Hong Kong: Stocks end higher

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong shares closed on a positive note Wednesday ahead of a Federal Reserve policy decision later in the day, while investors are also keeping tabs on talks on a new US stimulus.

The Hang Seng Index added 0.45 per cent, or 110.38 points, to 24,883.14.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index jumped 2.06 per cent, or 66.59 points, to 3,294.55, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange rallied 2.90 per cent, or 63.11 points to 2,236.95.

AFP