Tag: Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Asian markets tumble on sell-off in tech, energy firms

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Technology and energy firms were the biggest losers as Asian markets tumbled on Wednesday, extending a retreat across Europe and New York. A global equity rally has hit the buffers this week as the US probe into Russia’s alleged election meddling sows uncertainty, Britain struggles to reach a Brexit deal with the European Union and traders remain cautious about Washington’s ability to push through tax cuts. A key drag for […]