Hong Kong: Stocks open 0.78% lower
Published Thu, Mar 5, 2015 · 01:42 AM
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong shares fell 0.78 per cent at Thursday's open after China set an economic growth target of "approximately seven per cent" for 2015, while dealers were unimpressed by news of a trial stock connect with Shenzhen's exchange.
The benchmark Hang Seng Index eased 190.48 points to 24,274.9.
AFP
BT is now on Telegram!
For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes
Capital Markets & Currencies
Vietnam delays launch of new stock trading system
Hong Kong bourse regains favour on hopes of a market revival
Asia: Markets rise as strong US tech earnings offset poor data
Singapore shares open lower on Friday; STI down 0.1%
Stocks to watch: CLI, Great Eastern, MIT, Sheng Siong, iFast, OUE, Far East Orchard
Europe: Stocks retreat on earnings gloom, weak US economic data