VDPG.L is trading at £42.80 (-3.16%) as broad Asian risk sentiment reverses, not an ETF-specific event.
- Chinese and Hong Kong markets weakened as investors sold AI and technology stocks; energy stocks benefited from renewed Middle East concerns after the US-Iran ceasefire expired.
- The Hang Seng fell 0.7% intraday, while the KOSPI and Nikkei declined materially.
- China’s weaker-than-expected July retail sales and industrial production, plus higher oil prices and bond yields, increased macro risk.