Hong Kong stocks finish with losses
Hong Kong stocks retreated on Thursday ahead of key US jobs data at the end of the week, with fears that a forecast-beating figure will pressure the Federal Reserve to further hike interest rates to combat inflation. The Hang Seng Index shed 0.6 percent, or 125 points, to 19,925. The Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.2 percent, or 7 points, to 3,276, while the Shenzhen Composite Index dropped 0.1 percent, or 1 point, to 2,113. (AFP)