Hong Kong Stocks Edge Down In Early Trading

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2021-11-25 HKT 11:41

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  • Hong Kong stocks opened with small losses on Thursday. File image: Shutterstock

    Hong Kong stocks opened with small losses on Thursday. File image: Shutterstock

Hong Kong stocks fell at the open of trade on Thursday morning as minutes from the Federal Reserve's most recent policy meeting suggested it would taper its vast bond-buying financial support quicker than expected.

The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.16 percent to 24,647.

The Shanghai Composite Index was marginally down, easing to 3,591, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange edged down 0.15 percent to 2,517. (AFP)

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