Hong Kong: Stocks push further ahead by close
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied on Wednesday, buoyed by optimism that China and the United States will eventually reach an agreement to end their months-long trade row.
The Hang Seng Index jumped 1.19 per cent, or 322.71 points, to close at 27,407.37.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index climbed 1.14 per cent, or 30.90 points, to 2,730.85. The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, rose 1.36 per cent, or 19.07 points, to 1,423.22.
AFP
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