Hang Seng Index extends gains as China's GDP growth is in line with expectations
Attention will now switch to economic and corporate fundamentals from the buzz surrounding the trade front, following the signing of a partial deal between China and the US. Strong retail sales numbers sent US stocks to all-time highs in overnight trading. Now, all eyes will be on China as the Asian nation is expected to release a slew of key economic data, including full-year economic growth.
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