Chinese shares have plunged again, with Shanghai's benchmark down 6.6% and Hong Kong's losing 1.5%. Investors have been dumping shares to lock in profits after recent rallies driven by hopes for major economic stimulus.

The Shanghai Stock Exchange will close from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7 for the China National Day celebrations. Hong Kong’s market will be shut on Oct. 1.

Asian stocks were mixed on Friday as Chinese markets declined amid investors' attention on a key briefing about the details of the upcoming stimulus plan this weekend

European markets opened higher while Asian stocks were mostly lower on Friday, with Chinese markets declining as investors awaited a key briefing about an upcoming stimulus plan this weekend. In early European trading,

Chinese shares sank Friday at the end of a volatile week as traders prepare for a highly anticipated briefing where it is hoped authorities will outline fresh fiscal stimulus to

Asian stocks showed a mixed performance on Friday, as Chinese markets slipped amid investor anticipation of a key policy announcement concerning economic stimulus. While US futures inched up, oil prices registered a decline.

Asian stocks were mostly lower on Friday as Chinese markets declined as investors await a key briefing about the details of the upcoming stimulus plan this weekend.

Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed after Wall Street tumbled overnight. Market participants assess South Korea central bank's rates cuts in a bid to boost the economy. Investors also cautiously awaited announcements of further stimulus measures from a finance ministry press conference on Saturday.