Global Market: China stocks hold steady as gold miners gain, tech shares slip; Hong Kong dragged by insurers

Synopsis The Chinese stock market showed minimal fluctuation as gold shares increased, counteracting declines in tech. Meanwhile, Hong Kong faced market pressure as insurer stocks plummeted sharply. Investors are closely monitoring U.S.-China trade relations, with forthcoming trade data expected to shed light on China’s economic condition. It is expected that policymakers will keep providing limited support to the softer segments of the economy. Mainland Chinese equities traded largely flat on Thursday as gains in gold-related stocks helped offset weakness in technology shares, while Hong Kong markets came under pressure after insurer stocks tumbled, according to Reuters. At the midday break,…