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Hong Kong's stocks tumbled near 200 points or 1.1% to 17,042 in early deals on Wednesday after closing slightly higher the day before, dragged by widespread losses from all sector. The Hang Seng retreated to its lowest level in nearly five weeks as Chinese equities were on the verge of falling to a seven-month low, amid uncertain economic recovery in the mainland as domestic demand remained persistently weak, underlined by sluggish imports in August. Meanwhile, US futures plunged ahead of a US inflation report and as traders intensely watched the presidential debate between VP Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

Hong Kong Shares Under Pressure in Early Trade

The Japanese yen appreciated past 142 per dollar, marching towards its highest levels this year amid diverging monetary policies between Japan and the US. Bank of Japan board member Junko Nakagawa said that the central bank will continue raising interest rates if inflation moves in line with its outlook. She added that there the tight job market and continued increases in import prices present upside risks to inflation. Moreover, she noted that real interest rates remain deeply negative despite the July rate hike. In contrast, the US Federal Reserve is widely expected to start cutting rates this month, with Fed policymakers warning about rising risks to the labor market. On the data front, a private survey showed that manufacturing sentiment in Japan declined to a seven-month low in September amid concerns about soft Chinese demand.

Japanese Yen Approaches Year-to-Date High

Brent crude oil futures rose to around $69.6 per barrel on Wednesday, slightly rebounding from its lowest level since December 2021, supported by fears of supply disruptions from the Gulf storm. Francine has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane in the western Gulf of Mexico and is expected to intensify further before making landfall in Louisiana, posing a threat to refinery operations along the Gulf Coast. Additionally, API data showed that US crude stocks unexpectedly fell by 2.79 million barrels last week, defying market forecasts of a 0.7 million barrel rise. However, a bearish tone remained in the market, as a weak demand outlook weighed on sentiment. The EIA cut its oil price estimates for the fourth quarter and 2025, following OPEC's second consecutive monthly reduction in its demand projections. Moreover, there are ongoing worries about softening demand from top oil markets, particularly in China, as consumption has been strained by the higher use of electric vehicles.

Brent Rises on Prospects of Supply Disruptions

WTI crude oil futures rose to around $66.2 per barrel on Wednesday, slightly rebounding from its lowest level since May 2023, supported by fears of supply disruptions from the Gulf storm. Francine has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane in the western Gulf of Mexico and is expected to intensify further before making landfall in Louisiana, posing a threat to refinery operations along the Gulf Coast. Additionally, API data showed that US crude stocks unexpectedly fell by 2.79 million barrels last week, defying market forecasts of a 0.7 million barrel rise. However, a bearish tone remained in the market, as a weak demand outlook weighed on sentiment. The EIA cut its oil price estimates for the fourth quarter and 2025, following OPEC's second consecutive monthly reduction in its demand projections. Moreover, there are ongoing worries about softening demand from top oil markets, particularly in China, as consumption has been strained by the higher use of electric vehicles.

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