Hong Kong shares tumbled on Thursday, marking a third successive loss, following a sell-off on Wall Street sparked by concerns over the outlook for US interest rate cuts.

The Hang Seng Index retreated 1.3 percent, or 246 points, to 18,230.

The Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.6 percent, or 19 points, to 3,091, while the Shenzhen Composite Index fell 0.5 percent, or 8 points, to 1,726. (AFP)