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Hong Kong: Stocks down 1.29% at open

Published Mon, Dec 1, 2014 · 01:38 AM

    [HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks slipped 1.29 per cent in the opening exchanges on Monday after official data indicated growth in China's manufacturing activity slowed in November.

    The benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 309.45 points to 23,678.00 in the first minutes of trade.

    AFP

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