Markets in the red again on Trump's HK move


Reuters reported assets in the developing world declined as investors turned away from risk after China warned it would retaliate in response to US legislation backing anti-government protesters in Hong Kong.

KUALA LUMPUR: Key Asian markets ended Thursday in the red, with Bursa Malaysia following suit, as investors turned risk adverse after China warned about US President Donald Trump's move on Hong Kong.

At 5pm, the FBM KLCI was down 3.41 points or 0.21% to 1,583.77. Turnover was 2.13 billion shares valued at RM1.44bil.

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