HK stocks slip in opening trade on Fed jitters
Hong Kong stocks slumped at the open on Monday, with traders cautious about economic news from China and an expected rate rise from the US Federal Reserve. The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.6 percent to 20,437. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.1 percent to 3,332, and the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange was down 0.2 percent to 2,148 in early trade. (AFP)