Hong Kong: Stocks finish lower

HONG KONG stocks ended on Monday (Jul 25) with another loss following a negative lead from Wall Street as traders fret over the economic outlook as central banks rump up interest rates to fight surging inflation.

The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.22 per cent, or 46.20 points, to close at 20,562.94.

The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.60 per cent, or 19.59 points, to 3,250.39, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange eased 0.92 per cent, or 20.06 points, to 2,165.36. AFP