Hong Kong Stocks Open Higher as Softer U.S. Inflation Lifts Sentiment
() -- Hong Kong stocks opened higher on Wednesday as softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data boosted investor sentiment. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.9%, or 210.61 points, to 24,551.34, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained 0.6%, or 49.81 points, to 8,152.89. The U.S. dollar weakened after June inflation sl