Hong Kong shares ended weaker on Tuesday, dented by declines in property and energy stocks, as investors awaited fresh market stimulus after decent gains so far this year. The Hang Seng index closed 0.7 percent lower at 29,699.11, while the China Enterprises Index ended down 0.8 percent at 11,542.25 points.
The market will be closed on Wednesday for Labour Day holiday, and will resume trading on Thursday, May 2.
Hang Seng has gained roughly 15 percent so far this year, fuelled by expectations of China's economic recovery, hopes for a Sino-US trade deal, and more dovish stance by the US Federal Reserve.
Factory activity in China expanded for a second straight month in April but at a much lower pace than expected, an official survey showed on Tuesday, suggesting the economy is still struggling for traction despite a flurry of support measures.
The sub-index of the Hang Seng tracking energy shares dropped 1.8 percent, while the IT sector dipped 0.46 percent, the financial sector ended 0.28 percent lower and the property sector closed 1.21 percent down.
The top gainer on the Hang Seng was WH Group Ltd, which gained 5.44 percent, while the biggest decliner was AAC Technologies Holdings Inc, which closed 3.61 percent weaker.
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