The Hong Kong stock market has finished lower in six straight sessions, plummeting more than 1,600 points or 5.2 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 26,170-point plateau although bargain hunters may provide a lift on Wednesday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is unclear, with concerns over the outlook for interest rates offset by support from crude oil prices. The European markets were slightly higher and the Asian bourses were mixed and little changed - and the Asian markets figure to follow the latter lead.
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