New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng index recovered much of its intraday losses during Wednesday's trade, September 9, but still ended the session in negative territory as rising crude oil prices stoked fears of deeper disruptions to energy supplies amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Extending its losing streak to a third straight session, the index slipped 0.17% to close at 25,274. For the week so far, it has declined 1.47%. Investors' attention has now shifted to upcoming major central bank meetings, including the US Federal Reserve's policy decision, amid concerns over how policymakers could respond to rising energy costs and renewed inflationary pressures.

At the stock level, Hong Kong-listed hotpot chain Haid...