Hong Kong stocks close lower ahead of US payroll data

[HONG KONG]

Hong Kong shares closed slightly lower on Friday as traders brace for volatility on Wall Street ahead of the release of US payroll data.

The Hang Seng Index finished down 0.10 per cent, or 25.29 points, to 26,179.40.

The Shanghai Composite Index closed 0.24 per cent lower, shedding 8.32 points to 3,458.23, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange was down 3.98 points or 0.16 per cent to 2,443.06.

AFP