Hong Kong shares down at start of trade
Hong Kong stocks opened slightly lower on Friday morning, with investors continuing to fret over the economic outlook as central banks ramp up interest rates to fight runaway inflation. The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.2 percent to 19,722. The Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.06 percent to 3,279, while the Shenzhen Composite Index eased 0.05 percent to 2,235. (AFP)