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Hong Kong stocks open higher on debt ceiling deal

2023-05-29 HKT 09:50
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  • The Hang Seng Index rose by nearly half a percentage point in early trading. Photo: RTHK
    The Hang Seng Index rose by nearly half a percentage point in early trading. Photo: RTHK
Hong Kong stocks rose at the open of business on Monday morning on news US President Joe Biden and Republicans had hammered out a deal to lift the US debt ceiling to avert a default.

The Hang Seng Index added 0.43 percent, or 80.16 points, to 18,827.08.

The Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.23 percent, or 7.25 points, to 3,219.76, while the Shenzhen Composite Index gained 0.24 percent, or 4.87 points, to 2,017.36. (AFP)

Hong Kong stocks open higher on debt ceiling deal