Hong Kong property stocks experienced broad declines. As of writing, Wharf REIC (01997) fell 4.54% to HK$24.82; Sino Land (00083) dropped 4.07% to HK$11.08; Henderson Land (00012) decreased 3.54% to HK$31.02; and CK Asset (01113) declined 3.12% to HK$46. On the news front, recent oil price increases have strengthened inflation expectations, prompting the market to reassess the Federal Reserve's policy path. A J.P. Morgan research report noted that recent market concerns suggest that inflation or geopolitical factors leading to potential interest rate hikes could result in a de-rating of Hong Kong's property sector. The firm's base case assumes that interest rates will remain unchanged over the next four quarters, and with homebuyers currently enjoying a slight positive interest rate spread, it expects the sector to withstand an environment of steady rates. Furthermore, the report indicated that while expectations of rate hikes might trigger short-term profit-taking, historical data shows that interest rate increases do not necessarily lead to declines in stock or property prices.