Hang Seng Crashes Over 2% as Tech Selloff Hits Asia Markets Amid Inflation Fears

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17 July 2026 at 7:25 pm

Hang Seng Crashes Over 2% as Tech Selloff Hits Asia Markets Amid Inflation Fears

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Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index crashed over 2% on Friday, with the Hang Seng Tech Index plunging 4%, due to a global selloff in technology stocks. Renewed inflation concerns are dampening risk appetite, leading investors to reduce exposure to growth stocks amid fears of tighter monetary policy and higher interest rates.

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