Hong Kong stocks finished barely higher Wednesday after three days of losses though traders remain on the side approximately the outlook for the worldwide economy as inflation surges and hobby prices are hiked.

The Hang Seng Index gained 0.29 percent, or 59.17 points, to 20,171.27.

The Shanghai Composite Index introduced 1.19 percent, or 36.54 factors, to a few,107.46, at the same time as the Shenzhen Composite Index on China’s 2d exchange rose 1.17 percent, or 22.40 factors, to 1,944.88.