Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:12:13 GMT
Hong Kong equities were higher following U.S. markets optimism
The Hang Seng Index was higher by 0.4% to 22,589.50 points and the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index increased by 0.6% to 11,371.02 points on Wednesday trading session in Hong Kong. Equities posted modest gains following a positive performance from the U.S. markets and optimism over the fiscal cliff talks. Most attention attracted HSBC Plc shares and Esprit Holdings Ltd,