Hong Kong stocks retreat as Middle East tensions raise inflation risk
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 () Hong Kong stocks dropped on Tuesday amid concerns that military conflicts in the Middle East could increase the global inflationary risk by straining oil supply. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.2 per cent to 24,015.44 as of 11.26am local time. The Hang Seng Tech Index slipped 0.1 per cent. On the…
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