deal with China, highlighting that the recent agreement only lowers tariffs on select goods.
Last weekend, the U.S. president threatened a 100% tariff on Canadian goods if such a deal proceeded.
Rising U.S.-Iran tensions and friction between Europe and the U.S. over Greenland's sovereignty also contributed to market jitters.
Gold crossed $5,000 an ounce and extended 2026's rise to 17% as investors worried about a possible U.S. government shutdown and persistent rise in federal government debt.
The safe haven and investment demand drove silver to a record high of $108 an ounce and extended this year's gains to 44%.
China Indexes and Stocks
The Hang Seng Index increased 0.01% to 26,773.37, and the mainland-focused CSI 300 Index added 0.3% to 4,715.12.
Zijin Mining Group increased 5.4% to HK $42.58, Zijin Gold International advanced 2.2% to HK $210.80, and Laopu Gold jumped 7% to HK $845.0.
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