Hang Seng Index
New Setback for the Athens Stock Exchange – At Day’s Lows, but Holds at 1,430 Points
The Greek stock market experienced a new downturn following a similar movement at the end of the previous week. The initial rise to around 1,440 points was followed by a shift in investor sentiment, with Athens failing to align with the positive mood of European markets. However, the losses did not cause concern as the support level at 1,430 points remained intact.
Another massive US stock sell-off, global markets tumble
Asian and European markets are in turmoil after another significant drop in American stocks. The main US index, the Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered its second 1,000-point loss this week, triggering a worldwide sell-off.
China's Shanghai Composite index closed over 4 percent down, Hong Kong's Hang Seng dipped over 3 percent, and Japanese Nikkei closed over 2 percent lower.