HK shares open strongly again for a second day
Hong Kong stocks chalked up another healthy gain at the opening Friday as traders globally jumped back into markets after the Federal Reserve indicated it would cut interest rates next year. The Hang Seng Index climbed 1.27 percent, or 208.51 points, to 16,610.70. The Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.25 percent, or 7.32 points, to 2,966.30, and the Shenzhen Composite Index added 0.24 percent, or 4.45 points, to 1,839.72. (AFP)