HANG SENG INDEX index sheds 353.08 points (-1.93%) as market bears take the reigns

A quick look at today: Hang Seng dips 1.93% to close at 18,747 today.

Positive performances can be seen by looking at other markets as Nasdaq climbs 2.19% today and closed at 12,700. S&P 500 moves up 1.3% today and closed at 4,151.28. CAC is trading around 7,319.18 after ending today's session at 7,229.27 (up 1.24% today).

The index has been trending lower for about a month. Having soared to a high of 22,700 approximately 3 months ago, HANG SENG INDEX is now trading 15.75% lower.