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Hong Kong stocks inch up in early trade
HONG KONG, Aug 7, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Hong Kong shares edged up in early
trade on Wednesday, ending a week-long losing streak although investors
remained tense over the escalating US-China trade war.
The Hang Seng Index rose 0.16 percent, or 41.60 points, to 26,017.84 in
opening trade.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.41 percent, or 11.46
points, to open at 2,789.02. The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks
stocks on China’s second exchange, added 0.61 percent, or 9.15 points, to
open at 1,499.45.
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