Global Market: Chinese, Hong Kong stocks slip as AI shares retreat; energy stocks gain

Chinese and Hong Kong stocks declined as investors booked profits in AI and technology shares, while energy stocks gained amid rising Middle East tensions and higher oil prices. Weakening economic indicators and concerns over domestic demand also weighed on sentiment, although robotics stocks bucked the broader market trend.

Aug 18, 2026 - 09:00
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Global Market: Chinese, Hong Kong stocks slip as AI shares retreat; energy stocks gain
Chinese and Hong Kong stocks declined as investors booked profits in AI and technology shares, while energy stocks gained amid rising Middle East tensions and higher oil prices. Weakening economic indicators and concerns over domestic demand also weighed on sentiment, although robotics stocks bucked the broader market trend.

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