QtrendsHong Kong property rally set to cool as stock headwinds mount
Despite a string of megadeals, Hong Kong's residential property rally is expected to lose steam in the second half of 2026 as weak stock market conditions weigh on investor sentiment. Meanwhile, analysts highlight a sector that has underperformed the broader market rally this year, with 12 stocks favored to surge. One stock has already rallied 76% year-to-date, with brokerage projecting an additional 83% upside.
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After 76% YTD rally, brokerage sees another 83% upside in this stock
(Business Today)
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