Hong Kong stocks end with big losses
Hong Kong stocks tumbled on Thursday (Mar 7) as traders brushed off data showed a stronger-than-expected jump in Chinese exports, with eyes on the upcoming release of US jobs data.
The Hang Seng Index sank 1.27 per cent, or 208.31 points, to 16,229.78.
The Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.41 per cent, or 12.53 points, to 3,027.40, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China’s second exchange lost 1.20 per cent, or 20.61 points, to 1,701.44. AFP
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