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Hong Kong stocks start the day with losses
HONG KONG, Dec 15, 2017 (BSS/AFP) – Hong Kong shares fell soon after
opening on Friday, tracking losses across Asia and New York as traders fret
over the chances of US tax cuts being passed by Congress.
The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.61 percent, or 178.71 points, to 28,987.67.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.15 percent, or 4.91
points, to 3,287.53 and the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on
China’s second exchange, eased 0.13 percent, or 2.53 points, to 1,912.47.
BSS/AFP/RY/09:00 hrs