Hong Kong market falls on U.S., China data

Hong Kong stock market ended deeply below the neutral line on Monday, 2 November 2015, as investors opted to lock in gains following both Chinese manufacturing data and U.S. consumer spending figures coming in below median expectations. The majority of categories on the main section retreated, led by finance, realty, and industrial shares. The benchmark Hang Seng Index declined 270 points, or 1.19%, to 22370.04 points. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, benchmark measure of performance of mainland China enterprises, fell 156.25 points, or 1.5%, to 10240.33 points. Turnover reduced slightly to HK$67.4 billion from HK$69 billion on Friday.

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