Wednesday, May 22, 2013   

Hang Seng and Shanghai tumble
(07-23 16:21)

Hong Kong stocks slumped 2.99 percent today, leading a regional sell-off as concerns over Spain's debt crisis and its effect on the eurozone re-emerged. The benchmark Hang Seng Index closed 587.33 points lower at 19,053.47 on turnover of HK$50.98 billion.
Chinese shares closed down 1.26 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index lost 27.24 points 2,141.40.
   
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