Hong Kong stock market closed down for third straight session on Wednesday, 15 September 2021, as weak factory and retail activity data weighed on sentiment, while the fresh COVID-19 outbreaks also raised concerns over China's economic recovery.
At closing bell, the benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 1.84%, or 469.02 points, to 25,033.21. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index dropped 1.6%, or 145.20 points, to 8,936.53.
Casino stocks listed in the city plunged amid fears over tighter regulations as Macao kicked off a public gaming consultation. Shares of Wynn Macau plummeted 29%, while Sands China plunged more than 32%. Galaxy Entertainment Group dropped around 20%.
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