Hong Kong shares decline

The Hong Kong skyline at night.

The Hong Kong skyline at night.

Published May 3, 2016

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Hong Kong - Hong Kong's benchmark index fell the most in nearly 12 weeks on Tuesday, as some Asian markets gave up earlier gains amid worries about the ability of global central banks to boost growth through aggressive policy easing.

The Hang Seng Index fell 1.9 percent, to 20,676.94, the biggest one-day percentage loss since February 11.

The China Enterprises Index lost 2.1 percent, to 8,748.70 points, its worst day since February 25.

The Hong Kong market was closed for a public holiday on Monday, when the Japanese stock market tumbled over 3 percent.

All main sectors in Hong Kong lost ground, with energy and IT shares leading the declines.

REUTERS

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