BCN-02Hong Kong stocks down in opening trade

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Hong Kong stocks down in opening trade

HONG KONG, June 12, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Hong Kong stocks edged down slightly
in the first few minutes of trade as traders keep an eye on the historic
summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un while looking ahead to key
central bank policy meetings this week.

The Hang Seng Index eased 0.11 percent, or 33.85 points, to 31,029.85.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index was barely moved, inching up 0.25
points to 3,053.03, while the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks
on China’s second exchange, was also marginally higher, adding 0.68 points to
1,741.86.

BSS/AFP/MR/ 1140 hrs