Hong Kong: Stocks rise at start of trade

Published Wed, Apr 28, 2021 · 01:40 AM

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    [HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks opened with gains Wednesday morning with investors keeping a cautious eye on US Treasury yields, which are rising again on fears inflation will surge and lead to possible interest rate hikes.

    The Hang Seng Index added 0.17 per cent or 50.40 points to 28,991.94.

    The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index dipped 0.30 per cent or 10.45 points to 3,432.16, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange eased 0.24 per cent or 5.47 points to 2,276.46.

    AFP

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