Hong Kong: Shares close higher

Published Mon, Sep 6, 2021 · 08:54 AM

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[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks closed just over one per cent higher on Monday, as weak US jobs data fuelled optimism that the Federal Reserve would delay phasing down its massive stimulus.

The Hang Seng Index climbed 1.01 per cent or 261.64 points to 26,163.63.

The Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.12 per cent or 40.12 points to 3,621.86; the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange jumped 2.03 per cent, or 49.07 points, to 2,463.36.

AFP

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