Hong Kong shares finish day on positive note
Hong Kong stocks closed slightly higher on Thursday after losing more than three percent over the previous two days, with hopes China will provide more support to the economy offsetting a Federal Reserve warning that it is unlikely to cut interest rates next month. The Hang Seng Index gained 0.5 percent, or 81 points, to 15,566. The Shanghai Composite Index dropped 0.6 percent, or 17 points, to 2,770, and the Shenzhen Composite Index lost 0.5 percent, or 7 points, to 1,537. (AFP)