HONG KONG, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares will start 1.06 percent higher on Wednesday with stronger economic data in the U.S. reinforcing hopes of a turnaround in the global economy. Banks are expected to lead gains.
The benchmark Hang Seng Index will open up 220.38 points at 21,086.75.
Brokers said investors were more willing to bet on further upside on hopes of improved corporate earnings as the economy recovers.
China Construction Bank rose 1.4 percent, ICBC gained 1.02 percent, and HSBC was up 1.2 percent.
The China Enterprises Index, which represents top locally listed mainland Chinese stocks, was up 1.27 percent at 12,311.03, while the Shanghai Composite Index had edged down 0.41 percent. (Reporting by Donny Kwok; Editing by Chris Lewis)