China stocks rise as strong foreign inflows lift sentiment
SHANGHAI: China’s benchmark index rose on Friday to touch a four-month high, as foreign investors continued to buy...
HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks ended another strong week on a positive note Friday as traders welcomed data showing US inflation slowing further in December, raising hopes the Federal Reserve would ease back in its monetary tightening drive.
The Hang Seng Index rose 1.04 percent, or 224.56 points, to 21,738.66.
Hong Kong shares kick off with gains
The Shanghai Composite Index rallied 1.01 percent, or 31.86 points, to 3,195.31, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China’s second exchange climbed 0.90 percent, or 18.38 points, to 2,067.16.