Hong Kong: Shares extend gains at close

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks enjoyed a second straight day of gains Thursday as Asian markets rallied in response to an upbeat summary of the US economy by the Federal Reserve and a pledge to stick to its ultra-loose monetary policy for some time.

The Hang Seng Index advanced 0.80 per cent, or 231.92 points, to 29,303.26.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index put on 0.52 per cent, or 17.83 points, to 3,474.90, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange gained 0.20 per cent, or 4.71 points, to 2,305.65.

AFP