Persistent Declines Mark Hong Kong Market Amid Anticipation of Chinese Economic Data

In the early trading hours of Wednesday, the Hong Kong stock market continued its downward trend, echoing the negative close of US markets. Investors held their breath as they awaited important economic growth figures from China expected later the same day.

Hang Seng Index Faces Losses

The key benchmark for the Hong Kong stock market, the Hang Seng Index, saw a reduction of 0.64 percent. This drop translated into a loss of 101.54 points, setting the index at 15,764.38.

Mainland China's Indices Also Slip

Following the lead of Hong Kong's stock exchange, mainland China's indices experienced slight declines as well. The Shanghai Composite Index edged down by 0.23 percent, which means a decrease of 6.70 points, finishing at 2,887.29. Similarly, the Shenzhen Composite Index, representing China's secondary exchange, fell 0.22 percent, equivalent to 3.80 points, concluding the session at 1,739.22.

This downtrend reflects a cautious stance amongst traders who were looking at the imminent release of China's economic growth data, which has significant implications for regional market sentiment.

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