Hong Kong: Stocks start slightly higher

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong shares opened with minor gains in the first few minutes of Wednesday (Jan 26) morning following hefty losses at the start of the week but traders are keeping a nervous eye on the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, which ends later in the day.

The Hang Seng Index added 0.41 per cent or 99.29 points to 24,342.90.

The Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.28 per cent or 9.63 points to 3,442.69, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange ticked 0.34 per cent or 7.97 points higher to 2,321.03.

AFP