HK stocks open lower on fears over economy, rates
Hong Kong stocks started the day lower on Wednesday on growing recession worries, while investors brace for US inflation data that could play a huge role in the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision next month. The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.4 percent to 16,758. The Shanghai Composite Index eased 0.1 percent to 2,976, while the Shenzhen Composite Index edged down 0.1 percent to 1,880. (AFP)