Despite the T8 typhoon warning, Hong Kong financial markets continued to operate normally on Thursday morning (Nov. 14). This is the first time since officials ended the trading halt during severe weather in September.
The Hong Kong Stock Exchanges and Clearing said securities and derivatives markets will remain fully operational.
The Hang Seng Index opened down 197 points, or 0.99 percent, at 19,626 on Thursday.
On the mainland, stocks also opened lower, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.28 percent at 3,429. The Shenzhen Component Index opened 0.23 percent lower at 11,333 points.
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