Markets

Hong Kong, Shanghai shares retreat despite China data

Published April 17, 2018 Updated April 17, 2018 11:22am

The Hang Seng Index fell 0.83 percent, or 252.84 points, to 30,062.75, marking a fourth straight loss.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index lost 1.41 percent, or 43.85 points, to 3,066.80. The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, tumbled 2.20 percent, or 40.21 points, to 1,784.56.

Copyright AFP (Agence France-Press), 2018