Gold futures end higher on geopolitical tensions
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose on Wednesday.
Hong Kong stocks open 0.17 pct higher
Hong Kong stocks gained 47.88 points, or 0.17 percent, to open at 28,099.29 points on Wednesday.
Oil prices fall ahead of U.S. inventory data
Oil prices declined Tuesday as traders anticipated a buildup in U.S. crude stockpiles.
Aussie dollar climbs over 80 U.S. cents mark
The Australian dollar gained ground against the U.S. greenback on Monday.