Hong Kong stocks extend losses amid China sell-off

Last Updated : Jul 09 2015 | 12:01 AM IST

The Hong Kong stock market plummeted for fourth straight session on Wednesday, 08 July 2015, as jitters over Chinese market volatility, combined with concerns over Greece's debt triggered risk-off selloff. The Hang Seng Index stumbled 1458.75 points or 5.84% to finish at 23516.56 points, off an intra-day low of 22836.82. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, benchmark measure of performance of mainland China enterprises, dropped 720 points, or 6.1%, to 11107.30 points. Turnover increased to HK$235.97 billion from HK$172.5 billion on Tuesday.

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Hong Kong stocks extend losses amid China sell-off