Hong Kong stocks fall on Iraq concerns

Hong Kong share market declined for second consecutive session on Tuesday, 17 June 2014, as risk aversion selloff amid jitters over the growing unrest in Iraq together with a downgrade for US growth estimates. The benchmark Hang Seng Index closed 0.42% down from prior day closure at 23203.59. Trading turnover increased to HK$49.11 billion from yesterday's HK$47.83 billion.
Powered by Capital Market - Live News
More From This Section
Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel
First Published: Jun 17 2014 | 4:21 PM IST
