Hong Kong's Stock Rout Enters 10th Day, Worst Streak Since 1984
- Stocks pare earlier drop as U.S. index futures rebound
- Selling pressure remains as trade war raises growth concerns
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Hong Kong stock investors headed for the exit as economic woes, street protests and China’s weak yuan intensified worries over potential outflows from the city.
The MSCI Hong Kong Index closed 0.6% lower, its 10th straight decline a day after a general strike led to traffic chaos, violence, tear gas and flight cancellations in the city. The index pared an earlier loss of as much as 3.2%.