BCN-08 Hong Kong stocks start day with losses

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Hong Kong stocks start day with losses

HONG KONG, Jan 30, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Hong Kong stocks fell slightly in the
first few minutes of Wednesday as nervous investors await the conclusion of a
Federal Reserve policy meeting, while Chinese and US officials prepare for
crucial trade talks.

The Hang Seng Index edged down 0.29 percent, or 79.15 points, to
27,452.53.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index gave up 0.37 percent, or 9.50
points, to 2,584.75 and the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on
China’s second exchange, slipped 0.53 percent, or 6.83 points, to 1,293.51.

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