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HK shares open down as economic woes weigh

Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:56pm EST

HONG KONG, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares will open 0.8 percent lower on Monday, snapping a four-day 11.5 percent rally, on persisting worries over the weak global economy.

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The benchmark Hang Seng Index .HSI was indicated to open 112.96 points lower at 13,775.28.

The China Enterprises Index of top locally listed mainland Chinese firms .HSCE will open down 0.8 percent at 7,150.12.

(Reporting by Jun Ebias; Editing by Anne Marie Roantree)

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