BCN-07 Hong Kong, Shanghai stocks down at break

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Hong Kong, Shanghai stocks down at break

HONG KONG, Oct 23, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Hong Kong stocks ended the morning
session more than two percent down on Tuesday, wiping out almost all the
gains of the previous two sessions, while Shanghai was also sharply lower
after a strong rally.

The Hang Seng Index sank 2.03 percent, or 530.32 points, to 25,622.83 by
the break.

Shanghai’s composite index fell 1.37 percent, or 36.46 points, to 2,618.42.

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