China and Hong Kong shares weaken as stable growth eases stimulus bets

Business Recorder • Oct 20, 2026

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks weakened on Tuesday, joining a broader retreat in the region, after Beijing kept key lending rates unchanged and stronger GDP data dampened expectations for additional stimulus. China’s blue-chip CSI300 Index dropped 0.5%...

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks weakened on Tuesday, joining a broader retreat in the region, after Beijing kept key lending rates unchanged and stronger GDP data dampened expectations for additional stimulus. China’s blue-chip CSI300 Index dropped 0.5% by the lunch break, while the Shanghai Composite Index was 0.1% weaker. Dragging the broader market lower, the CSI Banks Index and the financial sector were bo...