(Yicai Global) Oct. 16 -- Stock markets closed down in China this morning, with small-cap shares the worst stragglers.

The Shanghai Composite Index edged down 0.11 percent to 3,386.78 points at the lunch bell, turning over USD19.14 (CNY126.8 billion).

The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 11,342.09 points, down 0.50 percent, with CNY191.1 billion swapped.

The Growth Enterprise Index dipped 1.52 percent to 1,896.84 points, with turnover of CNY61.6 billion.