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Prevailing mood of risk aversion was evident in Asian session today. Hong Kong stocks led the region lower, reflecting investors’ dissatisfaction with the latest batch of Chinese economic data. While China’s Q4 GDP growth wasn’t far off from analysts’ expectations, it still fell short for some, contributing to the market’s cautious stance. Additionally, concerns were […]

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