Hong Kong stocks close higher
Hong Kong stocks finished the week on a positive note on Friday, in line with advances across Asia and Wall Street, fuelled by hopes the Federal Reserve could pause its interest rate hike campaign sooner than anticipated. The Hang Seng Index climbed 0.7 percent, or 138 points, to 20,567. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.5 percent, or 17 points, to 3,328, while the Shenzhen Composite Index was flat, inching down 0.5 points to 2,152. (AFP)