Hong Kong stocks end lower
Hong Kong stocks closed lower on Monday, in line with a global retreat fuelled by concerns about rising interest rates, though mainland markets were lifted by an interest rate cut by the central bank. The Hang Seng Index lost 0.6 percent, or 116 points, to end at 19,656. The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.6 percent, or 19 points, to 3,277, while the Shenzhen Composite Index rose 0.9 percent, or 20 points, to 2,228. (AFP)