HK Retail Sales Expected to Drop Again

The video covers the major news headlines for September 29th, focusing on the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong and their economic implications, including expected market reactions and retail sales data. It also discusses South Korea's current account balance for August, noting a narrowed surplus and revised figures for July.

What event in Hong Kong has led to the largest police crackdown since 1997?

• A government election

• A natural disaster

• Pro-democracy protests

• A financial crisis

What is the expected trend for Hong Kong's retail sales in August?

• A further drop of 2%

• A stabilization

• An increase of 2%

• A significant rise

How many consecutive months of decline are expected in Hong Kong's retail sales?

• Seven months

• Eight months

• Six months

• Five months

What was South Korea's current account surplus for August?

• $6.5 billion

• $7.3 billion

• $8.0 billion

• $7.9 billion

By how much was South Korea's July surplus revised?

• $25 million

• $75 million

• $50 million

• $100 million