HK market rises in early trade, tracks US, Asian gains
Hong Kong stocks opened higher on Wednesday, in line with gains across Asian markets following another record day on Wall Street as traders focus on an expected series of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts next year. The Hang Seng Index added 0.9 percent to 16,647. The Shanghai Composite Index was flat, inching down 0.27 points to 2,932, and the Shenzhen Composite Index added 0.2 percent to 1,810. (AFP)