Hong Kong stocks gain as PBOC’s benchmark-rate choice spurs optimism Zhang Shidong Business – South China Morning Post

Hong Kong stocks rose on Friday, paring the week’s losses as China’s decision to stand pat on a benchmark interest rate offered optimism that a recovery in the world’s second-largest economy would hold up.
The Hang Seng Index climbed 1 per cent to 23,467.69 as of 11.22am. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 0.4 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index added 0.2 per cent, and the Shanghai Composite Index was little changed.
Among leading gainers on the benchmark, Sunny Optical Technology Group…Hong Kong stocks rose on Friday, paring the week’s losses as China’s decision to stand pat on a benchmark interest rate offered optimism that a recovery in the world’s second-largest economy would hold up.
The Hang Seng Index climbed 1 per cent to 23,467.69 as of 11.22am. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 0.4 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index added 0.2 per cent, and the Shanghai Composite Index was little changed.
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