Asian Stock Indices Faces Headwind After U.S. Market Weakens

GasFeeLover · 2026-02-15T09:15:50+00:00

U.S. stock weakness impacts Asia, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index expected to open lower. The correlation between U.S. and Asian markets highlights global interconnectivity, as traders await Wall Street's influence on regional sentiment.

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2026-02-15 09:15:50

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The weakness rippling through major U.S. stock indices is now casting a shadow over Asia’s trading sentiment. Hong Kong’s financial markets are bracing for a softer open, with the Hang Seng Index on track to start 86 points lower at the 26,748 level. The adjustment is calculated based on the Hong Kong ADR Index performance scaled proportionally to reflect regional market dynamics.

Earlier in the evening session, the index slid 228 points to close at 26,590 points, signaling investor caution heading into Friday’s trading. According to market data cited by Ming Pao, the correlation between U.S. equities and these regional indices remains strong, with overnight weakness in American stocks setting a bearish tone.

The pressure on multiple indices across Asia underscores how interconnected global markets have become. Traders monitoring the Hang Seng will keep one eye on Wall Street’s open to gauge whether the bearish momentum can persist or if support levels will hold the line into the weekend close.

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