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Shares in Shanghai and Hong Kong up on stimulus hopes Shares in Shanghai and Hong Kong rise on stimulus hopes
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Shares in mainland China and Hong Kong were up sharply in afternoon trade on hopes that Beijing will introduce new stimulus measures to boost the country's slowing economy. Shares in mainland China and Hong Kong rose sharply in Thursday trade on hopes that Beijing will introduce new stimulus measures to boost the country's slowing economy.
In China, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was up 2% at 22,909.49. In China, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index closed up 2% at 22,888.17.
At the same time, the benchmark Shanghai Composite closed up 2.32% at 3,338.07. Earlier, the benchmark Shanghai Composite closed up 2.32% at 3,338.07.
Analysts said investors were hoping for new stimulus moves after disappointing economic data from China this week. Analysts said that investors were hoping for new stimulus moves after disappointing economic data from China this week.
"There seem to be considerable expectations of further economic stimulus, which could mitigate some of deflationary pressures," said analysts Gerry Alfonso from Shenwan Hongyuan Securities."There seem to be considerable expectations of further economic stimulus, which could mitigate some of deflationary pressures," said analysts Gerry Alfonso from Shenwan Hongyuan Securities.
Elsewhere in AsiaElsewhere in Asia
Japan's benchmark Nikkei index closed up 1.15% at 18,096.90 boosted by speculation the US Federal Reserve will put off raising rates for the moment.Japan's benchmark Nikkei index closed up 1.15% at 18,096.90 boosted by speculation the US Federal Reserve will put off raising rates for the moment.
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.63% at 5,230 points, even after disappointing unemployment numbers which showed 5,100 jobs were lost in September. Economists had predicted a gain of 9,600 jobs.Australia's S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.63% at 5,230 points, even after disappointing unemployment numbers which showed 5,100 jobs were lost in September. Economists had predicted a gain of 9,600 jobs.
However, Australia's unemployment rate held steady at 6.2%.However, Australia's unemployment rate held steady at 6.2%.
After closing lower on Wednesday, South Korea's benchmark Kospi index closed up 1.18% at 2,033.27.After closing lower on Wednesday, South Korea's benchmark Kospi index closed up 1.18% at 2,033.27.