Hong Kong stocks fall for ninth straight session

Hong Kong stocks fell Tuesday for a ninth successive session due to a late sell-off as investors await the conclusion of a much-anticipated US central bank meeting.

Hong Kong stocks fell Tuesday for a ninth successive session due to a late sell-off as investors await the conclusion of a much-anticipated US central bank meeting.

The benchmark Hang Seng Index shed 0.17 percent, or 35.48 points, to end at 21,274.37.

In Shanghai the benchmark composite index slipped 0.29 percent or 10.32 points, to 3,510.35. The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China`s second exchange, added 1.12 percent, or 25.04 points, to 2,264.72.

Zee News App: Read latest news of India and world, bollywood news, business updates, cricket scores, etc. Download the Zee news app now to keep up with daily breaking news and live news event coverage.