India, Oct. 21 -- The Hong Kong stock market has finished lower in two straight sessions, retreating more than 525 points or 2.4 percent along the way. The Hang Seng now sits just above the 23,650-point plateau although it find traction on Thursday.

The global forecast for the Asian markets is positive on easing oil prices and upbeat earnings news. The European and U.S. markets were solidly higher and the Asian bourses are expected to open in similar fashion.

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