# Hua Hong

Hong Kong Stocks Tick Up as Chip Names Rally and Gold Miners Split the Field

Hong Kong markets rose on Tuesday with the Hang Seng up 1.35% and the Hang Seng TECH up 0.5%, driven by gains in semiconductor stocks. Gold miners showed wide divergence, with some names surging while others fell, reflecting company-specific factors amid a broader rally in bullion prices.

NeMo2026年1月27日 12:00

#Hang Seng#Hang Seng TECH#semiconductors

Technology

Global 8‑inch Wafer Market Tightens as Chip Giants Cut Capacity — China Fabs Cash In with Price Hikes

A supply squeeze in 8‑inch wafer manufacturing, driven by capacity cuts at TSMC and Samsung and growing AI‑era demand for power and analog chips, has pushed prices up by roughly 5–20%. Chinese mainland foundries including SMIC and Hua Hong are filling the gap, raising prices and running near full capacity, but the longer‑term migration to 12‑inch production continues to shape the market.

NeTe2026年1月21日 06:10

#8‑inch wafers#SMIC#TrendForce