Hong Kong, March 4, 2026 (AFP) - Hong Kong stocks sink 3% on fears over Middle East crisis

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2026-03-04

Hong Kong stocks tumbled three percent Wednesday as markets across the world are battered by fears about the impact of the US-Israel war in Iran that has sent oil prices surging. The Hang Seng Index fell to 24,984.87 in morning trade, with investors concerned that the spike in crude costs will fan inflation. dan/tc ...

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