Hong Kong stock market ended softer in volatile trade on Monday, 21 September 2015, following weaker U.S. markets last week, after the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady at record lows reignited concerns about the pace of global growth. The benchmark Hang Seng Index (HSI) opened down 306 points, but recovered part of its losses as the Mainland China A-share market outperformed. The Hang Seng Index dropped 163.90 points, or 0.75%, at 21756.93 points. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, benchmark measure of performance of mainland China enterprises, de-grew 129.01 points, or 1.29%, to 9899.37 points. Turnover reduced to HK$70.2 billion from HK$95.5 billion on Friday.
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