Shipping stocks declined again. As of press release, COSCO Marine (01138) fell 3.77% to HK$6.13; Pacific Shipping (02343) fell 3.11% to HK$1.87; and Orient Overseas International (00316) fell 2.54% to HK$99.8.
The Zhitong Finance App learned that shipping stocks fell again. As of press release, COSCO Haineng (01138) fell 3.77% to HK$6.13; Pacific Shipping (02343) fell 3.11% to HK$1.87; Orient Overseas International (00316) fell 2.54% to HK$99.8; COSCO Marine (01919) fell 1.45% to HK$10.9; Haifeng International (01308) fell 0.74% to HK$20.25.
According to the news, the US, Israel, and Lebanon all confirmed that a cease-fire agreement was reached in Lebanon under US leadership. US President Joe Biden said that Israel and Lebanon have accepted the cease-fire agreement, and the Israeli military will gradually withdraw from Lebanon within the next 60 days; the agreement will take effect at 4 a.m. local time on Wednesday, with the aim of achieving a permanent cease-fire. Affected by the news, expectations for a cease-fire in the Middle East and the resumption of navigation in the Red Sea are heating up.
Additionally, US President-elect Trump recently stated that a 25% tariff will be imposed on all Mexican and Canadian products entering the US. Trump also announced an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods. The Zheshang Securities Report indicates that since the beginning of the year, the shipping index trend is more consistent with the geopolitical risk index. In the future, we need to pay attention to the Trump administration's imposition of tariffs or impact on demand.