Global Asset H1 Review | Gold, Hong Kong Stocks and Bitcoin Lead Global Gains, While Oil Declines
In the first half of 2025, global markets delivered mixed returns across asset classes. Gold futures led the rally with a strong gain of 25.18%, benefiting from continued geopolitical uncertainty and strong demand for safe-haven assets.
Hong Kong equities rebounded sharply, with the Hang Seng Index up 20% and the Hang Seng Tech Index gaining 18.68%, supported by improved investor sentiment and a recovery in Chinese tech stocks. Bitcoin also posted a solid gain of 15.24%, outperforming most traditional assets.
Among developed markets, U.S. equities saw modest gains: the S&P 500 rose 5.50%, the Nasdaq gained 5.48%, and the Dow Jones advanced 3.64%. In Asia-Pacific, the S&P/ASX 200 added 4.70%, while Singapore’s Straits Times Index rose 4.66% and China’s SSE Composite Index edged up 2.76%. In contrast, New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 declined 3.87%.
On the commodity side, Brent crude oil futures fell 9.32%, reversing earlier gains due to concerns over slowing global demand.
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