India, April 27 -- The Hong Kong stock market bounced higher again on Friday, one day after ending the three-day winning streak in which it had jumped more than 1,000 points or 4.5 percent. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 21,980-point plateau and it may see additional support again on Monday.

The global forecast for the Asian markets is positive on easing tariff tensions between the United States and China. The European and U.S. markets were up and the Asian bourses are expected to follow that lead.

The Hang Seng finished modestly higher on Friday following gains from the financial shares and property stocks, while the technology companies were mixed.

For the day, the index improved 70.94 points or 0.32 percent to finish at 2...