Hong Kong leader to announce withdrawal of controversial extradition bill: Media
The protests in the former British colony began in June over the bill, which would have allowed extraditions to mainland China, but have since evolved into a push for greater democracy.
Sep 04, 2019, 13:12 PM IST
Chinese stock markets open down 3% after launch of trade war with US
China has announced a list of US goods including pork and aluminium pipe it says may be hit by higher tariffs in response to President Donald Trump's higher import duties on steel and aluminium.
Mar 23, 2018, 07:53 AM IST
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.
Dec 15, 2015, 15:24 PM IST
China's little secret: A thriving, free market in shares
Far away from the glare of China`s stock market chaos, stampede of sell orders and freeze on new listings, the spirit of free markets is alive and kicking right in the nation`s capital.
Jul 30, 2015, 21:03 PM IST
Chinese shares sink further, Hong Kong hit by Greece crisis
Chinese shares tumbled Monday after a rollercoaster ride, extending losses of the past two weeks, while Hong Kong also sank on expectations Greece will default on its debt and possibly crash out of the eurozone.
Jun 29, 2015, 15:35 PM IST
Hong Kong stocks end 1.10% lower
The benchmark Hang Seng Index lost 295.11 points to close at 26,566.70 on turnover of HK$123.15 billion (US$15.89 billion).
Jun 16, 2015, 14:02 PM IST
Hong Kong stocks end 1.39% higher
In mainland China the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index added 0.87 percent, or 44.76 points, to 5,166.35 on turnover of 1.1 trillion yuan ($179.8 billion). The market gained 2.85 percent over the week.
Jun 12, 2015, 14:32 PM IST
Hong Kong stocks down 0.88%
The Hang Seng Index fell 0.88 percent, or 242.21 points, to 27,309.68 by the break on turnover of HK$81.88 billion ($10.57 billion).
Jun 05, 2015, 10:12 AM IST
Hong Kong shares up 1.42% by lunch
The Hang Seng Index added 398.80 points to 28,391.63 on turnover of HK$111.38 billion ($14.37 billion).
May 26, 2015, 10:10 AM IST
Hong Kong stocks open 0.73% higher
The Hang Seng Index added 199.95 points to 27,723.67.
May 22, 2015, 10:22 AM IST
Hong Kong shares up 0.30% at lunch
The Hang Seng index added 81.41 points, to 27,330.69 on turnover of HK$67.50 billion.
May 14, 2015, 10:55 AM IST
Hong Kong stocks up 0.9% in early trade
The Hang Seng index rose 244.64 points, or 0.90 percent, to 27,534.61 shortly after the opening bell.
May 08, 2015, 10:19 AM IST
Hong Kong stocks end 0.94% lower
The benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 267.34 points to 28,133.00. Turnover was HK$170.86 billion ($22.05 billion).
Apr 30, 2015, 14:12 PM IST
Hong Kong stocks soar 3.67% at lunch
Hong Kong stocks soared 3.67 percent in the morning session, with mainland investors using a cross-border investment tie-up with Shanghai to pile into the market.
Apr 09, 2015, 10:13 AM IST
Hong Kong shares up 1.50% by lunch
Hong Kong stocks ended the morning session 1.50 percent higher Monday, with investors piling into the market after the head of China`s central bank hinted at further easing measures to boost the economy.
Mar 30, 2015, 09:51 AM IST
Hong Kong stocks end up 0.91%, Shanghai surges
Hong Kong shares climbed 0.91 percent Wednesday, tracking another rally in Shanghai on hopes of further measures to stimulate the Chinese economy.
Mar 18, 2015, 14:41 PM IST
China stocks hit highest level in almost seven years
The Shanghai Composite Index was on track to rise for a fifth consecutive day, hitting the highest level since June 2008, and standing firmly above 3,400 points - seen by many as a level where many investors tend to reduce holdings.
Mar 17, 2015, 10:36 AM IST
Hong Kong close 0.12% lower
Hong Kong shares ended 0.12 percent lower Friday, a fourth-straight loss, as China`s lower economic growth target overshadowed a regional advance and a rally on Wall Street.
Mar 06, 2015, 13:48 PM IST
China deal sends shares to one-month high
London/New York: A landmark deal to give global investors easier access to China`s $3.9 trillion stock market helped lift world share markets to their highest level in more than a month on Monday.
Wall Street edged higher, taking major averages further into record territory as quarterly earnings season comes to a close.
In Russia, tough talk from President Vladimir Putin and a move by the central bank to abandon rules-based currency intervention sent the ruble soaring.
Nov 11, 2014, 01:25 AM IST
