News Service from House Harris

Hong Kong share prices to fluctuate wildly next week

Hong Kong share prices will fluctuate wildly next week as the market continues to be driven by news and sentiment.

For the week ending November 21 .. the benchmark Hang Seng Index was down 6.5 per cent .. or 883.46 points .. at 12,659.20.

The market is expected to be boosted by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's announcement today that China's central bank has agreed to provide liquidity to mainland units of Hong Kong banks when necessary.

Investors will also follow closely the performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and A-shares in China.

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