Hong Kong: Stocks start week with losses
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks ended one per cent down Monday, in line with a sell-off across Asia following a steep drop on Wall Street as investors fret over an increase of new virus cases around the world.
The Hang Seng Index shed 1.01 per cent, or 248.71 points, to 24,301.28.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.61 per cent, or 18.03 points, to 2,961.52 while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange dropped 0.44 per cent, or 8.60 points to 1,939.12.
AFP
GET BT IN YOUR INBOX DAILY
Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox.
KEYWORDS IN THIS ARTICLE
BT is now on Telegram!
For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes
Capital Markets & Currencies
China to facilitate Hong Kong IPOs and expand Stock Connect
Global equity funds see surge in outflows as rate cut hopes fade
Israel hits back, markets react; STI down 0.4%
Oil jumps, equities fall as Iran blasts fan Middle East fears
Tokyo: Nikkei index tumbles 3% in morning trade
Singapore shares open higher on Friday; STI up 0.2%