Asian markets opened with varied performances on Monday, reflecting investor reactions to recent economic data and weather-related disruptions. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell by 0.76% as investors digested weak economic indicators from China. Meanwhile, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 and Taiwan’s Weighted Index posted modest gains. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index dropsThe decline in Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index was driven by disappointing economic figures from China released over the weekend. August data revealed that factory output, retail sales, and investment numbers all fell short of expectations. A…