In 2026, the global capital markets are showing a bullish trend. While the A-shares market is closed for holidays, the Hong Kong stock market has become the focus. The Hang Seng Index closed up by 2.76%, with the Hang Seng Tech Index performing even stronger, rising by 4%, and sectors like semiconductors experiencing notable gains. FTSE China A50 Index futures also followed suit, rising by nearly 1%. Meanwhile, the RMB exchange rate temporarily broke through the 6.97 level.

Asian stock markets performed remarkably well overall. Asian stocks rose by 1.1%, marking the best start to the year since 2012. The Korean market was especially eye-catching — the KOSPI rose by 2.3%, surpassing 4,300 points for the first time, with Samsung Electronics contributing significantly, its stock price up by 7.2% and hitting a new high. Singapore’s economic data also exceeded expectations, with Q4 year-over-year growth of 5.7%, and the full-year growth rate reaching 4.8%. The Straits Times Index also hit a record high.

European and American stock markets continued their strong momentum. U.S. stock index futures rose in pre-market trading, European markets reached new highs, and the FTSE 100 index hit a new record, breaking through 10,000 points for the first time. Analysts are generally optimistic, focusing on AI as this year's main investment theme, which also explains why tech assets continue to lead. Cryptocurrencies like BTC are also performing actively alongside the rise in global risk appetite.