Hong Kong: Stocks finish sharply lower
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong shares closed with big losses on Monday (Feb 14) as global markets were hit by concerns that Russia will soon invade Ukraine, adding to unease over surging inflation.
The Hang Seng Index shed 1.41 per cent, or 350.09 points, to 24,556.57.
The Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.98 per cent, or 34.07 points, to 3,428.88, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange lost 0.43 per cent, or 9.83 points, to 2,253.13. AFP
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