Hong Kong stocks finish well down
Hong Kong tumbled on Thursday in line with global markets after more forecast-beating US data added to worries the Federal Reserve will have to push interest rates even higher to combat inflation. The Hang Seng Index sank 1.3 percent, or 247 points, to 18,202. The Shanghai Composite Index lost 1.1 percent, or 35 points, to 3,122, while the Shenzhen Composite Index dropped 1.8 percent, or 34 points, to 1936. (AFP)