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Hang Seng Index rises 0.3% to 24,040 as US jobs data eases rate hike concerns
The Hang Seng Index inched up 0.3% to 24,040 on October 5, 2026, following weaker-than-expected US jobs data that reduced expectations for an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate hike. This development provided a modest boost to investor sentiment in Hong Kong. ([gbcode.rthk.hk](https://gbcode.rthk.hk/TuniS/news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1872762-20261005.htm?utm_source=openai))
Key points
- US non-farm payrolls data showed only 29,000 jobs added in September, below forecasts of around 90,000, leading to a reduced likelihood of a Fed rate hike.
- The Hang Seng Index closed at 24,040, up 0.3% from the previous trading day.
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