StocksMedium•5 November 2026•
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Hang Seng Index Surges 5.25% to Close at Highest Level Since September
Key Facts
1The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong surged 5.25% to close at 24,760.95 on Thursday.
2The index added more than 1,230 points during the session as buyers flooded into multiple sectors.
The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong surged 5.25% to close at 24,760.95 on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Business Upturn reported that the index added more than 1,230 points during the session as buyers flooded into multiple sectors, marking its highest closing level since September.
The rally was driven by global market optimism triggered by the US midterm election results on November 3, 2026, which saw Democrats win control of both the House and Senate. This surge coincided with US economic data showing JOLTs Job Openings rose to 7.523 million on November 3, 2026, exceeding earlier forecasts.