Hong Kong: Stocks start Thursday's session with losses

    Published Thu, Mar 4, 2021 · 01:43 AM

    [HONG KONG] Shares in Hong Kong fell more than one per cent at the open on Thursday as markets across the globe continued their week-long fluctuation between vaccine optimism and concerns about inflation.

    The Hang Seng Index dropped 1.19 per cent, or 354.94 points, to 29,525.48.

    The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.85 per cent, or 30.26 points, to 3546.64, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange eased 0.86 per cent, or 20.24 points, to 2,342.86.

    AFP

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