Major Stock Market Indices Worldwide

BEIJING, July 22 (Xinhua) — The following are the indices of major stock markets worldwide on Monday. IN ASIA The Shanghai Composite Index opened at 2,978.19 points, down 4.12 points, or 0.14 percent. The Shenzhen Component Index opened at 8,908.21 points, up 4.98 points, or 0.06 percent. The Hang Seng Index opened at 17,465.13 points, up 47.45 points, or 0.27 percent. The S&P/ASX 200 index opened at 7,906.60 points, down 65.00 points, or 0.82 percent. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average opened at 39,947.95 points, down 115.84 points, or 0.29 percent. The Straits Times Index opened at 3,445.45 points, down 2.11 points, or 0.06 percent. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index opened