Hong Kong stocks fall sharply in early trading
Hong Kong stocks sank at the start of trading on Monday following losses on Wall Street, dragged by ongoing concerns about Federal Reserve interest rate increases. The Hang Seng Index sank 1.08 percent, or 195.75 points, to 17,861.70. The Shanghai Composite Index dropped 0.37 percent, or 11.63 points to 3,120.80, while the Shenzhen Composite Index lost 0.26 percent, or 4.91 points, to 1,908.62. (AFP)