Hong Kong: Stocks open higher on Friday

Published Fri, Aug 12, 2022 · 01:43 AM

    HONG Kong stocks rose at the open of trade on Friday, extending the previous day's rally as traders cheered fresh data indicating US inflation easing slightly.

    The Hang Seng Index added 0.38 per cent, or 75.86 points, to 20,158.29.

    The Shanghai Composite Index eased 0.18 per cent, or 5.90 points, to 3,275.77, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange dipped 0.11 per cent, or 2.38 points, to 2,214.60. AFP

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