Global Market: Hong Kong stocks fall as oil rises, tech and biotech shares drag

What happened: Hong Kong stocks fell, with the Hang Seng Index down 0.5% at the lunch break and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index down 0.7%. Tech and biotech shares dragged on the market. Key numbers: Hang Seng Index -0.5%, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index -0.7%, Hang Seng Tech Index -0.9%, Minimax -5%, Alibaba -3%, biotech stocks -2.7%, S&P Purchasing Managers' Index 49.2 Why it matters: Technology and biotech declines contributed to broader weakness, while higher oil prices added to inflation and growth concerns. The PMI stayed below 50 for a second month, signaling slowing activity.

Hong Kong stocks fall as oil rises, tech and biotech shares drag.

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