China blue-chips sag as trade data highlights COVID curbs impact


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Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Economy PMN Business Author of the article: Publishing date: May 09, 2022 • 20 minutes ago • 1 minute read • Join the conversation Article content SHANGHAI — Chinese blue-chip shares fell on Monday, under pressure from slumping consumer and financial firms, as growing concerns over the economic impact of COVID-19 lockdowns weighed on sentiment, with new trade data reflecting soft demand. ** China’s blue-chip CSI300 index finished the day down 0.8% at 3,877.44 points. The Shanghai Composite index edged up less than 0.1% to 3,004.14 points. ** The CSI300 financial sector sub-index fell 0.68%, the...