Hang Seng down 0.94pc at close
(06-08 16:02)
Hong Kong and Shanghai shares fell today despite Baijing's decision to cut interest rates for the first time in three-and-a-half years to kickstart economic growth.
The benchmark Hang Seng Index eased 0.94 percent, or 175.95 points, to 18,502.34 on turnover of HK$53.45 billion.
Chinese shares closed down 0.51 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index, which covers both A and B shares, fell 11.68 points to 2,281.45 on turnover of 63.8 billion yuan (HK$77.69 billion).
AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
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