Investors risk sentiments underpinned after U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signalled a possible rate cut if the economy required in a boost to riskier assets. Powell said the central bank would act "as appropriate" to address trade war risks a day after St. Louis Fed chief James Bullard said a rate cut may be warranted soon. Powell said the Fed was "closely monitoring the implications" of a trade dispute that has disrupted global markets.
Blue chips were mostly higher. HSBC (00005) gained 0.9% to HK$64.25. HKEX (00388) added 1.7% to HK$248.8. Tencent (00700) bounced 1.2% to HK$331. China Mobile (00941) edged down 0.2% to HK$70.25. AIA (01299) put on 2.2% to HK$73.75.
Shares of tech players followed the rebound of peers in NASDAQ. Sunny Optical (02382) jumped 2.3% to HK$69.45. AAC Technologies (02018) also gained 2.3% to HK$41. BYD Electronic (00285) shot up 3.3% to HK$10.52. ZTE (00763) advanced 4.5% to HK$21.1. Xiaomi (01810) put on 2.2% to HK$9.22. Lenovo Group (00992) rose 3% to HK$5.52. China Tower (00788) shot up 4.7% to HK$1.99.
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