Hong Kong: Stocks begin flat on Wednesday

HONG KONG shares opened barely moved Wednesday (May 25) morning following a tepid lead from Wall Street as traders fret over the impact of US interest rate tightening. The Hang Seng Index inched up 3.46 points to 20,115.56. The Shanghai Composite Index was barely moved, dipping 0.76 points to 3,070.17, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China’s second exchange added 0.18, or 3.43 points, to 1,925.90. AFP