Hong Kong stocks fluctuate | Gold stocks lead the decline, high interest rate expectations and a strong US dollar suppress gold prices, spot gold once fell below $3950.

According to the Wits News APP, gold stocks led the decline. As of the report, Zijin Gold International (02259.HK) fell 7.1% to HK$86.4; Lingbao Gold (03330.HK) fell 6.81% to HK$11.91; Shandong Gold (01787.HK) fell 6.2% to HK$16.35; and Chifeng Gold (06693) fell 5.09% to HK$22.38.