Wednesday, 16 September 2015 12:34
HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks ended the morning session 1.01 percent higher Wednesday, tracking a global rally ahead of a key US interest rate decision, while Shanghai was slightly higher after a more volatile morning.
The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was up 217.38 points at 21,672.61 by the break.
In Shanghai the benchmark composite index — which tumbled about six percent over the previous two days — added 0.15 percent, or 4.40 points, to 3,009.57.
The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China’s second exchange, gained 1.38 percent, or 21.79 points, to 1,602.05.
