Unrest in Hong Kong puts pressure on global equities
Protests over Beijing’s proposed laws take their toll on shares, offsetting optimism about the reopening of the world economy
27 May 2020 - 11:50
London/Tokyo — Unrest in Hong Kong over Beijing’s proposed national security laws weighed on global shares and oil prices on Wednesday, offsetting optimism about the reopening of the world economy.
Riot police fired pepper pellets on protesters in Hong Kong’s main business district, rekindling concern about the protests seen in 2019 that hit the territory’s economy...
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