The Hong Kong stock market closed higher for fifth consecutive session on Wednesday, 11 January 2017, on easing local rates and cooling concerns over the yuan's declines. Most of sectors advanced, with property developers and steel makers being major gainers. However, gains were limited as investors cautiously waited for the first formal press conference later in the global day by Donald Trump since his election victory. The Hang Seng Index gained 0.84% or 190.50 points to close at 22,935.35, the highest close since 01 November 2016.. The Hang Seng China Enterprises index, or the H-share index, added 0.72% or 69.71 points to 9,733.90. Turnover increased to HK$69.8 billion from HK$62.3 billion on Tuesday.
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