Hong Kong stocks open up as rate concerns ease
Hong Kong stocks opened on the front foot on Thursday morning following a positive lead from Wall Street fuelled by an easing of fears about the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike plans. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.50 percent, or 100.95 points, to 20,272.22. The Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.13 percent, or 4.02 points, to 3,111.48, while the Shenzhen Composite Index added 014 percent, or 2.69 points, to 1,947.57. (AFP)