HK stocks open higher again as investors eye US data
Hong Kong shares opened with fresh gains on Tuesday, extending a global rally as investors await the release of key US inflation and jobs data later in the week. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.7 percent to 18,261. The Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.2 percent to 3,091, while the Shenzhen Composite Index slipped 0.3 percent to 1,894. (AFP)