Hong Kong stocks extend winning streak as markets lift on global optimism

Hong Kong equities climbed for a fifth straight session, with the Hang Seng Index rising about 0.4% to 25,909, marking a continuation of recent gains. The move was supported by strength in U.S. futures and renewed optimism around technology shares, particularly sentiment tied to AI-related sectors. Investors also monitored government policy meetings and inflation data showing Hong Kong’s annual inflation at 1.2% in November, which remained the highest in three months.