HK shares drift at open ahead of key US numbers
Hong Kong stocks were barely moved at the start of trade on Thursday as investors prepared for the release of crucial US inflation data later in the day. The Hang Seng Index inched down 0.38 points to 16,700.65. The Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.6 percent to 3,008, while the Shenzhen Composite Index lost 0.6 percent to 1,917. (AFP)