Hong Kong stocks regain some ground after rout
Hong Kong stocks closed higher on Thursday, tracking gains in Asian and US trading following a rout earlier in the week due to higher-than-expected US inflation data. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.4 percent, or 83.28 points, to 18,930.38. The Shanghai Composite Index dropped 1.2 percent, or 37.62 points, to 3,199.92, while the Shenzhen Composite Index also lost ground, dropping 2.34 percent, or 49.11 points, to 2,051.79. (AFP)