Tag: Shanghai stocks

Hong Kong, Shanghai stocks start the week lower

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Hong Kong stocks sank in early trade Monday following last week’s torrid Wall Street losses as political turbulence in Washington continues to hit Asian shares. The Hang Seng Index was down 1.13 percent, or 290.96 points, to 25,462.46. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index dropped 0.38 percent, or 9.51 points, to 2,506.74, and the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China’s second exchange, fell 0.26 percent, or 3.34 points, to […]

Hong Kong, Shanghai stocks sink at open

HONG KONG, China (Eagle News) — Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks fell soon after the open on Tuesday, extending the previous day’s sell-off after Donald Trump said he will impose tariffs on another $200 billion of Chinese goods from next week. The Hang Seng Index lost 0.80 percent, or 215.13 points, to 26,717.72 in early trade. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.28 percent, or 7.49 points, to 2,644.30 and the Shenzhen Composite Index, which […]

Hong Kong, Shanghai stocks end week with gains

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Hong Kong stocks finished a painful week on a positive note Friday but investors remain on edge about a possible trade war between China and the United States. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.15 percent, or 42.65 points, to close at 29,338.70, sinking 3.18 percent over the week. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.49 percent, or 13.95 points, to 2,889.76 but it lost 4.37 percent over the week. The […]