HSI Edges Up As Market Frets Over Virus Impact

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  • Investors were keeping a close eye on the impact of fresh virus spikes on the economy.  File image: RTHK

    Investors were keeping a close eye on the impact of fresh virus spikes on the economy. File image: RTHK

Hong Kong stocks went into the break with slight gains on Friday following a hefty sell-off the previous day, with investors fretting over the impact of fresh virus spikes on the economy.

The Hang Seng Index added 0.6 percent, to 25,123.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.3 per cent to 3,220 as the second session started, while the Shenzhen Composite Index gained 0.5 percent, 2,155.

Tokyo stocks closed lower as market sentiment worsened after the capital's governor announced a fresh record number of daily coronavirus infections.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 0.3 percent. (AFP)

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Last updated: 2020-07-17 HKT 14:35

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