Hang Seng Index Closes Up 0.51% as Semiconductor Sector Leads Losses

36Kr learned that the Hang Seng Index closed up 0.51%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 0.36%. The semiconductor, non-ferrous metals and hardware equipment sectors led losses, with Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable falling more than 8%, and GigaDevice and Zijin Mining dropping more than 5%. Oil and petrochemicals, coal and real estate sectors led gains, with Evergrande Property Services rising more than 12%, PetroChina up more than 5%, and China Shenhua up more than 2%. Southbound funds recorded net selling of HK$2.075 billion.