Hang Seng Index dips 0.2 per cent in early Monday trading
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 43 points, or 0.2 per cent, to 23,929 in early Monday trading. The Hang Seng Tech Index edged up 0.1 per cent. Regional and global markets showed mixed results, with Japan's Nikkei rising 2 per cent while gold and US index futures advanced.
The Hang Seng Index fell in the early morning trading session on Monday. The benchmark Hang Seng Index dipped by 43 points, or 0.2 per cent, to 23,929 points, according to a staff reporter and Reuters.
The Hang Seng Tech Index inched up by 0.1 per cent to around 4,162 points.
In regional markets, Japan's Nikkei rose 2 per cent early in the session.
Looking at US futures, Nasdaq futures advanced 0.3 per cent and S&P 500 futures gained 0.1 per cent. In Europe, EUROSTOXX 50 futures rose 0.3 per cent and FTSE futures added 0.4 per cent.
Spot gold was up 0.4 per cent to US$4,158.17 per ounce. US gold futures for December delivery rose 0.6 per cent to US$4,186.40.