Hong Kong: Stocks edge lower at open

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks opened slightly lower on Thursday morning after a three-day gain, with investors keeping a nervous eye on developments in the crisis surrounding property giant Evergrande as well as talks on raising the US debt ceiling.

The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.69 per cent or 169.24 points to 24,494.26.

The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.16 per cent or 5.63 points to 3,541.93, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange gained 0.64 per cent or 15.10 points to 2,362.26.

AFP