Shanghai, Hong Kong: Stocks up in early trading
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rose in opening deals on Wednesday, a surprise for the mainland market after comments from the Chinese president signalling lower growth.
The Hang Seng Index rose 0.9 per cent, or 202.54 points, to 22,770.97, while the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index moved up 0.47 per cent, or 15.63 points, to 3,332.33.
The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, added 0.81 per cent, or 16.14 points, to 2,003.61.
AFP
Share with us your feedback on BT's products and services
TRENDING NOW
Yeo’s, Tiger Beer and now Gardenia – flight of food manufacturing from Singapore might be just as planned
Singtel H2 net profit down 20.9% at S$2.2 billion; telco open to Aussie minority partner in Optus
Apex court rejects resulting trust claim in 99-1 condo dispute
Singapore shipping veteran, SBF chair Teo Siong Seng and others accused by US of price fixing