Hong Kong: Stocks start lower on Wednesday

[HONG KONG] Hong Kong shares began with slight losses on Wednesday morning after top republican Mitch McConnell played down the chances of US lawmakers agreeing on a fresh stimulus package soon.

The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.09 per cent, or 22.05 points, to 24,868.63.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index dropped 0.38 per cent, or 12.80 points to 3,327.49, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange eased 0.26 per cent, or 5.94 points to 2,237.51.

AFP

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