HSI falls about 180 points

Hong Kong stocks bumped in Thursday’s early trade after the US Federal Reserve flags greater economic uncertainties.

The benchmark Hang Seng Index opened at 24,753, 18 points lower than the previous close. But the indicator soon dipped further to 24,591 at 9.39 am in Hong Kong time, 0.72 percent or 179 points below from the previous close.

The tech gauge also dipped to 5,969, from 6,041 on Wednesday.

STAFF REPORTER