Hang Seng Gives Up Most of Its Early Gains After Opening Over 220 Points Higher

📊 Hong Kong's stock market opened higher on October 12, with the Hang Seng Index gaining 223 points (+0.9%) to reach 24,434. However, by midday, the index was up only around 42 points (+0.17%), erasing more than 80% of its initial gains.

💻 Technology stocks led the early advance, with Alibaba rising approximately 3%, NetEase gaining 2%, and the Hang Seng Tech Index climbing 1%. Buying momentum gradually weakened, however, pushing the technology index down around 0.55% by late morning.

📉 The pullback in gains suggests investors remain relatively cautious despite the market's strong recovery in the previous session. The lack of sustained buying pressure indicates that upward momentum has yet to stabilize.

🌐 Investors are also watching the upcoming US bank earnings reports and inflation data, which could influence risk appetite and the direction of regional equity markets.

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