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Hong Kong Market down amid N. Korean tensions, weak US lead

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The Hong Kong stock market finished down on Wednesday, 06 September 2017, as investor sentiment dashed by geopolitical tensions on the Korean Peninsula, and the possible impact of any US action on banks that do businesses with the reclusive state prompt the fall, but positive Mainland China economic data helps to limit losses. The Hang Seng Index slid 0.5%, or 127.59 points, at 27,613.76. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, known as the H-share index, declined 0.6% to 11,128.77. Daily turnover increased to HK$90 billion from Tuesday's HK$77 billion.

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First Published: Sep 06 2017 | 5:06 PM IST

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