Hang Seng tops 27,000, its highest level in 25 months

The banking giant is scheduled to release interim results next ... Offshore oil producer Cnooc climbed 2.9 per cent at HK$8.82. In the mainland, the Shanghai Composite Index also opened higher and edged up 0.2 per cent to 3,250.86 in early trade. ( read original story ...)

World shares mostly higher as markets await Fed’s decision

HONG KONG – World stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday ... The Fed has already raised rates three times since December and market watchers don't expect another hike until later this year or in 2018. ANALYST VIEW: "Today's FOMC meeting is likely ... ( read original story ...)

Global Stocks Jump, Futures Rise, Crude Booms As Yellen Looms

Stocks gained in Sydney and Tokyo, fall in Shanghai and Seoul. Japan’s Topix index rose ... A broad rally in commodities from oil to copper boosted European stock momentum with the Stoxx 600 index jumping 0.6%, its biggest gain in a week, as positive ... ( read original story ...)

Asia shares mixed as Fed caution offsets Wall St, oil gains

HONG KONG — Asian stock markets are mixed Wednesday ... Hong Kong's Hang Seng index added 0.2 per cent to 26,894.21 and the Shanghai Composite index in mainland China slipped 0.1 per cent to 3,239.62. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rallied 1 per cent to ... ( read original story ...)