"Hong Kong Stocks" Hang Seng Index opened lower by 199 points, Sands China fell by 5%
After experiencing six consecutive rises, Hong Kong stocks opened lower, with the Hang Seng Index opening down 199 points at 27,627 points, the National Index down 60 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index down 46 points. Sands China opened down 5% due to its fourth-quarter net income growth falling short of expectations. Galaxy Entertainment opened down 1.4%, while New Oriental opened up 1% and raised its full-year forecast. Gold prices approached $5,600, and silver prices reached new highs, with related stocks generally opening higher. The U.S. Treasury Secretary reiterated a strong dollar policy, leading to declines in several real estate stocks