Hong Kong stocks down at close

Hong Kong shares closed down on Friday after a weak lead from Wall Street and as investors awaited a key US inflation report due later in the day.

The Hang Seng Index was down 1.1 percent, or 259 points, to 23,995.

The Shanghai Composite Index was down 0.2 percent, or 6 points, to 3,666, while the Shenzhen Composite Index gained slightly, by 0.1 percent, or 3 points, to 2,546. (AFP)