Hong Kong: Stocks close slightly higher

[HONG KONG] Shares in Hong Kong ended slightly higher on Wednesday after a volatile day, helped by hopes the Chinese central bank will unveil fresh economy-boosting measures soon, following an interest rate cut at the start of the week.

The Hang Seng Index edged up 0.06 per cent or 15.07 points to 24,127.85.

But the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.33 per cent or 11.73 points to 3,558.18 while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange lost 0.92 per cent or 22.71 points to 2,442.12.

AFP