China stocks, yuan slip as US election counting progresses
Wed, Nov 6, 2024 11:57 AM

China stocks, yuan slip as US election counting progresses

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China's yuan weakened and stock markets on the mainland and Hong Kong fell on Wednesday, as investors leaned toward the return of Donald Trump as president even as preliminary counting in the U.S. election still showed a tight presidential race. U.S. stock futures jumped and the dollar rose across the board, as some tallies pointed to Trump making gains over Vice President Kamala Harris.

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