Hong Kong Stocks Fell as U.S. Data Outweighs Hu's Visit

Most Hong Kong stocks fell, led by energy and mining companies, as the Bank for International Settlements said central banks are seeing the limits of their ability to boost global growth.

The Hang Seng Index was little changed at 18,989.70 at 10:09 a.m. local time, with five stocks falling for every three that rose on the 49-company gauge. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) of mainland stocks slid 0.8 percent to 9,431.16.

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