Hong Kong Stock Market Closed for Day as Severe Rainstorm Halts Trading

Hong Kong halts full-day stock market trading for second time this month due to severe rainstorm
Trading halted after Observatory issued Black Rainstorm signal for most severe weather
Northbound Stock Connect link also affected, suspending mainland Chinese stock purchases
Intense gusts up to 80km/hr may continue until 6pm; schools also suspended
Hang Seng Index fell 1% this week amid China trade and currency concerns

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