Hong Kong stocks see sharp sell-off at opening
Hong Kong stocks tumbled at the start of trading on Monday morning as investors lifted their expectations for interest rates aimed at battling sky-high inflation. The Hang Seng Index sank 1.32 percent, or 280.34 points, to 20,910.08. The Shanghai Composite Index eased 0.11 percent, or 3.69 points, to 3,256.99, while the Shenzhen Composite Index dipped 0.05 percent, or 1.15 points, to 2,163.56. (AFP)