The Hong Kong stock market turned lower again on Thursday, one day after ending the four-day losing streak in which it had plummeted more than 780 points or 4.7 percent.
Ahead of Monday's holiday for Chung Yeung Day, the Hong Kong stock market had moved lower in three straight sessions, surrendering more than 600 points or 3.6 percent along the way.
The Hong Kong stock market has moved lower in consecutive trading days, surrendering more than 475 points or 2.9 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just beneath the 17,300-point plateau and it's looking at another soft start on Friday.