Hong Kong Stocks Edge Up, Shanghai Slips
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2019-07-10 HKT 10:14
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Hong Kong stocks ended the morning slightly higher on Wednesday following a two-day sell-off, with attention on testimony to Congress by the head of the Federal Reserve later in the day.
The Hang Seng Index rose 0.3 percent, to 28,205 by the break.
On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.5 percent, to 2,926, while the Shenzhen Composite Index was flat, at 1,558.
After a mildly positive lead from Wall Street and two days of selling, Asia investors trod a careful path.
Tokyo ended the morning slightly lower and Sydney rose 0.6 percent while Singapore put on 0.5 percent.
Seoul rose 0.4 percent, while Wellington jumped 0.6 percent and Taipei gained 0.5 percent with Manila and Jakarta also up. (AFP)
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Last updated: 2019-07-10 HKT 13:20
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