On February 5, 2026, Asian regional markets showed mixed performance. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.5% due to ongoing concerns over China's economic recovery. In contrast, Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) edged up 0.3%, buoyed by positive sentiment in its banking and property sectors, reflecting divergent investor confidence across the region.
Regional markets across Southeast Asia and broader Asia exhibited mixed performance today, February 5, 2026, indirectly influencing Bursa Malaysia. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index declined by 0.5% to 15,980 points, primarily dragged down by persistent concerns over China's slow economic recovery and its property market. Meanwhile, Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) edged up 0.3% to close at 3,185 points, supported by robust performance in its banking and property sectors. US markets closed mixed yesterday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average posting a marginal gain while the Nasdaq Composite saw a slight decline, reflecting profit-taking in tech stocks. This complex regional and global sentiment led to cautious decision-making among local investors.
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