BCN-06 Hong Kong stocks open lower

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Hong Kong stocks open lower

HONG KONG, April 27, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – Hong Kong stocks started Tuesday’s morning session with losses as traders await the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting.

The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.20 percent, or 57.45 points, to 28,895.38.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index was flat, inching down 1.07 points to 3,440.09, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China’s second exchange eased 0.12 percent, or 2.70 points, to 2,278.61.

BSS/AFP/MSY/0931 hrs