The stock market in Hong Kong on the 14th saw a sharp drop of nearly 5% in the stock index, as the new coronavirus infection spread again in China, affecting the production activities of companies.
The re-expansion of the new corona has had an impact on Guangdong Province in southern China, including the suspension of production activities by most companies in Shenzhen. , Sell orders swelled immediately after the start of the transaction.
As a result, the closing price of the representative stock index "Hang Seng Index" fell 4.9% from last weekend to 19,531.66 points, the lowest price in about 6 years.
Also, on the 14th in the Shanghai stock market, the closing price of the "comprehensive index", which is a representative stock index, fell 2.6% from last weekend.
Market officials said, "While the Ukrainian situation has spread the movement to avoid risks among investors, there is growing concern that the re-spread of infection may have a significant impact on corporate activities, such as retail and technology related. A wide range of stocks were sold. "
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