India, Sept. 9 -- The Hang Seng Index traded marginally lower on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid heightened geopolitical tensions and a sharp rise in oil prices. The index slipped around 0.2%, or 39 points, to 25,280, with concerns over inflation and interest rates weighing on sentiment.

Rising crude prices were a key concern for markets after attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure raised fears of disruptions to global oil supplies. Brent crude moved closer to $100 a barrel, increasing concerns that higher energy costs could keep inflation elevated and restrict the scope for interest-rate cuts.

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