Hong Kong, Oct 9, 2024 (AFP) - Chinese shares drop on stimulus upset, Asia tracks Wall St higher

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2024-10-09
Stocks in mainland China and Hong Kong fell Wednesday in a volatile start a day after Beijing left investors disappointed over a lack of fresh stimulus and scant detail on its plans for implementing a raft of measures already unveiled. After blockbuster performances in the wake of last month's announcements to kickstart growth, traders were left deflated Tuesday after a news conference that fell short of expectations and revived worries about the......
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