Hong Kong Market closes higher
Capital Market The Hong Kong stock market advanced on Friday, 02 September 2016, as mainland China investors stepped up buying of shares in the city ahead of a scheme to link the Shenzhen and Hong Kong stock exchanges. But, market gains were limited as investors were awaiting the release of US August non-farm payroll report tonight. Meanwhile, market focus is set on the G20 Summit, scheduled on 4 September. The benchmark Hang Seng Index inclined 104.36 points, or 0.45%, to 23266.70 points. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, benchmark measure of performance of mainland China enterprises, rose 80.80 points, or 0.84%, to 9686.88. Turnover increased slightly to HK$80.7 billion from HK$71.4 billion on Thursday.
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