In Pictures: China's stock market rout
The stock markets in China have fallen considerably forcing the central bank to cut interest rates to a record low. The move, however, has not had any impact and the Chinese Stock Markets continue to dive.
The stock markets in China have fallen considerably forcing the central bank to cut interest rates to a record low. The move, however, has not had any impact and the Chinese Stock Markets continue to dive.
On July 8, losses on the mainland weighed heavily on Hong Kong shares, with the Hang Seng Index down 3.3% and shares of Chinese companies listed in the city falling 4.2%.
An investor monitors share prices inside a brokerage firm during morning trading in Hong Kong, China July 8, 2015. Losses on the mainland weighed heavily on Hong Kong shares, with the Hang Seng Index down 3.3 percent and shares of Chinese companies listed in the city falling 4.2 percent. Reuters
A floor trader reacts as he checks share prices during morning trading at the Hong Kong Exchanges in Hong Kong, China July 8, 2015. Losses on the mainland weighed heavily on Hong Kong shares, with the Hang Seng Index down 3.3 percent and shares of Chinese companies listed in the city falling 4.2 percent. REUTERS
A floor trader reacts inside the trading hall at the Hong Kong Exchanges in Hong Kong, China July 8, 2015. Losses on the mainland weighed heavily on Hong Kong shares, with the Hang Seng Index down 3.3 percent and shares of Chinese companies listed in the city falling 4.2 percent. REUTERS
A man walks past a panel displaying the Hang Seng Index at the Hong Kong Exchanges in Hong Kong, China July 8, 2015. Losses on the mainland weighed heavily on Hong Kong shares, with the Hang Seng Index down 3.3 percent and shares of Chinese companies listed in the city falling 4.2 percent. REUTERS
A pedestrian looks at boards displaying stock prices and foreign currency values at the Australian Securities Exchange in central Sydney, Australia, July 8, 2015. Australian shares fell on Wednesday amid concerns about an equity rout in China and fresh doubts that Greece can reach a bailout deal with Europe. A weaker dollar and slump in the iron ore price also contributed to the downward pressure. REUTERS
A map of China is seen through a magnifying glass on a computer screen showing binary digits in Singapore in this January 2, 2014 photo illustration. REUTERS
A security guard stands in front of a panel displaying stock indexes of Asian markets at Hong Kong Exchanges in Hong Kong, China July 8, 2015. Losses on the mainland weighed heavily on Hong Kong shares, with the Hang Seng Index down 3.3 percent and shares of Chinese companies listed in the city falling 4.2 percent. REUTERS
Security guards stand in front of a panel displaying the Hang Seng Index at Hong Kong Exchanges in Hong Kong, China July 8, 2015. Losses on the mainland weighed heavily on Hong Kong shares, with the Hang Seng Index down 3.3 percent and shares of Chinese companies listed in the city falling 4.2 percent. REUTERS
Students point at a laptop screen showing stock information, in Beijing, June 15, 2007. China`s government may be rattled by the wild plunge in stock prices over the past month, but for many of the country`s students, it`s just another exercise to get ready for life in the real world. Picture taken June 15, 2007. REUTERS
Students sit in front of laptop screens showing stock information at their dormitory, in Beijing, November 6, 2007. China`s government may be rattled by the wild plunge in stock prices over the past month, but for many of the country`s students, it`s just another exercise to get ready for life in the real world. Picture taken November 6, 2007. REUTERS
An investor reacts as he monitors share prices inside a brokerage firm during morning trading in Hong Kong, China July 8, 2015. Losses on the mainland weighed heavily on Hong Kong shares, with the Hang Seng Index down 3.3 percent and shares of Chinese companies listed in the city falling 4.2 percent. Reuters