Hong Kong: Stocks close higher for a third straight day

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong shares rose on Wednesday for a third straight day, helped by bargain-buyers after a recent sell-off, while investors were keeping an eye on the release of key US inflation data.

The Hang Seng Index added 0.20 per cent, or 54.54 points, to 26,660.16.

The Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.08 per cent, or 2.69 points, to 3,532.62, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange ticked 0.13 per cent, or 3.21 points, up 2,487.00.

AFP