
U.S. dollar declines amid weak data
The U.S. dollar declined on Wednesday after U.S. retail sales data disappointed investors.

Hong Kong stocks open 0.19 pct higher
Hong Kong stocks gained 49.97 points, or 0.19 percent, to open at 26,553.9 points on Wednesday.

China's benchmark interbank gold prices higher Wednesday
China's benchmark prices for spot interbank gold transactions were higher on Wednesday.

Oil prices decline as demand fears linger
Oil prices declined on Tuesday as the market continued to be concerned about weak global demand.