Hong Kong stocks post more big gains
Hong Kong stocks ended with big gains on Thursday as soft US inflation data boosted hopes for an end to the Federal Reserve's rate-hiking cycle, while weak Chinese trade data boosted talk of fresh economic stimulus. The Hang Seng Index soared 2.6 percent, or 489 points, to 19,350. The Shanghai Composite Index jumped 1.3 percent, or 40 points, to 3,236, while the Shenzhen Composite Index added 1.4 percent, or 28 points, to 2,059. (AFP)