Hang Seng gains 0.9% on first session of 2015

Hong Kong share market closed higher in the first trading day of 2015, with Mainland developers and financials stocks leading rally amid speculation the Beijing will further ease monetary policy to support a slowing economy. The Hang Seng Index ended 252.78 points, or 1.07%, up at 23857.82, off an intra-day high of 23867.46 and low of 23635.60. Turnover amounted to HK$72.72 billion. The stock market was closed on Thursday for New Year holidays.

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