Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index, Security Law and Stocks

Alexander29 May, 2020Finance

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index fell on May 28 to close at 23,132.76. Moreover, stocks in the Asia Pacific were mixed due to rising tensions. Notably, Japenese stocks led gains among the major regional markets. The Nikkei 225 gained 2.32% to close at 21,916.31 as shares of index heavyweight Fast Retailing jumped 3.7%. In the meantime, the Topix index added 1.8% to finish the trading day at 1,577.34. Also, mainland Chinese stocks were mixed on the day, the Shanghai Composite added 0.33% to about 2,846.22 but the Shenzhen Component dropped 0.273% to around 10,653.49.