Hong Kong, China: Shares tumble at Thursday's open

Thu, Mar 12, 2020 - 9:50 AM

Hong Kong stocks plunged at the start of trade Thursday after US President Donald Trump's decision to ban travel from Europe to the United States over the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks plunged at the start of trade Thursday after US President Donald Trump's decision to ban travel from Europe to the United States over the spread of the novel coronavirus.

The Hang Seng Index dived 3.01 per cent or 759.11 points to 24,472.50.

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