Hong Kong: Stocks start lower

Published Tue, Jul 14, 2020 · 01:40 AM

    [HONG KONG] Hong Kong shares opened lower Tuesday after the city joined several countries in reimposing containment measures as the virus sees a resurgence, fuelling worries about the economic recovery.

    The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.42 per cent or 108.96 points to 25,663.16.

    The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.24 per cent or 8.26 points to 3,435.02, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange eased 0.09 per cent or 2.06 points to 2,327.34.

    AFP

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