Hong Kong: Stocks end lower

Published Thu, Aug 6, 2020 · 08:28 AM

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    [HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks closed lower Thursday following recent gains and on concerns about China-US tensions, while investors are keeping a wary eye on US stimulus talks.

    The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.69 per cent, or 171.96 points, to 24,930.58.

    The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index added 0.26 per cent, or 8.90 points, to 3,386.46, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange slipped 0.62 per cent, or 14.41 points to 2,304.52.

    AFP

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