Hong Kong stocks begin with losses
Hong Kong stocks opened on the back foot on Wednesday morning, tracking losses on Wall Street ahead of key US inflation data later in the day. The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.23 percent to 19,956. The Shanghai Composite Index eased 0.16 percent to 3,242, while the Shenzhen Composite Index fell 0.21 percent to 2,183. (AFP)