Hang Seng index rallies on returned hopes for stimulus

Source: Dukascopy Bank SA
Hang Seng Index led the gains during Asian trade on Wednesday though it spent morning session into red area. Analysts explained the advance in Hong Kong markets with investor willingness to buy shares cheaply ahead of Chinese macroeconomic indicators few weeks ahead. More traders start to anticipate nation's soft landing, analysts claimed. Hang Seng index gained 0.80% or 152.81 points and finished at 19,134.61. Property developers rallied with China Overseas Land & Investment surging 4% and China Resources Land rocketing 5%.

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Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:12:19 GMT

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