Goldman Sachs has forecast the S&P 500 index would reach 6,500 by the end of 2025, joining peer Morgan Stanley, on the back of continued growth in the U.S. economy and corporate earnings. The Wall Street brokerage's target implied an upside of 10.

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley downgraded their forecasts for Hong Kong and Chinese stocks, citing economic concerns and potential political impacts. While bullish on mainland China, Goldman Sachs believes Hong Kong will see limited growth and recommends mainland investments due to lower global sensitivity.

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Hong Kong stocks are cheap but may miss out on the benefits of China's economic support, analysts at Goldman Sachs said, while Morgan Stanley warned tensions and tariffs could hurt,