Hong Kong stocks finished Friday with another gain as world markets advanced on growing optimism the Federal Reserve will skip an interest rate hike at its meeting next week.

The Hang Seng Index rose 0.5 percent, or 90 points, to 19,389.

The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.6 percent, or 17 points, to 3,231, while the Shenzhen Composite Index advanced 0.7 percent, or 14 points, to 2,006. (AFP)