Hong Kong shares close sharply higher
Hong Kong stocks finished on a strong note on Monday, extending last week's rally on hopes that central banks around the world will not hike rates for as long as initially feared. The Hang Seng Index climbed 2.4 percent, or 510 points, to 22,229. The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.9 percent, or 29 points, to 3,379, while the Shenzhen Composite Index rose 1.1 percent, or 24 points, to 2,216. (AFP)