U.S. stocks closed higher on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points, as widely expected. The central bank also announced a short-term Treasury purchase plan, while Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled that inflation could peak if no new tariffs are imposed, boosting expectations for further rate cuts. The three major indices posted significant gains, while the U.S. dollar weakened and the 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.15%. Gold prices rose, and oil prices edged higher.

In Hong Kong, the three major indices opened higher today. The Hang Seng Index (HSI) climbed 0.66% to 25,710.61, the Hang Seng Tech Index advanced 0.55%, and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained 0.58%.

Tech stocks broadly rose, with NetEase, Alibaba, Kuaishou, and Bilibili up over 1%, while Tencent rose 1%. Apple concept stocks opened strong, with Lens Technology surging more than 6%. Gold stocks extended gains, with Zijin Mining up 2%. Insurance stocks were active, as China Taiping rose over 1%.