Asian regional markets showed a mixed performance today, with Singapore's Straits Times Index gaining 0.3% boosted by banking stocks. In contrast, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.6%, influenced by concerns over China's economic data and property sector, highlighting divergent investor sentiments across the region.
On February 5, 2026, major stock markets across Southeast and North Asia exhibited divergent trends, reflecting varying investor sentiments towards different economic outlooks. Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) rose by 0.3% to close at 3250.20, primarily driven by robust performances from local banking stocks such as DBS and OCBC, alongside optimism about Singapore's economic recovery. In contrast, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index (HSI) declined by 0.6% to 15880.50, largely influenced by weaker-than-expected economic data from mainland China and ongoing concerns in the property sector. US markets saw marginal gains overnight, but their impact on Asian markets was limited. This differentiated regional market performance necessitates a more nuanced consideration of international factors for Malaysian investors when evaluating the local market.
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