Typhoon, Rupee Plunge Stir Asian Markets; Hong Kong Shares Slide Amid Storm
Typhoon, Rupee Plunge Stir Asian Markets; Hong Kong Shares Slide Amid Storm Asian equities exhibited a mixed performance today, with significant market shifts unfolding across the region. Hong Kong’s stock market experienced a notable downturn, with shares falling 1.1% on lower-than-usual trading volumes, as the city braces for its most damaging typhoon since 2018. Stocks in mainland China also saw a 1% decline, while a broader gauge of Asian shares remained largely unchanged. Adding to the regional volatility, the Indian…