Hong Kong, April 8, 2026 (AFP) - Hong Kong stocks close 3.1% higher after Iran deal

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2026-04-08

Hong Kong stocks soared more than three percent Wednesday, in line with a rally across Asia and Europe, after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that will see the crucial Strait of Hormuz reopened. The Hang Seng Index finished 3.1 percent higher at 25,893.02 on hopes for peace in the Middle East after more than a month of war that has battered world markets. dan/mtp ...

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